Projects within the Department of Transportation (DOT) Division of Highway Maintenance are in four categories: roadway resurfacing, sidewalk and infrastructure revitalization, street tree preservation, and maintenance depot construction and renovation. These projects are integral to providing a safe roadway and pedestrian system and protecting the County's capital investment in these facilities. These projects provide for the timely renovation and upkeep of County roads, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters and support the Renew Montgomery initiative. An important aspect of the projects is to focus on improving pedestrian walkability by creating a safer walking environment, utilizing selected engineering technologies, and...
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
Projects within the Department of Transportation (DOT) Division of Highway Maintenance are in four categories: roadway resurfacing, sidewalk and infrastructure revitalization, street tree preservation, and maintenance depot construction and renovation. These projects are integral to providing a safe roadway and pedestrian system and protecting the County's capital investment in these facilities. These projects provide for the timely renovation and upkeep of County roads, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters and support the Renew Montgomery initiative. An important aspect of the projects is to focus on improving pedestrian walkability by creating a safer walking environment, utilizing selected engineering technologies, and ensuring Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Escalated funding for all Highway Maintenance road projects to prevent more costly rehabilitation work.
- Increase six-year funding for sidewalk and curbs by more than 15% to support Vision Zero goals.
- Continue efforts to resurface residential and rural roads.
- Continue efforts to preserve street trees.
PROGRAM CONTACTS
Contact Brady Goldsmith of the Department of Transportation at 240.777.2793 or Gregory Bruno of the Office of Management and Budget at 240.777.2773 for more information regarding this department's capital budget.
CAPITAL PROGRAM REVIEW
The Recommended FY25-30 Highway Maintenance capital program includes seven ongoing projects, totaling $253.3 million. The recommended six-year expenditure total represents an increase of $20.4 million, or 8.76 percent, compared to the FY23-28 Amended Program of $232.9 million.
Environmental Quality
Significant stormwater management controls are included in the renovation design of a number of depots.
Stormwater Management Coordination
DOT has partnered with the County's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in implementing the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit Program (MS4) Permit by 1) constructing Stormwater Management (SWM) retrofit programs which have been developed through DEP's MS4 planning studies, 2) providing opportunities for curb bump-outs and road narrowing where feasible to permit implementation of Low-Impact Development (LID) SWM provisions within the right-of-way, 3) seeking DEP guidance on prioritization of storm drain outfall repairs, and 4) coordinating with DEP on storm drain projects developed in the Storm Drain General and Facility Planning Storm Drain programs to identify opportunities for enhancements which would assist in meeting the requirements of the MS4 permit.
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