ELLICOTT CITY, MD – The Howard County Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Transportation and Special Projects Division will hold a community outreach meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23rd, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in the media center at Rockburn Elementary School at 6145 Montgomery Road in Elkridge, to present planned improvements for a new shared use path along the north side of Montgomery Road from Rockburn Drive to Brandons Way and along the south side of Montgomery Road from Brandons Way to Bellanca Drive.
Since taking office in December 2018, my team and I have remained committed to creating a more connected, safer, and more easily accessible transportation network in Howard County, that gives our residents, community members, and visitors more options to get where they need to go. The Montgomery Road Shared Use Path project is an important piece of that vision, as this project will help connect community members to Rockburn Elementary School, Rockburn Branch Park – East, and neighboring community destinations. As we move this project through the design phase, we want to hear directly from the people who live in the community as public input will help us ensure these improvements reflect the needs of our residents and create safer, more comfortable connections for all.
The project will improve both pedestrian and bicycle safety by closing a gap in the existing sidewalk network along Montgomery Road between Rockburn Drive and Cullins Way. Proposed improvements include the installation of new pedestrian crossings, signage, and pavement markings and the construction of storm drainage and stormwater management infrastructure to improve drainage in the area. The project is currently in the preliminary design stage.
While there will be no formal presentation, the meeting will include a display of the design plans and County staff 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 meeting displays and/or have questions, should contact Dominic Taglione with DPW’s Transportation and Special Projects Division at 410-313-1885 or email dtaglione@howardcountymd.gov.
For questions or concerns about Capital Project K-5035, contact Public Works Customer Service at 410-313-3440 or email publicworks@howardcountymd.gov.