RESOURCES 

Walkability Studies

MCDOT performs walking area analyses of 15 to 20 schools within the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) District each fiscal year. These evaluations include observation of arrival and dismissal operations of the school, coordination with school staff and crossing guards, as well as a comprehensive inventory and condition assessment of street networks for pedestrian safety and walkability throughout each school walkshed. The walkability studies summarize observations related to existing conditions, identify safety hazards, infrastructure deficiencies, and provide recommendations for improving the safety of those walking and rolling to and from school. Recommendations range from minor signing and pavement marking improvements to the construction of intersection improvements and adding new sidewalk where there is missing sidewalk in the network to provide safe and accessible pathways for all students.
The interactive map below provides a comprehensive list of walkability studies. To view the study for a particular school, please zoom to the school location and click on the school icon. The map is in the process of being updated. Thank you for your patience. 

Upcoming Community meetings to discuss recently completed Walkability studies
Martin Luther King MS, Lake Seneca ES, and Waters Landing ES
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School
Rosemary Hills ES, and Rock Creek Forest ES
Wheaton Woods ES

Sidewalk Gap Build Out

Each school walkshed is reviewed for sidewalk connectivity and accessibility as part of the safety evaluation process. Key walking routes are prioritized to ensure students walking to school are provided with dedicated space outside of vehicular travel ways along a street segment. Based on feedback received from school officials, observations of travel patterns, road user behaviors, and the layout of the street network relative to the school attendance boundaries, critical gaps in the sidewalk network are identified. Locations where critical sidewalk gaps are identified go through a constructability review to determine potential site constraints such as property lines, drainage patterns, impacts to street trees, and other considerations. Once locations where critical sidewalk gaps have been identified are determined to be constructable, implementation is prioritized as funding becomes available.
Pending SRTS sidewalk implementations are listed below.

Forest Knolls ES

• Sidewalk proposed on the West side (Odd numbered home) of Marvin Road from Ordway Drive to Edgewood Avenue
• Sidewalk proposed on the East side (Even numbered home) of Ladson Road from Edgewood Avenue to Ordway Drive

Public hearing for Proposed Sidewalk Construction is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Roscoe Nix ES
Installation of sidewalks along Oakview Drive between MD 650 (New Hampshire Avenue) and Dilston Road – Construction Complete,
Joann Leleck ES
Installation of sidewalks along Stateside Drive between Avenel Road and Stateside Court – Approved – Construction Pending Scheduling.

Safety Spot Improvements

The SRTS program also pursues safety improvements based on recommendations from Complete walkability studies and requests from County residents. Safety recommendations that can be Complete through maintenance efforts and minor construction within public rights of way are implemented as funding and resources become available.    Equity Emphasis Areas (EEA),  Bicycle and Pedestrian Priority Areas (BiPPA),   Pedestrian Level of Comfort (PLOC),and cost-benefit analyses are all considered when prioritizing SRTS safety improvements.
While the SRTS program is a proactive safety initiative, MCDOT is responsible for maintaining or enhancing the safety of roadways throughout the County and often receives requests for safety improvements from residents, civic organizations or public officials. When safety issues are verified by MCDOT staff, mitigation of the hazard(s) is recommended, and adjacent, impacted properties are notified.
Pending and Complete SRTS spot safety improvements are listed below.

Clarksburg High School
Construct pedestrian safety improvements at the Ivy Leaf Drive/ Diller Lane and W Old Baltimore Road intersection. The improvements include a new crosswalk and pedestrian refuge island to allow pedestrians to safely cross W Old Baltimore Road.
Draft concept plan- Ivy Leaf Drive/ Diller Lane and W Old Baltimore

Travilah Elementary School
Proposed safety improvements include the installation of approximately 1,050 linear feet of sidewalk along the eastern side of Dufief Mill Road between Quince Orchard Road and Travilah Road. This sidewalk will continue along the western side of Travilah Road between Dufief Mill Road and the Travilah Elementary School Driveway Entrance to provide a pedestrian path leading to Travilah Elementary School and connecting to the existing side path along Travilah Road, which extends to the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center. Pedestrian ramps and a crosswalk will be added across Dufief Mill Road at Quince Orchard Road.
Draft concept plan- Travilah and Dufief Mill Road

