Description
Title: To express the City Council’s support for and request the Commonwealth Transportation Board to provide funding for Chesterfield County’s SMART SCALE Round 7 candidate projects for 2026.
Summary
On June 22, 2026, the Richmond City Council introduced Resolution No. 2026-R026 to express support for Chesterfield County's transportation projects under the SMART SCALE Round 7 program. This resolution, sponsored by Mayor Avula, requests funding from the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) for candidate projects aimed at improving transportation infrastructure. The resolution is necessary for Chesterfield County to receive funding since jurisdictions must submit resolutions of support for applications that cross boundaries. The proposed projects, which include interchange improvements, are evaluated based on an objective scoring process to ensure effective use of taxpayer dollars. A public hearing is scheduled for July 27, 2026. If approved, funding will be allocated in FY32/FY33. The resolution aligns