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"X,fLt10 0 :G,enden,n9Maryland Department of TransportationThe Secretary's OfficeDavid L VjfinsteadSecretaryJohn D. PorcariDeputy SecretaryApril 8, 1998The Honorable Gilbert J. GennMaryland House of Delegates220 Lowe House Office Building6 Governor Bladen BoulevardAnnapolis MD 21401-1991Dear Deleg#Pdenn:The State Highway Administration (SHA) has received inquiries from a number ofcommunities in the 16th District regarding their eligibility for sound barriers. As a result ofrecent policy changes, we reviewed these communities to determine if they meet the revisedrequirements.The communities of Al Marah/Carderock, Carderock Springs, Cloisters HomeOwners Association, Heritage Walk, Pooks Hill and Timberlawn/Tuckerman Walk were eacha part of this effort. In addition to meeting other criteria which are designed to ensureState-funded barriers are provided in the most equitable manner possible, a community mustpredate the original highway. Unfortunately, these communities do not meet this criterionand consequently do not qualify for barriers.Thank you for your patience while we conducted our investigation. If you need anyadditional information regarding any of these communities, please do not hesitate tocontact Mr: Charles B. Adams, SHA's Director of Environmental Design, at 410-545-8640or 1-800-446-5962.David L. WinsteadSecretarycc:tMr. Charles &'. Adams, Director of Environmental Design, State HighwayAdministrationMr. Parker F. Williams, Administrator, State Highway AdministrationMy telephone number is 410-865-1000TTY For the Deaf: (410) 865-1342Post Office Box 8755, Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Maryland 21240-0755,-#,.'-.W'- .»,-.-;.,-y ''r *IW &

iS»* ei,-fci.-//The Honorable Gilbert J. GennPage Twobcc:Ms. Sharon Blankenship, Secretary, State Highway AdministrationMs. Claire DeBakey, Special Assistant to the Administrator, State HighwayAdministrationMs. Leslie Frelow, Assistant to the Deputy Secretary, Maryland Department ofTransportationMr. James Hade, Noise Abatement Team Leader, State Highway AdministrationMr. John Lewis, Jr., State Legislative Officer, Maryland Department ofTransportationMr. Philip Troll, Noise Abatement Team, State Highway AdministrationMs. Sherry Varner, Correspondence Team, Maryland Department ofTransportationMs. Rhoda Washington, Special Assistant to the District Engineer, StateHighway AdministrationMr. Charles K. Watkins, District Engineer, State Highway AdministrationDrafted by: OED/LAD/NAT -- March 9, 1998N:\OED\NOISE\CORRESP\1998\GENN02.DOC

10- 2-983:59 PM ;4108594183;# 2/ SV. . .Maryland Department of TransportationThoSocratatyeOfflo*. Pttfrts N. Qtondenlng David l-WlnsUad1.SeeretaiyJohnD.PorcarlDeputy SeoretaiyMEMORANDUMTO:The Honorable ParrisN. GlendeningGovernorTHROUGH: David S. lannucciDeputy Chief of StaffFROM:JohnD.Porcari Deputy SecretaryDATE:September 15,1998SUBJECT:Sound Barrier for the Longwood Community in BethesdaThis is to update you on the most recent efforts by Longwood community representativesto advance the funding for sound bamers in their community. As you may recall, the Longwoodarea is one of the sound hairier projects that you approved for funding last January at an eventheld at the home of Richard and Sheryl Levy in Bethesda.Construction funds for all of the banicrs included in that announcement do not becomeavailable in the Department's capital budget until the start of FY 2001. This has been a source ofconcern to residents of the Longwood community and has caused them to contact your officecontinually with demands for an early advance in the funding. In particular, Dr. MarilynAndmlis's assistant, Ms. Elizabeth Pfeifer, has placed numerous calls to your office, requestingthat you visit their neighborhood to address their funding concerns. The Department is on recordthat we will look for opportunities to advance the construction funding as we develop theConsolidated Transportation Plan for FY 1999-2004. This reassurance has not been acceptableto them, and they continue to press for a. commitment for an imrn aty advance of funds. Mr.Levy has also been in contact with the State lighway Administration to express hisdisappointment that die funding for the announced barrier projects is several years away.Design for the Longwood barrier is expected tp be complete in the Spring of 1999. The20 percent local match has already been allocated in Montgomery County's FY 2000 budget.Any decision to advance construction funding for this project is complicated. Separating thisparticular project from the others that were similarly approved would likely raise negativeresponses from the other communities. The estimated State share of the Longwood sound barrieris S1.6M. The State share of all of the announced barrios in Montgomery County is 12.5M.My Mephona number Is 410465-1000Ton Frm Numb*r 1-888-713-1414 TTY Ftor the Deaf: 410469-1342Pest ORloa Bex 8766, BaltlmerWWaaMnQton Intcrnallonal Airport, Maryland 21240-0755

