AGENDA DATE: 10/4/2017
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Transportation Funding/Grant Application Review
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolutions for Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Grant Requests and update on the additional project funding
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Walker, Kamptner, Graham, Gast-Bray, McDermott
PRESENTER (S): Kevin McDermott
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Douglas C. Walker
BACKGROUND: In August of 2017 the Board reviewed and approved the updated list of Albemarle County Transportation Priorities for 2018 (Attachment A). Included in that review and approval were a number of projects recommended for funding through the Revenue Sharing and Transportation Alternatives Programs grant applications, including:
? Berkmar Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (#9) from US 29 to Hilton Heights Road
? Commonwealth Dr/Dominion Dr Pedestrian Improvements (#10) from Hydraulic to Peyton Place, from Commonwealth Circle to Dominion Dr, and from Commonwealth Dr to US 29
? Greer/Jouett Bike/Pedestrian Improvements (#13) from Hydraulic Rd to Greer Jouett Schools
? Cale ES Pedestrian Improvements (#14) at Avon St Extended
The Cale ES and Greer/Jouett Projects are also being advanced as potential Neighborhood Improvement Funding Initiative (NIFI) projects. Other projects discussed for funding at the August Board Meeting are not yet developed enough to be part of applications for this round but will continue to be advanced in preparation for future applications.
Since the August Board meeting, a fifth project has arisen as a potential funding request: #11 on the approved Transportation Priorities List, the Library Avenue Extension from the current stub out at the Crozet Library to the current stub out of Hilltop Street in the Parkside Village development. Discussions with the developer of the future Barnes Lumber property have resulted in the development of a potential public-private partnership to address the need for thi...
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