THE NEXT MEETING OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY'S BRAC IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE WILL BE TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2009, 7:30 p.m. at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Services Center.
The tentative agenda for July 14 includes a discussion led by Park & Planning Commission saff of the "big picture" long-range planning for the area around NNMC. There may be a Final Report from WMATA on its evaluation of the proposed east entrance/pedestrian access project at the Medical Center Metro station, and an update from the State Highway Administration (SHA) on the intersections improvement project.
More information on this and future meetings, and summaries of previous meetings, are on the Community Involvement Page
Updates on Traffic Projects in Bethesda! Includes information on the Defense Access Road .(DAR) program and efforts to fund an east-side Metro entrance at NNMC.
MDOT BRAC Web Site! Maryland Dept. of Transportation information on BRAC-related transp[ortation projects
WHAT'S HOT IN BRAC AND RECENT UPDATES TO THIS WEB SITE:
BRAC Transportation Project Matrix Status of projects underway or proposed to mitigate BRAC-related traffic around NNMC. Matrix will be updated periodically.
DEFENSE DEPT. BUDGET INCLUDES PROJECT FOR PEDESTRIAN ACCESS FROM NAVY MED CAMPUS TO MEDICAL CENTER METRO STATION
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.
Community Responses to SHA proposals presented at April 2 Public Workshop can be also be seen on the TRANSPORTATION PAGE, or on the COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PAGE -- scroll down to the Meeting Summary for April 21, 2009.
Park-N-Ride Lots in Montgomery County -- List of Lots and Bus Routes Served Commuters may park their vehicles in the Montgomery County Park-N-Ride lots described below 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.
Non-BRAC Projects in the Area State or County transportation agencies are always repairing or improving roads and sidewalks in the area. These projects should not be confused with BRAC-related traffic improvements. In any case, it is important to note that state and local agencies coordinate their work to have the least impact on affected neighborhoods. Cedar Lane-Rock Creek bridge project
DISA BRAC Information Portal: Everything you need to know about the relocation of the Defense Information Systems Agency to Fort Meade.
Mental Health Helpline for Montgomery County Veterans and Their Families: 301-738-7176 Montgomery County service members, veterans and their families can now call the County’s Military Helpline at 301-738-7176?to find out about mental health services, family readiness organizations and housing, employment and transition assistance resources. The Helpline, operated by the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County, is available free of charge Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Participate in the Park & Planning Commission's "Growing Smarter" Initiative: County planners drafting the 2009-2011 Growth Policy are rethinking how to manage growth, looking beyond basing it just on congestion relief and school capacity. Instead, planners will focus on ways to ehance quality of place in our communities.
11-14-08 Navy releases revised Master Plan Update and Transportation Management Plan for NNMC Campus!
The Navy has formally submitted its Master Plan Update to the National Capital Planning Commission, which will hold hearings in February 2009. Last August the Navy published a preliminary document, but the newest version contains numerous changes. Go to the WALTER REED/EIS PAGE to read the revised Master Plan Update, the Transportation Management Plan, and for further information about plans for the NNMC Campus.
September 10, 2008 -- MDOT announces deferral of $15.9 million, from $45.3 million of funds budgeted over the next six years, for improvement of major intersections near Bethesda Naval Hospital. This is part of $1.1 Billion affecting transportation projects statewide. The In The News Page has several articles dated Sept. 10-17, including the following:
May 6, 2008: RECORD OF DECISION for NNMC BRAC has been signed and is posted on the Walter Reed/EIS Page. This is the Navy's plan of action to implement the federal BRAC mandate to establish the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at the NNMC campus in Bethesda by September 15, 2011.
Projects to Address BRAC-related traffic near NNMC in Bethesda: Go to the Transportation and Infrastructure Page to see updates on ongoing or proposed projects, including improvements to major intersections, proposals to construct an east-side entrance to the Medical Center Metro station, construct turn lanes at the NNMC North Gate, proposed improvements to nearby pedestrian and bicycle paths, and NNMC transportation management plans.
Why a Beltway Exit to the NNMC Campus is Not Feasible:
Maps of I-270/Rockledge and FedEx Field interchanges -- illustrates use of collector-distributor lanes where interchanges are close together; construction of CD lanes for an NNMC exit would severely impact neighborhoods adjacent to Inner Loop between I-270 and Connecticut Avenue.
Articles about the BRAC groundbreaking at NNMC, dated 7-3 and 7-4-08, are on the In The News Page . Some of the articles cover BRAC-related traffic issues.
The Hot Line, 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 hours may be adjusted during the construction process.
The In The News Page is always hot! This page is updated daily with the latest news about BRAC, military and veterans' health care, transportation and legislative initiatives.
Who are my Representatives in Annapolis and on Capitol Hill? (Find out on the Resources Page.)
Tuesday, July 14, 2009: Meeting of Montgomery County's BRAC Implementation Committee. 7:30 p.m. at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Services Center. (NOTE: This is the 2nd Tuesday of the month, not the usual 3rd Tuesday.)Agenda, directions and more info on the Community Involvement Page.
(Tentative) Friday, September 11, 2009: Maryland Military Installations Council, 8:00-11:30 a.m., 100 Community Place, Crownsville MD. More Information:
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