anchor Description
This project provides for the design and construction of pedestrian and bicyclist capital improvements across the County's Bicycle and Pedestrian Priority Areas (BiPPAs) identified in County master plans. Examples of such improvements include, but are not limited to: sidewalk, curb, and curb ramp reconstruction to meet ADA best practices, bulb-outs, cycle tracks, street lighting, and relocation of utility poles. This project specifically funds improvements in the following BiPPAs, in addition to general BiPPA spending: Silver Spring Central Business District, Grosvenor, and Glenmont.
anchorEstimated Schedule
Design and construction of projects in Silver Spring CBD began in FY16 and will continue into FY28. Design of projects in the Grosvenor BiPPA began in FY17. Construction in Grosvenor will extend into FY26. Design and construction of projects in Glenmont is expected to begin in FY32. Design and construction of projects in other BiPPA areas will continue beyond FY32 as a level of effort project.
anchorCost Change
Cost increase is due to minor annual funding adjustments and the addition of FY31 and FY32 to this Level of Effort project.
anchor Justification
This project will enhance efforts in other projects to improve pedestrian and bicyclist mobility, safety, and access in those areas of the County where walking and biking are most prevalent. These efforts will also help meet master plan non-auto-driver mode share (NADMS) goals. The project will help the County achieve its Vision Zero goals to reduce deaths and serious injuries on County roadways to zero by 2030.
anchorOther
Ongoing projects include the East Silver Spring neighborhood greenway, Fenton Street/MD 410 intersection reconfiguration, and the Grosvenor South shared-use path and sidewalk.
anchorFiscal Note
The cost of this project is based on concept level estimates. The cost will be updated as design progresses.
anchorDisclosures
A pedestrian impact analysis has been completed for this project.
Expenditures will continue indefinitely.
anchorCoordination
Chambers of Commerce, Department of Permitting Services, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Maryland State Highway Administration, Regional Services Centers, Urban Districts, utility companies, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority