TC 02-28-08 Meeting AgendaCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/665-6395
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Frederick County Transportation Committee
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director - Transportation
RE: February 28, 2008 Transportation Committee Meeting
DATE: February 21, 2008
The Frederick County Transportation Committee will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday,
February 28, 2008 in the first floor meeting room of the Frederick County Administration Building,
107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
AGENDA
1. Update to Proffer Model
2. Updated Draft of Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements
3. Revenue Sharing
4. MPO Update
5. Article Review
6. Other
Please contact our department if you are unable to attend this meeting.
Attachments
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107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
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Item 1: Update of Proffer Model
On 2/14/08 staff met with representatives from the consulting group that created the County proffer
model to discuss a potential expansion of the model to look at transportation. Feedback given was
that this project would cost $20,000.00 or less and take approximately two months to complete.
It is anticipated that this addition would give staff and decision makers another evaluative tool to
make use of when rezonings and their associated proffer packages are proposed. As you are aware,
rezonings, most particularly the transportation elements of rezonings, are becoming increasingly
contentious in the county. It is staff's hope that this additional tool may ease that contention
somewhat.
Staff is seeking a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on whether to proceed with this
project.
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Item 2: Updated Draft of VDOT Secondary Street Acceptance
Requirements
Enclosed please find the updated draft. There have been numerous changes. Staff will be going
through the changes and pointing out any continuing concerns.
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CHAPTER
`.__ STREET F• ;, 3 REQUIREMENTS
24VAC30- l -10. Definitions.
The following words and terms when used in these regulations shall have the following
meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
;'Abandon" in all its forms means the legislative action reserved for and granted to the local
governing body to extinguish the public's right to a roadway under the jurisdiction of the
Virginia Department of Transportation, pursuant to §§33.1-151 and,33.1-155 of the Code of
Virginia.
"Accessible route" means a continuous unobstructed, stable, firm and slip -resistant path
connecting all accessible elements of a facility (may include parking access aisles, curb ramps,
crosswalks at vehicular ways, walks, ramps and lifts) that can be approached, entered and used
by persons with disabilities. An accessible route shall, to the maximum extent feasible, coincide
with the route for the general public.
"ADT" means average daily traffic count (see "Projected Traffic").
.,"Clear zone" means the total border area of a roadway or shared use path
that is sufficiently wide for an errant vehicle to avoid a serious accident. (See the
P;;_ Subdivision Street Design Guide ( .,_24VAC30 - ;I) for details.)
"Commissioner" means the chief executive officer of the Virginia Department of Transportation
"Complete development (land)" means the utilization of the available areas in a manner as to
realize its highest density for the best potential use based on zoning, pending rezoning, the
adopted comprehensive plan of the governing body, or the customary use of similar parcels of
land.
"Complete development (streets)" means the development of a subdivision street in full
compliance with all applicable provisions of these regulations to the necessary standards of
design, construction for the effective and efficient
accommodation_ f of generated by the complete development of the
land, both internal and external to the subdivision.
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Deleted: "AASHTO" means the I
American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials. ¶
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Commonwealth Transportation Board. ¶
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a;' controlled grade separation structure" means a grade separation structure that does not Deleted: County
qualify for maintenance by the department but was established within the right-of-way of a street
intended for state maintenance.
official" means the representative of the governing body appointed to serve as its agent in Deleted: county )
matters relating to subdivisions. - -
"Cul-de-sac" means a street with only one outlet and having an appropriate turnaround for a safe
and convenient reverse traffic movement and more specifically the turning area.
"Dam" means an embankment or structure intended or used to impound, retain, or store water,
either as a permanent pond or as a temporary storage facility.
"Department" c, - " ac=r ' means the Virginia Department of Transportation.
;'Design speed" means a speed selected for purposes of design and correlation of those features Deleted: "Design manual's means the
of a street such as curvature, super elevation, and sight distance, upon which the safe operation department's Road Design Manual (see
24VAC30-91-160), Location and Design
of vehicles is dependent. Division. q
"Developer" means an individual, corporation, or registered partnership engaged in the
subdivision of land.
hector of the,,.: Division" means the department employee responsible for I Deleted: Local Assistance
overseeing all programs administered by the, _ Division, including these Deleted: Local Assistance
requirements and the final acceptance of streets as part of the secondary system of state -- -- - - — '
highways maintained by the department =r or his designee. "Discontinue," in all its Deleted: q
forms, means the legislative act of the Commonwealth Transportation Board, pursuant to §33.1 -Field Code Changed
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150 of the Code of Virginia, that determines that a road no longer serves public convenience
warranting its maintenance with funds at the disposal of the department.
"District administrator" means the department employee assigned the overall supervision of the
departmental operations m of the Commonwealth's nine construction districts .,1- LI-- Deleted: each
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"Drainage manual" means the department's Drainage Manual (see 24VAC30 ;__;'- . i Deleted: 160
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"Dwelling unit" means a structure or part of a structure containing sleeping, kitchen, and f Division _
bathroom facilities that is suitable for occupancy as a home or residence by one or more persons. T
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"Easement" means a grant of a right to use property of an owner for specific, limited use or
purpose.
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"Functional classification" means the �J
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highways are grouped mitc, class. .7'
systems, according to the character of
service they are intended to provide
"Governing body" means the board of supervisors of the county but may also Mean the local
governing body of a town or city, if appropriate, in the application of these requirements.
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"Intersection" means the juncture of two or more streets at which point there are three or more
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Deleted: "Loop street" means a street
"Level of service" means a qualitative measure describing operational conditions within a
whose two outlets are to th
outlets are to the same street.
traffic stream, and their perception by motorists and For the
,
. "Mountainous terrain" means
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passengers. purposes of
these requirements, the applicable provisions of the Highway Capacity Manual (see 24VAC30-
condition where longitudinal and
traverse changes in tile elevationof the
shall serve as the basis for determining "levels of service."
ground eet
vAth respect to the road or stride
are abrupt and where benching and s
hill excavation are frequently required to
"Level terrain" means that condition where highway sight distances, as governed by both
obtain acceptable horizontal and vertical
horizontal and vertical restrictions, are generally long or could be made so without construction
L alignment.
difficulty or major expense.
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Deleted: "Neotraditional development"
�_Mlt. or connection to an existing stub out.
means a type of subdivision that creates a i
neighborhood or community design with
qualities of a traditional small town,
"Multi -use trail" means a facility designed and constructed for the purpose of providing bicycle
combining a mix of uses that may include
retail establishments, offices, civic
and pedestrian transportation which dedicated public y!�, and is anticipated to be
i buildings, public squares, and multi-
family and single-family housing, all
maintained by an entity other than the Department.
within walking distance of one another,
as well as a mix of transportation
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facilities that focuses on the needs of
pedestrians and bicyclists in addition to
the needs of motori sts. These
developments may include a variety of
buildings and land use densities along the
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same street, Street layout may follow a
grid pattern using narrow streets and
having multiple connections to
and the intersection of a street
surrounding neighborhoods. These
with only a connection with an existing stub out
developments may be referred to as
"villages" or "hamlets" within the
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ordinances of the governing body.
