Increasing transportation alternatives, creating a more walkable, bike-friendly community, and getting people around more efficiently. College Park has great location, it can become an even greater place for residents, businesses, and visitors with greater transportation choices.

GOALS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2019 WORK PLAN
2018 WORK PLAN
2017 WORK PLAN
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
2016 WORK PLAN


2020 VISION GOALS

Reduce commute times for University District residents and UMD employees and expand the walkability of the University District.


ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE

  • Route 1 Pedestrian Safety Improvements
  • Expanded and improved bus service serving City and Route 1
  • Expanded MARC Service on the Camden Line
  • Lighting improvements in pedestrian areas underway
  • Purple Line broke ground
  • Route 1 Rebuild funded as more pedestrian friendly street
  • mBike bike share program launched
  • Grant awarded to study a connecting trail between Paint Branch and Trolley Trails on the north side of Campus Drive
  • CPTED Grant awarded to study the Trolley Trail from Hyattsville to North College Park and analysis completed
  • Paint Branch Parkway was renamed Campus Drive to provide better wayfinding for campus visitors
  • 10 panels of the Paint Branch sound barrier wall were removed to eliminate a blind corner on Campus Drive

2019 Work Plan

  • Sidewalk Connection – Albion to Riverdale Park Station: Close out the $350,000 bond bill that connected Albion to Riverdale Park Station. Partnership leading and supporting.
  • Route 1/Baltimore Ave. Rebuild: Continue to work with SHA, City, University, County and other stakeholders to expedite utility work and to ensure the Route 1 rebuild is a model for a safe, walkable, well lit, attractive main street. Partnership leading and supporting; City and University also leading and supporting.
  • Paint Branch Bridge Underpass: Work with Park and Planning and other stakeholders to remove dirt and mud, and to install attractive plantings at the approaches to the underpass. Create a plan to address the mud, water, etc. through a low wall or other methods.  Partnership leading and supporting; City and University supporting.
  • Purple Line: 1) Engage with Purple Line Partners, MTA and local stakeholders to ensure that stations in the College Park area are lively, welcoming places that reflect our unique local attributes, particularly around art and placemaking. 2) Help facilitate a smooth process as construction begins in College Park. This includes: road closures, bus relocations, and pedestrian accommodations. Partnership supporting and promoting.
  • Pedestrian/Bike Friendly Community: Continue to play an active role in progress on bike paths, bikeshare and lighting. This work includes: assisting the City in implementing the MD Bikeways Grant, building the College Park Woods Trail, implementing recommended safety improvements identified in the DOJ Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design analysis, and continue supporting bikeshare in College Park, including mBike and anticipated Capital Bikeshare stations. Partnership supporting and promoting.
  • Trolley Trail Day: The Partnership, Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (ATHA), and Hyattsville CDC plan to work with local municipalities, the business community, the local arts community, and more to hold a one-day Trolley Trail Day in 2019.  As suggested in the USDOJ CPTED report, this will celebrate our trail and attract greater use.  It will also attract more economic activity.  Partnership leading and supporting.
  • North County Transportation Working Group/Bus Transit: Convene a working group with Park and Planning, the County, and local stakeholders to review the 2018 North County Transportation Action Plan and to discuss ongoing regional transportation planning efforts. Through this group, work to increase the availability, frequency, and efficiency of bus transit. Partnership leading and supporting.
  • Parking Study: Support the City and the University as they explore a study on parking. Partnership supporting.
  • Placemaking: As an important component of walkable communities, continue to work on creating a unique sense of place through the Housing and Development Committee, Sustainability Committee, and the Transportation Committee. This effort includes: Paint Branch Bridge improvements, Outdoor Performance Series, and Purple Line stations. Partnership leading and supporting.
  • Beltway Widening Proposal: Monitor SHA efforts and discuss with City and University. Partnership monitoring.


