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Description

This project proposes a comprehensive suite of investments that facilitate safer, more direct access to Metrorail and other local destinations. The keystone of this project is a new entrance to the North Bethesda Metro Station, which will improve travel time and safety for station users. A new transit plaza will safely and directly connect the station to two future Bus Rapid Transit ("BRT") lines. This project provides for the County's contribution to the north entrance to the North Bethesda Metro Station. Access is currently limited to the southern end of the platform. Metro conducted a feasibility study of providing additional access at the northern end of the platform in 2019 and has further advanced that concept. Construction of northern access to the station will reduce walk times to the Metro Platform. The scope, schedule, and budget will be revised once WMATA selects a development partner in FY25.
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Phase

Preliminary Design Stage

Status

Active
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Budget Snapshot
$13.12M Total
Expenditures/Funding
$13.12M 6 Year Total
Expenditures/Funding
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Location

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Estimated Schedule

WMATA is seeking a development partner and issued a request for proposals in FY24. It is expected that WMATA will select a development partner and initiate design in FY25, and will be ready to commence construction in FY28.
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Cost Change

Cost increase reflects new federal aid awarded to this project.
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Justification

This project is needed to improve mobility and safety for all facility users within the project area by reducing walking distances and times to the Metro station platforms.
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Fiscal Note

WMATA revised the cost estimate in 2024 and projects an estimated $46.8M. The County contribution will be revised as WMATA continues to update its cost estimate. The remaining funds will be solicited from WMATA, Maryland Department of Transportation, and developer contributions. State aid of $5.6 million dollars was awarded to WMATA during the 2023 and 2024 Maryland General Assembly sessions ($2.6 million in 2023 for FY24 and $3 million in 2024 for FY25). It is assumed that this State funding will be used to advance the project beginning in FY24. Additionally, a $5 million federal earmark was awarded to the County in the 2024 Federal Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriation bill.
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Disclosures

A pedestrian impact analysis will be performed during design or is in progress. The County Executive asserts that this project conforms to the requirement of relevant local plans, as required by the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act.
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Coordination

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Maryland State Highway Administration, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and utility companies.
Budget Snapshot
$13.12M Total
Expenditures/Funding
$13.12M 6 Year Total
Expenditures/Funding
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Project Details
Project NumberP501914
Date Last Modified12/23/24
Administering AgencyTransportation
CategoryTransportation
SubCategoryMass Transit (MCG)
Planning AreaNorth Bethesda-Garrett Park
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Total Expenditures by Cost Element (000s)
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Total Funding by Source (000s)
EXPENDITURES (000s)
Cost ElementsTotalThru FY24Rem FY24Total 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30Beyond 6 Years
Planning, Design and Supervision00000000000
Land00000000000
Site Improvements and Utilities00000000000
Construction131150013115000500078542610
Other00000000000
Total Expenditures131150013115000500078542610
FUNDING (000s)
Funding SourceTotalThru FY24Rem FY24Total 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30Beyond 6 Years
Federal Aid50000050000005000000
G.O. Bonds8115008115000078542610
Total Funding Sources131150013115000500078542610
APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE DATA ($000s)
Appropriation FY 25 Request0
Year First Appropriation
Appropriation FY 26 Request0
Last FY's Cost Estimate8115
Cumulative Appropriation0
Expenditure / Encumbrances0
Unencumbered Balance0