Current Projects

FY 2008 Technical Assistance Program

In February 2008, the TPB approved eleven technical assistance projects for the FY 2008 round of the TLC Program. The TPB anticipated funding six projects in FY 2008 - two each from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Due to the large number of Maryland project submissions, the Maryland Department of Transportation agreed to make available $100,000 in funds from Maryland's Technical Assistance account in the TPB's Unified Planning Work Program. All eleven projects are expected to be completed by June 30, 2008.

VDOT Multimodal Grant Program

The TPB is currently working on five additional technical assistance projects in Virginia, which are funded through the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Multimodal Grant Program.

Public Presentation

In addition, a consultant team is currently developing a public presentation on density issues that will be available for use throughout the region.

 

Current Projects: FY 2008 Technical Assistance Program

In February 2008, the TPB approved eleven technical assistance projects for the FY 2008 round of the TLC Program. The projects include the following:

The TPB anticipated funding six projects in FY 2008 - two each from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Due to the large number of Maryland project submissions, the Maryland Department of Transportation agreed to make available $100,000 in funds from Maryland's Technical Assistance account in the TPB's Unified Planning Work Program. All eleven projects are expected to be completed by June 30, 2008.

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

Multimodal Takoma!

This District of Columbia project, submitted by the District of Columbia Office of Planning, will evaluate multimodal access and potential improvements for the area surrounding the Takoma Metrorail Station. The TLC grant will provide the District and the region with an innovative tool, a "multimodal scorecard," that would be implemented elsewhere in the region.

Performance-based Parking Pilot Program

The District Department of Transportation requested consultant services to analyze data on parking management for the new ballpark area and provide recommendations for performance-based parking regulations. The project responds to a pressing and high-profile concern regarding parking near the new baseball stadium. Recommendations from this study could be applicable to other jurisdictions responding to parking issues.

Maryland

City of Bowie: Community Charrette on Pedestrian Trail Feasibility

The City of Bowie requested consultant assistance to conduct a charrette to gather feedback on a pedestrian link between the City revitalization area, Old Town Bowie, and the MARC Commuter Rail Station, where a mixed-use center is planned near Bowie State University. The project's application of public involvement will provide a useful case study for the TLC Program.

City of Frederick: East Street Crossing Options at Carroll Creek

The City of Frederick is using the TLC technical assistance to exploring alternatives for a pedestrian crossing at Carroll Creek linear urban park and East Street in downtown Frederick. East Street will become the new gateway to the City in fall 2009 and this study will provide options for other high traffic activity centers in the outer suburbs.

City of Frederick / Frederick County: Fort Detrick Transit and Non-motorized Transportation Access Study

This project represents a collaborative effort between the City of Frederick and Frederick County to determine needs for transit, bicycle, pedestrian and intersection improvements for transportation facilities around Fort Detrick. This effort is in response to the Base Realignment and Closure Act, which will bring more people to the Fort Detrick area daily for employment.

City of Greenbelt: Maximizing Transit Opportunities in Greenbelt

Greenbelt requested consultant services to assess existing transit options and future transit opportunities in Greenbelt and make recommendations to ensure maximum use and efficiency of transit. The assessment will include significant input from the general public through a series of public meetings.

Montgomery County / Bethesda Urban Partnership: Bethesda Circulator

Montgomery County endorsed the application of the Bethesda Urban Partnership's request for technical assistance to study the current service and route of the Bethesda Circulator to identify possible improvements and future expansion. This project will provide clear, short-term benefits by showing how to enhance circulation within a well-established area of transit-oriented development.

Prince George's County: Landover Metro Station Area Study

The Prince George's County Planning Department of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) requested consultant services to recommend strategies for future development around the Landover Metro Station. The challenges of planning for land that is semi-industrial and potentially environmentally degraded could provide new perspectives to the TLC Program.

