City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RASHAD M. YOUNG, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Public Hearing and Request for Council to Support a Resolution Supporting the Design and Construction of the Northbound I-395 Auxiliary Lane Between Duke Street and Seminary Road [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has requested that City Council approve a resolution supporting the design and construction of the northbound I-395 auxiliary lane between Duke Street and Seminary Road.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council (1) hold a public hearing on September 15, (2) at the public hearing to consider approval of a resolution supporting the design and construction of the I-395 auxiliary lane between Duke Street and Seminary Road, and (3) communicate the results of the public hearing to VDOT.
BACKGROUND: VDOT is proposing to construct an auxiliary lane on northbound I-395 between the Duke Street on-ramp and the Seminary Road off-ramp. The additional capacity provided by the northbound auxiliary lane would increase throughput north of Duke Street, reduce travel times and increase speeds on I-395. It is proposed that Council hold a public hearing prior to consideration of adopting a resolution, as well as transmit the results of the public hearing to VDOT.
DISCUSSION: The Auxiliary Lane on Northbound I-395 linking the On-Ramp at Duke Street with the Seminary Road Off-Ramp is being proposed to help improve traffic operations with the forecast demand for this section of the roadway. This project is a separate and distinct environmental review process from the HOT lanes and, or the HOV Transit Ramp. As a regional project, VDOT has requested the City’s support. However, the project may proceed without the support of individual jurisdictions. The demand on...
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