Heads up, Potomac residents and bikeway enthusiasts: the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is set to share updates and gather public input on the proposed MacArthur Boulevard Bikeway and Pedestrian Safety Improvement project. The meeting is scheduled for Jan. 28 at 7 p.m., providing a platform for community members to learn more about the project and voice their opinions.
The forthcoming public meeting, as reported by Montgomery County's official news portal, will discuss the two proposed concept plans for a 10-foot shared-use bikeway stretching from Old Anglers Inn to the intersection at MacArthur Boulevard and Falls Road. MCDOT is aiming to actively gather public feedback which could influence the design and implementation of the project. Felicitously, those looking to still attend and comment virtually can register online for the meeting.
Focusing on pedestrian and cyclist safety, the project hopes to improve mobility along a significant stretch of MacArthur Boulevard. To accommodate all interested parties, the meeting will be conducted both online and in-person at Potomac Elementary School's All-Purpose Room, located at 10311 River Road in Potomac. This hybrid approach is aimed to ensure maximum community participation.
For those unable to make it to the meeting but still wish to have their voices heard, MCDOT encourages public comments through various channels. Per the MCDOT official announcement, feedback can be submitted using the online comment form or via email to Project Manager Cameron McAllister up until Feb. 27. Written comments will be considered just as significant as oral ones, assuring that all community perspectives are weighed equally.
Residents that require interpreter services have been advised to make their request at least five business days ahead of the Jan. 28 public meeting. To make such a request, individuals are encouraged to email Lori Main or call her at the number provided—a move that emphasizes inclusivity in civic engagement.
