Construction of sidewalks in a residential or commercial subdivision generally is undertaken by the developer of the subdivision. In instances where sidewalks are not constructed in a subdivision, or where the subdivision process is not involved, the construction of sidewalks may be undertaken by the County as a “capital project.” (A “capital” project involves a physical improvement to property.)

The County’s Capital Budget is adopted on an annual basis by the County Council, and is based on a six-year Capital Program. The Transportation Planning Division of the Office of Planning and Zoning maintains a priority listing of identified sidewalk needs as determined by the County’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. The Transportation Planning Division coordinates planning for new sidewalks with the Board of Education, and the safety of children walking to schools is a paramount County interest.

Requests for construction of new sidewalks may be submitted to the Transportation Planning Division of the Anne Arundel County Planning and Zoning Office, 2664 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, telephone 410-222-7440. Citizens who make such requests should be aware that funds for the construction of new sidewalks generally are very limited.

Proposals for new sidewalks are sent by the Office of Planning and Zoning to the Bureau of Engineering of the Department of Public Works, which is charged with the responsibility of compiling requests for new capital projects from the various County agencies. Final decisions on which capital projects are proposed for funding are made by the County Executive, after review by the County Planning Advisory Board and with the assistance of the Office of the Budget.

The Bureau of Highways is a maintenance organization. We repair sidewalks like we repair roads. We do not build sidewalks unless the road is under reconstruction and a sidewalk is merited. Sidewalk and road construction are usually part of the development plan. Occasionally, at the discretion of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education, a new sidewalk will be installed when it has been determined that the sidewalk is necessary for the welfare and safety of children walking to school. For additional information regarding school walking routes, please call the Office of Transportation at 410-222-2925.

We need sidewalks and crosswalks asap on DUVALL HWY

Existing sidewalks around High Point Elementary School are sunken and taller grass on sides of walkway cause sidewalk to fill with water - lots of uneven walk space could also cause tripping. Hopefully the county will see this is corrected while equip at school while building.

Very nice bureaucratic answer from BOH. That being said, maybe the Admins should assign these requests to the correct bureau to start with. Or at least point the citizens who make these requests to a better option.
This application only works if all parties use it correctly.
I have reported issues in the past that were on another school property in the area. It was referred to BOH, who did a temporary repair as a courtesy (thank you again) but a temporary fix is what it is.

I went through all the "proper channels" where each department blamed another. Aacps transportation department refused to answer any phone calls or emails claiming the person in charge was " on vacation" every time I called for 3 months. Eventually I was directed to county exec Steve Schuh who gave me another run around promising to put it in the budget but let down the entire community by doing the complete opposite. So now we finally got rid of him and I will begin all over again with a Pittman.

AD assigned this issue to BOH-IMD

Enhancements such as additional sidewalks, bike lanes and roadway widening are handled through the office of transportation by Ms. Tanya Asman who can be reached at 410-222-7440. Thank you.