The Life Sciences Center Loop Trail is envisioned as a 3.5 mile long, 12' wide shared-use path that is a central feature of the Life Sciences Center (LSC) area of the Great Seneca Science Corridor Master Plan. This project provides for the design, land acquisition, and construction of a 2-mile portion of the shared-use path along Medical Center Drive from Great Seneca Highway to Research Boulevard. The design includes the 12' shared-use path, stormwater management, storm drain, landscaping, and lighting. The trail design responds to varying right-of-way widths and other local conditions. The trail system will attract walkers, runners and bicyclists and will contribute to the Life Sciences Center's sense of place. The remaining 1.5 mile portion of the trail is already constructed or will be constructed by developers.

Preliminary design began in FY17 and was completed in FY18. Final design started in FY25 and will be completed in FY26. Land acquisition and construction are scheduled to commence beyond six years.

The project will help the County achieve its Vision Zero goals to reduce deaths and serious injuries on county roadways to zero by 2030. Note that the project is no longer a master plan staging trigger.

The cost estimate is outdated and will be updated upon completion of final design.

Funding switch from Contributions to GO bonds, as the contributions from developers will not materialize as originally conceived.

A pedestrian impact analysis has been completed for this project.

Chambers of Commerce, City of Gaithersburg, City of Rockville, Department of General Services, Department of Permitting Services, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Maryland State Highway Administration, Maryland Transit Administration, Regional Services Centers, Universities at Shady Grove, Urban Districts, utility companies, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority