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 CBD, Grosvenor, and Glenmont.

Design and construction of projects in Silver Spring CBD began in FY 16 and will continue into FY 23. Design of projects in the Grosvenor BiPPA began in FY 17 and will extend into FY 21. Design of projects in Glenmont is expected to begin in FY 21 and continue into FY 24. Design and construction of projects in other BiPPA areas will continue beyond FY 24 as a level of effort project.

Funds were added to this project for FY 25 and FY 26 to complete projects identified in the BiPPA study.

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.

The cost of this project is based on concept level estimates. The cost will be updated as design progresses.

A pedestrian impact analysis will be performed during design or is in progress. Expenditures will continue indefinitely.

Chambers of Commerce, Department of Permitting Services, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Maryland DOT State Highway Administration, Regional Service Centers, Urban Districts, Utility companies, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority