AGENDA DATE: 8/19/2020
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Albemarle County 2020 Smart Scale Application: Rio Road Corridor
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution in Support of the Smart Scale Project Application for the Rio Road Corridor in Albemarle County
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Herrick, Filardo, Rapp, McDermott
PRESENTER (S): Kevin McDermott
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Smart Scale grant program is the primary method for funding large-scale transportation projects in the State. The Program provides State and Federal funds for the design/engineering, right-of-way, and construction of transportation projects and runs on a biennial cycle. The application due date for the FY21 cycle was recently extended to August 17. A requirement of the Smart Scale application is a Resolution of Support for each application from the local governing body. Resolutions are now due on October 30, 2020. At its June 17, 2020 meeting, the Board reviewed the proposed applications and adopted a Resolution for the projects that the County wished to pursue, including the following:
Submitted by Albemarle County:
1. Old Lynchburg Road/5th Street Extended/County Office Building Intersection Improvements
2. US 250 Pantops Corridor Improvements - Route 20 to Hansen Road
3. Route 20/Route 53 Intersection Improvements
Submitted by the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission:
4. Route 29 Shared Use Path - Carrsbrook Drive to Riverside Center
5. 5th Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Hub and Trails
6. I-64 Exit 107 Park and Ride Lot
7. Frays Mill Road/US 29 Intersection Improvement
Submitted by the Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning District Commission:
8. US 29/Hydraulic Road Intersection Improvement Package
9. Fontaine Avenue/US 29 Bypass Interchange Improvement
Additionally, at its meeting in June, the Board of Supervisors expressed its desire to contribute local funds...
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