anchor Description
This project will design and implement a dedicated lane for Bus Rapid Transit in the median of U.S. 29 between Tech Road and Sligo Creek Parkway to improve travel time and service reliability. The project will also assess the feasibility of master planned bicycle facilities along U.S. 29 within the project study limits.
anchorEstimated Schedule
Preliminary engineering began in FY23 and will be completed in FY26. Design is ongoing with Final Design to commence in FY28 and construction to begin in FY31. Construction of the BRT is expected to conclude in FY33, with operations beginning in FY34.
anchorCost Change
Cost change is due to addition of Final Design and Construction costs.
anchor Justification
This project will complement the investment in U..S 29 Flash and improve transit travel time, reliability, performance, and person throughput from MD 198 to the Silver Spring Transit Center. These efforts will support master plan non-auto-driver mode share (NADMS) goals. Approved land use plans in the corridor recommend the implementation of transit lanes along with U.S. 29 Flash. The project is consistent with the Countywide Transit Corridors Functional Master Plan.
anchorFiscal Note
State aid reflects State grants for capital projects in Montgomery County programmed during the 2022 Maryland General Assembly Session.
anchorDisclosures
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.
anchorCoordination
Maryland Department of Transportation, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission