other pedestrian-friendly features. Ultimately, it is recommended to consider a pedestrian overpass at this intersection that would connect to shared-use paths and sidewalks on each side of the intersection; however, this ultimate project is recognized as both long-term and a low-priority. The SHA Naylor Road (MD 637)/Branch Avenue (MD 5) streetscape project includes enhanced crosswalks and crossing features on the south and west legs of this intersection. The project will also construct a new sidewalk on the east side of Naylor Road (MD 637) north to Southern Avenue. Project 5: The SHA streetscape project will add a sidewalk to the east side of Naylor Road from Suitland Parkway to Oxon Run Drive that will address a critical pedestrian facility need leading to the Metro station. A new access point through the fence will allow a direct route to the station entrance. Project 6: The sidewalk on the east side of Oxon Run Drive on the final block leading to the station is very narrow and in poor repair. The reconstruction and widening of this sidewalk should be a high priority given its proximity to the station and the fact that this is the only route from much of the Hillcrest Heights neighborhood. Project 7: Adding shared lane markings (sharrows) for bicycles, and “Share the Road” signs on Oxon Run Drive from 23rd Parkway to Naylor Road (MD 637) will encourage use of this relatively lowvolume street as a bicycle route to the station. Project 9: The SHA streetscape project will bring marked on-street bicycle lanes to Naylor Road (MD 637), which is a first step to creating a network of complete streets in the station area. Project 10: Field observations showed that pedestrians heading to the transit station take a direct route from Naylor Road (MD 637) to the bus platform rather than using the existing crosswalk. A new crosswalk should be added in the actual path that pedestrians use from the Naylor Road (MD 637)/Good Hope Avenue roundabout along the pedestrian desired path toward the Metro station bus platform. Project 11: Add countdown pedestrian signals and striped crosswalks on all approaches at the Branch Avenue (MD 5)/Naylor Road Metro Station signalized intersection. This intersection serves as a primary pedestrian gateway to the station but currently lacks any pedestrian
crossing features. The SHA streetscape project includes enhanced crosswalks and crossing features at this intersection. Project 12: Both sides of Branch Avenue (MD 5) require improved pedestrian facilities, and the SHA streetscape project will add onstreet bicycle lanes, a sidewalk on the east side, and reconstruct the sidewalk on the west side. Additional improvements and wider sidewalks with landscaped buffers should be included in future redevelopment projects. Project 14: Install rapid flash beacons at the existing marked crosswalk across the eastbound free-flow right turn lane from Naylor Road (MD 637) to Branch Avenue (MD 5). This treatment will help to increase the percentage of motorists that will yield to pedestrians desiring to cross this free-flow right turn movement. Project 17: Good Hope Avenue, like Oxon Run Drive, has an inadequate pedestrian facility on the block immediately before the station. A sidewalk should be added to the west side of Good Hope Avenue.
Policy statements regarding multimodal mobility in the Naylor Road station area include: 1. Make implementation of the State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Branch Avenue (MD 5) and Naylor Road (MD 637) Streetscape Improvement Project a high-priority project for Prince George’s County. Support project elements, such as pedestrian lamps, with the necessary agreements to maintain improvements. 2. Coordinate with SHA regarding the installation of a new signalized intersection on Branch Avenue (MD 5) midway between Naylor Road (ME 637) and the Metro station access road, as part of redevelopment proposals on either side of Branch Avenue (MD 5). 3. Provide reconstructed sidewalks and on-street shared lane markings for bicycles along Oxon Run Drive as a critical route to the Metro station. 4. Construct the planned Oxon Run Trail as an off-street multiuse trail leading to the Naylor Road Metro Station.
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