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Takoma Park unveils final designs for New Ave bikeway; construction funding still needed
Summary
City staff and consultants presented final designs for the New Ave (New Hampshire Avenue) bikeway sections A and B, reviewed required utility relocations and parking impacts, and noted estimated construction costs (Section A ~$3.9M; Section B ~$2.5M). The city has a FY26 Kim Lanphier bikeways grant covering part of design; staff must secure permits, easements and construction funds.
Takoma Park — City planning staff and the RK&K design team presented final designs for the New Ave bikeway project (sections A and B), describing the corridor’s layout, expected neighborhood impacts, and next steps for construction funding.
Planning manager Ross Grigsby said the project implements a long‑standing vision to provide continuous, safe bicycle infrastructure along Maryland 650 (New Hampshire Avenue). "The route creates a two‑directional bikeway to make new connections between local, commercial, recreational, and transit hubs while also preserving essential vehicular access to neighboring properties," Grigsby said.
Design details: the work is divided into multiple…
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