AGENDA DATE: 10/2/2024
TITLE:
Title
Ivy Road Corridor Pipeline Project
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Requesting Feedback on Proposed Improvement Package
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Filardo, Barnes, McDermott, Swartzendruber, Hersh-Ballering
PRESENTER (S): Hersh-Ballering
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: VDOT’s Project Pipeline program is designed to develop a steady stream - or pipeline - of high-priority projects that address needs identified in Virginia’s Transportation Plan (VTrans) and that may be considered for implementation through funding programs such as Smart Scale, Revenue Sharing, and local and regional funding sources. The objective of the Project Pipeline program is to conduct studies across the Commonwealth with a focus on the priority locations and corridors that were adopted during the VTrans process.
The US 29 - US 250/Ivy Road and Old Ivy Road Study is a Project Pipeline study currently in progress within Albemarle County. The study area includes Ivy Road from Ednam Drive to Alderman Road, the US 29 - US 250 interchange, and Old Ivy Road. The study has focused on improving roadway safety, reducing traffic congestion, improving access, and enhancing multimodal accessibility/connectivity. The study process provided multiple opportunities for public input - including two online surveys, public meetings, and a corridor focus group.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking - Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being
DISCUSSION: County staff will present the recommended package of improvements for the Ivy Road Corridor to the Board of Supervisors for feedback. The improvements included in this package were identified by the study and are expected to work synergistically to achieve the study’s goals of improving safety, reducing congestion, improving access, and enhancing multimodal accessibility/connectivity. Also, the public rated this package of improvements most favorably (as compared to other proposed improvement packages) in the online survey.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact at this time. Pipeline Program studies, including the Ivy Road Corridor study, are fully funded by VDOT. The package of improvements (or a subset) may be funded using either Smart Scale - which does not require any local match for project applications - or Revenue Sharing - which requires a 50% local match. If/when County staff is ready to recommend submission of application(s) for Ivy Road Corridor improvements to either of these programs, staff would return to the Board for resolution(s) of support at that time.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board share feedback on the potential improvements presented and their relative priority.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Recommended Ivy Road Corridor Improvements