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APG Transportation Update: Traffic Counts & Improvement Projects (June 2013)

This report provides an overview of traffic counts and ongoing improvement projects around Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) as of June 2013. During peak hours (6-9 AM), an average of 8,702 vehicles pass through key gates, with specific counts showing 5,386 vehicles at Harford Gate (MD-22) and 3,316 at Maryland Gate (MD-715). Several intersections are under construction, including funded projects designed to alleviate congestion and enhance traffic flow, with expected openings from summer 2013 to spring 2017. In addition, efforts to increase commuter options and telework practices are outlined.

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APG Transportation Update: Traffic Counts & Improvement Projects (June 2013)

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  1. June 20, 2013 CSSC Transportation Update

  2. APG Traffic Counts Harford Gate (MD-22) Maryland Gate Gate (MD-715)

  3. APG Traffic Counts • Inside the Numbers • Harford Gate (MD-22) • Average 5,386 vehicles 6 – 9 AM • Maryland Gate (MD-715) • Average 3,316 vehicles 6 – 9 AM • Totals for APG North • Average 8,702 vehicles 6 – 9 AM

  4. APG Priority Intersections

  5. APG-BRAC Intersections • MD-715 / US Rt. 40 • Fully funded for all phases • Under construction • Under budget and ahead of schedule • Little concerns with traffic detour (excellent communication) • Ramp to open June / July 2013 • Intersection open for traffic Summer 2013

  6. APG-BRAC Intersections • US 40 / MD 7 / MD 159 • Two phase project • Phase 1 (underway) = Two left turn lanes on Rt. 7 • Phase 2 = Widening US 40 to allow two additional lanes in each direction / updating phase one to include two left turns, one shared through lane, and one channelized right • ROW $1.06 million (funded) • Utilities $4 million (funded) • Cost $11 - $13 million

  7. APG-BRAC Intersections • MD-22 / Old Post Road • Fully funded for all phases • 100% design • Cost $7 - $10 million • Schedule • Construction spring / summer 2013 • Open to traffic spring 2015

  8. APG-BRAC Intersections • MD-22 / Paradise Road • Fully funded for all phases • 99% design • ROW acquisition complete • Cost $9 - $12 million • Schedule • ROW demolition underway • Construction spring / summer 2015 • Open to traffic spring 2017

  9. APG-BRAC Intersections • MD-22 / Beards Hill Road • Fully funded for all phases • 75% design • Cost $9 - $12 million • Schedule • Complete design 2013 • Construction spring 2014 • Open to traffic spring 2016

  10. Rt. 22 Intersections • All 3 intersections underway between summer 2013 and spring 2017 • Road will remain open to traffic • RT 22 Gate averages 5,386 vehicles per day

  11. APG Gate Schedules During Furlough(July 8, 2013 – September 20, 2013) Aberdeen Area Edgewood Area

  12. New E-ZPass two-axle toll rates(effective July 1, 2013) • E-ZPass Maryland Hatem Memorial Bridge Plan: • $20.00 for unlimited trips annually • E-ZPass Maryland Standard Plan Rates (10% discount off the cash rate): • $7.20 (round trip) - Hatem Bridge and JFK Highway (I-95 Bridge)

  13. APG-CSSC Transportation Center • Support APG TDM efforts • Increase awareness of existing transit options • Serve as communications center for transit • Coordinate telework study • Promote alternatives to SOV travel • Collect data to support effort

  14. Telework Study • Examine APG’s current telecommute policy and identify best practices among similar defense communities • Offer recommendations that APG could adopt in support of telework and TDM efforts • Awarded to Wells & Associates June 2013 • June 17, 2013: Study Kick-off with APG • November 2013: Final Recommendations delivered

  15. APG-CSSC Transportation Center UPDATE • 3 MONTH MILESTONES: • Interacted with over 200 people • Provided and implemented solution for installation shuttle termination • Added 4 new vanpools (24 Total) • 27 new participants in the Army Mass Transportation Benefit program (March-April) • Participated in 8 events, including setting up in the lobby of JPEO-CBD • Published an article in the APG News and ARL newsletter • UPCOMING PROJECTS: • APG Commuter Day, Ripkin Stadium, Ironbirds game, July 12 and August 23 • APG Vanpool Day, August 2013 • Location-specific commuter mixers • Continuation of news articles • Continue to grow participation

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