anchor Description
This project provides for the construction of a shared use path along Norwood Rd from New Hampshire Ave (MD 650) to Norbeck Road.
anchor Justification
This project will provide a separate bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and improve safety and access to schools, places of worship and parks.
anchorFiscal Note
State Aid reflects state grants for capital projects in Montgomery County programmed during the 2022 State General Assembly Session. No cost estimate has been performed. Once design has advanced and a cost estimate has been prepared a determination will be made if the project can be completed with the available state aid. The scope may be reduced or the cost estimate may be revised at the 35% design stage.
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-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Maryland DOT State Highway; Administration, Maryland Department of the Environment; Maryland Department of Natural Resources; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Department of Permitting Services; Utilities; Municipalities; affected communities; Commission on Aging; Commission on People with Disabilities; and Montgomery County Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee.