anchor Description
This project provides for the design and construction of a new eight-foot wide sidepath along the west side of Good Hope Road over feet of length from Windmill Lane to Rainbow Drive in Cloverly. The project also provides a pedestrian bridge that is long and eight-foot wide at the intersection of Good Hope Road and Hopefield Road. The project site is located within the Upper Paint Branch Special Protection Area.
anchorEstimated Schedule
Design was completed in Land acquisition was completed in Construction will be completed in
anchorCost Change
Project reflects transfer of
anchor Justification
The project enhances the pedestrian safety along Good Hope Road from Windmill Lane to Rainbow Drive. The pedestrian bridge addresses a section of the road where there is no sidewalk or shoulder for pedestrians. The Cloverly Master Plan, adopted in July recommends a sidewalk along Good Hope Road. The project was also requested by the Good Hope Estates Civic Association.
anchorOther
The project will help the County achieve its Vision Zero goals to reduce deaths and serious injuries on County Roadways to zero by
anchorFiscal Note
A supplemental appropriation was approved in for for additional construction and construction management costs. A fund transfer of from the Beach Drive Bridge project was completed in for costs associated with energization of street lights and additional PDS cost.
anchorDisclosures
A pedestrian impact analysis has been completed for this project.
anchorCoordination
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Permitting Services, Maryland Department of the Environment