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Description

This project provides for the review and analysis of existing physical infrastructure and traffic controls for improving pedestrian and bicycle safety and reaching the County's Vision Zero goal of eliminating serious and fatal crashes on our roadways by 2030. This project involves study, design, and construction of physical structures and/or installation of traffic control devices which include, but are not limited to: new crosswalks; pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHBs); pedestrian refuge islands; sidewalks; bus pull-off areas; fencing to channel pedestrians to safer crossing locations; bicycle signings and markings; relocating, adding, or eliminating bus stops; lane narrowing and road diets; accessible pedestrian signals (countdown) or warning beacons; improving signage, etc. Study and construction improvement projects are data driven and prioritized based on the Vision Zero Action Plan's High Injury Network and schools identified through the Safe Routes to School Program. The improvements will be made in compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This project combines infrastructure improvements with community engagement and education for traffic safety and Safe Routes to School outreach initiatives.
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Phase

Ongoing

Status

Active
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Budget Snapshot
$65.11M Total
Expenditures/Funding
$28.43M 6 Year Total
Expenditures/Funding
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Cost Change

Funding for FY25-30 was adjusted to account for inflation. Funding for FY29 and FY30 was added.
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Justification

Montgomery County's history of prioritizing pedestrian and bicyclist safety includes the 2002 Blue Ribbon Panel, 2007 Pedestrian Safety Initiative, and most recently the Vision Zero 2030 Action Plan. This project improves safety for people walking and biking along Montgomery County roadways and areas such as school walksheds and along roadway corridors identified as high crash corridors in the Vision Zero Action Plan. The improvements proposed under this project will enhance and/or add to the County's existing infrastructure to increase the safety and comfort level for pedestrians, which in turn will encourage pedestrian activity and safer access to schools and mass transit. This project is intended to support the strategies for enhancing pedestrian safety by piloting new and innovative techniques for improving traffic control device compliance by pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. Various studies for improvements will be done under this project with an emphasis on pedestrian safety and traffic circulation. Safe Routes to Schools walkability audits for Montgomery County schools are completed through this program, and studies identify needs and prioritize schools based on the need for signage, pavement markings, circulation, sidewalks, and pedestrian accessibility.
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Disclosures

A pedestrian impact analysis will be performed during design or is in progress. Expenditures will continue indefinitely. The County Executive asserts that this project conforms to the requirement of relevant local plans, as required by the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act.
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Coordination

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Mass Transit Administration, Maryland State Highway Administration, Wheaton Central Business District, Wheaton Regional Services Center, Commission on Aging, Commission on People with Disabilities, Montgomery County Pedestrian, Bicycle, Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, Citizen's Advisory Boards, and various CIP Projects.
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Budget Snapshot
$65.11M Total
Expenditures/Funding
$28.43M 6 Year Total
Expenditures/Funding
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Project Details
Project NumberP500333
Date Last Modified01/08/24
Administering AgencyTransportation
CategoryTransportation
SubCategoryTraffic Improvements
Planning AreaCountywide
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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 Supervision216301338774375001100120013001300130013000
Land00000000000
Site Improvements and Utilities16200967125062791168120011468839219610
Construction2355131975700146542728280026742061215022410
Other37343734000000000
Total Expenditures65115299896693284334996520051204244437145020
FUNDING (000s)
Funding SourceTotalThru FY23Est FY24Total 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30Beyond 6 Years
Current Revenue: General148667921184551008508508508508508500
G.O. Bond Premium650650000000000
G.O. Bonds43788156074848233334146435042703394352136520
PAYGO27822782000000000
Recordation Tax Premium (MCG)22092209000000000
State Aid820820000000000
Total Funding Sources65115299896693284334996520051204244437145020
OPERATING BUDGET IMPACT ($000s)
Impact TypeTotal 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30
Maintenance30---101010
NET IMPACT30---101010
APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE DATA ($000s)
Appropriation FY 25 Request4996
Year First AppropriationFY03
Appropriation FY 26 Request5200
Last FY's Cost Estimate55582
Cumulative Appropriation36682
Expenditure / Encumbrances31254
Unencumbered Balance5428