Monday, June 9, 2014
Transportation Alternatives Projects in Fairfax County
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) Transportation Planning Board (TPB) recently selected four projects in Fairfax County to receive funding from the Transportation Alternatives Program. Below is info from the June issue of TPB News
Board Approves Transportation Alternatives Projects for Northern Virginia
On May 21, the TPB approved 13 projects in Northern Virginia for funding under the Transportation Alternatives Program for FY 2015. The Transportation Alternatives program provides funding to projects considered "alternatives" to traditional highway construction and that expand travel choices, and enhance the transportation experience by integrating modes and improving the cultural, historical, and environmental aspects of the Washington region’s transportation infrastructure.
Fairfax County
Cinderbed Road Bikeway - Construct a 3.1 mile connection between Fort Belvoir and the Franconia-Springfield Metrorail station. Funding - $400,000
Cross County Trail in Lorton - Construct a segment of the Cross County Trail that will connect the Occoquan Regional Park and Laurel Hill Greenway via the Lorton Arts Foundation. Funding - $353,057
Safe Routes to Schools: Westbriar Elementary - Complete missing segments of sidewalk along Old Courthouse Road. Funding - $200,000
Town of Herndon
Herndon Historic Revitalization Project - Improve streetscape design and pedestrian accessibility, safety, and mobility in downtown Herndon. Funding - $6,584
Labels: mwcog, transportation alternatives, transportation planning board
Comments:
Great news about the CCT in Lorton! Is this funding that is provided to FCDOT or to the Park Authority to build the trail, or will they be doing trail building themselves? Any idea on timeline?
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: June 10, 2014 at 9:46 AM
: June 10, 2014 at 9:46 AM
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