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Committee seeks clarity after VDOT funding shift forces project re-scoping
Summary
VPAC members were briefed on a VDOT‑linked reallocation of roughly $30 million that led staff to scale down or cancel some phase‑2 projects after cost estimates rose; staff said VDOT offered options to keep some funds local but rapid decisions were required.
Charlottesville transportation staff told the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee that several locally scoped projects were re‑evaluated after recent cost estimates came in well above earlier figures, prompting city council discussion and rapid program changes.
Ben Chambers said the city was told to scale down or cancel some phase‑2 projects after updated cost estimates increased substantially for certain projects. “The cost…
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