anchorEstimated Schedule
Design to start in FY24 and be completed in FY25. Land acquisition to start in FY26 and be completed in FY27. Construction to start in FY28 and be completed in FY29.
anchor Justification
The Montgomery County Bicycle Master Plan, approved in November 2018, recommends a sidepath along Bowie Mill Road. The project is a critical connection in the existing bicycle network between the existing trails and important destinations including Needwood Road Bike Path, North Branch Trail, the Inter-County Connector (ICC) Trail, Shady Grove Metro Station, Sequoyah Elementary School, Colonel Zadok Magruder High School, and Olney Town Center.
anchorOther
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 has been completed for this project.
anchorCoordination
Maryland State Highway Administration, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Permitting Services, Greater Olney Civic Association (GOCA), and utility companies