BRTB Seeks Input on Projects near Fort Meade and APG

Baltimore Regional Transportation Board Seeks Input on Projects near Fort Meade and Aberdeen Proving Ground

December 14, 2010 (Baltimore, MD) - The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) is seeking public input on changes to the FY2010-2013 Baltimore Region Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The BRTB will welcome comments through Friday, January 7.

The Maryland Department of Transportation, on behalf of the State Highway Administration, is proposing projects near Fort Meade and Aberdeen Proving Ground to improve safety and accessibility to these military bases as they prepare for BRAC-related growth.

Fort Meade related Project (#61-0802-39)

The amendment adds funding to an existing project and expands its focus. The project includes intersection improvements along MD 175 adjacent to Fort Meade at Reece Road, Mapes Road, Disney Road and Rockenbach Road. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided where appropriate.

A new component is to conduct a regional analysis of the transportation impacts of the National Security Agency (NSA) Cyber Command Station along MD 32 between I-95 in Howard County and MD 175 in Anne Arundel County.

The projects would be funded by the redistribution of federal earmark funds, to be matched with state dollars as well as state toll credits. In addition, SHA is proposing to shift $9 million from TIP project MD 175: MD 295 to MD170 (#61-0605-41) to advance much needed and closely related intersection improvements in the vicinity of Ft. Meade.

Aberdeen Proving Ground related Project (#63-08-04-39)

This amendment adds funding to an existing project intended to improve safety and increase access along US 40 to Aberdeen Proving Ground, area industrial parks, and the City of Aberdeen. Funds will be used to design and construct intersection improvements at key locations in this area. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be provided where appropriate. Proposed locations include: MD 22 at MD 462, MD 22 at Old Post Road, and US 40 at MD 7/MD 159.This project will be funded by savings from the US 40/MD 715 project and matching state funds.

For more information contact Monica Haines Benkhedda (mhainesbenkhedda@baltometro.org; 410-732-0500 x 1047).

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