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North Wheaton Traffic Survey Report
North Wheaton Traffic Survey Report
Summary of Results
In the summer of 2015, the North Wheaton area embarked on a community visioning process managed by Montgomery
Housing Partnership. The goals of this process were to: identify common opportunities that could bring various segments
of the community together, to engage residents in a well-facilitated dialogue to build trust between various parts of the
community, neighborhood groups and partners, and to develop concrete plans to align the work of individual residents,
neighborhood groups, non-profit partners, and County departments. The first issue selected for further action by
residents was the need to develop and implement a community traffic plan.
The traffic survey was developed by a group of residents in association with Montgomery Housing Partnership with the
hopes to gather information regarding the communitys needs around mobility in the neighborhood. As of March 1, 2016,
we have received 526 responses, both online and via mail. Of these, about 10% were answered in Spanish. The survey
was representative of the geography of the area: all neighborhoods and streets were represented. Of those who
responded to the survey, the average years lived in the
neighborhood is 19.
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Parking
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Extremely Frequently Not usually
Never
Already Don't
have one have
one,
59%
41%
No
29%
Yes
27%
If I had
financial
assistance
44%
The issue of parking seems to be predominantly focused on select sub-areas of the neighborhood. Streets repeatedly
mentioned as difficult ones to find parking in are: Centerhill St., Valleywood Dr., Andrew St., Bluhill Rd., Claridge Rd.,
Lindell St., Henderson Ave., Judson Rd., Mason St., Medway St., Grandview Ave., Munson St., Berry St., Blueridge Ave.,
Dalewood Dr., Edwin St., Floral St., Hardy Ave., and Milton St. These streets are predominantly in the Connecticut Avenue
Estates neighborhood (see map).
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Pedestrian Safety
Along with the parking and traffic concerns, respondents to the survey expressed concerns for pedestrian safety. From
sidewalks to lighting, residents are concerned about the walkability of the neighborhood. Out of all responses, 48% said
that there were streets that needed sidewalks. Most of the streets identified are located in the Wheaton Hills
neighborhood. The streets are Elnora St., Galt Ave., Fenimore St., Judson St., Blueridge Ave., Parker Ave., and Henderson
Ave. (see map). Some of the streets that lack sidewalks have bus stops or lead to schools or school bus stops, making them
high pedestrian traffic areas.
Another item that concerned residents of the neighborhood was street lighting. 41% of respondents said that there was
not adequate lighting in the area. The streets that were mentioned the most with regards to lighting were: Grandview
Ave., Henderson Ave., Judson St., Livingston Ave., Claridge Rd., Dawson St., Blueridge Rd., Lindell st. and Medway St.
In addition to traffic concerns, the survey also explored other issues that arose through the Community Visioning Project.
At the end of the survey, we asked participants to rate the most important issues affecting their community as a guide for
the next set of issues for the committee to address. The number one concern was safety, followed by cleanliness and
caring for the neighborhood.
60%
A Cleaner
Community
50%
A Safer Community
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Figure 6. Community Priorities
A More Social
Community
A More CrossCultural Community
A More Cared for
Community