2018 Work Plan

  • Sidewalk Connection – Albion to Riverdale Park Station: Work with the City, County, WMATA, State, and local developers to connect Albion to Riverdale Park Station by administering a $350,000 bond bill to construct sidewalk. Partnership leading and supporting.
  • Route 1/Baltimore Ave. Rebuild: Continue to work with SHA, City, University, County and other stakeholders to ensure the Route 1 rebuild is a model for a safe, walkable, attractive main street. Partnership leading and supporting; City and University also leading and supporting.
  • Paint Branch Bridge Improvements: Working with the Partnership’s transportation committee, the City and the State Highway Administration, install art in the form of accent lighting and a mural to make Paint Branch Bridge a more active, exciting presence in our community. Partnership leading and supporting; City and University supporting.
  • Purple Line: 1) Engage with Purple Line Partners, MTA and local stakeholders to ensure that stations in the College Park area are lively, welcoming places that reflect our unique local attributes. 2) Help facilitate a smooth process as construction begins in College Park. This includes: road closures, bus relocations, and pedestrian accommodations. Partnership supporting and promoting.
  • Pedestrian/Bike Friendly Community: Continue to play an active role in progress on bike paths, bikeshare and lighting. This work includes: assisting the City in implementing the MD Bikeways Grant, building the College Park Woods Trail, implementing recommended safety improvements identified in the DOJ Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design analysis, and continue supporting bikeshare in College Park, including mBike and anticipated Capital Bikeshare stations. Partnership supporting and promoting.
  • Bus Transit: Work to increase the availability, frequency and efficiency of bus transit in the city. Work with our partners to explore transit information technology, expansion of service, greater information to increase ridership and more. Partnership supporting and promoting.
  • North County Transportation Action Plan (Transportation Demand Management): Work with Park and Planning, the County, and local stakeholders as the North County Transportation Action Plan is developed this year. Partnership supporting.
  • Parking Study: Support the City and the University as they explore a study on parking. Partnership supporting.
  • Placemaking: As an important component of walkable communities, continue to work on creating a unique sense of place through the Housing and Development Committee and the Transportation Committee. This effort includes: Paint Branch Bridge improvements, Outdoor Performance Series, and Purple Line stations. Partnership leading and supporting.
  • MARC Camden Line Coalition: Attend coalition meetings and engage with the coalition to increase MARC commuter rail usage and awareness. Partnership promoting and supporting.
  • Beltway Widening Proposal: Monitor SHA efforts and discuss with City and University. Partnership monitoring.


2017 Work Plan

  • Purple Line: Engage with Purple Line Partners, MTA and local stakeholders to ensure that stations in the College Park area are lively, welcoming places that reflect our unique local attributes. Partnership supporting and promoting.
  • Route 1/Baltimore Ave. Rebuild: Continue to work with SHA and city, university, county and other stakeholders to ensure the Route 1 rebuild is a model for a safe, walkable, attractive main street. Partnership leading and supporting; City and University also leading and supporting.
  • Pedestrian/Bike Friendly community: Continue to play an active role in progress on bike paths, bikeshare and lighting. This work includes: assisting the City implement the MD Bikeways Grant, pursuing/implementing a DOJ Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design grant and continued support of College Park Bikeshare expansion and the building of the College Park Woods Trail. Partnership supporting and promoting.
  • Bus Transit: Work to increase the availability, frequency and efficiency of bus transit in the city. Work with our partners to explore parking management, transit information technology, transportation demand management, expansion of service, greater information to increase ridership and more. Partnership supporting and promoting.
  • Wayfinding: Work with our partners at the State Highway Administration, the City, County and University, to increase the percentage of existing University-related car traffic that uses alternatives to Route 1 to get to campus. Partnership supporting.
  • Paint Branch Bridge Improvements: Working with the Partnership’s transportation committee, the City and the State Highway Administration, pursue improvements to make Paint Branch Bridge a more lively, exciting presence in our community. Improvements can include: lighting, design options and potentially a “Riverwalk” concept under/near the bridge. Partnership leading and supporting; City and University supporting.
  • Transportation Demand Management: Work with the County on their implementation of a transportation demand management plan for the area. Partnership supporting.
  • Parking Study: Support the City and the University as they explore a study on parking. Partnership supporting.

Committee Members

Chair:

Partnership Board members: Brian Darmody
City Council members: Monroe Dennis
University Members: David Allen and Anne Martens
County: Vic Weisberg (County Department of Public Works and Transportation)
State: Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk
Ex-officious: Peter Campanides, SHA Engineer, Jim Rosapepe, Carlo Colella, Dannielle Glaros, Mary Lehman, Scott Somers, SGA Representative, GSG Representative


2016 Work Plan

  • Purple Line: Collaborate with Purple Line supporters to ensure this light rail line stays on track to open in 2021. Engage with prospective P3 Partners to ensure new stops are engaging and welcoming and easily accessible by walking and biking.
  • Route 1/Baltimore Ave. Rebuild: Continue to work with SHA and city, university, county and other stakeholders to ensure the Route 1 rebuild is a model for a safe, walkable, attractive main street.
  • Pedestrian/Bike Friendly community: Convene pedestrian safety workgroup meetings for Route 1, play an active role in progress on bike paths, bikeshare and lighting.
  • Bus Transit: Work to increase the availability, frequency and efficiency of bus transit in the city. This can involve exploration of a transportation demand management district, expansion of service, greater information to increase ridership and more.
  • Wayfinding: Work with our partners at the State Highway Administration, the City, County and University, to increase the percentage of existing University-related car traffic that uses alternatives to Route 1 to get to campus.
Transportation Committee
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