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County executive says officials will boost enforcement on shuttle lanes amid Metro Red Line shutdown
Summary
Reporters raised concerns about shuttle‑bus congestion on the Metro Red Line detour route in Downtown Bethesda; County Executive Mark Eldridge said police resources are finite but committed to discussing increased presence and enforcement (tickets/tows) with departments.
Reporters at the briefing pressed Montgomery County officials about congestion and enforcement after the Metro Red Line shutdown created crowded shuttle corridors, particularly in Downtown Bethesda.
Tom Fitzgerald of Fox 5 DC described shuttle buses being forced into regular traffic lanes amid parked delivery trucks and other vehicles and asked whether the county is doing enough to enforce bus lanes. County Executive Mark Eldridge acknowledged the problem and said he would talk with the county department responsible for enforcement.
"It's not like we don't have police in various parts of the county," Eldridge said. "We will talk with the department about making sure they have a presence. And, you know, if people have to get tickets, they have to get tickets. And if we have to tow people, we tow people."
