The objective of the Traffic Improvements program is to mitigate traffic congestion, improve pedestrian safety, and improve traffic flow on the County's roadway network through congestion mitigation projects, intersection improvements, Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) technologies, and efficient traffic signal operation. These ongoing projects increase the ability to safely and efficiently move people and goods throughout Montgomery County and may help defer the need to expand existing infrastructure.Two projects in the Traffic Improvements capital program, Neighborhood Traffic Calming and Streetlighting, began as components of Renew Montgomery, a comprehensive program to improve the infrastructure of older neighborhoods to...
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
The objective of the Traffic Improvements program is to mitigate traffic congestion, improve pedestrian safety, and improve traffic flow on the County's roadway network through congestion mitigation projects, intersection improvements, Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) technologies, and efficient traffic signal operation. These ongoing projects increase the ability to safely and efficiently move people and goods throughout Montgomery County and may help defer the need to expand existing infrastructure.
Two projects in the Traffic Improvements capital program, Neighborhood Traffic Calming and Streetlighting, began as components of Renew Montgomery, a comprehensive program to improve the infrastructure of older neighborhoods to assure effective, safe, and attractive vehicular and pedestrian access. These projects have now evolved to provide associated improvements Countywide.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Advance the design and construction of the U.S. 29 Streetlighting project, with $2.8 million in grant allocations over the next two years.
- Install and reconstruct traffic signals countywide to improve pedestrian, bicycle and motor vehicle safety, as well as advance mobility.
- Increase funding to install and convert streetlights countywide to improve safety, reduce energy consumption, and contribute to crime reduction.
- Continue efforts to advance neighborhood traffic calming by installing traffic control devices and reducing posted speed limits to enhance community safety.
- Advance pedestrian safety through the addition of sidewalks and traffic calming treatments near schools and within school walksheds.
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 OVERVIEW
The Recommended FY27-FY32 Traffic Improvements Capital Program includes 11 ongoing projects totaling $119.7 million in the six-year period. This represents an increase of $682,000 or 0.6 percent from the $119.0 million included in the FY25-FY30 amended program. The increase is due to an increase to the Streetlighting project.
VISION ZERO
Vision Zero is the County's comprehensive plan to eliminate serious and fatal injuries on our roadways. The Vision Zero 2030 Action Plan has multiple action items to move from plan to action. The majority of action items are implemented through capital improvement projects to remake our roads into complete streets with sidewalks, bikeways, new signals, and safe driving speeds. The County has maintained focus on County roads while working with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration to identify and implement projects on State roads as well. Learn more about Vision Zero and see the latest action plan at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/visionzero.
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