MD Route 272 Corridor Plan 2025 Survey #1 The Town of North East, Cecil County, and the Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO) are requesting your participation in the MD-272 Corridor Plan public survey.The MD-272 Corridor Plan will examine transportation improvements specific to MD-272, bounded north by the Joseph Biggs Memorial Highway (MD-274) and on the south by Shady Beach Road and Hance Point Road. Development of the MD-272 Corridor Plan will be a community-driven process aimed at enhancing transportation connectivity and safety. It is being coordinated with the Town of North East’s Comprehensive Plan Update, and these questions will reflect the input already provided through that survey while expanding on concerns for this specific area. Visit www.wilmapco.org/272 for more information on the MD-272 Corridor Plan. Your participation is greatly valued. As a local expert, we want to understand your vision for this roadway and concerns you have about it today. To say “thank you” for participating you can be entered into a drawing for a $25 Visa gift card! (Provide your contact information, including a local address, at the end of the survey to be entered.) Question Title Study Area Question Title * 1. Please check all that apply: I live in or nearby the study area I frequently travel through, but don’t live in the study area None of the above Other (please specify) The following questions ask about area traffic and recommended improvements in the study area. Since there are distinctive parts of the corridor, we have broken it into three parts: A) From Cecil College to the railroad bridge; B) Downtown North East; C) South of Susquehannock Blvd. Please refer to the attached maps for clarification. Question Title Study Area A Question Title * 2. What are your top traffic concerns in Study Area A: From Cecil College to the railroad bridge? (Select more than one option, if applicable) People ignoring traffic laws (i.e., distracted, drunk, or aggressive driving) High vehicle speeds Road design (i.e., view blocked when turning) Congestion Heavy truck traffic RV, boat, or tourist traffic Maintenance issues Missing sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes, or pathways Lack of access for people with disabilities Limited street lighting Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Which of the following improvements would you recommend for Study Area A: From Cecil College to the railroad bridge (Select more than one option, if applicable) Better traffic signal timing Add a travel lane – either North or South bound Add a turn lane Improve intersection(s) Add more bicycle lanes Create a dedicated trail system Improve signage or pavement markings Add more sidewalks Add more bus service Add more frequent bus service Improve and maintain existing facilities Other (please specify) Next