Transportation

Improve WMATA Access and Push for Purple Line Completion

Metro is a lifeline for many Montgomery County residents and workers — but service cuts, reliability problems, and gaps in coverage have eroded public trust and ridership. Fatmata will be a strong advocate for robust county investment in WMATA, and will push for accountability from the transit authority to deliver the reliable, safe service residents depend on.

The Purple Line light rail project has been years in the making. Fatmata will push to ensure it stays on track, is completed as promised, and is supported by last-mile connections that make it truly accessible for communities along the corridor.

Expand Bike Lanes and Protect Cyclists

Cycling is not just a recreational activity — it is a real transportation option for many residents, and the county's bike infrastructure has not kept pace with that reality. Fatmata will push for a connected, safe network of protected bike lanes that allows residents to travel by bicycle without fearing for their safety.

She will prioritize protected lanes and crossings in areas with high pedestrian and cyclist activity, and work to connect bike infrastructure to transit hubs so residents can seamlessly combine cycling with bus or rail.

Expand RideOn Services to More Areas with More Frequency

Montgomery County's RideOn bus system is a critical resource for residents without cars — but coverage gaps and infrequent service leave many communities isolated. A bus that comes once an hour is not a viable alternative to driving for a parent trying to get to work on time.

Fatmata will fight to expand RideOn service to underserved communities, increase frequency on high-demand corridors, and ensure late-night and weekend service for workers who don't keep traditional hours. No resident should be left behind because of where they live in Montgomery County.

Promote Road Safety Across the County

Traffic deaths are preventable tragedies. Montgomery County has seen too many fatal crashes — and pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists bear a disproportionate share of the risk. Fatmata will champion a Vision Zero approach to road safety, supporting data-driven investments in safer infrastructure, improved signage, better lighting, and traffic calming in high-risk corridors.

Why This Matters for Montgomery County

Transportation is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It is about access to opportunity. When residents can get to work reliably, when students can get to school safely, when people of all abilities can move freely through their community, the whole county is stronger. Transportation equity is economic equity — and Fatmata will treat it that way.