"Nonresidential street" means a
subdivision street adjacent to property
Parking bay" means an off-street area for parking two or more vehicles that
that is anticipated to develop forpurposes J
public street.office
other than residential use- q
building" means a building that is
used primarily for conducting business I
transactions other than retail sales.
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connecting the parking area and the
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"Parking lane" means an area, generally seven feet in width, adjacent to and parallel with the
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travel lane of a roadway that is used for parking vehicles.
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"Pavement Design Guide" means the Pavement Design Guide for Subdivision and Secondary
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Roads in Virginia (see 24VAC30-;_:- -; ),
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"Permit Manual" means the department's Land Use Permit Manual (24VAC30-150).
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"Phased development" (streets) means the method outlined in 24VAC30-� _-: - (Phased
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representation of the land divided °rt°be
development of subdivision streets) whereby the acceptance of certain subdivision streets into
divided. ¶
, "Private streets" means subdivision
the secondary system of state highways may be considered before being completely developed in
Streets thathavenotbeendedicatedpnrto
accordance with all applicable requirements (e.g., two lanes of a four -lane facility are considered
public use or that require the permission
or invitation of a resident or owner to use
for acceptance in advance of lanes 3 and 4 being finished).
the street. Such streets are not intended to
be included in the secondary system of
state highways maintained by the
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i department. ¶
"Privately maintained streets" means any
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i public or private street that is not
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maintained by the department or the local
governing body. ¶
"Plans" means the standard drawings, including profile and roadway typical section, that show
Deleted: "Resident engineer" means the
the location, character, dimensions and details for the proposed construction of the street.
department employee assigned to
supervise departmental operations within i
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a specified geographical portion of the
Commonwealth, consi g l
consisting of one to four
counties, or his designee. In the context
of either this regulation or the 1
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Subdivision Street Design Guide
(24VAC30-91-160), the tern can also
"Projected traffic" means the number of vehicles, normally expressed in average daily traffic
1. In to:
having centmlizedfunctions
(ADT), forecast to travel over the segment of the subdivision street involved.
for the review and approval of
subdivision plans, either: q
"Pu lc street" means a street dedicated to public use and available to the public's unrestricted
a. The district land development manager
for functions related to plan approval; ¶
use without regard to the jurisdictional authority responsible for its operation and maintenance.
b. The residency permit manager for
functions related to constiuetion,
inspection, and acceptance of streets; or ¶
"Requirements" means the design, construction, i;; ibl1r, '_j„r:_;r i, and related administrative
a Any other position specifically
I designated to performthefunctions
considerations herein prescribed for the acceptance of a subdivision street for maintenance by the
sodbea;n subdivisions la dna lb of I
department as part of the secondary system of state highways.
thhis definition. ¶ 1
2. In cities and towns that maintain and f
"Right -of -way” means the land, property, or interest therein, usually in a strip, acquired for or
i operate their own system of streets and
elect to use the pavement and right -of -
way width requirements of the j
devoted to a public street designated to become part of the secondary system of state highways.
Subdivision street Design Guide
(24VAC30-91-160) as a basis for street
"Roadway" means the portion of the road or street within the limits of construction and all
j maintenance payments under the
provisions of §33.1-41.1 of the code of
structures, ditches, channels, etc., necessary for the correct drainage thereof
Virginia, as well as the counties of
Arlington
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"Secondary system of state highways" means those public roads, streets, bridges, etc.,
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responsible for the review and approval
established by a local governing body pursuant to §33.1-229 of the Code of Virginia and
of subdivision street design. ¶"Res;aential
street" means a subdivision
subsequently accepted by the department for supervision and maintenance under the provisions
street adjacent to property that is
of Articles 6 (§,33.1-67 et seq.) and 11 (§33.1-150 et seq.) of Chapter 1 of Title 33.1 of the Code
anticipated to develop as single-family
of Virginia.
residences, apartment buildings, orotlter
i similar dwelling structures. ¶
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"Shared use path" means a facility ii _
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(24VAC30-92-1 %0), I, ,
Code of Virginia, that is set apart from
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"Specifications" means the department's Road and Bridge Specifications (24VAC30-
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including related supplemental specifications and special provisions.
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"Shopping
road or street is thereby established. However, any further division of such parcels shall be
center" means a building or
considered a "subdivision."
buildings containing two or more stores I
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that are used primarily for retail sales but
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may include commercial trade or
professional uses.
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means a structure, other than an
the
f apartment building, maintained and used
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I as a single dwelling unit or any dwelling -
unit that has direct access to a sheet and
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regional
I shares neither heating facilities, hot water
i equipment, nor any other essential facility
"Swale" means a broad depression within which stormwater ma y g emen
drain durin inclt
or service with any other dwelling unit. q
"Standards" means the applicable drawings and related criteria contained in the department's
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Road and Bridge Standards (24VAC30-).
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,"Traveled way" means the portion of the,, - '_ _ _ street designated for the movement of
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vehicles, exclusive of shoulders, parking areas, turn lanes, etc.
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street that provides access between two I
"Subdivision" means the division of a lot, tract, or parcel into two or more lots, plats, sites, or
other divisions of land for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or of building
development. Any resubdivision of a previously subdivided tract or parcel of land shall also be
interpreted as a "subdivision." The division of a Iot or parcel permitted by §.15.2-2244 of the
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Code of Virginia will not be considered a "subdivision" under this definition, provided no new
road or street is thereby established. However, any further division of such parcels shall be
considered a "subdivision."
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' "means
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subdivision of land
a
public way for purposes of vehicular -, including the entire area within the right-of-way. .
Deleted: Public streets developed in
accordance with these requirements and
meeting the necessary public service
"Subdivision Street Design Guide" means Appendix B of the Road Design Manual (,;
provisions established herein shall be
eligible for addition to the secondary
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system of state highways maintained by
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the department Streets primarily intended
to access property abutting or in the
"Swale" means a broad depression within which stormwater ma y g emen
drain durin inclt
immediate I" styofthe street are
"lo"cal"
weather, but which does not have a defined bed or banks.
deemed s
subdivision streets i
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,"Traveled way" means the portion of the,, - '_ _ _ street designated for the movement of
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vehicles, exclusive of shoulders, parking areas, turn lanes, etc.
Deleted: "Through street" means a
street that provides access between two I
other streets.
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Deleted: "VDOT" means the Virginia
VPD' means vehicles per day. Department of Transportation. ¶
"VPH" means vehicles per hour.
"Watercourse" means a definite channel with bed and banks within which water flows, either
continuously or in season.
24VAC30-9'"-20. Applicability, effective date, and transition.
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A. Applicability. This regulation is intended to govern . - ; street development and the
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criteria for acceptance of these streets by the Department for subsequent maintenance. The
114 t _' t 11.:aI, 11 rid O- Subdivision Street Design Guide (__24VAC30 :, O offers guidance
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on the design and construction features of street development and set out design
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parameters deemed appropriate for most land development scenarios. However the business of
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land development is fluid and the Department, in consultation with r... _ ' ; ,.; official-, is prepared
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to consider innovative transportation approaches associated with land development proposals
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that are consistent with the,,., l i , „ , + • „r li ;, the
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Subdivision Street Design Guide 24VAC30 -
g ( ). However, when not specifically
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addressed in one of these documents, the relevant requirements of the Road Design Manual (;' _
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24VAC30-;+--r ), standards, specifications, Pavement Design Guide (,,a_.24VAC30 -_)
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and associated instructions shall govern.
