Piney Branch Purple Line Station Sidewalk Proposal

MCDOT will be holding an In-Person Public Information Workshop! Please visit the “Participate” tab of this website for details and to register.
We look forward to hearing from you!
When: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: All Purpose Room, Rolling Terrace Elementary School, 705 Bayfield Street, Takoma Park, Maryland

Welcome to our community initiative aimed at improving sidewalk connectivity around the new Purple Line metro stations. The construction of Purple Line stations will result in community centers where people will live, eat, shop, and work. As traffic to and from these community centers grows, pedestrians and cyclists must be prioritized. Enhancing cycling and walking facilities, while emphasizing safety and accessibility, will allow Purple Line users to be more connected to communities throughout Montgomery County and the DC area at large.

Collectively, the development of improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities can help decrease traffic congestion and air pollution and enhance quality of life. By providing a variety of transportation modes to County residents to access jobs, public services, and social networks, they can promote equity to all residents, and particularly those who may put a greater share of their budget toward transportation, including low-income and senior citizens.

In line with these goals, the Piney Branch Purple Line Station Sidewalk Proposal provides for the installation of a 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk on the following County roads within a half mile of the new station:

• The west side of Glenville Road from 8900 Glenville Road to 9002 Glenville Road
• The north side of Glenville Road from University Boulevard to 8901 Glenville Road
• The northwest side of Langley Drive from 8900 Glenville Road to 712 Langley Drive
• The east side of Quebec Street from existing sidewalk to Tahona Drive
• The north side of Quebec Street from Tahona Drive to existing sidewalk
• The north side of Tahona Drive from Quebec Street to existing sidewalk
• The west side of Tahona Drive from Quebec Street to Osage Street
• The north side of Osage Street from Tahona Drive Chickasaw Drive
• The west side of Barron Court from Barron Street to Long Branch Trail
• The south side of Gilbert Street from existing sidewalk to University Boulevard

In addition to new sidewalks, MCDOT will also add crosswalks, curb ramps, and other pedestrian amenities to make it easier for residents to navigate the area around the new Purple Line stations. By enhancing sidewalk connectivity, MCDOT is making it more convenient for people to choose walking as a mode of transportation, which has numerous health and environmental benefits. Overall, the sidewalk connectivity enhancements by MCDOT near the new Purple Line stations are a positive step towards creating a more pedestrian-friendly environment in Montgomery County. These improvements not only improve access to public transportation but also promote walkability and sustainability in the community.