FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Study Will Explore Options for a Safer, ADA-Accessible Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing
KENSINGTON, MD (November 12, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) will host a public meeting on the ongoing Kensington MARC Station Grade-Separated Crossing Feasibility Study 5-7 p.m. Monday, November 16. The study began in May 2026 and will evaluate the feasibility of replacing the existing pathway-rail grade crossing at the Kensington MARC station with a safer, ADA-accessible, grade-separated crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists. A grade-separated crossing would not only improve safety and accessibility but also enhance connections between neighborhoods and community destinations on both sides of the railroad tracks.
“Every MARC rider and every neighbor who crosses these tracks deserves to do it safely,” said MTA Administrator Tony Bridges. “This study is about more than a crossing. It’s about safety,
connection and quality of life, which is exactly what the Moore-Miller Administration’s mission calls for in communities across Maryland.”
The study will develop and evaluate conceptual alternatives to improve safety when crossing the tracks as well as enhance access in the surrounding Kensington Historic District. A new grade-separated crossing will significantly improve pedestrian mobility between Metropolitan Avenue and Howard Avenue, improving the quality of life for Kensington residents and MARC riders.
The study is being conducted in coordination with the Town of Kensington, the local community and partners, including CSX. It is expected to conclude and be published for the public in the third quarter of 2027.
At the November meeting, attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the study, ask questions and provide input to help inform the development of potential alternatives. The meeting will follow an open-house format, allowing participants to arrive at any time and engage with the project team at their convenience.
For more information, visit https://mta.maryland.gov/kensington-study.
Meeting Details
Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Kensington Town Hall
Address: 3710 Mitchell Street, Kensington MD, 20895
The Maryland Transit Administration is one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the United States, and operates local and commuter buses, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MARC Train Service and a comprehensive Mobility paratransit system.
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Courtney Mims
Office: 410-767-8367
Cell: 667-392-0157
cmims@mdot.maryland.gov
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Office: 410-767-3935
Cell: 443-622-4181
pshepard@mdot.maryland.gov
