037-02
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION
2002 PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission reviewed the proposed 2002
Primary Road Improvement Plan for Frederick County on March 6, 2002; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval
ofthis plan at their regular meeting on March 6, 2002; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors considered this plan during their
regular meeting on March 13,2002; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors support the priorities of the primary
road improvement projects for programing by the Commonwealth Transportation Board and the
Virginia Department of Transportation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
as follows:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the 2002 Primary Road
Improvement Plan for Frederick County, Virginia.
This resolution was defeated by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Sidney A. Reyes
Nay
W. Harrington Smith, lr.
Nay
Margaret B. Douglas
Aye
Lynda 1. Tyler
Nay
Robert M. Sager
Aye
Gina A. Forrester
Nay
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10 . Riley, Ir.
Frederick County Administrator
BOS Resolution No.: 037-02
COUNTY of FREDERICK
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
540/665-5666
Fax 540/667-0370
E-mail:
jri ley@co.frederick.va.lIs
March 14,2002
Ms. Olivia A. Welsh
Commonwealth Transportation Board
P.O. Box 2751
Staunton, VA 24402-2751
Dear Ms. Welsh:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting in regular session on March 13,2002,
denied, by a majority vote, the proposed 2002 Frederick County Primary Road Improvement Plan
which was to be presented to the Commonwealth Transportation Board for funding priorities at the
pre-allocation hearing on April 5, 2002. No Frederick County representative will be present at that
hearing. In subsequent action, the board directed, by a majority vote, that the Route 37 project be
removed from the Six Year Improvement Program.
Should you need additional information or have any questions regarding this matter, please
do not hesitate to give me a call.
Sincerely,
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John R. Riley, Jf.
County Administrator
cc: Board of Supervisors
Evan A. Wyatt
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COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/665-6395
I MEMORANDUM ~
TO:
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
FROM:
Evan A. Wyatt, Planning Director 9u
2002 Primary Road Improvement Plan
RE:
DATE:
March 7, 2002
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Please find attached the 2002 Frederick County Primary Road Improvement Plan for review and [mal
resolution. The purpose of this plan is to advise the Commonwealth Transportation Board of the funding
priorities for the Primary Road System in Frederick County. Frederick County representatives will be
attending the 2002 Pre-allocation Hearing on April 5, 2002 to present this plan to the Secretary of
Transportation, our Commonwealth Transportation Board representative, and other members of the State
panel.
The 2002 Frederick County Primary Road Improvement Plan maintains the same priorities that were
recommended and adopted during the 2001 Primary Road Improvement Plan process. One minor
modification has been made to the description for the first phase of Route 37 to include the northern segment
located on the west side of Interstate 81 to connect with existing Route 37. This development of this segment
would provide an immediate benefit to the community by allowing commercial and industrial traffic within
the Stonewall Industrial Park and other immediate areas to directly access Route 37 without going through
the Welltown Road (Route 661) and Martinsburg Pike (Route 11) intersection. Furthermore, this segment
would provide for a logical detour to facilitate traffic flow during the Interstate 81 construction project.
The Frederick County Planning Commission considered this plan during their meeting on march 6,2002.
The commission felt that the priorities were appropriate and concurred with the staff proposal to incorporate
the western segment of Route 37 into the description for the highest priority on the plan. The Planning
Commission recommended unanimous approval of the plan with one commissioner abstaining.
Staff requests the Board of Supervisor consideration of this plan for final resolution.
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Attachments
107 North Kent Street . Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
2002 PRIMARY ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY
Adopted on by the
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Presented to the Commonwealth Transportation Board on April 5, 2002
PREFACE
The 2002 Primary Road Improvement Plan for Frederick County, Virginia continues to focus on the
right-of-way acquisition and construction of the Route 37 Eastern Bypass and improvements to
existing major and minor arterial systems within the county's Urban Development Area. The
improvements recommended in this plan remain consistent with the Winchester Area Transportation
Study (WATS) and the Interstate 81 Improvement Study and are intended to manage the traffic
demands in Frederick County and the City of Winchester into the foreseeable future. These projects
are listed in order of priority and will continue to appear on subsequent plans until funding has been
secured for their completion.
2002 PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
1) Route 37 Eastern Bypass (Alternative C)
A)
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right-of-way, and establish a
construction phase schedule for the southern segment from Interstate 81 to Route 522
South and the northern segment from Interstate 81 to Route 37.
Footnote:
It is intended that the first phase of Route 277 as identified under item #2 be
programmed for construction following the completion of Route 37 - Phase 1.
This project is identified as IB on the 2002 Primary Road Improvement Plan Map.
C)
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right-of-way, and establish a
construction phase schedule for the preferred alternative between Route 522 South
and Interstate 81 to the north of Exit 317.
2) Route 277 (East of Stephens City)
From:
To:
1-81/277/647 Intersection (East of Stephens City)
Route 340/522 South Intersection (East of Double Toll Gate)
Phase I:
From the 1-81/277 Interchange to Route 636
(As indicated under footnotefor project IB)
Phase II:
From Route 636 to Route 340/522
A) County staff to work with site developers to acquire dedicated right-of-way and
achieve grading, drainage, and construction improvernents in conjunction with
development projects which occur along the corridor until such time that funding is
available for construction.
B) Establish a construction schedule for the phased improvement of Route 277.
C) Program funding for the completion of right-of-way acquisition and construction of
each phase as described above.
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3) Route 11 (North and South of Winchester)
A. Establish an Urban Four Lane System from the southern limits of the City of
Winchester to the intersection of Route 37.
B. Establish an Urban Four Lane System from the northern limits of the City of
Winchester to the intersection of Route 761.
4) 1-81 (East of Winchester)
From:
To:
West Virginia line
Warren County line
Provide additional travel lanes on the main line, collector-distributor lanes adjacent to the
main line, modifications to existing interchange areas, and develop new interchange areas
and bridge crossings of the main line as recommended by the Interstate 81 Study and the
Winchester Area Transportation Study (W ATS).
A) Priority One - Route 669 Bridge Reconstruction
B) Priority Two - Route 277, Exit 307, to Route 37 North
C) Priority Three - Remainder ofI-81 in Frederick County
5) Route 50/17 - Spot Safety Improvement
Program funds to initiate engineering and design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction
involving the relocation of the existing entrance to Carper's Valley Golf Club to align with
the major collectorroad entering the Ravens Subdivision; to construct anew crossover at this
intersection location with turn lanes on Route 50/17; and to eliminate the existing crossover
serving Carper's Valley Golf Club. This spot safety improvement will ensure conformance
with the Winchester Area Transportation Study (W A TS) and the Frederick County
Comprehensive Policy Plan's Eastern Road Plan.
6) Commuter Park and Ride Lots
Establish a new park and ride facility along the Berryville Pike (Route 7) corridor. Work
with the Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission to determine appropriate locations for
park and ride facilities at other strategic locations within the County's Urban Development
Area.
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