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Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

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.

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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.
- Commuting Information to NNMC Campus During Construction Disruption
Go HERE for Updates on Traffic Projects around Naval Hospital
FAQ on Transit and Commuting to NNMC Bethesda
Overview of BRAC at Bethesda Naval Hospital:
- Map of impacted communities and intersections near Bethesda Naval Hospital (pdf)
- National Naval Medical Center (NNMC -- Bethesda Naval Hospital) BRAC Home Page
- NNMC EIS Page
- NNMC BRAC FAQ (includes FAQ on impact on community)
- NNMC EIS Traffic Page
- Go to the Walter Reed/EIS Page for detailed info about BRAC impacts in Bethesda.
- Go to Transportation & Infrastructure Page for updates on proposed road, transit and infrastructure improvements to address BRAC impacts.
BRAC IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
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.
Summaries of BRAC Implementation Committee Meetings

June 19, 2007 (3 pp)
July 17, 2007 (5 pp)
September 18, 2007 (7 pp)
October 16, 2007 (11 pp)
November 20, 2007 (20 pp)
December 18, 2007 (6 pp)
January 5, 2008 (2 pp)
January 15, 2008 (2 pp)
- BIC Committee Comments on Draft EIS are on the Walter Reed/EIS Page
February 19, 2008 (5 pp)
April 8, 2008 (4 pp)
April 15, 2008 (3 pp)
- 4-16-08 BIC Committee letter to County Executive Leggett regarding Final EIS
- DPWT Map of Bikeways & Trails in NNMC-NIH Area
May 20, 2008 (4 pp)
- Discussion Map of BRAC Committee's suggested improvements to NNMC-area Pedestrian & Bike Paths -- MNCPPC map produced as a product of the mark-up at April 15 BIC Meeting.
June 17, 2008 (6 pp)
- 6-25-08 BIC Committee letter to County Executive Leggett regarding County priorities for the State's Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP)
- 7-10-08 Response from County Executive Leggett
- 7-18-08 Refined Map of BRAC Committee's suggested improvements to area pedestrian and bicycle paths
July 29, 2008 (5 pp)
- 7-18-08 Refined Map of BRAC Committee's suggested improvements to area pedestrian and bicycle paths
- SHA Technical Discussion Paper on Proposed Beltway Slip Ramp: Why this project may not be 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 would severely impact neighborhoods adjacent to Inner Loop between I-270 and Connecticut Avenue.
  - Safety Improvements to FedEx Field interchange -- CD lanes to be constructed at three Beltway interchanges in Prince George's County, at MD 202, at Arena Drive, and at MD 214.
September 16, 2008 (5 pp.)
- Park & Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) presentation on the NNMC Draft Master Plan and Transportation Management Plan
- MDOT: National economic downturn impact on Maryland BRAC transportation projects (3 pp.)
- SHA presentation: Traffic simulation at Bethesda intersections (18 pp.)
- SHA timeline for BRAC intersection improvements in Bethesda (11 pp)
- BRAC Committee member comments on NNMC Draft Master Plan and Transportation Management Plan -- see BIC letter to County Executive, under Oct. 21 2008 meeting.
October 21, 2008 (4 pp.)
- Recent Congressional Action:
- Coalition of Military Medical Center Neighbors proposal: A Vision for the National Medical Center Area (1 page)
- 10-21-08 BIC Letter to County Executive Leggett regarding NNMC Draft Master Plan (13 pp.)
- WMATA presentation: Medical Center Station Access Improvement Study (9 pp.)
November 18, 2008 (5 pp.)
- 11-7-08 County Executive Leggett's Response to 10-21-08 BIC letter about NNMC Draft Master Plan Update (1 page)
- 11-13-08 MDOT "Road Show" preview of 2009 Consolidated Transportation Program:
  - CTP excerpts relating to NNMC intersections and statewide BRAC projects (15 pp)
  - Debbie Michaels' notes (2 pp)
- 11-18-08 County Council Testimony of Coalition of Military Medical Center Neighors (CMMCN) re: 2009 Capital Improvements Program
- 11-18-08 NNMC Presentation: Updates on construction and summary of revised Draft Master Plan Update (10 pp)
  - 11-14-08 REVISED Draft Master Plan Update (including Transportation Management Plan) for NNMC Campus
- Discussion of long range vision for area transportation projects:
February 3, 2009 (4 pp)
- Governor's BRAC Subcabinet new web site
- 2-3-09 BIC Letter to County Executive Leggett re: long range vision for area transportation projects (4 pages)
- 1-6-09 MDOT Fact Sheet: Federal Economic Stimulus Recovery (2 pp)
  - 2009-2014 CONSOLIDATED TRANPORTATION PROGRAM (CTP)
    SELECTED CHAPTERS FROM 2009-2014 CTP:
