Description

The Corridor Cities Transitway (CCT) Study is being conducted by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and is examining various alternatives for providing bus or light rail service along or near I-270 - operating along an alignment that would extend from the Shady Grove Metrorail Station to the COMSAT site.

Master Plans in both Frederick and Montgomery counties call for the eventual extension of the CCT north to Frederick, Maryland. The CCT study is part of a larger effort, the I-270-/US 15 Multi-Modal Corridor Study that is being conducted by the Maryland Department of Transportation. That study is examining a wide range of roadway improvements, including the introduction of Express Toll Lanes (ETL) on I-270.

Study Area Map September, 2006

Current Activity (as of December 12, 2007)

The study focus at this time is on finalizing the ridership estimated for the alternatives under consideration. It is anticipated that these estimates will be made available within the next 30 days. Work also continues on the review of planned development along the corridor so that the right of way remains protected and consistent with adopted master plans. The review of development activity is carried out jointly between the MTA project team, the Planning Department and the Department of Public Works & Transportation.

Planning Items

In Montgomery County, a partial list of major items to be addressed in the study include the mode (bus or light rail), the design and location of an associated hiker/biker trail, station location and configuration, development review along the corridor, and the potential location of an operations and maintenance site and storm water maintenance areas.

Upcoming Schedule

It is now anticipated that the Draft Environmental Assessment Study will be completed in late spring 2008 at which time a public meeting would be held on the study results. The MTA staff is available to make presentations on the CCT study activities to interested Civic Associations and other groups along the corridor.

M-NCPPC Staff Contacts

Tom Autrey, Transportation Planning
(301) 495-4533
Thomas.Autrey@mncppc-mc.org