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These requirements apply to all streets designated to be maintained by the Department as part of
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the secondary system of state highways. The Department's review and approval shall apply only
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to streets proposed for addition to the secondary system of state highways maintained by the
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Department. Any plans submitted for review that contain only streets proposed for maintenance
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by others may be reviewed for general guidance at the discretion of the =; but
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will not be officially approved. However, any such review shall not represent the Department's
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commitment to accept such streets for maintenance irrespective of the quality of the construction
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of the street or streets.
If a,plan _ p:ri„ ; with streets proposed for VDOT acceptance includes any streets that are Deleted: subdivision
not initially intended to be accepted for maintenance by the Department as part of the secondary
system, the plan must include a notation identifying these streets. In the absence of this notation,
the plans will not be approved. . -_streets proposed to be privately maintained also have a Deleted: ]tis also recommended that
notation on the plat and impacted deeds that clearly indicate that as a prerequisite for the streets l _Y _
future acceptance, the streets must be improved to the Department's prevailing
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acceptance at no cost to the Department. �__ - , ,. ,
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Effective date. All streets proposed for acceptance by the department after
shall be _— :_ . in accordance with these provisions, except as may be waived
by the Commissioner
24VAC30- -30. Local subdivision ordinances
Exemptions _ in local ordinances.
The
ordinance adopted by the governing/body that Department
xe pts provision the development of stree s from theteof an
se
requirements,. Consequently, any street proposed for addition to the secondary system of state
highways maintained by the department shall comply with applicable requirements as herein
provided
24VAC30-.- , -40. Continuity of public street system.
The continuity of a publicly maintained street system is a prerequisite to the addition of any
street_ 'I into the secondary system of state highways.
A street _ _ . may only be accepted... . ,:-:-
for state maintenance if it is the continuation of the network of public streets whose maintenance
has been officially accepted by the Department or, if appropriate, a city, town or county
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Deleted: C. Transition. Prior to July 1,
2005, the department will allow the
design of streets developed in accordance
with either the former requirements
(1996) or these requirements. Any street
design initially submitted to the
department for consideration after June i
30, 2005, however, shall be in accordance
i with these requirements. ¶ j
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Deleted: A. Precedence of local
subdivision ordinance. Pursuant to §21L-
229 of the Code of Virginia, new streets 1
are established by the governing body of
the locality in which they are located. i
Any requirements of the subdivision
ordinance adopted by the governing body i
that are equal to or greater than these
1 provisions shall become the department's
1 requirements in that locality and govern
! unless the local governing body concurs
with an exception to their higher
standards. ¶
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term subdivision
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provisions, the requirements of the local
ordinance
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maintenance as part of the secondary system of state highways if it _. _ sufficient
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body requests the addition of a street
before it meets these public service
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provisions, the resident engineer will
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basis and determine if the acceptance of
street prior to normal service
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requirements is justified. However, prior
to deferring acceptance based solely on
service requirements, the resident
engineer shall confer with the Director of
the Local Assistance Division or other
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requirements of this subsection may be
waived for cul-de-sac streets less than
0.25 miles in length when the acceptance
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For the purpose of these requirements-
of the street or streets will complete the
acceptance ofall streets within the
public service may include, but is not necessarily limited to, streets meeting
Cri eriase°tion of thesnbdivision. q
one or more of the following situations:
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single-family residence, owner -occupied apartment, owner -occupied residence in a
qualifying manufactured home park, a stand-alone business, or single business entity
occupying an individual building, or other similar facility. However, streets providing
service in settings similar to an apartment building setting will only be considered for
acceptance if the street is well defined and
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_ = , a travel way through a parking lot
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b. Constitutes a connecting link between other streets that qualify from the point
of public service_
c. _ F
d. Serves as access to schools, churches, public sanitary landfills, transfer
stations, public recreational facilities, or similar facilities open to public use.
e. Serves at least 100 vehicles per day generated by an office building, industrial
site, or other similar nonresidential land use in advance of the occupancy of three
or more such units of varied proprietorship. Any addition under this provision
shall be limited to the segment of a;street that serves this minimum projected
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traffic and has been developed in compliance with these requirements.
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f. Constitutes a part of the network of streets envisioned in the transportation plan or
element of aa' I: 's comprehensive plan that, at the time of acceptance, serves
an active traffic volume 100 vehicles per day.
2. Apartment and retail shopping complexes. A through street that serves a shopping
center or rental apartment building may be considered for maintenance as part of the
secondary system of state highways if it is deemed by the department to provide a
public service==_
However, internal streets in
these complexes do not normally qualify for addition to the system because their
operation and maintenance are considered to be a responsibility of the owner, who
stands to profit, rather than the tenant or customer.
a. However, a street that serves as the principal access to rental apartment buildings
may be considered to provide public service if unrestricted public use is permitted
and maintenance continuity is practical.
b. Entrance streets and the internal traffic circulation system of shopping centers and
apartment complexes qualify only if more than three property owners are served
and the street is separated from the parking areas.
6. Stfeets serving manufactured home paFks
of the Park
4. Special exceptions. There may be other sets of circumstances that could constitute
public service. Consequently, any request for clarification regarding unclear situations
should be made in writing to the _ . The, - , _ ,
should then consult the Director of the _ Division for resolution.
C. Connectivity reci uirem ents.
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the commissioner
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2. A network addition that was conditionally accepted into the secondary system of state
highways shall be fully accepted into the secondarsystem of state highways when the stub
outs used to meet the applicable connectivity i rt k--, requirement are connected with street
or streets from the adjoining parcel or parcels.
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24VAC30-;,° _-?^s. Administrative procedure.
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I Deleted: Prior to preparing detailed
A. Conceptual ~Sketch. : r; , , ; _ :
ronsion plans for review,
eng eertshall be provided preliminary resident
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plan of the entire development, prepared
— development's-.:. _�-- - r -
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i by the developer, that shows sufficient
information for VDOT to review and
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Any preliminary or conceptual
concur with the functional classification
proposed for each street in the
plat, plan or sketch that conforms to the locality's zoning requirements or subdivision ordinance
subdivision.
is acceptable if the information _ _ _Js shown.;
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that , r
_ _ The submittal should include:
1. The general location and configuration, including the terminus, of each street, including the
traffic volume anticipated when the land served is fully developed in accordance with the land
uses anticipated.
2. The location and area of each type of permitted land use within the subdivision.
3. The location of any proposed transportation facility
within the subdivision's boundaries,
included in the comprehensive plan of the governing body.
