LOCATION
Rhode Island Ave. between Greenbelt Rd. and Muskogee Street
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The project will provide final design plans for protected bike lanes along Rhode Island Avenue between Muskogee Street and Greenbelt Road. The project will provide a safe cycling route that helps connect the Greenbelt Metro Station and the Hollywood commercial district with downtown College Park. This project will build on existing preliminary design plans that were finalized in May 2018.
STATUS
RK&K Engineering Consultants are working on 100% design under a grant by the Maryland Department of Transportation Bikeways program. On February 8, 2021, a community meeting was held to seek feedback on 50% plans.
Funding
Anticipated Total Design Cost: $140,000
Design funding comes from a Maryland Department of Transportation Bikeways grant.
Estimated Cost for Construction (not currently funded):
Phase 1 - $530,000 University Blvd. to Muskogee St.
Phase 2 - $465,000 Greenbelt Rd. to Univesity Blvd.
*Construction cost estimates include 20% contingency
Estimated Completion Date
Estimated design completion - July 2021