City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 2019
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of the FY 2026 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) and Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Project Funding Request.
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ISSUE: Consideration of the FY 2026 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) and Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) project funding request.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve the FY 2026 transportation project request as listed in Attachment 1; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to apply for these grants and enter into any necessary agreements with the Commonwealth of Virginia to accept any of these grants.
BACKGROUND: Since 1993, the Commonwealth of Virginia has allocated CMAQ and RSTP funding to the Northern Virginia region. CMAQ funded projects must meet these three eligibility requirements: 1) have a transportation focus, 2) reduce air emissions, and 3) be located in or benefit a nonattainment or maintenance area. RSTP funds are flexible funds that may be used for a variety of regional transportation activities, including but not limited to pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, transit capital projects, and transportation / transit studies.
City Council annually approves the out-year addition (in this case FY 2026) to its six-year CMAQ/RSTP program.
DISCUSSION: The City's funding request for FY 2026 of $4.6 million includes the following projects, listed in priority order:
FY 2026 CMAQ / RSTP Proposed Program
1. Smart Mobility Corridor Enhancements $ 3,750,000
2. Transportation Demand Management $ 500,000
3. Capital Bikeshare Replacement Equipment $ 350,000
TOTAL $4,600,000
The City of Alexandria must submit the FY 2026 CMAQ / RSTP funding request to the Northe...
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