10- 2-983:59 PM ; .4108594183;? 3/ 9/3 The Honorable Panis N. GleadeningPage Hireeboc:*MMs. Claire K. DeBakey, Special Assistant to the Administrator, SHAMs. Natalie Hardy, Special Assistant to the Director of Environmental Design

tfThe Honorable Parris N. GlendeningPage Threebcc: Ms. Claire K. DeBakey, Special Assistant to the Administrator, SHA .Ms. Natalie Hardy, Special Assistant to the Director of Environmental Design

fl JL** "- 'STATE OF MARYLANDJDFFICE OF THE GOVERNORPARfllS N. GLENOENINGGOVERNORAnr MLAprii m,ANNAPOLIS OFFICESTATE HOUSE100 STATE CIRCLEANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 2K011 QQfliyyoH10)974-3901WASHINGTON OFFICESUITE 311The Honorable Marilyn R. Goldwater, , ,,TT!-, ,*** NORTH CAPITOL STREET, NAV.WASHINGTON. DC 20001Maryland House of Delegates221 Lowe House Office Building6 Governor Bladen BoulevardAnnapolis MD 21401-1991fsozj 538-2215TOO MIO) 333-3093Dear Marilyn:The State Highway Administration (SHA) has received inquiries from a number ofcommunities in the 16th District regarding their eligibility for sound barriers. As a result ofrecent policy changes, we reviewed these communities to determine if they meet the revisedrequirements.It is my pleasure to inform you the Bamet Road, Bradley Manor, Longwood andWildwood Manor communities do meet the eligibility requirements for sound barriers and Ihave approved funding for their design and future construction. The SHA will begin designof these barriers soon. Funding for the construction of a barrier in the Department ofTransportation's Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) becomes available beginning inFiscal Year 2001, which starts on July 1, 2000. Although funds in the earlier years of theCTP are allocated to other projects for which prior commitments had been made, we arecommitted to look for opportunities to advance funding for construction of these barriersonce the design is completed. I have directed State Highway Administrator Parker F.Williams to have his staff keep you informed of our progress.Thank you for your patience while we conducted our investigation. I am glad to havebeen able to provide funding for these projects. If you need any additional informationregarding any of these communities, please do not hesitate to contact TransportationSecretary David L. Winstead, at 410-865-1000.&**,'. A Parris N. GlendeningGovernorcc: The Honorable David L. Winstead, Secretary, Maryland Department ofTransportationMr. Parker F. Williams, Administrator, State Highway Administration

/fcThe Honorable Marilyn R. GoldwaterPage Twobcc:Ms. Sharon Blankenship, Secretary, State Highway AdministrationMs. Claire DeBakey, Special Assistant to the Administrator, State HighwayAdministrationMs. Leslie Frelow, Assistant to the Deputy Secretary, Maryland Department ofTransportationMr. James Hade, Noise Abatement Team Leader, State Highway AdministrationMr. John Lewis, Jr., State Legislative Officer, Maryland Department ofTransportationMr. Philip Troll, Noise Abatement Team, State Highway AdministrationMs. Sherry Varner, Correspondence Team, Maryland Department ofTransportationMs. Rhoda Washington, Special Assistant to the District Engineer, StateHighway AdministrationMr. Charlie K. Watkins, District Engineer, State Highway AdministrationDrafted by: OED/LAD/NAT - March 9, 1998N: \OED\NOISE\CORRESP\ 1998\GLDWTR01. DOC—

-t1* *?*? 'inrP SJ: Glenden,n9Maryland Department of TransportationThe Secretary's OfficeDav d L lnsXeadSecretary John 0. PorcariDeputy SecretaryApril 8, 1998The Honorable Marilyn R. GoldwaterMaryland House of Delegates221 Lowe House Office Building6 Governor Bladen BoulevardAnnapolis MD 21401-1991Dear Delegat&-§ 3water:The State Highway Administration (SHA) has received inquiries from a number ofcommunities in the 16th District regarding their eligibility for sound barriers. As a result ofrecent policy changes, we reviewed these communities to determine if they meet the revisedrequirements.The communities of Al Marah/Carderock, Carderock Springs, Cloisters HomeOwners Association, Heritage Walk, Pooks Hill and Timberlawn/Tuckerman Walk were eacha part of this effort. In addition to meeting other criteria which are designed to ensureState-funded barriers are provided in the most equitable manner possible, a community mustpredate the original highway. Unfortunately, these communities do not meet this criterionand consequently do not qualify for barriers.Thank you for your patience while we conducted our investigation. If you need anyadditional information regarding any of these communities, please do not hesitate tocontact Mr. Charles B. Adams, SHA's Director of Environmental Design, at 410-545-8640or 1-800-446-5962.Sincerely,David L. WinsteadSecretarycc:Mr. Charles B. Adams, Director of Environmental Design, State HighwayAdministrationMr. Parker F. Williams, Administrator, State Highway AdministrationQ0 &A'tMy telephone number is 410-865-1000TTY For the Deaf: (410) 865-1342Post Office Box 8755, Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Maryland 21240-0755