Cabin John Middle School
This proposed safety improvement will provide safe routes for kids walking to Cabin John Middle School. Safety improvements include the installation of approximately 1550 linear feet of sidewalk along the northern side of Bells Mill Road between Pebble Brook Lane and Gainsborough Road. An additional 500 linear feet of sidewalk will be added along the southern side of Bells Mill Road between Fox Hills Trail and the Tallyho Swim and Tennis Club driveway entrance. Existing ramps will be rebuilt to be ADA-compliant, and high-visibility crosswalks will be installed.
Draft concept plan- Bells Mill Road

Carderock Springs Elementary School, Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Permission Tree Road and Tomlinson Avenue
Proposed safety improvements include the installation of a new crosswalk and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible ramps at Tomlinson Avenue. The crosswalk will provide safe access to the sidewalk leading to Carderock Spring Elementary School.
Permission Tree Road and Tomlinson Avenue concept plan

Wyngate Elementary School, Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Kirkdale Road and Wilmett Road
Proposed safety improvements include the installation of a new crosswalk and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible ramps at Kirkdale Road and Wilmett Road. The crosswalk will provide safe access to the sidewalk leading to Wyngate Elementary School.
Kirkdale Road and Wilmett Road concept plan

Ridgeview Middle School, Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Longdraft Road and Frenshire Road; Longdraft Road and Sioux Lane
Proposed safety improvements include a new crosswalk and pedestrian refuge island at Longdraft Road and Frenshire Road and a miniature concrete barrier at Longdraft Road and Sioux Lane. The proposed barrier will prevent drivers from using the existing shoulder area to bypass the queue of vehicles waiting at the intersection. Additional concrete barriers proposed at the northeast and northwest corners of the intersection will slow down the drivers while making right and left turns from Sioux Lane to Longdraft Road. Longdraft Road and Frenshire Road;
Longdraft Road and Sioux Lane concept plan
 
Sligo Middle School, Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Tenbrook Dr. and Rosewell Drive
Proposed safety improvements include a new crosswalk and pedestrian refuge island at Rosewell Drive and Tenbrook Drive. The existing southbound RideOn stop will be relocated to 10112 Tenbrook Dr. A new bus pad will be constructed for boarding and alighting.
Tenbrook Dr. and Rosewell Drive concept plan.

East Silver Spring Elementary School
Sligo Avenue and Carroll Lane/Mississippi Avenue
Proposed safety improvements include concrete bump outs at the intersection of Sligo Avenue at Carroll Lane/Mississippi Avenue to improve sight lines. Signs will be added, and we will upgrade the existing crosswalk markings.
Sligo Avenue and Carroll Lane/Mississippi Avenue concept plan
 
Woodlin Elementary School
Louis Street and Lanier Drive/Luzerne Avenue
The intersection will be narrowed by installing bump-outs at existing corners of Louis Street. Louis Street will be realigned to meet Luzerne Avenue/Lanier Drive at a right angle. The proposed geometric improvements will force drivers to slow down before turning at the intersection.
Luzerne and 2nd
All pedestrian ramps at the intersection will be upgraded to meet ADA standards, and the crosswalks and stop lines will be refreshed.
Luzerne and Glenridge: Existing pedestrian ramps will be upgraded to meet ADA standards. A new pedestrian ramp will be installed along Luzerne Avenue for a new crosswalk across Luzerne Avenue at this existing all-way stop intersection. Existing crosswalks and stop lines will be refreshed.
Luzerne and Warren Streets
A new crosswalk with pedestrian warning signs will be installed for a new marked crossing across Luzerne Avenue. Existing pedestrian ramps will be upgraded to meet ADA standards. The existing ramp at Georgetown Branch Trail will be removed so that pedestrians cross at the new crosswalk location.
Safety Improvements concept plan

Viers Mill Elementary School
Proposed safety improvements include speed humps along Garrett Park Road. To learn about speed humps and view the plan, please visit: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Traffic/SpeedHumps/GarrettParkRd.html

Roberto Clemente Middle School
Waring Station Road and Summer Oak Drive/School Entrance
Proposed safety improvements include installation of pedestrian bump outs on all four corners of the intersection of Waring Station Road and Summer Oak Drive/School Entrance in order to shorten pedestrian crossing distances at the intersection. Additionally a  pedestrian refuge island will be installed in the existing two way left turn lane for the north leg crossing across Waring Station Road. The southbound Waring Station Road shoulder will be restriped as a right turn lane for right turns into the school entrance. Bump outs will also be installed at the bus/staff school entrance just south of the intersection at Summer Oak Drive to reduce vehicle turning speeds. All pedestrian crosswalks will be restriped as high visibility crosswalks.
Waring Station Road and Summer Oak Drive/School Entrance concept plan