anchor Description
This project provides funding for County planning, design, installation, and energization of streetlights along US (Columbia Pike) between and MD (Sandy Spring Road).
anchorEstimated Schedule
Design is scheduled for Utility installation is scheduled for and
anchorCost Change
Cost increase reflects the addition of staff costs that are ineligible for State Aid.
anchor Justification
County resolution dated June requires Montgomery County to provide for the installation of streetlights in those subdivisions that were platted prior to February when the installation of streetlights was not a requirement of subdivision development. While a limited number of streetlights have been installed over time at most of the intersections within this stretch of US this project will provide additional lighting, per current County standards, to help enhance traffic safety for the motorists and pedestrians alike.
anchorFiscal Note
in State aid reflects State grants for capital projects in Montgomery County awarded during the Maryland General Assembly session.
anchorDisclosures
The County Executive 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 Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and PEPCO.