Prince George's County: Prince George's Plaza

The Prince George's County Planning Department of the M-NCPPC requested technical assistance to identify pedestrian and bicycle needs for the Prince George's Plaza Transit District. The final report will provide recommendations to incorporate "complete urban streets," an essential part of transit-oriented development.


Virginia

Arlington County: Process Improvements for Approving Parking in New Developments

Arlington County requested consultant services to review the Site Plan and Parking Management Plan approval processes and recommend measures to incorporate parking management earlier in the site plan approval process. This project will provide an applicable case study in demonstrating the importance of making sure that parking management is included early in the approval process for new development.

Prince William County: Revitalizing Yorkshire

Prince William County requested consultant assistance to develop strategies for transportation and land-use that would accomplish the County vision for a vibrant community in Yorkshire, which is located along the Route 28 Corridor in the northern part of the county. This project will provide a set of recommendations that will be broadly useful on major corridors throughout the region.

 

Current Projects: Virginia Multimodal Grant Program Projects

Following the completion of the TLC's pilot phase in July of 2007, the TPB in September 2007 received a grant through the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Multimodal Grant Program to fund five additional technical assistance projects in Virginia. Projects completed through the VDOT Multimodal Grant Program may be found on the Completed Projects page. The following are underway:

The TPB received applications for these five projects during the TLC program’s pilot phase, but they could not be pursued at that time due to funding constraints. The TPB is pleased to have the opportunity to implement these projects through the VDOT Multimodal Grant Program.

As of October 2007, TPB staff was 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.

Fairfax County: A Review of Past Land-Use and Transportation Projects

Fairfax County requested consultant services for a review of several land-use projects that incorporated transportation improvements as part of the development. The final product will provide the County with a survey of the effectiveness of these past projects and recommendations for improving future transportation components.

City of Falls Church: South Washington Street Corridor Planning

Arlington County and the City of Falls Church received funding from VDOT through a separate Multimodal Grant Program to complete a Sector Plan for the East Falls Church Metro Station, which will examine the North Washington Street Corridor with the Metro Station and transportation and development in Arlington County. The TLC grant will provide the City of Falls Church with technical assistance for corridor planning along South Washington Street.

Town of Leesburg: An Analysis of Bus Rapid Transit for Leesburg

The Town of Leesburg, through member jurisdiction Loudoun County, requested technical assistance for an analysis of potential for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) from Leesburg to the terminus station of the Dulles Metrorail extension. The final product will provide Leesburg with possibilities for developing a BRT system.

City of Manassas Park: City Core Planning and Development

The City of Manassas Park has been exploring possibilities for development around the Manassas Park Virginia Railway Express (VRE) train station. The City requested technical assistance to examine development potential around the planned Park Center development.

 

Region-Wide Project: Public Presentation on Density Issues

In addition to the 5 location-specific projects to be funded as part of the pilot TLC Technical Assistance Program, the TPB also approved an additional public presentation project intended to have region-wide application. This presentation was in response to applications by College Park and Takoma Park, and will be available to other jurisdictions as requested.

Public Presentation Development

Public Presentation MeetingSeveral jurisdictions proposed public education presentations as part or all of their proposals. Coincidentally, they were focused on how to plan for creative development solutions around some type of transportation facility, whether it is at a major intersection, a transit station, or along a corridor. These applications represent a regional need for information and communication resources about in-fill development and other activity center core development options. Therefore, a sixth project was proposed for inclusion in the TLC Pilot Program. The TLC lead consultant, Reconnecting America, was hired to develop a basic presentation on how to incorporate density into a variety of places, as well as preparing a briefing on issues each municipality has addressed. The consultant will offer the presentation once in each of the following jurisdictions:

  • College Park specifically requested a public presentation in its application. The city seeks to better understand the role of density in the city’s revitalization process and to determine appropriate density levels for various segments of the Route 1 corridor.
  • Takoma Park requested technical assistance for the development of a series of workshops designed to provide the community with the expertise needed to evaluate future development and in-fill projects.