Pedestrian Master Plan Outreach
Read the report outlining the engagement for the Pedestrian Master Plan up until the Working Draft was released.
Community Events
2023
Edgemoor Civic Association – May 3, 2023
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Public Hearing Draft and the 2018 Bicycle Master Plan.
2022
East Citizens Advisory Board Planning and Economic Development Committee – December 12, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board Land Use Committee – November 7, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
Destination Germantown – October 27, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
National Capital Area Chapter of the American Council of the Blind for Maryland – October 20, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
Kensington Town Council – October 10, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
Civic Federation – October 10, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
Joint Transportation Management District Advisory Committee – September 28, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
Commission on Veterans Affairs – September 20, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board – September 15, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
Commission on People with Disabilities – September 14, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
Pedestrian Master Plan virtual meeting – September 7, 2022
Montgomery Planning invited the community to hear from planners and provide feedback on the preliminary policy, design, and programming recommendations for the countywide Pedestrian Master Plan. Download the presentation.
Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board – August 12, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
Getting Around the County – August 9, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
Action Committee for Transit – August 9, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
Wheaton Ad-Hoc Pedestrian Advocates – July 20, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board – July 18, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Existing Conditions Report and Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
Greater Olney Civic Association – July 12, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Existing Conditions Report and Draft Design, Policy and Programming Recommendations.
Pedestrian, Bicycle and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee – May 26, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Existing Conditions Report.
Commission on People with Disabilities – May 11, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan Existing Conditions Report.
Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) – April 12, 2022
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan to this trade group, who were interested in further discussion of the Complete Streets Design Guide.
2021
Seven Oaks-Evanswood Citizens Association – October 6, 2021
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan to this civic association outside of downtown Silver Spring. Local pedestrian and traffic safety issues were also discussed.
Pedestrian Audit Toolkit Training – September 28, 2021
Community members participate in a training to learn more about the Montgomery Planning Pedestrian Audit Toolkit.
Ashton Alliance / Sandy Spring Civic Association Meeting – June 9, 2021
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan and answered questions about local pedestrian projects.
Rockville Pedestrian Advisory Committee – March 11, 2021
Montgomery Planning staff shared an overview of the Pedestrian Master Plan effort and discussed opportunities for coordination between City and County staff on improving pedestrian comfort.
2020
Montgomery College Career Pathways – August 11, 2020
Montgomery Planning staff convened an array of planning and engineering professionals to share career perspectives and answer questions from Montgomery College students. Students also learned about the Pedestrian Master Plan effort and the Pedestrian Shortcut Map.
League of Women Voters Pedestrian Safety Meeting, Rockville – February 24, 2020
Montgomery Planning staff presented alongside a Montgomery County Department of Transportation employee and the chair of the Pedestrian, Bicycle, Traffic Safety Advisory Committee about current efforts to improve pedestrian safety, including the Pedestrian Master Plan. The trio also answered questions about the plan and other pedestrian concerns.
North Bethesda Transportation Management District Advisory Committee – February 19, 2020
Montgomery Planning staff presented to this group about the Pedestrian Master Plan broadly with particular attention to the Pedestrian Level of Comfort in North Bethesda.
Action Committee for Transit– February 11, 2020
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan to this local advocacy organization.
National Capital Area Chapter of the American Council of the Blind of Maryland Meeting, Silver Spring– January 16, 2020
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan to this local advocacy organization for those who are blind or low-vision. The group shared their pedestrian concerns and what they hoped the plan would include. A staff person from the Montgomery County Department of Transportation also attended to present about separated bike lanes and floating bus stops.
Commission on Children and Youth – January 8, 2020
Montgomery Planning staff met with the youth members of the Commission to discuss the Pedestrian Master Plan, pedestrian safety, and the planning process generally. Staff discussed ways attendees could get involved in improving pedestrian safety in Montgomery County.
2019
Getting Around the County– December 4, 2019
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan and answered questions about pedestrian issues from this group of older Montgomery County residents and service providers for the elderly.
Capitol View Park Civic Association Meeting– November 21, 2019
Montgomery Planning staff presented about the Pedestrian Master Plan and answered questions about pedestrian issues from the members of this civic group.
Community Meeting, Wheaton– November 13, 2019
Montgomery Planning staff invited members of the community to discuss the Pedestrian Master Plan and pedestrian concerns at the Wheaton Library.
Civic Federation – November 11, 2019
Montgomery Planning staff discussed the Pedestrian Master Plan alongside Kristy Daphnis – chair of the Pedestrian, Bicycle, Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.
Community Meeting, Germantown – November 6, 2019
Montgomery Planning staff invited members of the community to discuss the Pedestrian Master Plan and pedestrian concerns at the Upcounty Regional Services Center.
Community Meeting, Silver Spring – October 21, 2019
Montgomery Planning staff invited members of the community to discuss the Pedestrian Master Plan and pedestrian concerns at the Montgomery County Planning Department.
Community Meeting, Bethesda – October 16, 2019
Montgomery Planning staff invited members of the community to discuss the Pedestrian Master Plan and pedestrian concerns at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center.
Community Meeting, East County – October 14, 2019
Montgomery Planning staff invited members of the community to discuss the Pedestrian Master Plan and pedestrian concerns at the East County Community Recreation Center.
Community Meeting, Olney – October 10, 2019
Montgomery Planning staff invited members of the community to discuss the Pedestrian Master Plan and pedestrian concerns at the Olney Library.
YMCA Walk – October 5, 2019
The Pedestrian Plan team walked with community members from downtown Silver Spring through Long Branch, discussing pedestrian issues encountered along the way.
Commission on Aging – September 26, 2019
The Pedestrian Plan team shared information about the pedestrian master plan and facilitated a discussion about the pedestrian issues of importance to older Montgomery County residents.
Download presentation to the Commission on Aging
Cabin John Citizens Association – September 25, 2019
The Pedestrian Plan team presented about the goals, tasks, and schedule of the pedestrian master plan.
Montgomery Hills Street Festival – September 21, 2019
The Pedestrian Plan team attended the Montgomery Hills Street Festival and met with community residents. Conversations revolved around increasing walkability in the area, recent developments in Silver Spring, and the shared responsibility everyone has out on our roads.
Pedestrian Master Plan presentation to the Commission on People with Disabilities – September 11, 2019
The Pedestrian Plan team shared information about the pedestrian master plan and facilitated a discussion about the pedestrian issues of importance to the disability community.
Approval of Scope of Work – September 5, 2019
The Planning Board approved the Scope of Work for the Pedestrian Master Plan, officially starting the master plan process. The Pedestrian Plan team discussed the reasons the plan is so important and timely before sharing the tasks the plan will accomplish and the plan timeline.
Read the September 5 staff report.
MCCPTA Arrive Alive Forum – August 24, 2019
The Pedestrian Plan team shared information about the Pedestrian Level of Comfort analysis as it related to school access.
Silver Spring Community Advisory Board, TREE Committee – June 24, 2019
The Pedestrian Plan team presented to the advisory board about the upcoming pedestrian plan and discussed pedestrian safety issues in Silver Spring.
Pedestrian, Bicycle, Traffic Safety Advisory Committee – March 28, 2019
The Pedestrian Plan team presented to the Committee about ongoing pedestrian analysis and the elements of the upcoming pedestrian master plan.
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