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3 <br /> <br />archeological planning and research; and mitigation of pollution due to highway mn-off. <br />TEA-21 has added the following eligible activities: provision of safety and educational <br />activities for pedestrians and bicyclists; environmental mitigation to reduce vehicle- <br />caused wild-life mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity; and establishment of <br />transportation museums. Mr. Fontaine listed typical projects that have been funded by <br />VDOT: streetscape improvements, including providing trees, benches, sidewalks, period <br />lighting and undergrounding of utilities; bicycle or pedestrian trails; informational kiosks; <br />greenbek walking and bicycling paths; renovations to historic transportation-related <br />structures; and purchase of park space. Mr. Fontaine said that staff is waking to hear <br />from VDOT regarding the process and definite regulations. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell explained that the report is being made to Council so that projects <br />can be identified early in the process and feedback given by Council regarding areas for <br />staff to explore prior to bringing it back for final Council approval. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano said that ideas he has considered include pedestrian and bike access <br />south of the CSX tracks between the Ridge Street Fire Station and 9th/10th Street or <br />beyond, a flyover of the railroad tracks at Union Station, fencing along the railroad tracks <br />(in conjunction with CSX), and providing access to Mclntire Park from the Meadowcreek <br />Parkway at the Parkway's intersection with the 250 Bypass. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox suggested multi-modal alternative transportation next to the railroad <br />tracks to connect with the proposed transportation center and the proposed technology <br />center and to connect U. Va. grounds with West Main Street and downtown, extending <br />the concept of"groundswalk" to "citywalk." Mr. Cox said he would also favor <br />considering the flyover concept. <br /> <br /> Ms. Daugherty asked if TEA-21 funds could be used to fund a study of a <br />bike/pedestrian corridor, and Mr. Fontaine said that staff is exploring whether the City's <br />match could be used for a feasibility study, but federal funds cannot be used for a study. <br /> <br /> Ms. Daugherty said the City may need to submit a project that is more developed <br />this year because of time constraints. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards questioned whether TEA-21 funds could be used for funding <br />undergrounding of utilities on Jefferson Park Avenue. <br /> <br /> Mr. David Vanaman, City Engineer, said that undergrounding of utilities, in order <br />to qualify for TEA-21 funding, would need to be done as part of a larger landscaping <br />plan. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox said he thinks that undergrounding of utilities on the sideStreets of the <br />downtown mall would instigate investment in those areas. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano suggested that staff take the various items mentioned by Council and <br />make a list of the pros and cons of each item. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards asked if TEA-21 funding could be used to build a Lewis and Clark <br />Museum, and Mr. Fontaine replied that it may he possible since he has seen some <br />tenuous connections for funded projects, but it may need to be tied to transportation. <br /> <br />ORDINANCE: DOG LICENSE FEES <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell explained that the City Treasurer's goal, in requesting that the dog <br />license fees be amended, is to have a single tag, though the fees could be varied, in order <br />to make the program self-supporting. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati suggested that there be one dog tag, and that the fee be $7 for sexed <br />animals, and $5 for unsexed, and made a motion to approve the ordinance. Mr. Toscano <br />seconded the motion and the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND <br />REORDA1NING SECTION 4-37 OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE <br /> <br /> <br />