anchor Description
This project provides shared use path improvements along miles of MacArthur Boulevard from to the District of Columbia. To increase capacity and enhance safety for users, the existing shared-use path along the south side of MacArthur Boulevard will be widened, wherever feasible, to an eight-foot paved width with a five-foot wide grass buffer provided between the path and the roadway. In addition, to encourage alternate modes of travel and to accommodate the needs of on-road commuters and experienced bicyclists, the roadway itself will be widened, wherever feasible, to a consistent pavement width, essentially adding a three-foot wide shoulder to each side of the existing pavement width. The project will also provide safety improvements along MacArthur Boulevard to enhance overall safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike.
anchorEstimated Schedule
to Oberlin Avenue (Segment II): Construction of approximately miles of shared-use path completed in Oberlin Avenue to the District line (Segment III): Final Design started in and will be completed in Construction will start in and will be completed in
anchor Justification
This project improves safety and accessibility for pedestrians and bicyclists of all experience levels and enhances connectivity with other bikeways in the vicinity. In addition, spot improvements will improve deficiencies and immediate safety on MacArthur Boulevard. The Department of Transportation (DOT) prepared a Transportation Facility Planning Study document entitled "MacArthur Boulevard Bike Path/Lane Improvements". Project Prospectus in February is consistent with the October Potomac Subregion Master Plan and the Bicycle Master Plan.
anchorOther
Preliminary design costs were funded through Facility Planning: Transportation (CIP 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
Stable Lane to (Segment I): Final design and construction is not currently funded. funding switch between GO Bonds and Impact Tax.
anchorDisclosures
A pedestrian impact analysis has been completed for this project.
anchorCoordination
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Washington Aqueduct Division), National Park Service (NPS), Maryland Department Of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Town Of Glen Echo, WSSC Water, PEPCO, Verizon, Comcast; Special Capital Projects Legislation will be proposed by the County Executive.