anchor Description
This project provides design and construction for creation, renovation, reconfiguration, and modernization of the natural surface trail system 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, overlooks, trailheads, etc.), safety improvements, connections, restorations, skills facilities, barriers, signage, ADA access and drainage improvements, grading, wood chips, soil mixtures, gravel/stone, site work, signage, etc. and are often combined with other projects. The projects will create and improve natural surface trails, and it will also help support natural resource-based recreation uses such as bicycling, hiking, running, horseback riding, bird watching, nature photography, wildlife viewing, kayaking, rowing, canoeing, and fishing, etc. Natural surface trails will utilize Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines for Outdoor Recreation, but access may be limited due to site constraints.
anchorCost Change
Change due to increased project scope and addition of and to this ongoing project.
anchor Justification
Improvements address only the highest priority needs for each trail and presume some volunteer assistance for hand labor. Projects in Rock Creek, Rachel Carson, Little Bennett, and Black Hill implement park master plans. This CIP Project implements the natural surface recreational trail component of the Countywide Park Trails Plan and trail recommendations in area master plans. Countywide Park Trails Plan, Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan.
anchorFiscal Note
Prior year partial capitalization of expenditures through totaled MNCPPC was awarded a State Bond Bill of in for Western Piedmont Trail Connector. transfer out of GO Bonds to Montrose Trail, current revenue reduced to reflect the Savings Plan. In added Contributions for trail improvements near the Cabin John Watershed. GO bonds are intended to be used for bridge construction. The fiscal note has been updated to reflect a increase in Current Revenue: General Funds from to for this ongoing program.
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
Maryland State Parks, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Montgomery County Department of Transportation, Volunteer Groups