AGENDA DATE: 5/6/2020
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Update to the Old Lynchburg Road/Moore's Creek Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Revenue Sharing Application Resolution
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: VDOT has requested an update to the previously approved Resolution for the Old Lynchburg Rd/Moore's Creek Greenway Revenue Sharing Application to address some identified issues.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Herrick, Benish, McDermott, Butch
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: In September of 2019 the Board adopted a Resolution to participate in VDOT's Revenue Sharing program for Fiscal Year 2021 to support the Old Lynchburg Road/Moore's Creek Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements. VDOT has reviewed that application and is considering funding it. However, they found two minor issues with the previously adopted Resolution and have asked Albemarle County to provide a new Resolution that addresses those issues.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure Investment: Prioritize, plan, and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs
DISCUSSION: This project proposes to construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Old Lynchburg Road and construct a new paved, shared-use path greenway between Old Lynchburg Road and Sunset Ave adjacent to Moore's Creek. The project lies on the City/County line and involves development on City-owned property in the County. The improvements were a high priority recommendation from the Jefferson Area Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. County staff are in discussions with the City on potential partnerships related to funding, project development, and maintenance. Additionally, this project was identified as a Quality of Life project by the Board, and local share funding is intended to come from that source in the Capital Improvement Program.
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