Description
Title: To express the City Council’s support for and request the Commonwealth Transportation Board to provide funding for Henrico County’s SMART SCALE Round 7 candidate projects for 2026.
Summary
On June 22, 2026, the City Council of Richmond introduced Resolution No. 2026-R027, expressing support for Henrico County’s transportation projects under the SMART SCALE Round 7 program. The resolution requests funding from the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) for various candidate projects outlined in the attached documentation. This legislation is significant as it aims to enhance regional transportation infrastructure, impacting residents of both Richmond and Henrico County. The SMART SCALE program prioritizes projects based on an objective scoring system, ensuring transparency and accountability in the allocation of public funds. A public hearing on the resolution is scheduled for July 27, 2026, as part of the council's Land Use and Transportation Committee process.