2011-2014 TIP Amendment: Improving Our Regions Highways and Byways

Improving Our Regions Highways and Byways Amendments to FY 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program

The MD State Highway Administration has submitted several requests to amend the 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program throughout the Baltimore region.

Details of each of the proposed projects are below. Funding for these projects will come from the Federal Aid program that was recently made available, funds left over from completed projects that finished under budget and the remaining will come from the Federal General Fund.

MD 175: MD 295 to MD 170 (Fort Meade area)
This study, already underway, is to identify traffic flow improvements as well as bicycle/pedestrian accommodations on MD 175 from MD 295 to MD 170, including a potential interchange at Reece Road. The purpose is to alleviate current and future traffic congestion along MD 175 and improve access to Fort Meade.

An additional $3.6 million is proposed for the design phase of the study. For detailed project information visit the project web site.

>> Download project information sheet (pdf, 37 kb)

>> View PowerPoint Presentation from Public Meeting (pdf, 752 kb)

I-695: I-95 (SW) to MD 122
This study, already underway, is looking at the west side of the Baltimore Beltway (possibly going from 6 to 8 lanes). The amendment adds $1 million to design a new ramp connection to the Inner Loop of I-695 near Leeds Ave and US 1 in Arbutus. For project information visit the project web site.

>> Download project information sheet (pdf, 45 kb)

>> View PowerPoint Presentation from Public Meeting (pdf, 683 kb)

Areawide Projects
This amendment increases funding for three types of areawide projects currently underway in the TIP: 1) Congestion Management, 2) Safety and Spot Improvements and 3) Environmental Projects.

Congestion Management – an addition of $1.95 million will be added for the installation of CCTV cameras and other congestion management strategies in the region. Also, an addition of $0.5 million will be added for the design of Park-and-Ride lot expansions at US 50 @ MD 424 and at MD 4 @ MD 408.
Safety and Spot Improvements - an addition of $4.4 million for the installation of UPS/LED lights (uninterrupted power supply/light emitting diode) and for sidewalk improvement projects to meet ADA standards.
Environmental Projects – an addition of $13.4 million total. $4.5 million will be added to the design phase; $400,00 to the project planning phase; and $8.5 million to the construction phase for training, compliance, monitoring and research of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements; installation of trees; as well as pavement remedial projects.

>> Download project information sheet (pdf, 654 kb)

>> View PowerPoint Presentation from Public Meeting (pdf, 683 kb)

Public Review and Comment

Flyer - 2010-2013 TIP Amendment A public review period was held from Wednesday, May 4 through Monday, June 6, 2011. During this time, two public meetings to answer questions and accept comments on these amendments were held as follows:

I-695 ramp and Areawide Projects - Monday, May 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Arbutus Library (855 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, Maryland 21227) [View Map]
MD 175 - Tuesday, May 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Meade Middle School (1103 26th St, Fort Meade, MD 20755) [View Map]

Comments were also able to be submitted during the Public Comment Opportunity at the BRTB meeting on Tuesday, June 28 at 9 a.m. (final vote). At this meeting, the BRTB approved the following resolutions: Resolution #11-28 (MD 175 and areawide projects) and Resolution #11-31 (I-695).

>> View the FAQ response to I-695 public comments (pdf, 67 kb)

>> View the written public comments received during the comment period (pdf, 938 kb)

>> Download a flyer about the comment period (pdf, 13 kb)

For more information:

Regina Aris, raris@baltometro.org, 410-732-9572
Monica Haines Benkhedda, mhainesbenkhedda@baltometro.org, 410-732-0500 x1047

Links within this web site:

2011-2014 TIP

2010-2013 TIP

TIP Online Database

TIP Project Database Guide

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BRTB Public Testimony Rules and Procedures (pdf, 25 kb)

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