One of the dilemmas faced by Albemarle County is a growing population and limited transportation funding to build all of the infrastructure called for in growth area policies.
One of the key components of the Crozet Master Plan is a roadway called Eastern Avenue which is intended to serve as another way for people to travel north and south. Cost estimates increased sharply in the summer of 2023, pushing ahead the timeline for the project.
Last year, Supervisors agreed to let county staff pursue the project through a public private partnership which might have the effect of bringing down the cost to the local government. A draft version of the request for proposals was distributed in April and was officially put out for bid on May 30…