The Division of Engineering Services administers and manages the County's Sidewalks Program. We receive and review requests for sidewalk construction along County-maintained and State-maintained roadways. All sidewalks constructed by DPW&T comply with Federal Law under the Americans with Disabilities Act.


Sidewalk Projects Completed

      REQUEST FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ALONG STATE OR COUNTY ROADWAYS 

      
A community or individual may request sidewalk construction. However, a complete application must be submitted for consideration of a timely review.

 

A COMPLETE APPLICATION WILL INCLUDE: 

  • A brief statement(s) describing the reason(s) for requesting sidewalk construction. 
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  • The name of the roadway on which the sidewalk construction is requested. 
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  • The limits of the requested sidewalk construction. 
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  • Which side of the road should the requested sidewalk be constructed. 
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  • A letter of support by the appropriate Homeowner/Civic Association, if any.
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  • A Sidewalk Application Form is provided for your convenience.
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    FORWARD REQUESTS TO:
    Division of Engineering Services
    101 Monroe Street, EOB 9th Floor
    Rockville, Maryland 20850-2540
    Attn: Sidewalks Program

    E-Mail: sidewalk@montgomerycountymd.gov
    PHONE: 240-777-7270
    FAX: 240-777-7277

     

          EVALUATION OF SIDEWALK APPLICATIONS 


    Once we have received an application with all the necessary information, an engineering study will be performed. The following factors are evaluated:
  • Available right-of-way (land dedicated to or owned and maintained by Montgomery County Government).
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  • The classification and geometric conditions of the adjacent roadway. 
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  • Traffic volumes and patterns. 
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  • Drainage conditions. 
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  • Terrain. 
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  • Existing obstructions such as mature vegetation, utility poles, landscaping, etc... 
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  • Consideration for major pedestrian attractions, Master Plan recommendations, etc... 
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  • Community or Homeowner Association support.
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  • Cost estimate(s)


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          CITIZEN INPUT AND FINAL DECISION

          
  • If the engineering study concludes that the requested sidewalk is warranted construction is feasible, and there is sufficient right-of-way the requesting parties as well as the adjacent property owners will be informed of the results.
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  • A response period will be provided for interested parties to submit their comments or concerns in writing.
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  • Upon receiving these comments, a final decision will be made. Property owners and the requesting parties shall be notified of the final decision.
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  • The Division of Engineering Services will then set priorities for requests based upon available funding.
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