This project will design and construct the relocation of the existing Parklawn North Connector Trail from the roadway shoulder to facilitate a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line on Veirs Mill Road (MD 586) between Rock Creek and Aspen Hill Road in Rockville. The long-term BRT alternative for Veirs Mill Road includes curbside dedicated lanes, which will conflict with the existing trail location. The project will be managed by Montgomery Parks with the intention of relocating the trail prior to BRT construction in this vicinity.

Design is scheduled to start in FY24. Construction will start in FY25 and be completed in FY26.

The project will maintain trail connectivity while allowing implementation of a BRT service along Veirs Mill Road. Maintaining this established trail connector will increase opportunity for a broad range of users, including a significant number of minority and low-income riders living along a highly congested corridor. The project will improve passenger transit mobility by connecting BRT riders to high density housing and employment centers.

A pedestrian impact analysis will be performed during design or is in progress.

Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Department of the Environment, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.