Sidewalk extension proposed for Decatur Avenue in Kensington

This Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM, a virtual public hearing will be held on a proposed sidewalk segment for Decatur Avenue in Kensington. The sidewalk would be on the south side of Decatur, and extend from 3900 Decatur east to the existing sidewalk alongside Kaiser Permanente at Connecticut Avenue. Four mature oak trees and two maple trees will be cut down for the new sidewalk.

Planners will present the proposal, discuss costs and tentative schedules, and take feedback from the public. To participate in the public hearing, go to the meeting website, and follow these instructions from the Montgomery County Department of Transportation:

To attend the hearing or to testify, click on the above link and download Adobe Connect when prompted. Adobe Connect uses a telephonic bridge to eliminate echo and feedback during the hearing. 

To connect:

• Mute your computer speakers;
• From a landline or cellular telephone, dial 1-800-832-0736;
• When prompted to enter the “Meeting Room,” enter 9081014 and press # to establish a connection;
• In the Attendees box, find the number beside your name or telephone number. Enter the number on your telephone keypad and press # to merge your phone and computer.
• To reduce the bandwidth for the hearing, do not enable video.