4. The proposed functional classification for each street in the subdivision.
5
-Other available information pertinent to the intended development including but not limited to
any proposed phased development of streets pursuant to 24VAC30- ;_-;_
B. Plan submission. Plats or plans, or both, together with other pertinent data as herein
prescribed, shall be submitted to _ --, and in accordance with the practices of the
local government ,_ for all proposed; ;,
whose streets are intended to be added to the secondary system of state highways maintained by
the Department. The_ may, subject to the availability of staff and
upon the request of, _ cooperate in the review of proposed - _to be
developed to these standards but not initially intended for addition to the secondary system of
state highways maintained by the department. may recover the costs for this
service in accordance with 24VAC30-. ,
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subdivision streets)
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Deleted: Approval of the conceptual
plan or subdivision sketch shall be
considered concurrence only in the
functional classifications and layout of
the streets and is deemed to satisfy any
requirement for notification to the county
official.
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,local government
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engineer I
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C. Plan review. Upon receipt of the plats or plans, or both, the _<
will arrange for the appropriate review to determine compliance with _
applicable_ ' requirements. The general procedure for this review is
described in 24VAC30 '- :.__(Subdivision street development, plan review, and acceptance.
D• Plan approval. The ji+ _ _ 1 _,:_it will advise the appropriate _official
and the developer, if applicable, as to the results of the review.
1. If the street development proposed by the plats or plans, or both, is determined to be in
compliance with these requirements, the,,!I•�'.f l +',ro,. ; will provide written
confirmation of this finding. This action signifies the,, � , _ _. 's approval
of the street ! design shown on the plats or plans, as submitted. Any subsequent
revision, additions, or deletions thereto shall require specific written approval of the
for each such change.
2. If a revision of the submitted plats or plans is determined necessary, the
will list the required changes in a written response to the,-.-.. official
and the developer, if applicable. Upon completion of the specified revisions, the plats or plans
will be resubmitted for review and approval by the.- as prescribed
in 24VAC30-�.
The Department's approval of a street construction plan shall constitute its commitment to accept
the street, • , . -i--:-,. •_ - ii � depicted thereon when all applicable provisions of these
requirements are satisfied and the streets have been constructed according to the approved
construction plan and supporting specifications. However, durmgJhc 1).i.:5t�,,;��
r • inspection of construction__) ..; I1 I a r j n i if a situation is discovered that
was not addressed on the approved plan that could, in the opinion of the �, epi :•�,i;ini+ I ,lou_
adversely affect public safety or the integrity of either the roadway or the adjacent
property, acceptance of the street, _ _ ;, a ;., shall be deferred until the situation is
corrected.
The department's approval of astreet construction plan shall expire after a period of,- i_• _ years if
construction has not commenced, in which case the subdivision street construction plan shall be
resubmitted for subsequent review and approval. This shall not affect the adequacy of the
approved concept plan as depicted on a recorded final plat, as provided for under x,15.2-2241 of
the Code of Virginia.
Network additions will only be accepted when the entire r i " addition has been constructed
except in such instances where the constructed u meets the applicable
requirements of this chapter.
E. Street acceptance. Upon the satisfactory completion of construction of the street.
the Department will advise the local governing body regarding the street
readiness for acceptance and the -Igoverning body, in consultation with
the , ;: will initiate its acceptance into the secondary system of state
highways maintained by the department provided;
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development, plan review, and
acceptance)
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1. The developer dedicates the prescribed right-of-way to public use.
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2. The street, !,;Z11 has been constructed in accordance with the
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applicable specifications, standards and the plats or plans approved by the department.
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3. The street - r_; wpubhc as prescribed in
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recognized that there is a distinction between those streets that benefit the • _ , :_: transportation
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4. The street_ L.t**: irk Il e �t4 s- _, ;. I+ s r _ _ ,has been properly maintained since its completion.
be approved under those
the criteria for phased construction for each situation differs as described in subsection B of this
provisions
5. The developer furnishes the surety and fees in accordance with 24VAC30--_ ':- P5>+ ,
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6. The governing body has executed all agreements prescribed by these requirements, unless
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specifically waived on an individual case basis by the Director of the r : _;_ , _ -
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Division•.
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7. The governing body, by proper resolution, requests the department to accept the street or
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streets._=_ _ for maintenance as part of the secondary system of state highways
Deleted: , or other designee appointed
by the commissioner
under its jurisdiction. The resolution shall include the governing body's guarantee of an
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unrestricted and unencumbered right-of-way as dedicated, plus any necessary easements for fills,
drainage, or sight distance.
Upon the Department's determination that the requested ,, i_;>;_:i a . r:: r addition is in
compliance with the applicable provisions of these requirements, the governing body will be
officially advised of the street acceptance into the secondary system of
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state highways and the effective date of such action. This notification serves as the;'_'_
3..'s an to begin maintenance thereon.
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However, in all cases, the right-of-way required for the road at its complete stage of construction
shall be dedicated and accepted as part of the initial street acceptance. In addition, the initial
phase of construction shall be designed and constructed to facilitate construction of the
remaining phase in a manner that will avoid the need to reconstruct the initial two lanes.
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24VAC30-•_;_-_:_. Phased development ofrstreets.
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A. Policy. Certain streets that require four or more travel lanes to accommodate the projected
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traffic may be accepted by the Department for maintenance after completion of the first two
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lanes to an acceptable, initial phase of construction, upon the request of the governing body. It is
recognized that there is a distinction between those streets that benefit the • _ , :_: transportation
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network and those that primarily serve the development of land �_<;.I it and, therefore;
the criteria for phased construction for each situation differs as described in subsection B of this
section.
However, in all cases, the right-of-way required for the road at its complete stage of construction
shall be dedicated and accepted as part of the initial street acceptance. In addition, the initial
phase of construction shall be designed and constructed to facilitate construction of the
remaining phase in a manner that will avoid the need to reconstruct the initial two lanes.
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Consideration for the acceptance of any street under the provisions of this section shall be
limited to the phased development of only the street's roadway. All other applicable
requirements, e.g., public drainage easements, and administrative procedures, shall Deleted: service
apply.
F. Criteria.
1. For streets included in the transportation , of the 's comprehensive plan that serve Deleted: element
diverse areas of the region or,"--,-- i , no special agreement or acknowledgement is needed as a Deleted: county
prerequisite to acceptance, provided: Deleted: county
a. The street is part of a transportation corridor that was formally adopted as a part of the
's comprehensive transportation plan prior to the local governing body's approval of the Deleted: county
plat or plan for the development of the adjacent land.
b. The transportation corridor is a major thoroughfare planned primarily to move through traffic.
c, When fully developed the street must satisfy the Department's functional classification criteria
as a major collector or higher.
d. The street has a projected traffic volume of 8,000 vehicles per day or less for a period of 10
years following the date of the acceptance for maintenance by the department.
2. For all other streets, the local governing body's resolution requesting acceptance of the initial
two lane section must include provisions that acknowledge:
a. The local governing body agrees that all costs incurred in the street's complete construction,
including right-of-way, engineering, utility adjustment, etc., shall be provided from funds other
than those derived from state revenue sources administered by the Department, except as may be Deleted: 's Director of the Loot
expressly authorized by the Department. Assistance Division
b. The local governing body agrees that it is their responsibility to ensure that the roadway is
completed as needed to accommodate the traffic. However, the . also acknowledges that a Deleted: county
determination that the street needs to be completed to its ultimate section will be made by the
or his designee once it is determined that the first two lanes will Deleted: resident engineer
not sustain an acceptable level of service for the function classification of the roadway in Deleted: 91
accordance with the Highway Capacity Manual (.:. 24VAC30 ). Deleted: 160
C. Procedures.
1. Plats or plans, or both, for the street's complete development, in accordance with all applicable
provisions of these requirements, shall be submitted for approval.
