anchor Description
The project provides for the design and construction of bicycle and pedestrian capital improvements in the 30 Bicycle-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.
anchorEstimated Schedule
Design and construction of projects in the Silver Spring CBD BiPPA began in FY16 and will continue through FY25. Design of projects in the Grosvenor BiPPA began in FY17 and construction of projects is anticipated to begin in FY18.
anchorCost Change
Cost change due to splitting off separate sub-projects for Fenton Street Cycletrack, Wheaton, Veirs Mill/Randolph, and Purple Line.
anchor Justification
This project will enhance the efforts in other projects to improve pedestrian and bicycle mobility, safety, and access in those areas where walking and biking are most prevalent. These efforts will also help meet master plan non-auto-driver mode share (NADMS) goals.
anchorOther
The 30 BiPPAs are identified in various County master plans. This project also supports the County Executive's Vision Zero initiative which aims to reduce injuries and fatalities on all roads.
anchorDisclosures
A pedestrian impact analysis will be performed during design or is in progress.
Expenditures will continue indefinitely.
anchorCoordination
Chambers of Commerce, Department of Permitting Services, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Maryland State Highway Administration, Regional Service Centers, Urban Districts, Utility companies, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority