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The '''Fontaine/Sunset Connector''' is a proposed road to connect [[Fontaine Avenue]] in [[Charlottesville]] with Sunset Avenue/[[Old Lynchburg Road]] in [[Albemarle County]]. | |||
== Project details == | == Project details == | ||
The | The project was one of the recommendations of the [[Southern Urban Area B Study]] in September 2004. While the road is still in the conceptual stage, the expected alignment traverses the Granger property and the [[University of Virginia|University of Virginia's]] [[Fontaine Research Park]]. The $12,800,000 project includes a bridge over railroad tracks. | ||
== Status == | == Status == | ||
This project is part of the Southern Urban Area B Study. Planning is currently in the conceptual stage. The county, city and UVa will take place in the negotiations to construct this proposed connector. As such, the primary forum for negotiations is the [[Planning and Coordination Council]]. | |||
The project is currently priority #8 on the County's [[Albemarle County Secondary Six-Year Priority List| Six Year Plan for Secondary Roads for Fiscal Year 2009]]<ref>[http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Board_of_Supervisors/Forms/Agenda/2008Files/20080312/SixYearRoadPlanAttachA1.pdf County's Strategic Priorites for Albemarle County Priority List for Secondary Road Improvements]</ref>. However, the project is also listed on the MPO's [[Transportation Improvement Program]] as an illustrative transportation project, which means it is not likely to begin receiving funding for some time<ref name=TIP>FY09-12 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Rep. [[Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization]]. Web. 13 Oct. 2009. <http://www.tjpdc.org/pdf/TIP/FINAL_%20FY09%20TIP.pdf></ref>. | |||
==Meeting history== | ===Meeting history=== | ||
*May 19, 2009: At a PACC meeting, Leonard Sandridge says the University will not pay for off-site improvements as part of a rezoning effort<ref>Tubbs, Sean J. "County, City planners seeking updated plans for Fontaine-Sunset Connector; Sandridge says UVA will not contribute to road needs outside research park." Weblog post. Charlottesville Tomorrow News Center. Charlottesville Tomorrow, 17 July 2009. Web. 27 July 2009. <http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2009/07/fontaine_sunset_news.html>.</ref> | *May 19, 2009: At a PACC meeting, Leonard Sandridge says the University will not pay for off-site improvements as part of a rezoning effort<ref name=ctupdatedplans>Tubbs, Sean J. "County, City planners seeking updated plans for Fontaine-Sunset Connector; Sandridge says UVA will not contribute to road needs outside research park." Weblog post. Charlottesville Tomorrow News Center. Charlottesville Tomorrow, 17 July 2009. Web. 27 July 2009. <http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2009/07/fontaine_sunset_news.html>.</ref> | ||
*July 16, 2009: At a [[PACC Tech]] meeting, County Planner Wayne Cilimberg says Charlottesville and Albemarle County would like the [[MPO Tech]] committee to discuss possible alignments for the road<ref | *July 16, 2009: At a [[PACC Tech]] meeting, County Planner Wayne Cilimberg says Charlottesville and Albemarle County would like the [[MPO Tech]] committee to discuss possible alignments for the road<ref name=ctupdatedplans/>. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 18:09, 3 December 2009
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Project Overview
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Road interconnection between Fontaine Ave and Sunset Avenue/Old Lynchburg Road area in County. Expected alignment traverses the Granger Property and the UVA Fontaine Research Park. Cost includes bridge over railroad tracks.
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| Cost | $12,800,000 | |
| Sponsor | Albemarle | |
| Next meeting | TBA | |
Status Update
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Part of Area B Study - The County, City and the University of Virginia continue to discuss the road, and most recently it was a topic of a PACC meeting. |
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| Contact | David Benish, Chief of Planning, Albemarle County | |
The Fontaine/Sunset Connector is a proposed road to connect Fontaine Avenue in Charlottesville with Sunset Avenue/Old Lynchburg Road in Albemarle County.
Project details
The project was one of the recommendations of the Southern Urban Area B Study in September 2004. While the road is still in the conceptual stage, the expected alignment traverses the Granger property and the University of Virginia's Fontaine Research Park. The $12,800,000 project includes a bridge over railroad tracks.
Status
This project is part of the Southern Urban Area B Study. Planning is currently in the conceptual stage. The county, city and UVa will take place in the negotiations to construct this proposed connector. As such, the primary forum for negotiations is the Planning and Coordination Council.
The project is currently priority #8 on the County's Six Year Plan for Secondary Roads for Fiscal Year 2009[1]. However, the project is also listed on the MPO's Transportation Improvement Program as an illustrative transportation project, which means it is not likely to begin receiving funding for some time[2].
Meeting history
- May 19, 2009: At a PACC meeting, Leonard Sandridge says the University will not pay for off-site improvements as part of a rezoning effort[3]
- July 16, 2009: At a PACC Tech meeting, County Planner Wayne Cilimberg says Charlottesville and Albemarle County would like the MPO Tech committee to discuss possible alignments for the road[3].
Map
Notes
- ↑ County's Strategic Priorites for Albemarle County Priority List for Secondary Road Improvements
- ↑ FY09-12 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Rep. Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization. Web. 13 Oct. 2009. <http://www.tjpdc.org/pdf/TIP/FINAL_%20FY09%20TIP.pdf>
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tubbs, Sean J. "County, City planners seeking updated plans for Fontaine-Sunset Connector; Sandridge says UVA will not contribute to road needs outside research park." Weblog post. Charlottesville Tomorrow News Center. Charlottesville Tomorrow, 17 July 2009. Web. 27 July 2009. <http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2009/07/fontaine_sunset_news.html>.