2. The plats or plans shall also delineate the street's initial development as proposed pursuant to
this section. In no case shall this design provide less than one-half of the roadway typical section
required by the applicable requirements for the street's complete development.
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3. Unless waived by the ai,_ a>a capacity analysis shall be submitted
to document that an acceptable level of service will be maintained for the intended duration of
the initial phase of development. In determining an acceptable level of service, the beneficial
effect of the proposed street on the overall transportation network, will be considered.,
4. A determination will be made by the Department in consultation with the locality whether the
street can be approved for phased development and which criterion in subsection B of this
section applies.
5. Upon the,,�— determination that the proposal is in compliance
with the applicable provisions of this section, the plans may be approved accordingly.
6. Upon completion of the street's initial phase in accordance with approved plans, its
compliance with all other applicable provisions of this section, and the inclusion of the
appropriate language in the resolution, the street may be accepted for maintenance by the
department as part of the secondary system of state highways.
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designee may waive this requirement for
1 a traffic capacity analysis J
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2. _;; Where sidewalks are constructed p!
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24VAC30-.-: ?- -. Connections to or work within streets maintained by the department.
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A. Connections to streets maintained by the Department. A land use permit issued by the
Department is required for new connections of any kind to existing streets maintained by the
Department. Due to the wide variation in prevailing conditions, each location shall be evaluated
individually to determine exact requirements. Therefore, it is incumbent upon the developer or
his designee to apply for a land use permit at the appropriate time to ensure the desired
completion of the development. Such application shall be made to the ; ! n I n I `,; Deleted: resident engineer j
el
_C and be consistent with the approved plats or plans for the subdivision or the document '
reviewed for the connection of a street that is to remain privately maintained.
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B. Relocations, adjustments, and improvement of streets maintained by the Department. All
work performed within the existing right-of-way of streets maintained by the Department,
including pavement widening, the addition of turn lanes, realignments and relocations of existing
streets, shall be coordinated with and approved by the Department as follows:
1. All such work shall be accomplished pursuant to a land use permit issued by the Department
after the required right-of-way has been dedicated to public use or as otherwise required by the
Department.
2. All work, including the relocation, adjustment, and improvement of existing streets under
VDOT jurisdiction shall be subject to the Department's direction rather than these requirements.
Such work should include overlaying and restriping the old and new portions of the roadway-;.,
3. The relocation of streets maintained by the Department shall only be accomplished with the
consent of the local governing body.
4. Traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian, should be maintained on streets under the Department's
jurisdiction until the new portion has been accepted by the Department for maintenance unless
the Department authorizes a closure of the road to traffic.
5. No street or roadway maintained by the Department and actively used by the public shall be
abandoned or vacated unless a new street serving the same citizens has been constructed and Deleted: , or
accepted for maintenance by the Department,
6. Streets previously discontinued exist as a public way under the jurisdiction of the local
governing body and should be abandoned or vacated prior to the development of land within the l Deleted: associated with such streets
public wad,
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the safety features, structural integrity, or traffic
capacities prescribed by these requirements, .
24VAC30- - _ _ . Appeal to district administrator.
The District Administrator is authorized to consider and render a ruling on unresolved
differences of opinion between the developer and the _ _. _ that
pertain to the interpretation and application of these requirements.
To obtain this review, the developer shall provide the District Administrator, the
and the f official a written request for such action, describing any
unresolved issue. After reviewing all pertinent information, the District Administrator will advise
the developer in writing regarding the decision of the appeal, with a copy to the _ _ official and
the All correspondence requesting an appeal should include
copies of all prior correspondence regarding the issue or issues with the official and
department representatives.
24VAC30- - _ and agreement requirements.
A. General requirements. Most criteria addressing the design of new .streets can be found in the
__ Subdivision Street Design Guide ( 24VAC30- : - ).
However, the following provisions are provided for guidance, particularly in regard to features
that require agreements or formal acknowledgements of the governing body before VDOT's
acceptance of the street or streets within a .
When an agreement is required between the local governing body and the Department as a
prerequisite to the acceptance of a street, nothing in these requirements shall preclude the local
governing body from entering into separate agreements with other entities to fulfill its
responsibilities. However, if the provisions are intended to ensure the safety of the public using
the street, the Department reserves the right to approve the involvement of the other party or
parties.
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rolling grades are satisfactory, provided
adequate stopping sight distances and
reasonable alignment and gradients are
provided to safely accommodate the
projected traffic at the design speed. ¶
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into consideration the individual
situation, but in no instance are
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Geometric requirements. Geometric requirements for new streets are established i..- :;.
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the Subdivision Street Design Guide,(_. 24VAC30 - ) Sufficient off-
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street parking must be provided by the local governing body m I•._ 4s —
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C. Turn lanes. Left or right turn lanes shall be provided at intersections when the Department
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determines that projected turning movements warrant their installation. These facilities shall be
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(24vaC30-91-160) allows reduced
designed in accordance with the ..
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pavement widths for curb and gutter
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( .=, 24VAC30-; , -_: ":) and, if necessary, addltlotial right -of --way shall be provided to
sections. Any such reduction must be
i specifically requested by the governing
accommodate these facilities.
body in writing and be approved by the
resident engineer.
D. Pavement structure.
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1. Pavement design, The pavement structure for new streets shall be in accordance with the
Guide (24VAC30-91-160)
Pavement Design Guide (_4-,_24VAC30 -__) including any prescribed underdrains. Prior to
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for reduced pavement widths. However,
construction of the pavement sub -base and finish courses, the.: u� ,);_
no special request from the local
governing body shall be required in the
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shall approve the proposed pavement design,
event the department has approved a
. design standard for use throughout that
2. Special pavement surfaces. The.,.1,, t u may approve special
county that includes street width
reductions for a specific type of
pavement surfaces,. such as the use of stamped pavement. However, if the pavement design is a
subdivision, such as a Neotraditioh
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provided by the governing body that addresses the future maintenance of such pavement.
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3. Pavement additions to existing streets. When an existing VDOT maintained roadway is to be
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widened to accommodate additional lanes or the addition of turn lanes, the necessary pavement
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design shall be obtained from the and the entire surface of the
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roadway (old and new portions) `'_ be overlaid and re -striped,_. required by the
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The ir,�_t{ , '_ shall not require the entire
surface of the roadway to be overlaid and re -striped when the only pavement addition to the
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existing roadway was for bicycle lanes unless extenuating circumstances require that the entire
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surface of the roadway be overlaid and re -striped
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E. Parking.
