anchor Description
This project previously provided for a new four-lane divided arterial road as recommended in the 1992 North Bethesda/Garrett Park and 1994 Aspen Hill Master Plans. Planning funds are included to evaluate alternatives that address safety concerns regarding the railroad crossing and general traffic flow in a smaller, less costly manner.
anchor Justification
The Montrose Road - Randolph Road railroad crossing is used by pedestrians, students, motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses and emergency personnel. It is ranked as the most dangerous railroad crossing in the entire state of Maryland. This grade seperation project would eliminate the Randolph Road crossing.
anchorDisclosures
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
Department of Fire and Rescue Services, Department of Transportation, Department of Permitting Services, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Maryland State Highway Administration, Maryland Department of Environment, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Washington Gas, Pepco, Verizon.