The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public informational workshop from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, regarding planned pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements along University Boulevard (MD 193) in Silver Spring.
The workshop will be held at Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, which is located at 1000 Forest Glen Road in Silver Spring.
The MD 193 corridor between MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) and US 29 (Colesville Road) is planned for improvements as part of the State Highway Administration’s Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. It identifies areas of need and prioritizes corridors for pedestrian and bicycle safety projects.
At the informational workshop, State Highway Administration staff will be available to discuss project-specific details. There will be no formal presentation. Attendees can arrive at any time during the workshop to view displays, ask questions and provide feedback. Materials also will be posted on the MD 193 Pedestrian Safety Action Plan Project Portal Page.
Those requiring assistance to participate in the workshop, such as those seeking an interpreter for hearing/speech difficulties or assistance with the English language, can email SHATitleVI@mdot.maryland.gov in advance of the event.
Questions about the informational workshop or general inquiries should be directed to State Highway Administration Project Manager Mulowa Kajoba at MKajoba@mdot.maryland.gov or Community Relations Manager Holly Pearl at Hpearl@mdot.maryland.gov.
The Pedestrian Safety Action Plan was published in May 2023, and five initial corridors were announced for improvements late last year. Along with MD 193, seven additional corridors have been identified for PSAP projects: MD 528 in Worcester County, MD 214 and MD 201 in Prince George’s County, US 40 in Harford County, MD 3 Business in Anne Arundel County, MD 235 in St. Mary’s County and US 40 in Washington County.
Working with community residents, officials and other stakeholders, the State Highway Administration is developing strategies to enhance safety for all roadway users along these corridors by increasing safety and mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists.