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1. Perpendicular and angle parking along, streets is normally prohibited. However, perpendicular
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and angle parking along,streets may be considered if the features along the street cause the street
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to readily appear to be a street rather than a travel way through a parking lot.,
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Street desigr>rthat anticipates limited or naon-street parking shall be approved ,
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adopt local ordinances to appropriately
address adequate off street parking in
subdivisions. In the absence of local
regulations that are deemed acceptable by
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the department, the following criteria
shall apply for the design of subdivision
streets:
a- A minimum of two off-street parking
F. Cul-de-sacs and turnarounds. An adequate turnaround facility shall be provided at the end of
spaces per dwelling unit, exclusive ofgarage
each cul-de-sac to permit the safe and convenient maneuvering by service vehicles. Various
facilities associated with the unit,
shall be provided in the proximity of the
configurations of turnarounds are illustrated in the Subdivision Street Design Guide (-L".
i unit they are intended to serve. Additional
24VAC3 however, alternative configurations may be approved by the t -_J,:! i
off-street parking space shall be provided
when the width of any residential curb
Additional right-of-way shall be provided as required by the design of
and gutter roadway is proposed for
the turnaround. Normally, any nontraveled way areas within the turnaround, such as an island,
reduction as permitted in the Subdivision
I Street Design Guido(24VAC30-91-160).
shall be included in the dedicated right-of-way of the facility_,i I --s,,u i -ILP. -ii inict i_i,a J1,-
Except as may be associated with comer
1pzrll 1,)r �Ilc wailil.tIR W�V i�"f qoo
dwellings, the availability of on -street
puking along other streets will not
Nothing wlol.r shall prohibit the provision of stormwater management facilities in the
normally be considered as additional off-
non -traveled way areas of a cul-de-sac provided the requirements of subdivision L of this section
street puking. T
b. If parking bays are provided, they shall
are met.
be located off the street's right-of-way
and designed to prevent vehicles from
backing into the adjacent subdivision
For circular turnarounds, a well-defined, identifiable street segment, equal to the normal lot
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width along the intersected street that serves the cul-de-sac or 50 feet, whichever is greater, shall
I c. Entrances to parking bays shall be
I separated by at least 50 feet and designed
extend from the intersected street to the turning area.
in accordance with the appropriate
provisions of the standards or Land Use
Permit Manual. T
G. Curb and gutter. For the purpose of these requirements, the use of curb and gutter is an
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acceptable roadway design, rather than a requisite. However, when used, curb and gutter shall I be
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designed in accordance with the Subdivision Street Design Guide
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1. Driveway entrance requirements, Without regard to the curb design used, the curb shall
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incorporate a driveway entrance apron, as illustrated in the Subdivision Street Design Guide
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24VAC30-�12 -,1 .'6), to provide a smooth transition from the gutter invert or roadway surface onto
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ion' on
the driveway.,
granted by the resident engineer whert
roll top curb is used if requested by the
local official.
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2. Curb ramps. All streets that incorporate accessible routes for pedestrian use shall, without
regard to the curb design used, include curb ramps at intersections for use by persons with
disabilities and shall incorporate other applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
H. Private entrances. All private entrances shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
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the Subdivision Street Design Guide (__ 24VAC30-'_ - ).
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I• Pedestrian, bicycle, and shared use path facilities. The Commonwealth Transportation Board's
"Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations" emphasizes accommodating
pedestrian and bicycle traffic n L street proposed for VDOT acceptance=' 1a I accommodate
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,pedestrian and bicycle traffic I e:,. _ _ _ ;-should be included in the initial
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VDOT anceaantransportationproject
construction of the street, prior to VDOT acceptance. These facilities are eligible for VDOT
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acceptance based on the criteria of this section.
bicycle facilities are not mandated for
local subdivision streets, unless required
by local ordinance, any
1. Compliant facilities. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities, including shared use paths as defined
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under §46.2-100 of the Code of Virginia, shall be accepted as part of,j'+u street,, �4 i Y .l r;:
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within the dedicated right-of-way of the street and they are constructed in accordance with
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applicable criteria and standards of the Department,
bicycle facilities are deemed appropriate,
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a. Sidewalk criteria. Sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with I, i_, a t Ic, ;i.to the
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Subdivision Street Design Guide (::: 24VAC30 - -
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b. Bicycle facility criteria. Bicycle facilities contiguous with the street shall be in accordance
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with the Department's design and construction criteria set forth in the Road Design Manual
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24VAC30- .- _ ).
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meander vertically in comparison to the
grade of the roadway may be considered
c. Shared use path criteria. Shared use paths shall be constructed in accordance with the Road
noncompliant sidewalks.
Design Manual ( _24VAC30 -' i. 7,` and closely follow the vertical alignment of the roadway
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without meandering on and off the right-of-way.
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2. Noncompliant sidewalk, bicycle, and shared use paths. Noncompliant sidewalk, bicycle and
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shared use paths that fail to meet requirements of the Department's standards for construction,
alignment, or placement within the dedicated right of the street shall be deemed to be
noncompliant and not qualify for maintenance . -,.:. .: z:u d 6—
However, such facilities may co -exist within the dedicated right-of-way of the
street under a land use permit issued by the _ ic , _`l _ ; to the local
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governing body responsible for having established the facility through its subdivision process of
Such permits will clearly specify the responsibility for maintenance of the facility and related
activities to the extent the facility occupies the street's right-of-way. The permit applicant should _
be a -entity that has perpetual maintenance capability. Noncompliant sidewalks and shared use Deleted: bituminous concrete,
paths may be constructed of stabilizer convenient to the applicant, hydraulic concrete, gravel, or other
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J. Bridge, drainage, and other grade separation structures. Bridges, drainage, and other grade
separation structures shall be designed and constructed in accordance with all applicable
Department criteria and standards. The a_r i�-'J I si may require special
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review of the plans and construction inspection.
f The Department will accept grade separation structures as part of new streets provided the
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structure is a drainage structure or is intended to separate the movement of registered motor
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vehicles. In addition, the Department will accept grade separation structures intended to separate
pedestrians or bicyclists or any combination thereof from traffic using the roadway, provided:
1. The structure is available for unrestricted public use;
2. The structure is accessible to pedestrian .; _ _ ,__ _ _ —situated along the street; and
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3. The projected traffic volume of the street is not less than 4000 vpd or, if the structure
otherwise serves as part of the.__ __pedestrian access to a school and a peak hour traffic
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volume of 450 vph is projected.
In all other instances, the grade separation structure shall be deemed to be acontrolled
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grade separation structure within the right-of-way of the street, in which case the street will only
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be accepted as part of the secondary system of state highways maintained by the department after
the local governing body and the department have executed an agreement acceptable to the
department that (i) acknowledges the department has no responsibility or liability due to the
presence of the structure and (ii) assures the-t;r,lari_;r,i. costs of inspection, maintenance, and
future improvements to the structure are provided from sources other than those administered by
the department.
In all cases, whether the structure is accepted as an integral part of the roadway for maintenance
by the department or it remains a �_:_i controlled structure, the responsibility for lighting, Deleted: county_
safety, and security of those using such facilities shall remain a responsibility of local
government.
K. Dams. The department will only consider acceptingstreets for maintenance that occupy dams Deleted: subdivision
when all of the following provisions are satisfied. For the purpose of this section, a roadway will
be considered to occupy a dam if any part of the fill for the roadway and the fill for the dam
overlap or if the area between the two embankments is filled in so that the downstream face of
the dam is obscured or if a closed drainage facility from a dam extends under a roadway fill.
