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Commonwealth awards $23.8M for Virginia Beach Trail Phase 4, no local match required
Summary
The Commonwealth Transportation Board approved $23,800,000 in Smart Scale funding to fully fund phase 4 of the Virginia Beach Trail (London Bridge to Birdneck), staff said, providing a major funding boost for a key active‑transportation corridor with no local match required.
Public Works staff told council that the Commonwealth Transportation Board approved Smart Scale funding that includes $23,800,000 to fully fund phase 4 of the Virginia Beach Trail. Director Kirschmann said phase 4 runs from London Bridge to Birdneck and will tie the trail into earlier phases and the oceanfront connections. Staff noted that this award is 100% funded with no local match required and that phase 1 is in design, phase 3 and 5 have momentum on other tracks, and the city will pursue additional federal grant opportunities for remaining segments.
Councilmembers and staff celebrated the award as a significant win for active transportation and connectivity. Public Works credited two years of preparation and scoring work by staff and partners that made the grant competitive.
Staff said design work will proceed and thanked council for support; no formal council action was required at the briefing.
