The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is advancing its spring sidewalk construction schedule, with approximately 10 miles of new sidewalks in planning or under construction across the county.
This includes 30 projects totaling six miles through the Annual Sidewalk Program, as well as additional projects under the Safe Routes to School program that combine sidewalk construction with safety improvements such as crosswalks and signage. The county is also proposing 2.7 miles of sidewalks to improve access to the future Purple Line, with an overall investment of nearly $10 million aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety and connectivity.
Officials say the projects are designed to close gaps in the sidewalk network, improve access to schools, transit, and community resources, and support alternative transportation options. MCDOT evaluates hundreds of sidewalk requests each year using criteria that prioritize safety, proximity to key destinations, and equity considerations. Community input is also incorporated into project planning, with public feedback helping guide design decisions and determine whether projects move forward.
Per MCDOT: Projects included in the Annual Sidewalk Program’s preliminary schedule:
Silver Spring
- Bradford Road (planning phase)
Priority Rating: 90/100
MCDOT has proposed .09 miles (482 linear feet) of five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk to be constructed on the east side of Bradford Road from Hartwell Road to Plymouth Street.
The public is encouraged to visit the project website and provide feedback by email to Planning Specialist Lori Main at [email protected] by 5 p.m. Friday, April 24.
- Caroline Avenue (planning phase)
Priority Rating: 95/100
MCDOT has proposed 0.18 miles (938 linear feet) of five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk to be constructed along Caroline Avenue from Franklin Avenue to Leighton Avenue.
The public is encouraged to visit the project website and provide feedback by email to Planning Specialist Lori Main at [email protected] by 5 p.m. Monday, May 11.
- Hartwell Road (planning phase)
Priority Rating: 95/100
MCDOT has proposed 0.04 miles (240 linear feet) of five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk to be constructed on the north side of Hartwell Road from Reading Road to Bradford Road.
The public is encouraged to visit the project website and provide feedback by email to Planning Specialist Lori Main at [email protected] by 5 p.m. Friday, April 24.
- Rippling Brook Drive (construction phase)
Priority Rating: 94.5/100
Approximately 0.26 miles (1,406 linear feet) of five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk will be constructed on the east side (odd-numbered properties) of Rippling Brook Drive from Bel Pre Road to the existing sidewalks.
The sidewalk projects currently in the construction phase under SRTS include:
Potomac
- Cabin John Middle School
Approximately 0.45 miles (2,400 linear feet) of five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk is being constructed along Bells Mill Road, from Gainsborough Road to Fox Hills Trail. Existing ramps will be rebuilt to be ADA-compliant, and high-visibility crosswalks will be installed.
Germantown
- Martin Luther King Middle School
A total of approximately 0.5 miles (2,700 linear feet) of five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk is being constructed around Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, Lake Seneca Elementary School, and Waters Landing Elementary School walksheds in the following locations:
- Wanegarden Drive: Between Lake Seneca Elementary School and Wynnfield Drive
- Waldorf Drive: Between Wisteria Drive and Wynnfield Drive (east side of roadway only)
- Teakwood Lane: Between Willow Cove Manor driveway entrances, connecting gaps between existing sidewalks
- Northwood High School
Approximately 0.13 miles (700 linear feet) of five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk is being constructed along Gabel Street from Breewood Road to University Boulevard.
- Roscoe Nix Elementary School
Approximately 0.22 miles (1,160 linear feet) of five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk is being constructed along Mount Pisgah Road from Oakview Drive to Grey Castle Way.
During the previous fiscal year, which ran from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, MCODT constructed 5.85 miles of sidewalk, including 1.5 miles around schools under the County’s Safe Routes to Schools program.
Residents who wish to request a sidewalk or check the status of a current request can do so via MCDOT’s online sidewalk request portal or by calling MC311. MC311 can be reached by dialing 311 within the County or 240-777-0311 from anywhere, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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