During this difficult economy, money is tight in Baltimore County. We need to spend our limited funding wisely. I believe that capital projects like schools, roads, and infrastructure are important to keep our neighborhoods desirable places to live.
I have been able to secure commitments from County Executive Kamenetz for new school and road improvements in the Fifth District. This afternoon, I was happy to announce the first of road resurfacing projects throughout the Fifth District.
Baltimore County will resurface the entire 1.1-mile stretch of Chapel Road from Joppa to Belair Roads; the 2.9-mile stretch of Forge Road; and the .92 mile length of Bangert Avenue. Altogether, that includes nearly five miles of heavily-traveled roads in Perry Hall. None of these roads will be widened.
I would like to thank the County Executive for his support. I would also like to thank Senator J.B. Jennings and Delegate Kathy Szeliga for consisently advocating for improvements to these roads, which are mainly in the Seventh District. Chapel Road is the dividing line with the Eighth District, which is represented by Senator Kathy Klausmeier and Delegates Joe Boteler, Eric Bromwell, and John Cluster. The Perry Hall Improvement Association has also championed these improvements.
There will be future resurfacing projects throughout the Fifth District, but this work is a good start. As a transportation professional, I am pleased we are investing in the roads that are critical for families and local commerce.