Pedestrian improvements at preston avenue/harris street

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $406,955 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on May 20, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to fund pedestrian improvements at the Preston Avenue/Harris Street intersection in Charlottesville, Virginia. The project encompasses a 0.04-mile corridor segment centered on the Harris Street intersection and is designed to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility in this urban area.

VDOT is administering this formula grant as the primary recipient and has designated the City of Charlottesville as the sub-grantee responsible for project implementation. The pedestrian improvement initiatives undertaken through this funding support the broader federal-aid highway program objective of enhancing multimodal transportation infrastructure and safety across Virginia's transportation network. This award exemplifies the Highway Planning and Construction program's focus on supporting state and local governments in addressing critical transportation safety needs through federally funded infrastructure improvements.

Project description

Charlottesville: from: 0.02 miles east of harris street to: 0.02 miles west of harris street; pedestrian improvements at preston avenue/harris street.