ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Transportation and Special Projects Division will hold a public meeting on Thursday, July 11th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at the Bollman Bridge Elementary School in Savage, to discuss the third phase of a pedestrian and bicycle improvement project along Guilford Road in Jessup, between Carroll Heights Avenue and Oakland Mills Road.
“Our Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget includes $14.7 million to advance critical sidewalks, bike lanes, pathways and other Complete Streets infrastructure across Howard County. This investment includes $650,000 to the Guilford Road Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvements project, which will help safely connect more of our neighbors in Jessup and Guilford,” said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball. “I invite our community to attend this public meeting to learn more about the project, review designs, and share your feedback.”
Consistent with the County’s Complete Streets policy, this project aims to facilitate safer travel for local commuters, bicyclists and pedestrians in the area of Guilford Park and the new Guilford Park High School. Proposed design improvements along this section of Guilford Road include:
- The installation of a shared use path to enhance pedestrian and bicycle mobility, and
- The installation of new street lighting, signage, roadway striping, storm drainage, stormwater management facilities and landscaping along the proposed shared use path.
While there will be no formal presentation, the design plans will be available for public viewing, and staff members will be on hand to explain the proposed work, answer any questions and gather public comments.
Those unable to attend the meeting who would like to view the plans and/or have questions, should contact Mr. Jacob Taylor with DPW’s Transportation and Special Projects Division at 410-313-6145 or email jataylor@howardcountymd.gov.
For questions or more information regarding Capital Project K-5040, contact Public Works Customer Service at 410-313-3440 or email publicworks@howardcountymd.gov
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