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Draft FY23–28 Capital Transportation Program reviewed; public comments highlight truck parking, bike/ped safety
Summary
DelDOT staff reviewed the draft FY23–28 Capital Transportation Program and summarized public feedback across New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties, including requests to coordinate truck parking with the Route 9 Corridor Plan, bike/ped upgrades on Irish Hill Road, and interest in the Mulberry Knoll Road Extension. Public commenters also raised port truck parking and idling concerns.
Pam Steinebach, DelDOT’s Director of Planning, presented the department’s draft FY23–28 Capital Transportation Program to the Council on Transportation on Dec. 8, reviewed the biennial CTP process and summarized public comments gathered through meetings and an interactive online map.
Steinebach said the department received comments across all three counties and described notable items: New Castle County commenters requested coordination between truck parking facilities and the Route 9 Corridor Plan; Kent County commenters supported Irish Hill Road bike/ped upgrades and raised safety concerns on Brentford Road (SR13 to DE42) while supporting the Garrison Oak Connector; Sussex County attendees asked about the status of the Mulberry Knoll Road Extension. Steinebach told the council the department did not recommend major changes to the draft projects at this time and will incorporate public feedback into ongoing development and design work.
During the public‑comment portion, Chairman Ted Williams asked whether the Port had requested additional cargo storage or parking; Secretary Majeski said the Port had been exploring options but had not requested additional storage and that DelDOT would follow up. Councilman Martin Lessner asked which agency would regulate idling trucks; Majeski said DelDOT would follow up and that DNREC oversees anti‑idling regulations and enforcement. Kathleen Baker of Sterling Crossing commented that recent housing growth and daily traffic increases raise safety concerns and urged the department to use federal funds where possible to accelerate projects that could improve safety. Steinebach said the department plans to present any modifications or updates prior to the late February COT meeting, with formal plan adoption targeted no later than March 1, 2022.
