Drpt; arlington county; commuter assistance program FY19-FY24

The Virginia Department of Transportation was awarded a $10,062,622 Formula Grant by the Federal Highway Administration's Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on July 18, 2022. The grant funds Arlington County's Commuter Assistance Program from fiscal years 2019 through 2024. The program aims to enhance quality of life and economic vitality by reducing traffic congestion and maximizing use of existing public transportation infrastructure and services. Key deliverables include operating commuter stores that provide transportation information to residents and implementing special initiatives to encourage use of alternative commuting options and improve air quality and mobility. The grant supports the Highway Planning and Construction program's broader goals of assisting states in constructing, preserving, and improving highway infrastructure as well as promoting alternative modes of transportation to reduce traffic congestion.

Project description

Arlington county; various locations; public transportation; project to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality by working to reduce traffic congestion, parking, maximize use of existing public transport infrastructure, improve air quality/mobility; provide commuter stores, special initiatives, etc.