Washington, D.C. (April 19, 2017) - The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) approved recommendations for $2.7 million in funding for seven projects under the TPB portion of Virginia’s federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).
For Northern Virginia, the TPB works with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to administer the TAP funds for projects considered alternatives to traditional highway construction such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities and programs like Complete Streets and Safe Routes to School.
The TPB approved the following projects, selected in part based on how well they advance regional transportation priorities:
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JURISDICTION/AGENCY
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PROJECT
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FUNDING REC.
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City of Alexandria
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Holmes Run Connection Trail
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$424,619
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National Park Service
(Fairfax County)
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Mount Vernon Trail Bridge 12 Replacement
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$262,500
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Fairfax County
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Providence District Bikeshare
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$400,000
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Fairfax County
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Van Dorn Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
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$400,000
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Town of Herndon
(Fairfax County)
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Van Buren Street Multimodal Improvements
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$320,700
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City of Falls Church
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Washington and Old Dominion Trail Master Plan
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$248,800
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Prince William County
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Old Bridge Road Sidewalk
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$664,000
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The funding recommendations will be transmitted to Virginia’s Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) for final approval in the summer.
TAP is a component of the TPB’s Transportation/Land Use Connections (TLC) Program. Visit the TLC website to learn more.
MORE: Maryland FY 2018 TAP applications are due May 15, 2017