COVID-19: What's Up in Bethesda?

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COVID-19: What's Up in Bethesda?
First Thing's First...

From Montgomery County:

"If you think you are ill and need medical care, you should seek medical attention. Call ahead before going so the provider can take precautions when you arrive. Testing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) change frequently." Please visit their site for updates on their guidance about who should be tested.

Your physician or health care provider will assess your symptoms and determine if diagnostic testing for the COVID-19 virus is appropriate. If your health care provider suspects COVID-19, THEY will coordinate testing with a commercial lab or the State's public health laboratory. While some commercial labs have the ability to analyze and report results to the patient or provider who ordered testing, the labs currently only perform the analysis and DO NOT collect specimens directly from patients. If you would like to speak with a nurse please call 240-777-1755."

Ok...Now we can talk about Bethesda

Transit

Please only use transit if absolutely necessary for essential travel. Masks are required to be worn for ALL Transit methods - Do Your Part to Keep Everyone Safe.

Bethesda Circulator: The Bethesda Circulator resumed service on Monday, June 8, 2020 with new operating hours & modified stops:

Monday - Friday: 7am until 11pm

Saturday: 10am until 11pm

Click here for more information about the Bethesda Circulator

Maryland Commuter Buses: Effective June 8, 2020, Commuter Bus Routes have returned to operating on the published "S" schedule for all routes, except Route 201 which will continue to operate odd number trips listed below:

Route 201 Weekday - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33

Route 201 Weekend - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29

Click here for more information about the Commuter Buses.

MARC TRAIN: Effective Monday June 8, MARC Trains returned to operating on the published R schedules with limited supplemental service for the Penn, Camden, and Brunswick Lines.
Click here for more details.

MetroAccess: Open and operating starting at 4:00 am. Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program can now pick up groceries and/or carry-out orders! Click Here to learn more >>

Click here for a list of available Transportation Options for Adults Over 50 and People with Disabilities

Metrobus: Most buses are running starting at 4:00 am and ending service at midnight. Some routes may not be operating at all.

Click here to see the Weekday modified schedule, as well as the list of routes running Monday-Friday

Click here for the weekend modified schedule, as well as the list of routes

Customers who require use of a wheelchair ramp will be able to use the front door.

Metrorail: Trains operate from 5am until 11pm.

Red Line trains operate every 5 minutes during peak hours and every 12 minutes during off-peak hours.

Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow and Green line trains operate every 8 minutes during peak hours and every 15 minutes during off-peak hours. Stations served by multiple lines have more frequent service.

Ride On: Ride On and Ride On extRa service is running on all lines, with the exception of the RideOn Flex Service.

As of Thursday, April 16, 2020, all Ride On passengers must wear face coverings.

On April 5, 2021, Ride On resumed front boarding

Fares will remain free until July 2021

Click here to find your route's schedule.
Parking

Curbside: To support local businesses, MCDOT is offering FREE curbside parking near some vital Downtown Bethesda businesses such as restaurants, pharmacies, and food stores to facilitate quick pick ups. Click here for a map of these designated areas.

Garage Parking: In an effort to help residents who must remain at home during this time, MCDOT is offering special free parking in the Auburn/Del Ray Garage (Garage 36) located at 4910 Auburn Avenue until February 1, 2021, at which time they will start to charge for parkign again. Click here to read Montgomery County's latest press release about relaxed parking restrictions.
Restaurants and Grocery Stores

Restaurants and businesses across the world are reeling with the chaos COVID-19 is having on their ability to pay their employees and function. As stakeholders in Downtown Bethesda, we all know that our Downtown businesses and restaurants are integral in maintaining the vitality of our city.

Restaurants: Our parent organization, the Bethesda Urban Partnership, has compiled a list of Downtown restaurants offering carry-out and delivery. Ordering from them is a great way to show your support!

Click here for the complete list of restaurants in Downtown Bethesda.  Restaurants marked with three asterisks (***) are offering delivery and/or carry out services.

MoCo Eats from Visit Montgomery is a restaurant directory dedicated to highlighting food and drink establishments' pick up, delivery, and beer and wine offerings to Montgomery County residents.

The Bethesda Streetery has been established - this open seating dining area, allows restaurant patrons to "dine out" with all tables placed at least 6’ apart and a limit of four people permitted per table.

Grocery Stores: Everyone has to go to the grocery store at some point, so many stores are offering special hours for senior citizens, people who are immunocompromised, and other populations who are vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19.  Click here for a list of stores in Bethesda offering special shopping hours, compiled by Montgomery County.

Resources for Businesses: If you are a business owner and are having difficulty with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, you can find information about resources such as Small Business Disaster Assistance on this page from Montgomery County.
How Can I Help My Community?

Volunteers wishing to serve or make donations can find opportunities with local organizations helping residents around Montgomery County by clicking here.

Additional Local, State and Federal Resources

Click here to see an array of additional resources from the Local, State, and Federal agencies and non-profit organizations.

Click here for information on "Nourishing Bethesda," a drive-through family food distribution program.

Bethesda Circulator

Ride On Bus

MetroRail and MetroBus Metrorail & Metrobus

Maryland Commuter Bus

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Transit

Parking

Restaurants and Grocery Stores

How Can I Help My Community?

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