INFRA GRANT PROPOSAL “UNLOCKING HAMPTON ROADS”

Presented by: Mr. Robert A. Crum Jr.

Executive Director October 19, 2017

Agenda Item #16

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INFRA Grant Proposal

INFRA Grant Proposal – Item # 16-A:

Unlocking Hampton Roads Project

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Background

What is INFRA? • USDOT Infrastructure for Rebuilding America discretionary

grant program

• Approximately $1.56 Billion available nationwide

• Projects compete for funding based on four key objectives: • Support economic vitality at national and regional levels

• Leveraging Federal funding

• Innovative approaches to improve safety/expedite project delivery

• Accountability for performance/achieving specific, measureable outcomes

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Proposed INFRA Project

Project Name: “Unlocking Hampton Roads” • INFRA Grant Request: $300 million • VDOT is the applicant • Project Components in Grant Request: • Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel/I-64 Expansion Project • Express (HOT) Lanes on I-64 in Chesapeake • Possible future Express (HOT) Lanes on I-64 on the Peninsula • I-64 Peninsula Widening – Segment 3

• Supporting Project Components: • I-64 Peninsula Widening – Segments 1 & 2 • I-64 Southside Widening and High Rise Bridge • I-64/I-264 Interchange • Bowers Hill Interchange • I-64 Reversible Express (HOT) Lanes in Norfolk

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Proposed INFRA Project

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Proposed INFRA Project

Possible Action:

•The HRTPO supports the Unlocking Hampton Roads INFRA application, while noting that the HRTPO Board has not received information or voted on the use of HOT lanes west of the Coliseum I-64/I-664 split.

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Leveraging Federal Funds

77%

4%

12% 7%

Funding vs Cost of INFRA Project Components

Regional (HRTAC) FundingCommitment

State Funding Commitment(SMART SCALE)

Anticipated Funding(SMART SCALE or Other)

INFRA Request

Total Cost: $4.2 Billion

• HRTPO Board Resolution of Support • Solicit Letters of Support from: • U.S. Congressional Delegation • Hampton Roads General Assembly Members • 15 Hampton Roads Localities • Hampton Roads Planning District Commission • Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission • Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance • Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce • Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce • Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce • Hampton Roads Shipbuilders • Reinvent Hampton Roads • Opportunity Inc. • Peninsula Council for Workforce Development

• VDOT to submit INFRA application by 8 p.m. EST, November 2, 2017

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Next Steps

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INFRA Grant Proposals

INFRA Grant Proposals – Item # 16-B:

1. Freeman Avenue Overpass Project – City of Chesapeake

2. Laskin Road Phase 1-B – City of Virginia Beach

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Chesapeake Proposal

Freeman Avenue Overpass Project

• Replace existing at-grade railroad crossing with an overpass to eliminate conflicts between roadway and rail traffic.

• Freeman Avenue is sole access to the Money Point industrial area.

• Total Project Cost: $25,425,000

• INFRA Request: $15,255,000 • (60% of Cost)

• Local Match: $10,170,000 • (40% of Cost)

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Virginia Beach Proposal

Laskin Road Phase I-B

• Project includes roadway improvements between Red Robin Road and Oriole Drive – approximately 0.6 mile.

• Project will connect to Laskin Road Bridge project currently under design.

• Total Project Cost: $25,308,000

• INFRA Request: $15,184,800 • (60% of Cost)

• Local Match: $10,123,200 • (40% of Cost)

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Recommended Action

Recommended Actions:

• Approve the HRTPO Resolution of Support, while noting that the HRTPO Board has not received information or voted on the use of HOT lanes west of the Coliseum I-64/I-664 split, under Agenda Item #21-E

• Approve the HRTPO Letters of Support for the Chesapeake and Virginia Beach proposals under Agenda Item #21-E

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Thank You !

HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION 723 WOODLAKE DRIVE

CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320 (757) 420-8300 • WWW.HRTPO.ORG