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Greenbelt‑Station to Metro trail moves forward; state comments returned on 60% design, bidding eyed this summer
Summary
City staff said the long‑planned pedestrian/bicycle connector between Greenbelt Station and the Metro is back on track after a multi‑year hold; 60% design comments from the state are being addressed, permits are being renewed, and staff hope to bid construction this summer with start of work potentially in late 2026.
Planning Director Terry Ruby told the council the Greenbelt Station–Metro connector project, previously paused during security reviews, has resumed active engineering and permitting. Ruby said the city submitted 60% design documents to state reviewers, received substantive comments and is finalizing responses.
Ruby said the city has paid for renewed erosion and grading permits and that those permit comments were minor. If responses and permitting proceed smoothly, staff hope to revise procurement documents and bid the construction contract over the summer or early fall.
Funding and schedule
City staff said the project funding package includes a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant and other capital grants; staff reported a roughly $1.5 million TAP component and additional capital grant support approaching about $1 million. The city has also reserved Greenbelt West infrastructure funds for the project. Staff said those elements bring the city close to construction funding but that construction management and contingencies could create remaining gaps.
Stakeholders and constraints
Ruby and City Manager Josue Semoran said stakeholders include WMATA, the Greenbelt Station homeowner association, the state (wetlands and permitting), Pepco and utility owners. Semoran noted WMATA and federal security requirements add procurement and contractor obligations that can increase cost and schedule complexity. Staff said they expect to submit procurement packages and to seek a contractor who can meet the security and permitting requirements; if all proceeds, construction could start toward the end of 2026.
