City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: OCTOBER 3, 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 to Support the Application to the Commonwealth Transportation Board for the FY 2025 Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program Systemic Safety Funding Program.[ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Should the City seek funding from the Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program (VHSIP) to enhance safety and reduce crash severity at intersections?
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Approve the resolution (Attachment 1) supporting the grant application to the Commonwealth Transportation Board, for VHSIP funds;
(2) Approve the submission of a funding request to the Commonwealth Transportation Board for VHSIP with the understanding that there is no local match required; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager to apply for the VHSIP funding programs and enter into any necessary agreements with the Virginia Department of Transportation to accept this funding.
BACKGROUND: The VHSIP has announced an opportunity to apply for VHSIP Systemic Safety Funding for localities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Program has pre-approved six systemic initiatives for which localities are encouraged to apply. The City of Alexandria is focusing on the specific criteria that supports safety enhancements at its approximately eighty T- intersections. T-intersections pose a unique threat to pedestrians crossing the street since all vehicles are turning through the crosswalk at the same time the pedestrian has a walk signal. The VHSIP notified that localities may apply for funding for systemic treatments other than those that are pre-approved and those will be evaluated based on their benefit-...
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