City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
FROM: ADRIANA CASTA?EDA, DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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Consideration of a Resolution to Support a Grant Application from DASH and the City of Alexandria for the FY 2026 to FY 2027 I-395/95 Commuter Choice Program. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Consideration of a Resolution to submit an application from DASH and the City of Alexandria for the FY 2026 to FY 2027 I-395/95 Commuter Choice Program.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve a Resolution (Attachment 1) supporting the submission of a grant application for the two I-395/95 Commuter Choice Program application requests for up to $13 million over two years; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to apply for these grant funds and enter into any necessary agreements to accept this grant.
BACKGROUND: The I-395/95 Commuter Choice Program was created to provide funding support for transportation projects that maximize person throughput in the corridor and improve overall mobility options. The program is managed by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) and the Potomac Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC), which oversee the distribution of roughly $15 million in annual funding from I-395/95 Express Lane toll revenues.
In the first six years of the I-395/95 Commuter Choice Program, DASH and the City have been awarded funding for two bus service enhancement projects: Line 35 (Van Dorn Metro to Pentagon via Beauregard Street) and Line 36A/B (Mark Center to Potomac Yard via Shirlington). Refer to route maps in Attachment 2. Funding increased the service frequency, increased hours of operation, included specially branded buses and added real-time bus arrival displays. During the last cycle, DASH also received funding for the purchase...
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