This project provides for the design and construction of a new eight-foot wide shared-use path approximately 1 mile in length along the north side of Dale Drive from Georgia Avenue (MD 97) to Colesville Road (U.S. 29). The project also provides minor intersection safety improvements within the project limits to improve existing sight distance and crosswalks.

Design and land acquisition will be completed in FY26 and construction will be completed in FY29 due to utility coordination and relocations. The construction will have a duration of 2 years.

The project cost increase is reflects increased construction cost and inflation.

There are only short segments of sidewalk scattered within the project limits but no continuous pedestrian facilities on this section of Dale Drive, where several school bus stops are located. This section of Dale Drive is also the last missing link of pedestrian facilities on Dale Drive and a connection to the future Purple Line Station on Dale Drive and Wayne Avenue, as well as the Sligo Creek Trail. The Bicycle Master Plan, approved in November 2018, recommends a shared use path or sidewalk to be added for this section of Dale Drive.

Intergovernmental funding contribution from WSSC Water for sewer line and fire hydrants relocation is anticipated. Relocation cost and contribution amount will be updated during the final design phase.

A pedestrian impact analysis has been completed for this project.