AGENDA DATE: 6/17/2026
TITLE:
Resolution to Support SMART SCALE Applications
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution of Support for SMART SCALE grant applications for transportation projects in Albemarle County
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Tevendale, Svoboda, Barnes, McDermott, Swartzendruber, Dimmick
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The SMART SCALE grant program is the primary method for funding large-scale transportation projects in Virginia. The program provides state funds for up to 100 percent of the design and engineering, right-of-way, and construction of transportation projects. It is administered by the Virginia Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI) under the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB).
Localities and Metropolitan Planning Organizations can apply for SMART SCALE funding every two years. Albemarle County and the Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization (CA-MPO) can each submit up to four applications each funding cycle. OIPI is accepting applications for the current SMART SCALE funding cycle through August 3, 2026.
On March 4, 2026, the Board reviewed eight transportation projects in Albemarle County for SMART SCALE applications. On April 1, 2026, County staff submitted pre-applications for four of the projects, and CA-MPO staff submitted pre-applications for the other four projects.
On April 22, 2026, the CA-MPO Policy Board adopted resolutions endorsing the submission of SMART SCALE applications requesting funding for the eight transportation projects in Albemarle County previously discussed.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking - Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being
DISCUSSION: The SMART SCALE program requires a Resolution of Support from the local governing body for all projects to be constructed within the jurisdiction. The attached resolution (Attachment A) lists the eight transportation projects in Albemarle County. This resolution will be included with the SMART SCALE application submissions, which are due on August 3, 2026.
Descriptions of each proposed project are included as Attachment B. Current sketches of each proposed project are included as Attachment C.
BUDGET IMPACT: These applications are for state funding to implement these projects. No County match is required, and staff is not proposing to include any County match in these project applications. If approved, VDOT would administer these projects and maintain these facilities. Therefore, no County funds would be necessary to support future maintenance or operations of the projects.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Board adopt the resolution provided as Attachment A.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Resolution to Support SMART SCALE Project Applications in Albemarle County
B - Descriptions of SMART SCALE Project Applications in Albemarle County
C - Sketches of SMART SCALE Project Applications in Albemarle County