anchor Description
This project provides design and construction of improvements to the hard surface trail system and connectors on parkland. Improvements may include, but are not limited to, pavements, site amenities (i.e. drinking fountains, benches, bike racks, bike repair stations, trailheads, etc.), safety improvements, skills facilities, rehabilitations, bridges and boardwalks, barriers, accessibility and drainage improvements, grading, site work, signage, etc. and are often combined with other projects.
anchorCost Change
Cost change due to the addition of and to this ongoing project, additional funding required to match federal grants and ongoing work associated with this program.
anchor Justification
Connectors, safety improvements, signage, and amenities increase trail usage for recreation and promote walking and biking as alternatives to vehicular transportation. 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. Countywide Park Trails Plan, Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan.
anchorFiscal Note
The fiscal note has bveen updated to reflect the addition of in Federal funds attributed to the Streets for All grant, as well as in GO Bonds in
anchorDisclosures
Expenditures will continue indefinitely.
anchorCoordination
State of Maryland, Montgomery County Department of Transportation, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and other utilities, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Trails: Hard Surface Renovation PDF Municipal Governments, Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services