1. Agreements with the governing body. Except as exempt under subdivision 6 of this
subsection, the governing body acknowledges by formal agreement the Department's liability is
limited to the maintenance of the roadway and that the Department has no responsibility or __ _
liability due to the presence of the dam, the maintenance of which shall remain the responsibility Field _ Code Ch_ang_ed i
of an owner, other than the Department, as established by §,13.1-176 of the Code of Virginia.
2. Design review. An engineer, licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia, shall
certify that the hydraulic and structural design of any dam, as described below, is in accordance
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with current national and state engineering practice and that all pertinent provisions of the
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of the roadway construction plans, the hydraulic and structural design of a proposed dam shall be Deleted: 160
reviewed by and meet the department's satisfaction if.-
a.
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a. A roadway is considered to occupy a dam; or
b. A roadway is located below but sufficiently close to the dam that a catastrophic breach could
endanger the roadway or the safety of those using the roadway.
3. Right-of-way requirements. The right-of-way of roads considered to occupy dams shall be
recorded either as an easement for public road purposes or as a dedication specifically to the
governing body. Right-of-way dedicated in the name of the Commonwealth or any of its
agencies is not acceptable if it includes a dam and roads through such right-of-way will not be
accepted as a part of the secondary system of state highways maintained by the department.
4. Supplemental, alternative access. To be considered for VDOT maintenance, roadways that
occupy a dam must be supplemented by an appropriate alternative roadway facility for public
ingress or egress; having suitable provisions that ensure perpetual maintenance.
5. Permits. All applicable federal and state permits associated with dams shall be secured and Deleted: county
filed with the J;,, ;); f.rprior to VDOT's acceptance of any street that occupies a dam.
6. Dams exempt from agreements. The acceptance of roadways that occupy dams shall be
exempt from the requirements for an agreement with the governing body, as required by
subdivision 1 of this subsection, if all of the following is satisfied:
a. The dam is used to create a stormwater detention or retention facility;
b. The maximum depth of the water retained by the impoundment at its 100 -year storm flood
elevation is not greater than four feet; and
c. The surface area of the impoundment at full flood is not greater than two acres and is beyond
the right-of-way dedicated to public use.
L. Roadway drainage.
1. Policy and procedures. All drainage facilities shall be designed in accordance with the
Department's Drainage Manual (,._ 24VAC30- - ) and supplemental directives._„ h . Deleted: 91
All drainage computations supporting Deleted: 160
a proposed drainage design shall be submitted to the department for review as part of the
documents necessary for the approval of a construction plan.
2. Stormwater management. Whereas the Department considers matters regarding stormwater
management associated with the construction of new streets to be under the authority of the local Deleted: subdivision
governing body, decisions regarding stormwater management in the construction of streets are Deleted: subdivision
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deferred to the locality. However, stormwater management, including the construction of
detention or retention facilities, or both, is recognized as an available design alternative. Where
the developer is required by regulations promulgated by an agency or governmental subdivision
other than the Department or the developer chooses to use stormwater management facilities in
the design of a subdivision _ -- .;., the governing body shall, by formal
agreement, and as a prerequisite for the transfer of jurisdiction over the street to the Department,
acknowledge that the department is not responsible for the operation, maintenance, or liability of
the stormwater management facility or facilities associated with the subdivision
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wide agreement with the Department addressing these matters, a specific agreement addressing _ -
stormwater management controls in the subdivision _ will not be required as a
condition for street acceptance.
Stormwater management controls for VDOT projects are _:_ designed in accordance with the
VDOT Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Program
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the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations, Deleted: Manual (24vnc309i-i6o) 1
4VAC50-30, and the Virginia Stormwater Management Regulations, 4VAC3-20. While these
controls may be necessary whenever a street maintained by the Department is widened or
relocated, the Department does not require them in the development of new,streets, because such Deleted: subdivision
activity is regulated by the local governments. However, developers and counties may find these
controls useful in managing land development activity.
3. Drainage easements.
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b. The Department normally accepts and maintains only that portion of a drainage system that
falls within the limits of the dedicated right-of-way for a street. The Department's responsibility
to enter drainage easements outside of the dedicated right-of-way shall be limited to undertaking
corrective measures to alleviate problems that may adversely affect the safe operation or
integrity of the roadway.
c. In the event drainage to a natural watercourse is not accomplished or is interrupted, an
acceptable agreement from the governing body may be considered as an alternative to providing
an easement to a natural watercourse, provided the agreement acknowledges that the Department
is neither responsible nor liable for drainage from the roadway.
M. Other design considerations.
1. Guardrail. Guardrail shall be used when required by the,:!;: J
consistent with the Road Design Manual (,.,.. 24VAC30-,,! ,. , ). For placement considerations,
see the Subdivision Street Design Guide (; 24VAC30 ).
2. Landscaping and erosion control. All disturbed areas within the dedicated right-of-way and
easements of any street shall be restored with vegetation compatible with the surrounding area.
Where there is visual evidence of erosion or siltation, acceptance of the street as part of the
secondary system of state highways maintained by the department will be postponed until
appropriate protective measures, in accordance with VDOT's construction practices, are taken.
Except as otherwise approved by the planting of trees or shrubs
on the right-of-way shall be in accordance with the Subdivision Street Design Guide,
- ( - 24VAC30 _ ).
3. Lighting. Roadway, security, or pedestrian lighting, when required by the governing body or
desired by the developer, shall be installed in accordance with the Subdivision Street Design
Guide _ °.. . ( _24VAC30 - _ ). However, VDOT shall not be
responsible for the maintenance or replacement of lighting fixtures or the provision of power for
lighting.
4. Railroad crossings.
a. Short -arm gates with flashing signals, flashing signals alone, or other protective devices as
deemed appropriate by the department shall be provided at any at -grade crossing of an active
railroad by a street.
b. Crossings of railroad right-of-way are subject to the requirements of the railroad. to be
accepted by the department for maintenance as part of the secondary system of state highways
that cross railroad right-of-way will only be considered if the protective measures outlined under
this section have been fully installed and an agreement between the railroad, the developer and
the local governing body has been executed. Prior to execution, such agreements shall be
presented to the department for consideration in consultation with the Department of Rail and
Public Transportation.
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5. Utilities. Local governments, the development community, and the utility community are
encouraged to coordinate and consolidate their interests as part of the initial development plan.
a. Underground utilities. The department allows the placement of underground utilities within the
dedicated right-of-way of streets, but normally restricts placement to areas outside of the travel
lanes. However, if the governing body has established adequate requirements ,_ ,-,7 0-
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way of.streets,
eets, including provisions that ensure that adequate testing and inspection is performed
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to minimize future settlement, those requirements shall become the Department's requirements
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When location of the utilities outside of the pavement area is not practical„ such installations:
! government through its requirements -
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(1) Are acceptable within the shoulders along the street or within the parking area.
roadways R
(2) May be acceptable beneath the travel lanes of the street rr_�_I k- when provisions are made to
ensure adequate inspection and compaction tests and:
(a) Longitudinal installations and manholes are located outside of the normal travel lanes, or
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However, manholes shall not be placed in sidewalk_.tnqhtc,li ii, or shared use path facilities
within five feet of curb ramps or within driveway entrances.
b. Open -cutting of hard -surfaced roadways. The Department usually prohibits the open -cutting
of hard -surfaced roads except in extenuating circumstances. Therefore, all underground utilities
within the right-of-way, as determined necessary by good engineering practice to serve the
complete development of adjacent properties, shall be installed during the street's initial
construction and prior to the application of its final pavement surface course. This shall include
extensions of all necessary cross -street connections or service lines to an appropriate location
beyond the pavement and preferably the right-of-way line.
