City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
FROM: ADRIANA CASTANEDA, DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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Consideration of a Resolution for an Application to the Virginia Department of Transportation for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Should the City submit an application for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) FY 2025 to FY 2026 Program?
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution (Attachment 1) supporting the submission of two grant applications by October 2 for the TA Program for up to $4,000,000 total to:
a. Implement safety improvements at intersections near four schools;
b. Provide new sidewalk and intersection safety improvements on Slaters Lane between Route 1 and Powhatan Street; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to apply for the TA Program grants and enter into any agreements with VDOT to accept and implement the grants.
BACKGROUND: The TA Program is a state-administered, federally-funded grant program for infrastructure projects that support non-motorized travel (walking and biking). TA grants are awarded every two years. The maximum federal request is $2.5 million per project for a project total, including local match of $3.125 million. TA funding can reimburse up to a maximum 80% of eligible project costs and a local match contribution of 20% or more is required. Applications submitted this year will be considered for funding in FY 2025 to FY 2026.
DISCUSSION: For the FY 2025 to FY 2026 application cycle, staff recommends applying to fund two projects.
Safe Routes to School - Crossing Improvements Near Schools ($2.5 million requested)
This project would design and construct curb extensions, pedestrian refuge areas, ...
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