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Description

This project provides for the County's contribution to the north entrance to the North Bethesda Metro Station (formerly known as the White Flint Metro Station). Access is currently limited to the southern end of the platform. Metro has conducted a feasibility study of providing additional access at the northern end of the platform, including potential pedestrian underpass connections of MD 355 (Rockville Pike). Construction of northern access to the station will reduce walk times to the Metro Platform. If included, the pedestrian underpasses would reduce conflicts with motor vehicle traffic at the intersection of Old Georgetown Road and MD 355. The scope, schedule, and budget will be revised once WMATA selects a development partner in FY24.
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Phase

Preliminary Design Stage

Status

Active
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Budget Snapshot
$8.12M Total
Expenditures/Funding
$8.12M 6 Year Total
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Location

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Estimated Schedule

WMATA is seeking a development partner and will issue a request for proposals in FY24. It is expected that WMATA will select a development partner and initiate design in FY24, and will be ready to commence construction in FY26.
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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. The project may also reduce existing conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles. Currently, transit users, pedestrians, and bicyclists cross MD 355 (Rockville Pike) and Old Georgetown Road to access the Metro station. If the underpasses are included, this project reduces the need for at-grade pedestrian crossings. Traffic volumes and speeds on MD 355 can be high and pedestrians must cross over seven lanes of traffic.
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Fiscal Note

The total cost estimated in WMATA's 2019 feasibility study was approximately $34.8 million, not including the underpass. The County's contribution will be revised once WMATA updates its cost estimate. The remaining funds will be solicited from WMATA, Maryland Department of Transportation, and developer contributions. State aid of $12.6 million dollars was awarded to WMATA during the 2023 Maryland General Assembly session ($2.6 million in FY24 and $10 million pre-authorized in FY25). It is assumed that this State funding will be used to advance the project beginning in FY24.
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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
Budget Snapshot
$8.12M Total
Expenditures/Funding
$8.12M 6 Year Total
Expenditures/Funding
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Project Details
Project NumberP501914
Date Last Modified03/04/24
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 FY23Est FY24Total 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30Beyond 6 Years
Planning, Design and Supervision00000000000
Land00000000000
Site Improvements and Utilities00000000000
Construction8115008115007854261000
Other00000000000
Total Expenditures8115008115007854261000
FUNDING (000s)
Funding SourceTotalThru FY23Est FY24Total 6 YearsFY 25FY 26FY 27FY 28FY 29FY 30Beyond 6 Years
G.O. Bonds8115008115007854261000
Total Funding Sources8115008115007854261000
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