Summary
A county-funded study of how well pedestrians, cyclists, and mobility-device users can get around New Carrollton. Recommendations include bike lanes, crosswalks, bike racks, Capital Bikeshare integration, and traffic calming — with parking preservation to be worked out in follow-up community design sessions.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Implementation will likely show up in future city budgets once the final report arrives.
Everyone who walks, bikes, or uses a mobility device around town.
Residents who rely on street parking near their homes may see some spots converted if facilities move forward.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council - Jul 1, 2026
About $26,000 remains in the Toole Design street and sidewalk study budget, and the city must pick which corridors and intersections get concept designs. The council was scheduled to hear four options, including concepts for 85th Avenue, Carrollton Parkway, and several intersections.
City Council - Jun 10, 2026
The council was to pick how consultant Toole Design spends the last $26K of the study budget — options include corridor designs for 85th Ave, Westbrook Dr, Carrollton Parkway, and Lamont Dr, plus intersection concepts and renderings.
City Council - May 20, 2026
The council adopted the Safe Streets Safety Action Plan prepared by Toole Design, setting the city's roadmap for traffic safety improvements.
City Council - May 18, 2026
Toole Design presented the draft Safety Action Plan, targeting dangerous roads like Annapolis, Riverdale and Good Luck Roads. A resident worried about lane reductions and traffic impacts; consultants said studies come before any changes.
City Council - Apr 15, 2026
The council approved Resolution 26-09, the required step to chase the next Safe Streets implementation grant, after one traffic fatality in the city this fiscal year.
City Council - Feb 18, 2026
A county-funded study of how well pedestrians, cyclists, and mobility-device users can get around New Carrollton. Recommendations include bike lanes, crosswalks, bike racks, Capital Bikeshare integration, and traffic calming — with parking preservation to be worked out in follow-up community design sessions.
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