AGENDA DATE: 9/2/2026
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Rural Rustic and Unpaved Road Improvement Program
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Present an updated Rural Rustic (RR) and Unpaved Road Improvement Program (URIP) document and workflow for the Secondary Six-Year Plan (SSYP).
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Tevendale, Svoboda, Barnes, McDermott, Swartzendruber, Karina-Plun
PRESENTER (S): Alberic Karina-Plun
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: This agenda item is to present the updated Albemarle County SSYP process, including updates to the RR program with the addition of URIP projects.
Attached is the updated Unpaved Road Policies and Review Process (Attachment A), a list of proposed "Maintained Gravel Roads" in the Albemarle County Priority List for Secondary Road Improvements, Unpaved Roads (Attachment B), a map showing the unpaved roads in Albemarle County (Attachment C), and a flow-chart that explains the process (Attachment D).
The SSYP allocates funding for construction, maintenance, and improvement of roads in the state secondary system (roads with a route number of 600 or higher). The funds allocated to Albemarle County through the SSYP include state and federal funds for a variety of road improvements. The SSYP for Albemarle County is updated and approved annually and identifies the specific funding source, use, and levels allocated for the immediate fiscal year. The SSYP also identifies projected funding allocations for the next five fiscal years.
The Board adopted the FY 27-32 SSYP at the May 20, 2026, public hearing, but had general questions for staff about URIP and preserving unpaved roads. Through this presentation, staff intends to provide clarity to the Board and the public on this process.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking - Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being.
DISCUSSION: Following Board discuss...
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