Finksburg Corridor Plan - Carroll County Government

Finksburg Corridor Plan
3. Construct bicycle and pedestrian connections between neighborhoods and between
the commercial center, residential areas, and activity centers
Undetermined Impact: The cost to construct trails ranges from $100,000 per mile
for a 6’ wide trail located on parkland to $500,000 per mile (including
acquisition, construction and shoulder widening) for an 8-10’ wide trail located
alongside a road. The proposed Roaring Run trail is approximately 19,000 feet
(3.6 miles) in length and could, therefore, cost about $2,000,000 to construct,
with additional money for land acquisition needed if land cannot be gained in full
from developers.
4. Construct sidewalks to improve pedestrian access, circulation, and safety
Undetermined Impact: While there likely would be a cost associated with the
implementation of this recommendation, the project needs more development
before a reasonable cost estimate can be determined.
5. Work with the SHA to conduct a traffic engineering study on MD 140 through the
Finksburg community to analyze vehicle speeds and develop remedies for real or
perceived speed issues within its scope as a principal arterial and with the objective of
enhancing functionality, increasing safety and addressing conveyance problems.
No Fiscal Impact
6. Provide commuter service to the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan areas
Undetermined Impact: While there likely would be a cost associated with the
implementation of this recommendation, the project needs more development
before a reasonable cost estimate can be determined.
7.6. Promote the use of the Maryland Midland Railway by local industry
No Fiscal Impact
Environmental Sensitivity
1. Explore the feasibility of and options for developing a community wastewater system
to address existing problem areas, promote environmentally friendly redevelopment,
and provide greater protection for water quality in the Finksburg area
Undetermined Impact: The cost associated with this recommendation could be
two-fold. The first cost to be borne would be that of conducting the study to
determine the appropriate users, size and location of a community sewerage
system. Once that is determined, the second cost to be borne would be the actual
construction of such a facility. Because so many variables that would be involved
in this process are unknown at this time, it is impossible to determine the fiscal
impact that implementation of this recommendation might have. However, the
cost to conduct the initial study can reasonably be estimated at around $100,000.
2. Encourage the use of technologies, in new construction and retrofit projects, that
employ water conservation measures that strive for zero stormwater and wastewater
discharge
No Fiscal Impact
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