/f-t,vThe Honorable Marilyn R. GoldwaterPage Twobcc:Ms. Sharon Blankenship, Secretary, State Highway AdministrationMs. Claire DeBakey, Special Assistant to the Administrator, State HighwayAdministrationMs. Leslie Frelow, Assistant to the Deputy Secretary, Maryland Department ofTransportationMr. James Hade, Noise Abatement Team Leader, State Highway AdministrationMr. John Lewis, Jr., State Legislative Officer, Maryland Department ofTransportationMr. Philip Troll, Noise Abatement Team, State Highway AdministrationMs. Sherry Varner, Correspondence Team, Maryland Department ofTransportationMs. Rhoda Washington, Special Assistant to the District Engineer, StateHighway AdministrationMr. Charles K. Watkins, District Engineer, State Highway AdministrationDrafted by: OED/LAD/NAT -- March 9, 1998N:\OED\NOISE\CORRESP\1998\GLDWTR02.DOC

11-23-988:55 AM ;4108534183;# 4/12Maryland Department of TransportationSJUltf1, Gteridonin9The Secretary's OfficeDavid L WinstoadSecretaryJohn D. PorcariDeputy SecretaryNovember 16,1998The Honorable Leo E. GreenSenate of Maryland3123 Belair DriveBowie MD 20715-3198Dear SenaMrGreen:Thank you for attending our FY 1999 - FY 2003 Consolidated Transportation Program(CTP) Tour meeting in Prince George's Comity. During this meeting you provided a letteroutlining your priorities in Prince George's County. You also provided letters on behalf of theCity of Greenbelt and the City of Bowie identifying transportation priorities in these areas. Ihave enclosed copies of our responses to the City of Greenbelt and the City of Bowie concerningtheir transportation priorities.As indicated during our meeting, engineering for High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanesalong US 50, from US 301 to MD 410, is being finalized. Construction funding is still an issueto be resolved. The construction schedule depends on availability of funding in FY 2000.The State Highway Administration (SHA) will reevaluate the sound barrier request of thePrinceton Square community in conjunction with the proposed HOV lane addition along US 50.This community does not qualify for consideration under SHA's Type n, or Retrofit, componentof the State's Sound Barrier Program because the community does not predate the originalconstruction of US 50.As promised, the additional 350 evergreen and flowering trees were planted in thevicinity of the US 50/US 301 interchange this past Spring. Some of these trees need to bereplaced as a result of drought, and this work is scheduled for next Spring. We also intend toplant additional shrubs and ornamental trees to enhance landscaping in the interchangeapproaches.My t«l«ption« number Is 410-665-1000Toll Fre« Number 1-888-713-1414 TTY For tne Deal: 41OB6S-134ZPost Office Box 8755, Baltlmora/Waahlnyton Intamatlonal Airport, Maryland 212404755

23-9S8:55 AM ;4108524:53;."Jss.l-oThe Honorable Leo E. GreenPage TwoThe Prince George's County Planning Board reviewed and approved the application forthe Subdivision Preliminary Plats for the proposed Amber Ridge shopping center along US 301at Pointer Ridge Drive. The approval is conditional, based on the transportation improvementrequirements identified in the resolution. Th« developer is required to complete improvementson US 301 and Pointer Ridge Drive before building permits are issued.With regard to the Hall Road Local Activity Center along MD 214, it is understood thePlanning Board denied the applicant's rezoning request. While we are concerned abouttransportation safety and mobility, the development process is a local issue and is decided by thePrince George's County Council and Planning Board. Should this development receive Countyapprovals in the future, SHA would be pleased to meet with representatives of the MarylandNational Capital Park and Planning Commission, the Prince George's County Department ofPublic Works and Transportation, and the City of Bowie to identify and evaluate variousalternatives for mitigation.Thank you again for your continued interest in transportation issues. If you have anyfurther questions or comments, please feel free to contact, me or State Highway AdministratorParker F. Williams, who may be reached at A10-545-0400 or 1-800-206-0770.SincerelyDavid L. WinsteadSecretaryEnclosuresco:Mr. Charlie K. Watkins, District Engineer, State Highway AdministrationMr. Parker F. Williams, Administrator, State Highway Administration

