Legislation Details

Reference No. CR-024-2018    Draft No. 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Meeting Body County Council
Meeting Date 4/24/2018
Introduced Date 4/24/2018 Public Hearing Date
Effective date:    
Title: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON PARKWAY for the purpose of declaring the Prince George’s County Council’s opposition to the proposal to transfer the Baltimore-Washington Parkway from the National Park Service.
Proposers/Sponsors: Dannielle M. Glaros, Todd M. Turner, Mary A. Lehman, Andrea C. Harrison, Deni L. Taveras
Attachments: 1. R2018024, 2. CR-24-2018 AIS, 3. Letter to Greenbelt Homes, Inc.
Related files: LTR 07172018
Contact: Kathleen H. Canning, Legislative Officer

Title

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON PARKWAY for the purpose of declaring the Prince George’s County Council’s opposition to the proposal to transfer the Baltimore-Washington Parkway from the National Park Service.

 

Background

This resolution declares  the Prince George’s County Council’s opposition to the proposal to transfer the Baltimore-Washington Parkway from the National Park Service.

 

Since its construction, the Baltimore -Washington Parkway has provided a scenic background to connect persons to numerous locations of public interest. The proposed transfer may result in the establishment of toll lanes resulting in costly ridership.