On Tuesday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public hearing (online only) to discuss the proposed sidewalk installations under the Purple Line Bicycle and Pedestrian Priority Area (BiPPA) project for the Long Branch station. The public will have an opportunity to provide oral testimony and ask questions.
Please register online to attend the hearing. After registering, the Zoom platform will send attendees an email containing the Zoom link and passcode needed to attend the virtual hearing.
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The Purple Line BiPPA sidewalk proposal for the Long Branch station proposes the installation of 5-foot-wide, ADA-compliant sidewalks and ADA curb ramps on roadways within a half-mile and quarter-mile of the new station in Silver Spring. Enhancing cycling and walking facilities, while emphasizing safety and accessibility, the new sidewalks and curb ramps will allow Purple Line users to be more connected to communities throughout Montgomery County and the DC area.
At the public hearing, MCDOT will present the revised project concept plans, details, costs, and schedule. MCDOT will also obtain public testimony regarding the proposed installations and answer questions. Public input is encouraged and may influence the final decision.
The public is encouraged to visit the project website and provide feedback via the online testimony form or by email to Planning Specialist Lori Main at Lori.Main@montgomerycountymd.gov by Friday, June 12. Written testimony carries the same weight as oral testimony. All information provided will become a matter of public record.
Learn more about MCDOT engineering and construction projects on the Division of Transportation and Engineering website.
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