  - 1-30-09 MDOT Summary: NNMC BRAC Intersections Improvements status (1 page)
- NNMC Master Plan/TMP documents:
February 24, 2009 (5 pp)
- 2-18-09 County Executive Leggett's Response to 2-3-09 BIC letter regarding long-range vision for area transportation projects (2 pp)
- 2-12-09 Excerpt from Economic Stimulus Bill describing Dept. of Transportation grant program for transportation projects of regional or national significance (2 pp)
- 2-24-09 WMATA update on its evaluation of the proposed east-side entrance and pedestrian access project at the Medical Center Metro station (18 pp)
March 17, 2009 (5 pp)
- 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.
- State Highway Administration brochure for April 2, 2009, Public Workshop on Bethesda BRAC Intersections Improvement Project. Workshop conducted 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School gymnasium.
  - 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.
  - 3-18-09 Gazette.Net article: SHA could take property for BRAC projects -- Stone Ridge, Boy Scouts Council building, private residents could be affected
- 3-12-09 County Executive Leggett letter to MDOT Secretary Porcari stating Montgomery County's transportation priorities for federal stimulus funds -- BRAC projects top priorities: intersection improvements, Metro entrance/pedestrian access, and bicycle/pedestrian paths.
- 3-17-09 Governor O'Malley announces the release of Phase II federal economic stimulus funds for transportation projects.
  - Phase I and Phase II transportation project list (14 pp)
April 21, 2009 (9 pp)
- 4-2-09 SHA updated information: BRAC Intersections Improvements, NNMC Bethesda
- 2-3-09 BIC Letter to County Executive Leggett re: long range vision for area transportation projects (4 pages)
  - 2-18-09 County Executive Leggett's Response to 2-3-09 BIC letter regarding long-range vision for area transportation projects (2 pp)
- 5-19-09 BIC letter to County Executive Legget on SHA intersections project (includes BIC member comments to SHA posted with April 21 meeting summary)
  - BRAC Project Matrix as of 5-5-09 (2 pp)
  - Excerpt from Park & Planning Commission's B-CC Master Plan: Details on Goals and Objectives for future development (2 pp)
May 19, 2009 -- Cancelled
June 16, 2009 (9 pp)
- BRAC PROJECT MATRIX -- UPDATED as of 6-18-09 (2 pp)
- TRAUMATI BRAIN INJURY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE:
  - 6-1-09 County Executive Leggett letter supporting TBI Center
  - 6-16-09 Montgomery County News Release: Leggett Hails Congressional Action Saving the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence at Bethesda Naval Hospital
- BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN PATHS UPDATE:
  - 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
    - Map of area to be studied
  - Representative Chris Van Hollen letter to SHA re: bicycle and pedestrian improvements (6-5-09)
- COMMENTS ON SHA INTERSECTIONS PROJECT AS PRESENTED TO PUBLIC ON APRIL 2, 2009:
- 5-19-09 BIC letter to County Executive Legget on SHA intersections project, including the following attachments:
- 5-20-09 County Executive Leggett response to BIC Letter re: SHA Bethesda BRAC intersections improvements project
- 5-20-09 MNCPPC letter to SHA re: MD 185/Jones Bridge Road intersection
- METRO ENTRANCE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT:
- 6-16-09 WMATA update
  - The Defense Dept. FY2010 budget includes a “placeholder” for the Metro entrance DAR project @ $20 million for FY 2011:
  - 5-20-09 Washington Post: Bethesda -- Officials Aim to Improve Medical Campus Access
  - 5-27-09 Gazette.Net: Budget marks $20M for new station entrance -- Defense outlines funds for changes at Medical Center Metro
  - 5-22-09 Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett News Release: Leggett Hails Inclusion of $20 Million in Defense Department Budget Request for New Metro Entrance at Bethesda Naval
  - 6-2-09 Letter from John Catoe, WMATA General Manager, to Congressman Chris Van Hollen supporting pedestrian underpass project at Medical Center Metro Station
- FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS UPDATES -- includes requests for Bethesda BRAC transportation projects:
July 14, 2009 (7 pp)
- UPDATES:
- 7-17-09 Congressman Van Hollen Letter to NNMC Base Commander urging support for ARRA TIGER Grant funding for Metro station access project (2 pp)
  - 7-24-09 NNMC Response to Van Hollen letter (2 pp)
August 18, 2009 -- Cancelled
September 15, 2009 (9 pp)
- BRAC PROJECT MATRIX (updated as of 9-14-09) (2 pp)
- 9-15-09 NNMC Presentation: On-Campus Construction Update (coming)
- 7-29-09 FINAL REPORT: WMATA Medical Center Station Access Improvement Study (101 pp)
