anchor Description
Sidewalk improvements along Maryland Route 198 (Sandy Spring Road) in Burtonsville from Dino Drive to McKnew Road.
anchorEstimated Schedule
Design to begin in FY24 and be completed in FY25. Land acquisition, utility relocation and construction are scheduled for FY25.
anchorCost Change
Cost increase to account for staff charges that are an ineligible expense for State Aid.
anchor Justification
The project will provide sidewalk connections along MD 198 (Sandy Spring Road) between Dino Drive and McKnew Road to the business district in Burtonsville. The sidewalk provides ADA access to residential neighborhoods, transit, churches, and public facilities.
anchorFiscal Note
State aid in FY24 and FY25 reflects $1M in State grants for capital projects in Montgomery County obtained during the 2023 State General Assembly session.
anchorDisclosures
A pedestrian impact analysis has been completed for this project.
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.
anchorCoordination
Maryland State Highway Administration, Maryland-National Capital Planning Commission, Department of Permitting Services, and Office of the County Executive.