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Description

This project provides shared use path improvements along 4.7 miles of MacArthur Boulevard from I-495 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 26-foot pavement width, essentially adding a three-foot wide shoulder to each side of the existing 20-foot pavement width. The project will also provide safety improvements along MacArthur Boulevard to enhance overall safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike.
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Phase

Final Design Stage

Status

Active
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Budget Snapshot
$21.21M Total
Expenditures/Funding
$9.68M 6 Year Total
Expenditures/Funding
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Location

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Estimated Schedule

I-495 to Oberlin Avenue (Segment II): Construction of approximately 2.6 miles of shared-use path completed in FY15. Oberlin Avenue to the District line (Segment III): Final Design started in FY22 and will be completed in FY24. Construction will start in FY25 and will be completed in FY26.
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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 2004, is consistent with the October 2004 Potomac Subregion Master Plan and the 2018 Bicycle Master Plan.
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Other

Preliminary design costs were funded through Facility Planning: Transportation (CIP #509337). The project will help the County achieve its Vision Zero goals to reduce deaths and serious injuries on County Roadways to zero by 2030.
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Fiscal Note

Stable Lane to I-495 (Segment I): Final design and construction is not currently funded.
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Disclosures

A pedestrian impact analysis has been completed for this project.
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Coordination

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, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), PEPCO, Verizon, Comcast; Special Capital Projects Legislation will be proposed by the County Executive.
Budget Snapshot
$21.21M Total
Expenditures/Funding
$9.68M 6 Year Total
Expenditures/Funding
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Project Details
Project NumberP500718
Date Last Modified12/18/23
Administering AgencyTransportation
CategoryTransportation
SubCategoryPedestrian Facilities/Bikeways
Planning AreaBethesda-Chevy Chase and Vicinity
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Total Expenditures by Cost Element (000s)
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Total Funding by Source (000s)
EXPENDITURES (000s)
Cost ElementsTotalThru FY23Est FY24Total 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30Beyond 6 Years
Planning, Design and Supervision683540371565123350373000000
Land3701821682020000000
Site Improvements and Utilities55880550550000000
Construction134425564078782580529800000
Other33000000000
Total Expenditures212089794173396813653602800000
FUNDING (000s)
Funding SourceTotalThru FY23Est FY24Total 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30Beyond 6 Years
G.O. Bonds202708856173396813653602800000
Impact Tax938938000000000
Total Funding Sources212089794173396813653602800000
OPERATING BUDGET IMPACT ($000s)
Impact TypeTotal 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30
Maintenance88--22222222
NET IMPACT88--22222222
APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE DATA ($000s)
Appropriation FY 25 Request0
Year First AppropriationFY07
Appropriation FY 26 Request0
Last FY's Cost Estimate21208
Cumulative Appropriation21208
Expenditure / Encumbrances10154
Unencumbered Balance11054