  - Excerpt: Executive Summary (5 pp)
  - 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
  - 9-3-09 County Council Members' letter to MC-DOT re: WMATA pedestrian access
- 6-17-09 TIGER Grants: Federal Register Notice of Funding Availability
  - 9-15-09 Montgomery County TIGER Grant application: Bethesda BRAC Multi-Modal Traffic Mitigation and Pedestrian Access Project (22 pp)
  - 9-15-09 Council of Governments: COG Transportation Planning Board TIGER Grant submission -- A Proposal for Bus Transit, Bike-Sharing and Intermodal Connections for Metropolitan Washington (includes the Medical Center Metro station pedestrian access project) (29 pp)
- OTHER UPDATES:
October 20, 2009 (8 pp)
- 10-20-09 MDOT Presentation: Comprehensive Transit Service Planning Update -- Rail, Bus, Park-and-Ride, RideShare and other Transportation Demand Management (TDM) (24 pp)
  - Montgomery County Commuter Services page -- Better Ways to Work!
  - BRAC Public Transportation Report: Montgomery County excerpt -- Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) June 2009 (12 pp)
  - Park-N-Ride Lots in Montgomery County -- List of Lots and Bus Routes Served
    - 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
    - Map of Transit Services to NNMC & NIH Campuses
    - Map: Bus Routes serving Betheda, Medical Center, and Grosvenor Metro stations (4 pp)
    - FAQ on Transit and Commuting to NNMC Bethesda (as of May 1, 2009)
- OTHER UPDATES:
- BRAC PROJECT MATRIX (updated as of 10-19-09) (2 pp)
- 10-5-09 Overview of Coordinated BRAC Implementation Effort -- MDOT Presentation to Community Leaders (20 pp)
- 9-25-09 Bethesda BRAC Transportation Investment Priorities: A joint MDOT/MC-DOT memo listing phased implementation of projects and funding streams (2 pp)
  - 10-9-09 Gazette.Net: Easing the BRAC transition in Bethesda -- Commentary by Anthony Brown, Maryland's lieutenant governor and chairman of the governor's Subcabinet on Base Realignment and Closure
  - 10-6-09 "Statewide Vision & BRAC: Transportation Choices" -- Presentation by MDOT Secretary Beverley Swaim-Staley to the General Assembly Joint Committee on BRAC
- 10-12-09 Pedestrian Access Project Update
  - 9-29-09 Dept. of Defense certifies Medical Center Metro station pedestrian access project for Defense Access Road (DAR) funding, a significant step towards federal funding for the project.
  - 10-7-09 Montgomery County statement regarding the Medical Center pedestrian access project
    - 10-8-09 Maryland Politics Watch blog: Let’s Make this BRAC Work -- commentary by Ilaya Rome Hopkins, Chair of the Coalition of Military Medical Center Neighbors and member of the BRAC Implementation Committee representing the East Bethesda Citizens Association
    - Pedestrian Underpass Timeline: TIGER Grant funding drove the process
November 17, 2009 (coming)
- 11-17-09 MDOT/SHA Presentation: Transportation Investment Priorities: Phased BRAC projects implementation based on available, projected, and/or requested funding (33 pp)
  - OTHER UPDATES:
- BRAC PROJECT MATRIX (updated as of 11-19-09) (2 pp)
- 10-5-09 Overview of Coordinated BRAC Implementation Effort -- MDOT Presentation to Community Leaders (20 pp)
  - 9-25-09 Bethesda BRAC Transportation Investment Priorities: A joint MDOT/MC-DOT memo listing phased implementation of projects and funding streams (2 pp)
- 10-28-09 President Obama signs into law HR 2647, FY2010 Defense Authorization Bill -- includes specific language about Bethesda BRAC traffic, transit and pedestrian access issues
- 11-15-09 Audit reviews BRAC savings -- GAO Report: 2005 round of base closures to cost more, save less
  - 11-13-09 Government Accountability Office Report GAO-10-98R: Military Base Realignments and Closures: Estimated Costs Have Increased While Savings Estimates Have Decreased Since Fiscal Year 2009 (23 pp)
    
    One-page summary
December 15, 2009

11-19-09 BRAC Subcabinet meeting in Bethesda: MC-DOT Presentation -- Where Were We Two Years Ago? Where Are We Now? Where Do We Want to Be in the Future?

11-20-09 Corridor Inc. (Capital News Service): Concerns over gridlock in Bethesda loom as BRAC draws near

Montgomery County BRAC Coordinator
- County Executive BRAC Coordination
- Contact
BETHESDA COMMUNITY INFORMATION
- Bethesda area Civic and Business Organizations:
- Area parks and sites of interest:
  - North Chevy Chase Park
  - Chevy Chase Recreational Association
  - Locust Hill Neighborhood Park
  - Rock Creek Hiker Biker Trail
  - Capital Crescent Trail
  - Bethesda Trolley Trail:
    - brochure
    - map
  - Hawkins Lane historic district: 2-5-05 Washington Post article

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Last edited: 11/20/2009