AGENDA DATE: 10/4/2023
TITLE:
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Transportation Project Prioritization
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Board review and direction on the 2024 update to the Albemarle County Transportation Priorities List
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Filardo, McDermott
PRESENTER (S): Kevin McDermott
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: This session is intended to present information on the Albemarle County Transportation Priorities to assist in directing staff resources and funding towards transportation projects through future planning and funding cycles. The ranked list is intended to provide guidance only and projects may be advanced in a different order based on opportunities and circumstances related to each project individually. With the Board’s guidance, staff will return with the final prioritized list of transportation projects.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking - Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being.
DISCUSSION: Staff is requesting feedback and direction on the proposed priorities. The Draft 2024 Albemarle County Transportation Priorities Report (Attachment A), List (Attachment B), and Map (Attachment C) provide information for the Board’s consideration, including whether:
- factors might have been overlooked related to specific projects
- factors should be weighted differently
- projects recommended through County planning processes that are not included in the draft ranking
- projects are ranked that are no longer a priority
BUDGET IMPACT: The discussion will have no direct impact on the County budget. However, it will be used to identify potential uses for funding previously earmarked for use on transportation projects through the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Transportation Leveraging program, or may be in the future, and may lead to projects being submitted for grants and other funding programs available for State and Federal funds. These budget impacts will be addressed in future Board decisions where support will be requested to expend funds for these projects.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommend that the Board provide direction on the priorities and report. These recommendations will be used to guide applications for funding through grants, CIP needs, or other identified funding sources.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Draft 2024 Albemarle County Transportation Priorities Report
B - Draft 2024 Albemarle County Transportation Priorities List
C - Draft 2024 Albemarle County Transportation Priorities Map