DALE DRIVE PEDESTRIAN FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PUBLIC MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Outline • Project Overview • Community Survey Results • Project Status • Design Considerations • Q&A
Outcome of Tonight’s Meeting • Receive comments for a preferred facility concept to move into 35% design • Receive comments for a preferred intersection concept to move into 35% design
Project Overview Pedestrian Facility on Dale Drive Georgia Avenue to Colesville Road LEGEND Study Area Existing Trails
Project Overview Anticipated Project Milestone Schedule August 2018 September 2019 Begin 35% Design February 2019 Nov 2019 Phase I Plans Facility Planning Public Mandatory We Are Here Workshop Referral Initiate SWM Concept Topographic Final Begin Plan Approval Surveys Design Phase II (if funding is Facility December 2019 October 2019 available) Planning March 2019 2020
Community Survey Results Dale Drive Residents
Community Survey Results Community-Wide
Community Survey Results Dale Drive Residents
Community Survey Results Community-Wide
Design Considerations • Provide a safe pedestrian facility and crossings • Connectivity to existing trails and sidewalks • Minimize impacts • Residential frontage • Environmental resources • Utilities • Maintain existing neighborhood aesthetics • Ensure a permittable project • Provide proper drainage and stormwater management • Consider existing bus/school bus stop locations
Project Status Existing Typical Section
Project Status Alternative Typical Sections Proposed 5’ Sidewalk: North Side
Project Status Alternative Typical Sections Proposed 8’ Sidepath: North Side
Project Status Alternative Typical Sections Proposed 5’ Sidewalk: South Side
Project Status Alternative Typical Sections Proposed 8’ Sidepath: South Side
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) • I have some comments about the short-term improvements and traffic-related issues. Who should I talk to? • How will this change / modify the improvements recently installed (short-term improvements)? • Are you taking away all of the parking spaces on Dale Drive? • Are you going to fix the drainage issues on Dale Drive? • Can you install stop signs on Dale Drive? How about speed bumps? • Are you cutting down any trees? What about the landscaping in front of my house? • I have some comments and suggestions about the long-term improvements on Dale Drive. How do I make sure that my voice is heard?
Contact Angel Cheng, P.E. Project Manager 240-777-7274 angel.cheng@ montgomerycountymd.gov https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov /dot-dte/projects/dadedr/index.html Concerns about traffic operations: TrafficOps@montgomerycountymd.gov
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