City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: OCTOBER 23, 2025
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: MICHAEL MOON, INTERIM DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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Consideration of a Resolution to Support Arlington County’s Northern Virginia Transportation Authority 70% application for the South Glebe Road and West Glebe Road Intersection.
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ISSUE: Whether the City Council should support the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) 70% application from Arlington County for intersection improvements at South Glebe and West Glebe Road.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) to support the NVTA 70% application from Arlington County for Intersection Improvements at South Glebe and West Glebe Road.
BACKGROUND: In April 2013, House Bill 2313 was signed into law, levying additional taxes and a fee in Planning Districts that meet population, motor vehicle registration, and transit ridership criteria. The revenues generated in Northern Virginia through these taxes and fees are deposited into a fund managed by the NVTA. Thirty percent (30%) of the funds are distributed directly to member localities to use on transportation projects. The remaining seventy percent (70%) of the funds are distributed by NVTA for regional transportation projects.
DISCUSSION: This spring, NVTA formally requested applications seeking 70% regional transportation funding for FY 2030 and FY 2031 as part of the FY 2027 to FY 2032 Six-Year Program update. Occasionally, other agencies and jurisdictions propose projects that have direct benefits to the City. This year, Arlington has submitted a $10 million application to NVTA to design and construct intersection improvements at South Glebe Road and West Glebe Road on the Arlington County side of the West Glebe Rd bridge over Four Mile Run. Due to the proximity to Alexandria, they are seeking a resolution of support from the Alexandria City Council.
Specifically, this project will improve safety and traffic flow at the intersection by:
• Closing the short service road that currently connects to northbound South Glebe Road.
• Changing the South Adams Street approach so it meets South Glebe Road as a standard “T” intersection, with right turns in and out only.
• Considering two design options for the South Four Mile Run Drive approach-one will be selected for final design and construction.
• Adding median pedestrian refuges and shortening crosswalks to make it safer and easier for people to cross South Glebe Road and West Glebe Road.
• Upgrading the traffic signals to improve efficiency and visibility.
Ultimately, this project will redesign the intersection of South Glebe and West Glebe Road to improve safety for people walking, biking, and driving by simplifying traffic movements, shortening crosswalks, and upgrading signals.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Resolution
Attachment 2: Arlington County Resolution
STAFF:
Emily A. Baker, Deputy City Manager
Hillary Orr, Deputy Director, T&ES
Christina Alexander, Capital Projects Program Manager, T&ES