The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) State Highway Administration, in partnership with local jurisdictions, will be deploying Complete Streets “quick-build” demonstration projects statewide this summer.
Complete Streets quick-build projects work to improve safety on state-owned roadways that have a history of traffic fatalities or crashes. The projects are designed to be innovative, cost effective and easy to implement on an accelerated timeline, and allow MDOT to test products and solutions. Data from the projects will help the agency when deciding on permanent installations.
Installations include enhanced pedestrian crossings, speed cushions, lane narrowing and traffic calming measures.
“Every Marylander depends on our state’s transportation infrastructure. It’s essential for the state’s economic vitality,” Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld said. “Complete Streets is all about ensuring everyone has access to safe, convenient transportation, and our experience with quick-build projects shows we can deliver on that promise with innovation and efficiency.”
Planned projects include MD 14 in Secretary, Dorchester County, at Warwick Elementary School; MD 273 in Fair Hill, Cecil County, from MD 213 to Ranger Skinner Drive; and
MD 65/MD 34 in Sharpsburg, Washington County.
Installation will remain in place through autumn. Those that are successful may become permanent. The others will be removed after six to nine months.