AGENDA DATE: 5/15/2024
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Route 250 Pantops Corridor Improvements Project
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Consideration of Concurrence with Virginia Department of Transportation Plans Regarding Proposed Pedestrian Improvements along the Route 250 Pantops Corridor
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Filardo, Barnes, McDermott
PRESENTER (S): Kevin McDermott
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: In Round 4 of Smart Scale, Albemarle County applied for pedestrian, turn lane, and access management improvements to the US 250 corridor between Route 20 (Stony Point Road) and Rolkin Road. Albemarle County committed $2 million in local match to the project. The application was successful, and the project was awarded approximately $6 million through Smart Scale. The project is being administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
The US 250 East Corridor Improvements Project is now moving into more detailed design, and VDOT has shared a memo (Attachment A) describing proposed bicycle and pedestrian accommodations for the project. VDOT requests County concurrence with the proposed accommodations.
This Project will be making significant improvements to pedestrian accessibility in the Corridor including upgrading 29 curb ramps to bring them to current ADA/PROWAG standards. Of note in the memo, VDOT has identified nine existing curb ramps or commercial entrances along US 250 that likely met ADA standards when initially installed, but do not meet current ADA/PROWAG standards. It would require additional right-of-way to make any improvements to bring them fully up to the current standard. VDOT is proposing no changes to those nine curb ramps with this project.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking - Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being
DISCUSSION: All other bicycle and pedestrian improvements described ...
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