2-1The Honorable Leo E. GreenPace Threebcc:Mr. Charles B. Adams, Director of Environmental Design, State HighwayAdministrationMr. Max Azizi, Regional Planner, State Highway AdministrationMr. Michael Bailey, Access Permit Engineer, State Highway AdministrationMr. Louis H. Ege, Jr., Deputy Director, State Highway AdministrationL r. James Hade, Noise Team Leader, State Highway AdministrationMs. Natalie Hardy, Special Assistant to the Director, State Highway AdministrationMs. Marsha Kaiser, Director, Maryland Department of TransportationMr. Michael Lenhart, Acting Chief of Engineering Access Permits, State HighwayAdministrationMr. John M. Lewis, State Legislative Officer, Maryland Department of TransportationMr. Neil J. Pedersen, Director of Planning and Preliminary Engineering, StateHighway AdministrationMr. Majid Shakib, Assistant District Engineer-Traffic, State Highway AdministrationMr. Douglas H. Simmons, Chief, State Highway AdministrationMr. Dan Uebersax, Assistant Division Chief, State Highway AdministrationPrepared by Max Azizi, SHA, 410-545-5675, 10/29/98Edited by Mike Lenhart 410-545-5601 11/12/98

MoUeTTeo— 'PflnParris N. GlendeningMarylandDepartment of TransportationState High way AdministrationGovernorDavid L. WinsteadSecretaryParker F. WilliamsAdministratorSeptembers, 1998The Honorable Leo E. GreenSenate of Maryland3123 Belair DriveBowie MD 20715-3198Dear Senator Green:Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding the MD 450 project between Bell StationRoad and Stonybrook Drive. It is my pleasure to give you the following status report on theproject.Engineering plans for this section of MD 450 are approximately 60 percent complete. Wemade the decision approximately one year ago to proceed with a 20 foot median for MD 450 forsafety reasons. All engineering work done since that time has been on the basis of a 20 footmedian.A major milestone in the engineering phase should be reached in November, when we holda semi-final review of the engineering plans. Current activities include coordination with utilitycompanies on utility relocation requirements, completion of property plats, preparation ofapplications for stormwater management and erosion and sediment control permits, coordinationwith communities on noise wall design issues, and coordination with the City of Bowie on rightof-way donation requirements.If you have any additional questions regarding the MD 450 project, please feel free to callme or our Project Engineer, Mr. Marty Cohn, who can be reached at 410-545-8901 or1-888-204-7656.Parker F. WilliamsAdministratorcc:Mr, Marty Cohn, Project Engineer, State Highway AdministrationMr. Neil J. Pedersen, Planning Director, State Highway AdministrationMy telephone number is 41ft-';4*-n4ft""'- t.8nft.7n ;.n77nMaryland Relay Service for Impaired Hearing or Speech1 -800-735-2258 Statewide Toll FreeMailing Address: P.O. Box 717 Baltimore, MD 21203-0717Street Address: 707 North Calvert Street Baltimore, Maryland 2izo

3-1Maryland Department of TransportationThe Secretary's OfficePam's N. GlendeningGovernorDavid L. WinsteadSecretarySeptember 2, 1998John D. PorcariDeputy SecretaryThe Honorable Leo E. GreenSenate of Maryland3123 Belair DriveBowie MD 20715-3195Dear Sea«t6rGreen:This is a follow up to my July 17 letter to you regarding the construction of soundbarriers along US 50. I appreciate your patience as we gathered the following information.Our records indicate that the following communities along US 50 received a soundbarrier under the Type I component of our sound barrier program: The Meadows, EnterpriseEstates, Willow Grove, Carsondale/Whitfield, City of Bowie, the older section of GreenwoodAcres, Heritage Harbour/North River Forest and Winchester Heights. My letter to you of August17 indicated the reasons for the approval of the US 50 barriers for those communities west ofBowie.A barrier is under construction for the Landover Hills community along US 50 inside theCapital Beltway under our Type II, or retrofit, program. Landover Hills met the criteria for theType II program because the community predated the original highway, existing noise levelsequaled or exceeded the 66 decibel impact threshold, and an effective barrier could be built for areasonable cost.Thank you again for your interest in this issue. If you have any other questions, please donot hesitate to contact Mr. Charles B. Adams, the State Highway Administration's Director ofEnvironmental Design, who may be reached at 410-545-8640 or

ANNAPOLIS OFFICE April., ,,14, ,«1998rtn too STATESTATE HOUSECIRCLE ANNAPOLIS. MARYLAND 21401 (410)974-3901 WASHINGTON OFFICE SUITE 311 The Honorable Gilbert J. Genn 4" ""y&S ' Zi Maryland House of Delegates (202)638-2215 220 Lowe House Office Building TOO tm 333-3098 6 Governor Bladen Boulevard Annapolis MD 21401-1991 Dear Gil: