City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: MAY 4, 2016
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of a Grant Application to the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) for the Transform 66 Multimodal Project for Multimodal Real Time Transportation Information Screens.
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ISSUE: Consideration of a grant application to the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) for the Transform 66 Multimodal Project for Multimodal Real Time Transportation Information screens.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Ratify the prior submission of a $200,000 grant application for a Transform 66 Multimodal Project grant for Multimodal Real Time Transportation Information screens; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required under this program.
BACKGROUND: In 2015, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) authorized the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to install and operate a tolling system on the segment of I-66 inside the beltway. In 2016, VDOT announced $5 million in grant funding to be awarded for initial corridor improvements to be put in place when tolling begins. The funds are intended to be available to projects that meet criteria for geographic linkage to the I-66 corridor and increase travel options along I-66 once tolling is implemented. The program is referred to as the Transform 66 Multimodal Project. The NVTC was selected as the organization to develop the grant application and coordinate the review process for the grant funds.
DISCUSSION: While the City of Alexandria is technically outside the identified corridor for
I-66 eligible projects, the City is seeking more efficient use of its existing transportation systems, including those that link to the I-66 Corridor. By pro...
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