Public Workshop on Pedestrian Safety Initiatives Along MD 704/MLK Jr. Highway
(October 28, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public informational workshop, 5 -7 p.m. Thursday, November 5, to present proposed improvements and gather community input for pedestrian and bicycle safety along MD 704 (Martin Luther King Jr. Highway) in Prince George’s County. The workshop will be held at Peppermill Community Center, 610 Hill Road, Capitol Heights.
Safety improvements are planned for the stretch of MD 704 between the Washington, D.C. line (Eastern Avenue) and MD 202 (Landover Road) as part of the State Highway Administration’s Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, which identifies areas of need and prioritizes corridors for pedestrian and bicycle safety projects.
MD 704 public safety meeting and project
At the workshop, State Highway Administration staff will be available to discuss the proposed improvements and answer project-related questions. There will be no formal presentation. Attendees may arrive at any time during the workshop to view displays and provide feedback. Materials will also be posted on the MD 704 Project Portal page.
Those requiring assistance to participate in the workshop, such as those seeking an interpreter for hearing/speech difficulties or assistance with the English language, may email [email protected] in advance of the event. Please indicate the desired language in the subject line. Maryland Relay Service can assist teletype users at 7-1-1.
For questions about the workshop or general inquiries, contact Project Manager Hector Lopez-Lucero at [email protected] or District 3 Community Relations Manager Carm Saimbre at [email protected].
The Pedestrian Safety Action Plan is a key component of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Complete Streets Policy, which prioritizes safe, reliable, equitable and sustainable travel across all modes to make roads safer and connect Marylanders to jobs, education and economic opportunity. Working with community residents, officials and other stakeholders, the State Highway Administration is developing strategies to enhance safety for all roadway users along these corridors by increasing safety and mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists.
This project reflects the Moore-Miller Administration’s focus on initiatives that enhance safety, expand accessibility and promote economic opportunity. It also is consistent with the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Serious About Safety initiative, a department-wide commitment to advance improvements that drive safety goals and save lives.
For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, news and travel information, visit roads.maryland.gov.
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