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Silver Spring supervisors approve 5-foot pedestrian wing on Village Bridge in 3-2 vote
Summary
The Silver Spring Township Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on June 26 to add a 5-foot pedestrian wing to the planned Village Bridge replacement in Hogestown; the township’s share is estimated at $82,500 and the project remains scheduled for 2026.
The Silver Spring Township Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on June 26 to add a 5-foot pedestrian wing to the Village Bridge replacement in Hogestown, approving a township cost estimate of $82,500.
Township Manager Raymond Palmer told the board the bridge replacement is planned for 2026 and that the funding structure now under a county program is split 80% federal, 15% county and 5% township. Staff recommended adding the walkway to provide a pedestrian connection along the Carlisle Pike corridor.
Supporters said the wing would improve safety and walkability along a busy corridor. On a Brown/Griffie motion the board approved the addition; Chair Carldon R. Machamer, Supervisor Nancy Konhaus Griffie and Supervisor Laura Brown voted in favor. Supervisors David R. Lenker II and Harry D. Kotzmoyer Jr. voted against the measure, and the motion carried 3-2.
Opponents raised safety and design concerns and suggested an underpass crossing as an alternative. Supervisor Lenker specifically expressed concern for pedestrian safety when crossing Carlisle Pike and said an underpass should be explored. Supervisor Kotzmoyer also said he was concerned about pedestrian safety.
The board did not change the 2026 timeline for bridge replacement at the meeting. Solicitor and staff follow-up was directed to finalize contract language and funding commitments before construction design proceeds.
The project’s next public milestone is the final design and contract approval phase leading into the 2026 construction schedule.
