041-98
WINCHESTER AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY
- Year 2020 Long-range Roadway Improvements Plan
WHEREAS, the Winchester Area Transportation Study was developed through a joint
effort of Frederick County, the City of Winchester, the Town of Stephens City, and the Virginia
Department of Transportation; and,
WHEREAS, the Winchester Area Transportation Study describes the long-range
transportation recommendations for the Winchester area that will accommodate projected travel
demands to the year 2020; and,
WHEREAS, the Winchester Area Transportation Study covers roadway, transit, bicycle,
and pedestrian improvements, and addresses the interaction of the roadway system with truck, rail,
and air travel; and,
WHEREAS, the joint Frederick County, City of Winchester, Town of Stephens City, and
Virginia Department of Transportation Steering Committee recommended approval of the Winchester
Area Transportation Study to the Board of Supervisors, City Council, and Town Council on March
26, 1998; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Transportation Committee and staff reviewed the final
draft of the Winchester Area Transportation Study on June 2, 1998; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission recommended unanimous
approval of this plan at their regular meeting on June 3, 1998 with two caveats pertaining to the
proposed closing and relocation of Route 647 at Route 277, and Route 522 at Routes 50/17.
Specifically, that additional studies of these intersections are to be conducted and endorsed prior to
the approval of any improvement plans impacting these intersections.; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors considered the Winchester Area
Transportation Study during their regular meeting on June 9, 1998.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors as follows:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the Winchester Area
Transportation Study with the caveat that additional studies of the intersections of Route 647
at Route 277, and Route 522 at Routes 50/17 are to be conducted and endorsed prior to the
approval of any improvement plans impacting these intersections. It is also requested that
further study be given to the proposed Shady Elm interchange with Route 37 and how said
interchange can be connected to Middle Road.
PDRes. #17-98
This resolution was approved this 9th day of June, 1998 by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam, Chairman
W. Harrington Smith, Jr.
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
RESOLUTION NO.: 041-98
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Richard C. ShicIde
Margaret B. Douglas
Robert M. Sager
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Fredenck County Administrator
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