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    The Montgomery County Planning Department is undertaking the MARC Rail Communities Plan to study transportation issues and make recommendations around the Boyds and Germantown MARC stations. The plan will evaluate land uses and zoning, enhance the areas around the stations, and improve access by various transportation methods. County and state agencies will work with planners, landowners, and residents on a vision for the station areas. The plan may guide future MARC service but does not directly address operations. Zoning changes proposed in the plan would require County Council approval. Public involvement is encouraged through workshops and meetings over the course of the planning process from 2016 to fall 2016.

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    The Montgomery County Planning Department is undertaking the MARC Rail Communities Plan to study transportation issues and make recommendations around the Boyds and Germantown MARC stations. The plan will evaluate land uses and zoning, enhance the areas around the stations, and improve access by various transportation methods. County and state agencies will work with planners, landowners, and residents on a vision for the station areas. The plan may guide future MARC service but does not directly address operations. Zoning changes proposed in the plan would require County Council approval. Public involvement is encouraged through workshops and meetings over the course of the planning process from 2016 to fall 2016.

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    The Montgomery County Planning Department is undertaking the MARC Rail Communities Plan to study transportation issues and make recommendations around the Boyds and Germantown MARC stations. The plan will evaluate land uses and zoning, enhance the areas around the stations, and improve access by various transportation methods. County and state agencies will work with planners, landowners, and residents on a vision for the station areas. The plan may guide future MARC service but does not directly address operations. Zoning changes proposed in the plan would require County Council approval. Public involvement is encouraged through workshops and meetings over the course of the planning process from 2016 to fall 2016.

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    The Montgomery County Planning Department is undertaking the MARC Rail Communities Plan to study transportation issues and make recommendations around the Boyds and Germantown MARC stations. The plan will evaluate land uses and zoning, enhance the areas around the stations, and improve access by various transportation methods. County and state agencies will work with planners, landowners, and residents on a vision for the station areas. The plan may guide future MARC service but does not directly address operations. Zoning changes proposed in the plan would require County Council approval. Public involvement is encouraged through workshops and meetings over the course of the planning process from 2016 to fall 2016.

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)


    Why is the Planning Department undertaking the MARC Rail Communities Plan?
    The MARC Brunswick line is a well-traveled commuter rail line connecting West Virginia to
    Washington, DC. The Boyds and Germantown MARC stations areas are historic
    communities along this line, located less than 2.5 miles apart. While the area around the
    Boyds station has remained rural, the area around the Germantown station has
    experienced increased development in recent years.
    Although they have developed unique identities, both stations are integrally connected by
    rail lines and roads, and face common challenges. Parking at both stations is insufficient
    for current MARC ridership and the Montgomery County Department of Transportation
    (MCDOT) is considering how to increase the number of spaces and provide better Ride On
    bus service to the two stations. Additionally, the Maryland State Highway Administration
    (SHA) is studying how to improve vehicular circulation in and around the Boyds MARC
    station area to alleviate traffic pressures.
    The focus of this limited master plan is to tie together all of the various studies of the
    station areas and study parking and transportation issues affecting these locations. In
    addition, planners will seek short- and long-term recommendations for better pedestrian,
    bicycle, bus and auto connections to the two stations and enhancements to the historic
    communities around each MARC
    station area.
    What will the MARC Rail Communities Plan do?
    The new MARC Rail Communities Master Plan will build on the recommendations of the
    previous 1985 Boyds Master Plan, the 1989 Germantown Master Plan and the 2009
    Germantown Employment Sector Plan. Specifically, the new Master Plan will:





    Evaluate land uses and zoning near each station area.


    Enhance placemaking by protecting valued activities and places.
    Provide recommendations to improve pedestrian, bicycle, bus and public
    transportation access to each station.
    Ensure compatibility with each historic district.
    Identify strategies, agencies and partners to help implement goals.

    What is the responsibility of County and state agencies in this planning effort?
    SHA and MCDOT have jurisdiction over all of the right-of-way elements, including streets,
    sidewalks, street trees and lights, within the plan boundaries. The Maryland Transit
    Administration (MTA) operates the entire MARC system, which runs on tracks owned by
    CSX. The Montgomery County Planning Department will work extensively with these
    agencies, private landowners and community residents to develop the vision for the MARC
    rail station areas in Boyds and Germantown.

    Will this plan bring better MARC service to Boyds and Germantown?
    The operations of the MARC rail system are the responsibility of MTA and not addressed
    in the master plan for the station areas. However, the master plan will provide goals and
    recommendations for each station area that may guide the MTA and CSX as they evaluate
    the future of MARC rail service on the Brunswick line.
    How will zoning change when the MARC Rail Communities Plan is completed?
    Once the MARC Rail Communities Plan is adopted by the County Council, a Sectional Map
    Amendment (SMA) will be initiated to implement any zoning changes proposed in the
    adopted plan. Depending on the proposed zoning changes, it may take several months to
    finalize any zoning change through a County Council action. The community is welcome to
    provide recommendations to County planners, Planning Board and County Council about
    any proposed zoning change.
    What is the schedule for the planning effort?







    January 28, 2016


    March 14-16, 2016
    Spring 2016
    Spring 2016
    Spring 2016
    Summer 2016
    Fall 2016
    Fall 2016

    Scope of Work presentation to the Planning Board


    Community Design Workshop to develop recommendations
    Preliminary recommendations presented to the community
    Briefing to the Planning Board
    Refinements to preliminary recommendations
    Working Draft of Plan presented to the Planning Board
    Planning Board Public Hearing and Work Sessions
    Planning Board Draft presented to County Council

    How can the public get involved in the planning effort?


    Attend the Community Design Workshop in March 2016 to brainstorm ideas for the plan.
    Subscribe to our email list to keep up with the latest updates and schedule of public meetings. Contact the Planning Department staff at the telephone numbers or email addresses
    provided below to schedule a special community presentation. We look forward to your
    participation in the process.
    Roberto Duke
    Tel. 301-495-2168
    Email. [email protected]
    Leslie Saville
    Tel. 301-495-2194
    Email. [email protected]

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