005-05RESOLUTION
2006-2007 PRIMARY ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Transportation
Committee and the Frederick County planning staff reviewed the proposed 2006-2007
Primary Road Improvement Plan for Frederick County; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Transportation Committee recommended
approval of this plan on June 7, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission held a public hearing
and recommended approval of this plan at their meeting on .iuly 6, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors had previously agreed
to assist in the preparation of this plan in accordance with the Virginia Department of
Transportation's policies and procedures and participated in a public hearing on the
proposed plan, after being duly advertised so that all citizens of the County had the
opportunity to participate in said hearing and to make comments and recommendations
concerning the proposed plan and priority list; and,
WHEREAS, a representative of the Virginia Department of Transportation
appeared before the Board during the public hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors support the priorities
of the primary road improvement projects for programming 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 2006-2007 Primary Road Improvement Plan appears to be in the best interest
of the citizens of Frederick County and the Primary Road System in Frederick County;
and therefore, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the 2006-2007
Primary Road Improvement Plan for Frederick County, Virginia as presented at the
public hearing held on August l 0, 2005.
This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle, Chairman ~~ Barbara E. Van Osten
Gary W. Dove
Lynda J. Tyler
Aye Bill M. Ewing
Aye Gene Fisher
Gina A. Forrester
Aye
A COPY ATTEST
Ave
Aye
Aye
Jo .Riley, Jr.
Frederick County Admi istrator
PDR #30-OS
Board Resolution No.: 005-05
2006-2007
PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
DRAFT
Frederick County Transportation Committee: Recommended Approval on June 7, 2005
Frederick County Planning Commission: Recommended Approval on July 6, 200.5
Frederick County Board of Supervisors: Pending
1) Route 37 Eastern Bypass (Alternative C)
A. Route 37 -Phase 1
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right-of--way, and establish a construction
phase schedule for the southern segment of the Route 37 Eastern Bypass from Interstate
1-81 to Front Royal Pike (Route 522 South) and the northern segment from Interstate 81
to Route 37.
(As illustrated on map as priority IA)
B. Note: It is intended that the first phase of Fairfax Pike (Route 277), as
identified under item #2, shown below, be programmed for construction following the
completion of Phase I of the Route 37 Eastern Bypass.
(As illustrated on map as priority 1 B)
C. Route 37 -Phase 2
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right-of--way, and establish a construction
phase schedule for the preferred alternative between Front Royal Pike (Route 522 South)
and Interstate 81 to the north of Exit 317.
(As illustrated on map as priority 1 C)
2) Route 277 (East of Stephens City)
From: I-81/Route 277/Route 647 Intersection (East of Stephens City)
To: Route 340/Route 522 South Intersection (East of Double Toll Gate)
Phase 1: From the 1-81/277 Interchange to Route 636
(As indicated under note for priority IB)
Phase 2: From Route 636 to Route 340/Route 522
(As indicated on map as priority 2)
County staff to work with site developers to acquire dedicated right-of--way and achieve
grading, drainage, and construction improvements in conjunction with development
projects which occur along the corridor until such time that funding is available for
construction.
Establish a construction schedule for the phased improvement of Fairfax Pike (Route
277).
Program funding for the completion ofright-of--way acquisition and construction of each
phase as described above.
3) Route 11 (North and South of Winchester)
- A) Establish an Urban Four Lane System
From: Southern limits of the City of Winchester
To: Intersection of Route 37 South, Exit 310
(As illustrated on map as priority 3A)
B) Establish an Urban Four Lane System
From: Northern limits of the City of Winchester
To: Intersection of Route 761
(As illustrated on map as priority 3B)
4) Spot Improvements
A) Route 50/17
Program funds to initiate engineering and design, right-of--way acquisition, and
construction involving the relocation of the existing entrance to Career's Valley
Golf Club to align with the major collector road entering the Ravens
Development; to construct a new crossover at this intersection location with turn
lanes on Route 50/17; and, to eliminate the existing crossover serving Career's
Valley Golf Club. This spot safety improvement will ensure conformance with
the Winchester Area Transportation Study (WAYS) and the Frederick County
Comprehensive Policy Plan's Eastern Road Plan.
(As illustrated on map as priority 4A)
B) White Oak Road and Route 277
Program funds to install Traffic Light at intersection of White Oak Road (Route
636) and Fairfax Pike (Route 277)
(As illustrated on map as priority 4B)
5) Commuter Park and Ride Lots
Establish a new park and ride facility along the Berryville Pike (Route 7) corridor.
Work with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission to determine
appropriate locations for park and ride facilities at other strategic locations within
the County's Urban Development Area.
(As illustrated on map as priority 5)
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Frederick County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Susan K. Eddy, Senior Planner S KC
RE: Public Hearing - 2006-2007 Primary Road Improvement Plan
DATE: July 15, 2005
The Frederick County Primary Road Improvement Plan focuses on improvements to existing major
and minor arterial roads within Frederick County. Arterial roads in Frederick County include Routes
7, 11, 37, 50, 55, 277, and 522. The Frederick County Primary Road Improvement Plan is updated
annually through a public hearing process involving reviews by the Transportation Committee, the
Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. The adopted plan is submitted to the
Commonwealth Transportation Board for consideration during the funding process.
Route 37 remains the top priority recommendation, followed by improvements to Fairfax Pike (Route
277); improvements to Route 11; spot improvements to intersections along Routes 50 and 277; and
finally the establishment of a commuter parking and ride share lot on Route 7.
The Frederick County Transportation Committee reviewed and recommended approval of the Draft
2006-2007 Primary Road Improvement Plan during their meeting held on June 7, 2005. Please find
attached a copy of the Draft Primary Road Improvement Plan for 2006-2007, including a staff
prepared map showing project locations.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the road improvement plans at their meeting of
July 6, 2005. There were no citizen comments. Discussion included inquiries about the coordination
and working relationship between the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization), Frederick County,
and VDOT; the availability of funding for projects; and progress towards rail transportation. The
Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the plan as submitted. (Note:
Commissioners Manuel and Ours were absent from the meeting.)
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Attachments
107 North Kent Street Winchester, Virginia 2260fl-5000
COUNTY of FREDERICK
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
540/665-5666
August 12, 2005 Fax 540/667-0370
E-mail:
jriley @co.frederick.va.us
The Honorable Dr. Phillip C. Stone
Commonwealth Transportation Board
Bridgewater College
402 East College Street
Bridgewater, VA 22812
Dear Dr. Stone:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting in regular session and public hearing
held on August 10, 2005, unanimously approved the 2006-2007 through 2011-2012 Frederick
County Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plans. Please find enclosed the resolutions and
the road plans.
Frederick County representatives will be present at the upcoming pre-allocation hearing to
present the adopted plans to the Commonwealth Transportation Board for funding priorities.
Should you need additional information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to give
me a call.
Sii~c erely,
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John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
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Enclosure
cc: Jerry A. Copp, Resident Engineer, VDOT Edinburg Residency
Eric R. Lawrence, Planning and Development Director
107 North Kent Street Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000