The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is inviting the community to an in-person public meeting to review and provide feedback on proposed new sidewalk construction and safety enhancements near Glen Haven Elementary School in Wheaton and Sligo Middle School in Silver Spring. MCDOT will present concept plans for these vital infrastructure improvements as part of a countywide initiative focused on identifying safe and accessible routes for students walking and biking to school. The meeting will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the cafeteria at Glen Haven Elementary School, which is located at 10900 Inwood Avenue in Wheaton.
MCDOT has already completed walkability studies for both schools, evaluating existing conditions and identifying needed improvements within each school’s walkshed. These studies are the basis for the proposed plans, which are geared toward significantly boosting safety and accessibility for young pedestrians and cyclists.
The presentation will cover concept plans for the following key improvements:
New Sidewalk Construction
| Bucknell Drive | Between Evans Drive and Windham Lane |
| Glenhaven Drive | Between Dennis Avenue and Gridley Lane |
| Grandlin Road | Between Dennis Avenue and Gridley Lane |
| Plyers Mill Road | Between Georgia Avenue and Glenhaven Drive |
| Republic Road | Between Dunkirk Drive and Huntley Place |
| Windham Lane | Between Inwood Avenue and Sligo Creek Trail |
Pedestrian Safety Enhancements
Dennis Avenue: Installation of curb extensions at several locations between Amherst Avenue and Julep Avenue. These permanent structures are designed to slow turning movements, and will replace the existing temporary flex posts, providing a more robust safety measure.
If you cannot attend the meeting, you can still provide feedback by email: Send comments to walkyourway@montgomerycountymd.gov or by phone at 240-777-2170.
Submit all feedback by 6 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2025.
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