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October 27, 2020 Discussion:  The Virginia Department of Transportation is accepting SMART SCALE applications.  Increased construction and carrier activity at Norfolk Naval Shipyard will result in higher demand for off-site commuter parking within surrounding neighborhoods in Portsmouth.  The City owns a vacant parcel of land at 4690 Greenwood Drive near interstate I- 264 that can be constructed for commuter parking.  The Greenwood Park and Ride Lot will provide 283 off-site commuter parking spaces for shipyard employees relieving demand for parking in and around the shipyard.  The lot will include bus lanes and shelters for commuter shuttles provided by the Navy and will feature bicycle racks and sidewalk improvements.  This project supports our key federal partners (the Navy). Financial Impact  The estimated project cost is $4,997,490.  The City is requesting funds for construction in this application.  The funding in the application is $6,407,605 in FY25 dollars Recommended Action:  Adoption of the Resolution Next Steps Following Council Action:  Submit resolution to VDOT. Motion by Mr. Clark, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A SMART SCALE APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH GREENWOOD PARK AND RIDE LOT PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation is accepting SMART SCALE program applications; and WHEREAS, increased construction and carrier activity at Norfolk Naval Shipyard is resulting in higher demand for off-site commuter parking within surrounding neighborhoods in Portsmouth; and WHEREAS, the City owns a vacant parcel of land at 4690 Greenwood Drive near interstate I-264 that can be developed for commuter parking (the “Greenwood Park and Ride Lot Project”); and WHEREAS, the Greenwood Park and Ride Lot Project will provide 283 off-site commuter parking spaces for shipyard employees, relieving demand for parking in and around the Shipyard; and WHEREAS, the Greenwood Park and Ride Lot Project will include bus lanes and shelters for commuter shuttles provided by the Navy and will feature bicycle racks and sidewalk improvements; and WHEREAS, the Greenwood Park and Ride Lot Project will support the Navy, a key partner of both the City and the Commonwealth, and will relieve traffic and parking congestion in Portsmouth neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the City intends to submit a SMART SCALE application to VDOT seeking $6,407,605 in funding for the Greenwood Park and Ride Lot Project; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: (1) That it supports the Greenwood Park and Ride Lot Project;