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Description

This project provides for design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocations, and construction of a new grade separated connection under Georgia Avenue to improve access to the Forest Glen Metro Station from neighborhoods and institutions located on the east side of Georgia Avenue. There is currently an underground walkway from the parking and bus area on the northwest quadrant of the intersection to the southwest quadrant. A new connection would be made to this passageway connecting the southwest quadrant to the northeast quadrant. A ramp connection and elevators bring the underground connection to grade on the northeast corner of the intersection.
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Phase

Preliminary Design Stage

Status

Active
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Budget Snapshot
$44.47M Total
Expenditures/Funding
$42.92M 6 Year Total
Expenditures/Funding
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Location

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Estimated Schedule

Design started in FY22 and will be completed in FY25. Land acquisition is scheduled for FY27. Utility relocations and construction are scheduled to commence in FY28 and be completed in FY30.
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Cost Change

Cost increase due to construction inflation.
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Justification

This project is needed to improve the mobility and safety for all facility users within the project area by reducing existing conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles. Currently, transit users, pedestrians, and bicyclists cross MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) and Forest Glen Road to access the Metro Station. This project will eliminate the need for these at-grade pedestrian crossings and will also facilitate crossing of the road for community members who are not using Metro. Traffic volumes and speeds on MD 97 can be very high and pedestrians must cross over eight lanes of traffic. These crossings can be very intimidating, reducing community connectivity and use of the Forest Glen Metro Station. The project will help the County achieve its Vision Zero goals to reduce deaths and serious injuries on County roadways to zero.
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Other

Site improvements and utilities funding has been adjusted to FY26 on the front end of construction because the utility relocations will need to come early on to allow for excavation.
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Fiscal Note

Construction costs are based on conceptual plans and will be updated as design progresses.
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Disclosures

A pedestrian impact analysis will be performed during design or is in progress.
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Coordination

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Maryland State Highway Administration, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
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Budget Snapshot
$44.47M Total
Expenditures/Funding
$42.92M 6 Year Total
Expenditures/Funding
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Project Details
Project NumberP501911
Date Last Modified05/16/24
Administering AgencyTransportation
CategoryTransportation
SubCategoryPedestrian Facilities/Bikeways
Planning AreaKemp Mill-Four Corners and Vicinity
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Total Expenditures by Cost Element (000s)
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Total Funding by Source (000s)
EXPENDITURES (000s)
Cost ElementsTotalThru FY23Est FY24Total 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30Beyond 6 Years
Planning, Design and Supervision71425909565596171001931175017440
Land63800638006380000
Site Improvements and Utilities32500032500001625162500
Construction3343800334380001114611146111460
Other00000000000
Total Expenditures444685909564292217106381470214521128900
FUNDING (000s)
Funding SourceTotalThru FY23Est FY24Total 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30Beyond 6 Years
G.O. Bonds444685909564292217106381470214521128900
Total Funding Sources444685909564292217106381470214521128900
APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE DATA ($000s)
Appropriation FY 25 Request-1035
Year First AppropriationFY21
Appropriation FY 26 Request0
Last FY's Cost Estimate40552
Cumulative Appropriation2752
Expenditure / Encumbrances1319
Unencumbered Balance1433