This page has information about community involvement in the BRAC process, and information about the neighborhoods, major employers, and parks and recreation areas near Bethessda Naval Hospital.
BRAC Construction Hot Line: 301-319-BRAC (2722). This number, which is posted on the NNMC web site, allows the community to contact NNMC and express concerns about day-to-day issues related to construction, including safety, noise and other factors that might negatively impact the quality of life for those who live and work near the NNMC campus. The phone will be staffed weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with an answering machine taking calls at off-hours. The answering machine will give instructions on how to contact NNMC for any emergent issues occurring during the time the phone is not staffed. NNMC wants to ensure that a "real person" is available during the hours the contractor will be doing the bulk fo the work so the hours may be adjusted once construction begins. The individual answering the phone will record information and forward it to the appropriate person for resolution. Return calls will only be made if additional information is needed to resolve the issue.
The BRAC Implementation Committee generally meets 7:30 p.m., the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center. Check the EVENTS Calendar to confirm.
THE NEXT MEETING OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY'S BRAC IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE WILL BE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009, 7:30 p.m. at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Services Center.
The agenda for November 17 TBA but may include an update by MDOT on the funding and proposed implementation of SHA intersections improvements, and the usual monthly updates by the BRAC Coordinator, MDOT, MC-DOT, NNMC, and the Neighborhood Coalition.
Maps of I-270/Rockledge and FedEx Field interchanges -- illustrates use of collector-distributor lanes where interchanges are close together; construction of CD lanes would severely impact neighborhoods adjacent to Inner Loop between I-270 and Connecticut Avenue.
BRAC Committee member comments on NNMC Draft Master Plan and Transportation Management Plan -- see BIC letter to County Executive, under Oct. 21 2008 meeting.
MDOT BRAC Web Site: Maryland Dept. of Transportation information about BRAC-related transportation projects
SHA Summary Report, February 2009: Traffic and Intersection Improvement Studies for Base Realignment and Closure -- Bethesda National Naval Medical Center: Go to this site's TRANSPORTATION PAGE and scroll down to "Projects Under Way - Major Intersection Improvements." This study describes traffic problems and potential improvements at the major intersections that serve NNMC.
SHA Press Release: The purpose of the meeting is to acquaint the public with the progress of the project to date. Displays and mapping depicting the planned improvements will be available for viewing. Citizens will be invited to present comments to the project team. Project representatives will be available throughout the meeting to explain the improvements and their associated impacts, discuss points of interest, and record public comments.
The DOD Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) approved the County’s request for a $750,000 grant to conduct a Facilities Study towards the construction and renovation of pedestrian and bike paths in the area around NNMC
8-3-09 County Executive Leggett News Release: Leggett Urges Action on Approaching Bethesda Naval Pedestrian, Traffic Impacts; Final WMATA Report Details Rockville Pike Impacts of Walter Reed Transfer
Commuters may park in Montgomery County Park-N-Ride lots at no cost. There are a few, however, that may require a parking permit and fee. You can meet your carpools or vanpools at these lots, or transfer to public tranportation from these lots