Takoma-Langley 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 Takoma-Langley 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 east side of Carroll Avenue from University Boulevard to Merrimac Drive.
  • The east side of Baron Street from Carroll Avenue to Prospect Street.
  • The east side of Glenside Drive from Carroll Avenue to Prospect Street.
  • The west side of Long Branch Parkway from Carroll Avenue to Patterson Court
  • The east side of Chester Street from Carroll Avenue to Prospect Street
  • The west side of Prospect Street from 1214 Prospect Street to the Long Branch shared-use path.
  • The south side of Ludlow Street from Barron Street to Hood Street (Safe Routes to Schools Program addition to proposal)
  • The north side of Hudson Avenue from Flower Avenue to Greenwood Avenue (Safe Routes to Schools Program addition to proposal)

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.

The Sidewalk Program will hold an in-person Public Information Workshop on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to present the Takoma-Langley Purple Line Station Sidewalk Proposal. The public will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments.

The community meeting will be an opportunity for residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to learn more about the project, provide feedback on the proposed plans, meet the project team, and ask questions. We hope you will join us for this important discussion and help us shape the future of the Takoma-Langley area. Together, we can make it safer and more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists, and everyone who uses this road.

Join Us at the In-Person Public Workshop!

An in-person public workshop for the Takoma-Langley Purple Line Station Sidewalk Proposal will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., to present the project scope, obtain community input, and answer questions.

The in-person meeting will be held in the All Purpose Room of the Rolling Terrace Elementary School located at 705 Bayfield Street in Takoma Park.

Please register in advance to attend the workshop via the online registration form (click here).

We look forward to your participation. If you require special accommodations to participate in the workshop or view materials, please email Lori Main at Lori.Main@montgomerycountymd.gov no later than February 18, 2025.

The County welcomes your feedback. We believe in the power of community. Your input and support are invaluable to the success of this initiative. Join us in making our neighborhoods more walkable and connected by providing us with your valuable comments by March 26, 2025, at 6 p.m., via the following:

Please be sure to include your name and property address in all email correspondence.

Annual Sidewalk Program

Division of Transportation Engineering
100 Edison Park Drive, 4th Floor
Gaithersburg, Marland 20878
DTE-sidewalk@montgomerycountymd.gov

Area Map

amherst avenue project area map
SRTS Proposed Installations Vicinity Map