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Committee backs interim safety actions at I‑495 interchanges, asks staff to press for coordinated HAWK signal

Montgomery County Council Planning, Housing, and Parks Committee · November 4, 2025
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Summary

Committee supported interim, low‑cost safety fixes at I‑495 interchange ramps and asked staff to pursue a coordinated HAWK crossing and clearer sequencing in plan language for long‑term reconstruction options.

Planning staff presented interim and long‑term recommendations to address pedestrian and bicyclist safety at I‑495 interchange ramps where high‑speed vehicle traffic creates unsafe crossing conditions.

Interim recommendations include high‑visibility pavement markings, consistent lighting to remove dark zones, trimming foliage to preserve sight lines, and consideration of a coordinated HAWK…

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