AGENDA DATE: 1/15/2025
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Lambs Lane Loop Road Study Update Presentation
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Seeking feedback on the Lambs Lane Loop Road Study recommendations and next steps
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Dumars, Abplanalp, Stumbaugh
PRESENTER (S): Michael Stumbaugh
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: In Spring 2022, Albemarle County Public Schools undertook a master plan study of facilities located along Lambs Lane; the master plan identified the need for a loop road within the campus. In FY23, the Board of Supervisors used funding from the Board's strategic reserve to fund an alternatives analysis for a Lambs Lane campus loop road, as well as to identify multimodal safety improvements along the Hydraulic corridor between Lambs Road and Georgetown Road. This study was administered by Facilities & Environmental Services Department (FES) staff from January 2024 to Fall 2024.
In Summer 2023, Albemarle County Community Development Department (CDD) staff submitted five pre-applications for Revenue Sharing funds, including an application for the construction of a portion of the Lambs Lane campus loop road and improvements along the Hydraulic Corridor. Ultimately, it was determined that a final application for Lambs Lane and Hydraulic would not be pursued in that round because the project warranted additional study and only qualified as a "Tier 4" priority within the Revenue Sharing guidelines, among other reasons.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking - Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being
DISCUSSION: At the January 15, 2025 meeting, FES staff will present on the study-identified improvements to the Lambs Lane campus loop road and Hydraulic corridor. CDD staff will describe a proposal to fund a subset of the proposed improvements using Revenue Sharing.
Staff request that the Boa...
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