Post on 31-Mar-2015
June 20, 2013June 20, 2013
CSSC Transportation Update
APG Traffic CountsAPG Traffic Counts
Tuesday (2/26/13) Wednesday (2/27/13) Thursday (2/28/13)
6:00 – 7:00 AM 1430 1333 1318
7:00 – 8:00 AM 2242 2224 2227
8:00 – 9:00 AM 1821 1742 1822
Tuesday (2/26/13) Wednesday (2/27/13) Thursday (2/28/13)
6:00 – 7:00 AM 392 352 351
7:00 – 8:00 AM 1044 1048 1024
8:00 – 9:00 AM 1922 1892 1924
Harford Gate (MD-22)
Maryland Gate Gate (MD-715)
APG Traffic CountsAPG Traffic Counts
• Inside the Numbers– Harford Gate (MD-22)
• Average 5,386 vehicles 6 – 9 AM
– Maryland Gate (MD-715)• Average 3,316 vehicles 6 – 9 AM
– Totals for APG North• Average 8,702 vehicles 6 – 9 AM
APG Priority Intersections
APG-BRAC IntersectionsAPG-BRAC Intersections
• MD-715 / US Rt. 40– Fully funded for all phases– Under construction– Under budget and ahead of schedule– Little concerns with traffic detour (excellent
communication)– Ramp to open June / July 2013– Intersection open for traffic Summer 2013
APG-BRAC IntersectionsAPG-BRAC Intersections
• US 40 / MD 7 / MD 159– Two phase project
• Phase 1 (underway) = Two left turn lanes on Rt. 7• Phase 2 = Widening US 40 to allow two additional
lanes in each direction / updating phase one to include two left turns, one shared through lane, and one channelized right
– ROW $1.06 million (funded)– Utilities $4 million (funded)– Cost $11 - $13 million
APG-BRAC IntersectionsAPG-BRAC Intersections
• MD-22 / Old Post Road– Fully funded for all phases– 100% design– Cost $7 - $10 million
– Schedule• Construction spring / summer 2013• Open to traffic spring 2015
APG-BRAC IntersectionsAPG-BRAC Intersections
• MD-22 / Paradise Road– Fully funded for all phases– 99% design– ROW acquisition complete– Cost $9 - $12 million– Schedule
• ROW demolition underway• Construction spring / summer 2015• Open to traffic spring 2017
APG-BRAC IntersectionsAPG-BRAC Intersections
• MD-22 / Beards Hill Road– Fully funded for all phases– 75% design– Cost $9 - $12 million– Schedule
• Complete design 2013• Construction spring 2014• Open to traffic spring 2016
Rt. 22 IntersectionsRt. 22 Intersections
• All 3 intersections underway between summer 2013 and spring 2017
• Road will remain open to traffic
• RT 22 Gate averages 5,386 vehicles per day
APG Gate Schedules During FurloughAPG Gate Schedules During Furlough(July 8, 2013 – September 20, 2013)(July 8, 2013 – September 20, 2013)
Gate Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Federal Holiday
RT 715 24 Hrs 24 Hrs 24 Hrs 24 Hrs 24 Hrs 24 Hrs 24 Hrs 24 Hrs
RT 22 Closed Closed 6AM – 6PM 6AM – 6PM 6AM – 6PM Closed Closed Closed
Aberdeen Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
Gate Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Federal Holiday
RT 24 24 Hrs 24 Hrs 24 Hrs 24 Hrs 24 Hrs 24 Hrs 24 Hrs 24 Hrs
Wise Rd Closed Closed 6AM – 6PM 6AM – 6PM 6AM – 6PM Closed Closed Closed
Magnolia Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
Aberdeen Area
Edgewood Area
New New E-ZPassE-ZPass two-axle toll rates two-axle toll rates(effective July 1, 2013)(effective July 1, 2013)
• E-ZPass Maryland Hatem Memorial Bridge Plan:– $20.00 for unlimited trips annually
• E-ZPass Maryland Standard Plan Rates
(10% discount off the cash rate):– $7.20 (round trip) - Hatem Bridge and JFK Highway (I-95 Bridge)
APG-CSSC Transportation CenterAPG-CSSC Transportation Center
• Support APG TDM efforts
• Increase awareness of existing transit options
• Serve as communications center for transit
• Coordinate telework study
• Promote alternatives to SOV travel
• Collect data to support effort
Telework StudyTelework Study
• Examine APG’s current telecommute policy and identify best practices among similar defense communities
• Offer recommendations that APG could adopt in support of telework and TDM efforts
• Awarded to Wells & Associates June 2013– June 17, 2013: Study Kick-off with APG– November 2013: Final Recommendations
delivered
APG-CSSC Transportation Center APG-CSSC Transportation Center UPDATEUPDATE
• 3 MONTH MILESTONES:– Interacted with over 200 people– Provided and implemented solution for
installation shuttle termination– Added 4 new vanpools (24 Total) – 27 new participants in the Army Mass
Transportation Benefit program (March-April)
– Participated in 8 events, including setting up in the lobby of JPEO-CBD
– Published an article in the APG News and ARL newsletter
• UPCOMING PROJECTS:– APG Commuter Day, Ripkin Stadium,
Ironbirds game, July 12 and August 23– APG Vanpool Day, August 2013– Location-specific commuter mixers– Continuation of news articles– Continue to grow participation