anchor Description
This project provides design and construction of renovation, reconfiguration, and modernization of the hard surface trail system and connectors on parkland. Improvements may include, but are not limited to, pavements, bridges and boardwalks, site amenities (i.e. drinking fountains, benches, bike racks, bike repair stations, trailheads, etc.), safety improvements, barriers, accessibility and drainage improvements, grading, site work, signage, etc. and are often combined with other projects.
anchorCost Change
Increase due to the addition of two fiscal years to this ongoing project and to reflect rising construction costs and aging infrastructure requiring renovation. FY23 addition of $600k State Aid, Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure grant, for trail renovations in Little Falls Stream Valley Park.
anchor Justification
Scheduled maintenance and renovation promotes safety and reduces long-term maintenance costs. In park user surveys, hiking and biking on trails is the most frequent recreation activity reported. Biking and walking paths top respondents' lists of desired facilities or greatest facility shortages. 2016 Countywide Park Trails Plan, 2017 Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan.
anchorFiscal Note
Prior year partial capitalization of expenditures through FY16 totaled $5,284,000. FY22 added $350k State Aid for Wheaton Regional Park Bond Bill ($200k) and Randolph Hills Local Park ($150k).
anchorDisclosures
Expenditures will continue indefinitely.
M-NCPPC 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
Trails: Hard Surface Design & Construction PDF 768673