Current Projects

FY 2010 Technical Assistance Program

In July 2009, the TPB approved seven technical assistance projects for the FY 2010 round of the TLC Program. The FY 2010 round of technical assistance was structured similar to the FY 2009 round, with jurisdictions able to apply for a range of technical assistance from $10,000 to $60,000. For this application cycle, $220,000 from the TPB’s FY 2010 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is available for technical assistance projects. In addition, MDOT committed $100,000 from their technical assistance account for projects in Maryland, with special emphasis on projects relating to transit-oriented development (TOD). Those additional projects in Maryland will be selected in September as part of a separate TPB action, and this page will be updated at that time with descriptions of those projects. These projects are expected to be completed by June 30, 2010.

 

Current Projects: FY 2010 Technical Assistance Program

In July 2010, the TPB approved seven technical assistance projects for the FY 2010 round of the TLC Program. In September 2010, the TPB approved three additional technical assistance projects. The projects include the following:

TPB staff is working with the jurisdictions to refine the project descriptions and initiate contracts with consultants. More detailed project summaries will be provided once the project work has commenced.


District of Columbia

District of Columbia: Independent Shuttle Bus Consolidation (ISBC) Strategy for the Greater Brookland Community ($25,000)

This project will develop a consolidation strategy that will both address the operational issues posed by the current arrangement and improve mobility and access to Metro. Streamlining various existing shuttle services will reduce operations costs, decrease vehicular traffic, and encourage Metro transit use by improving shuttle service. This project is supported by the District of Columbia Office of Planning.

District of Columbia: Golden Triangle Business Improvement District Design Standards ($30,000)

This project will evaluate and refine previously-developed draft streetscape guidelines developed by the BID. Implementation strategies will also be recommended. Enhanced design standards will serve to create a cohesive feel for the neighborhood. Low Impact Development (LID) techniques will be an integral part of this project. The project is supported by the District Department of Transportation.


Maryland

Charles County, MD: Waldorf Urban Transportation Improvement Plan ($30,000)

This project involves assessing a proposed conceptual transportation network and determining an implementation plan for public and private investment for construction. By reviewing the layout, functionality, and interconnectivity of all transportation modes, the County hopes to create a completely integrated transportation network capable of sustaining a walkable community.

Montgomery County, MD: Analyzing Transportation Impacts of Neighborhood-Scale Retail ($40,000)

The applicant has requested assistance in better understanding the relationship between application of certain land-use principles in specific locations and the characteristics (quantity and modality) of trip generation in those locations. This TLC project should result in information that will provide clear guidance to planners and officials as they shape county growth policy within practical and political constraints. .

Prince George's County, MD: Interim Pedestrian Safety Improvements ($30,000)

The focus of this TLC project is to locate and synthesize appropriate pedestrian safety tools and apply those tools to enhance the pedestrian experience around the New Carrollton Metrorail Station. The consultant will also document how interim pedestrian solutions should be applied and offer ideas for transitioning these measures into permanent solutions.

Prince George's County, MD: Pedestrian to Transit Accessibility Prioritization Project ($30,000)

The applicant requested assistance in developing a tool that will identify and prioritize safety improvements for transit riders for locations within a mile and a half of Metrorail stations or the planned transit center programmed in the Maryland State Consolidated Transportation Plan. The consultant will identify gaps in accessibility, develop a tool to prioritize safety improvements, and create a strategy for implementing improvements.

Prince George's County, MD: Purple Line Bicycle Access and Bicycle Hub Location Study ($30,000)

This study will identify locations for bikeway and sidewalk locations along the entire segment of the Purple Line in Prince George's County. The project seeks to identify complete streets components for the areas surrounding future transit stations. The study will result in better and safer bicycle and pedestrian access to future transit-oriented development locations adjacent to the Purple Line.


Virginia

Arlington County, VA: Multi-Use Trail Traffic Control Study ($30,000)

This project will analyze traffic control signage, markings and signals on two of Arlington’s busiest shared-use trails and propose modifications to create a more consistent, rational, predictable and ultimately safer traffic control environment for all trail users and those crossing the trails. Rationalizing how cyclists and pedestrians are supposed to behave at multi-use trail intersections will improve these locations' safety and will reinforce positive bicycle and pedestrian behavior on and off the trails. This project will be utilized by transportation engineers to better design Arlington’s non-motorized facilities. The project involves close coordination between Arlington's BIKEArlington and WALKArlington programs.

Fairfax County, VA: Wiehle Avenue Station Multimodal Mobility Needs Analysis ($45,000)

This TLC project will use a multi-modal evaluation tool, previously developed for a TLC project for the Takoma neighborhood of Washington DC, to evaluate an array of potential projects to accommodate the mobility the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, local bus, and auto users at the new Metrorail Station at Wiehle Avenue in Reston.

Prince William County, VA: Harbor Station Multimodal Commuter Center ($30,000)

This study will serve as a follow up to the Commuter Ferry Feasibility Study, currently being conducted by Prince William County, through a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Multimodal Grant. The study will examine the possibilities of creating a multimodal commuter center served by commuter rail, bus and ferry services around a planned mixed-use development. This project will involve close coordination with PRTC, VDOT and VRE.