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County staff to pursue expedited fixes at Howling Point Park intersection after safety concerns
Summary
Residents flagged dangerous turning movements at the MD‑231 access to Howling Point Park; Parks Director Bob Brandon said staff is meeting with State Highway and exploring bollards, barriers and improved signage.
Residents at the May 21 public hearing urged the planning commission to address dangerous turning movements at the MD‑231 entrance to Howling Point Park.
"I drive 231 three or four, five times a day...I see somebody turning left at the park," a resident said, describing recurring unsafe left turns from the park exit. Bob Brandon, director of Parks and Recreation, said staff has approached the State Highway Administration, has scheduled a meeting next week, and is pursuing a range of options including signage, smaller bollards or Triton barriers. "We're looking for a much more expedited answer to control that, because we do recognize it's a dangerous situation," Brandon said.
Commissioners said signage and internal wayfinding described in the master plan would also help reduce unsafe movements once drivers are inside the park. Brandon said Parks and Recreation currently performs maintenance and minor repairs to the historic barn and park structures and will continue work while pursuing safety options with the state.
