SILVER SPRING, MD — The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission invites the public to review and provide feedback on a proposal to extend the Magruder Branch Hiker/Biker Trail from Valley Park Drive to the Damascus Town Center.
The current Magruder Branch Trail, opened in 1993, is a 3.1 mile paved path that begins in Damascus Recreational Park on Kings Valley Road and travels north to Valley Park Drive. The proposed extension will travel another 1.1 miles to the Damascus Town Center.
The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 27, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Damascus Public Library, 9701 Main Street in Damascus.
During the meeting, the public will have an opportunity to offer thoughts and ideas about preliminary trail alignment options, based on existing environmental constraints and site conditions. Input from this meeting will be used to refine and finalize the trail plan.
The public will have another opportunity to comment on the project when the proposal and cost estimate are presented to the Montgomery County Planning Board for its consideration. If approved, the project will then be entered into the future Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget for design and construction in future years.
To submit written comments or receive additional information, please contact:
Peter Noursi, Project Manager
M-NCPPC, Parkside Headquarters
9500 Brunett Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20901
301-495-2465
Peter.Noursi@mncppc-mc.org