Discover how Montgomery County, Maryland, has revolutionized suburban transportation planning with its Local Area Transportation Review (LATR) guidelines. This case study outlines how the county integrates multimodal network improvements into development projects, creating a balanced approach for diverse land use contexts.
Key innovations include:
- Systematic Multimodal Improvements: Identifying deficiencies in pedestrian, bicycle, and transit networks through well-defined adequacy tests.
- Proportionality Guide: Setting cost caps for required off-site improvements based on project location and development program.
- Vision Zero Statement: Comprehensive speed studies and crash reviews to enhance safety without imposing improvement responsibilities on developers.
- Online Data Submission: Streamlining the submission process for transportation data, maintaining an up-to-date, accessible database.
Montgomery County’s LATR guidelines offer a scalable model for suburban jurisdictions aiming to incorporate multimodal analyses into their transportation impact assessments. By tailoring requirements based on urban, suburban, or rural contexts, the county ensures equitable and effective mitigation measures.
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Katie Wagner, PE, PTOE, Andrew Sandweiss, AICP, Darcy Buckley, Montgomery County Planning Department, GOROVE SLADE, Bridget Gorman Wendling
Congratulations Mark! Thank you for your many meaningful contributions at all levels of ITE.