In the event it is necessary to open the street pavement to work on utilities after the surface has
been placed, additional compaction tests and paving as necessary to restore the integrity and
appearance of the roadway may be required at the discretion of the, F,, _;laii) =t,;; la al, t' . Deleted: resident engineer I
c. Cross -street conduits. To facilitate the placement of future underground utilities, cross -street
conduits are encouraged, with placement of such conduits occurring on each street at Deleted: and approximately every
intersections, 1,000 feet along the length of a street
d. Aboveground utilities. All aboveground utilities shall be installed behind the sidewalk or as
close as possible to the limits of the street's right-of-way but shall not encroach on the sidewalk,
the shared use path, or any clear zone.
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To assure the unencumbered dedication of the right-of-way for street additions, easements or Deleted: subdivision
other interests within the platted right-of-way shall be quitclaimed of any prior rights therein. In
exchange, a permit may be issued by the Department for a utility to occupy the area involved.
This permit will be processed by the upon acceptance of the Deleted: resident engineer
street into the secondary system of state highways maintained by the Department. No inspection
fee is required for permits so issued. However, the approval of the permit shall be contingent
upon the utility's compliance with applicable provisions of the Land Use Permit Manual
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A. Right-of-way width. A clear and unencumbered right-of-way shall be dedicated to public use
for any, street proposed for addition to the secondary system of state highways maintained by the Deleted: subdivision
department. However, in certain, rare extenuating circumstances involving a party beyond the
influence of the developer, an easement for transportation purposes may be approved by the
P in lieu of dedicated right-of-way. In all other cases, any Deleted: resident engineer
easement that might interfere with the public's unencumbered use of the street shall be
quitclaimed in exchange for a land use permit, as outlined in 24VAC30-. M 5 (Design and Deleted: 91
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The width of right-of-way shall be as indicated in the Subdivision Street Design Guide - _
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elements of the roadway intended to be maintained by the Department, including pedestrian Deleted: 160
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bicycle, or shared use path facilities and clear zone. However, supplemental
easements may be used to accommodate sight distance requirements and slopes for cuts and fills.
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When an existing state maintained road is widened, the additional right-of-way should be
dedicated as follows:
1. If the existing right-of-way consists of a prescriptive easement, to the degree that the
developer controls the land, the right-of-way shall be dedicated to public use from the centerline
of the alignment.
2. If the existing right-of-way is dedicated to public use, the additional right-of-way shall be
dedicated to public use.
3. If the existing right-of-way is titled in the name of the department or the Commonwealth, the
additional right-of-way shall be deeded to the department or to the Commonwealth, consistent
with the title of the existing right-of-way.
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B. "Spite strips." Plans that include a reserved or "spite" strip that prohibits otherwise lawful
vehicular access to a street from the adjacent properties, whether within or outside the
subdivision= =',; ::,_:_, will not be approved.
,C. Encroachments within the right-of-way. Recording of a plat causes the fee title interest of Deleted: D1 _
areas dedicated to public use to transfer to the local governing body. Therefore, objects installed
within the right-of-way for purposes other than transportation may be considered an unlawful
encroachment in the right-of-way and prevent the right-of-way from being considered clear and
unencumbered.
Posts, walls, signs, or similar ornamental devices that do not interfere with roadway capacity or
encroach into a clear zone or interfere with prescribed sight distance requirements may be
permitted within the right-of-way. However, specific authorization by the r
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or asauthorized under the Land Use Permit Manual - is a
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requisite for these devices or any other encroachment located within the right-of-way. For the
purposes of this subsection, mailboxes installed on breakaway posts may occupy the right-of-
way without permit. Otherwise encroachments that do not fall within theclear zone may be
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allowed within the right-of-way pursuant to a land use permit issued by the,.',;=t, i,_i
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24VAC30 �2-J50. Surety and fees.
streets maintained with public
transportation funds should be able to
A. Policy. Except as otherwise provided herein, the developer shall provide surety to guarantee
safely accommodate the effective and
efficient movement of those expected to
the satisfactory performance of the street,use
/ -
those streets. Consequently, the
- - - -
_ and an administrative cost recovery fee to recover the department's
design of streets intended for
maintenance bythe aepamnentwidtin
costs associated with the review of subdivision_plans, and the
- - -
neotraditional or other unique
administrative processing of the acceptance of new streets as determined in this section. All
developments also must comply with all i
applicable provisions of these
suretyand fees collected under this section shall be based on the date of the local governing
g g
requirements and the department's
I applicable design criteria. ¶
body's request and the aggregate mileage of new streets in that request, rounded up to the next
The Subdivision Street Design Guide
tenth. In the event of extenuating circumstances beyond the developers control, the
(24VAC30-91-160) offers additional
Commissioner or his designee may waive all or a portion of any of the surety and fees.
guidance on neotraditional developments
and acceptable unique features typically E
seen in these types of developments. The i
B. Surety. I ,.. _
utilization ofmany neotraditional
I concepts and traffic calming features can i
normally be. accomplished within the
- - - --- - - -- -
i flexibility available within VDOT's �
subdivision street design criteria, and
specific requests for exceptions when
— — - = --- — -
requests cannot be accommodated should
L :3 "'' 3,�
be in writing to the resident engineer. ¶
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>—
Deleted: 140
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Deleted: a maintenance fee to offset the
•
ent s mainten
Department's costs,
J _
Deleted:
Deleted: the inspection of new
subdivision streets,
Deleted: subdivisionm_ 1
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1. Type of surety and expiration. t I = to guarantee the satisfactory
performance of the street. In the event the developer fails to provide surety or any of the fees
described in this section within the 30 -day period following the local governing body's request
for the Department to accept the maintenance of a street, the Department's
previous final inspection of the street shall be considered void and a new inspection shall be
required- i. - _ may be in the form of a performance bond, cash deposit, certified
check, irrevocable letter of credit, third party escrow account, or other form mutually satisfactory
to the Department and the developer. Under no circumstances shall the Department or any
agency of the Commonwealth be named the escrow agent nor shall funds deposited with the
Department as surety be subject to the payment of interest.
A
411
_ The Commonwealth Transportation Board may adjust the surety on an
annual basis based on increases or decreases in the i�a�.er price index for highway and
street construction materials up to twist $5.000 for each tenth of lane mile
or portion thereof.
B. — — — — — -- -- — — - — —
-- - -- - !,c!•••ii}.is<<. cone(a) -. -- -- ------ — - --
2. Alternatives to surety.
Deleted: An acceptable surety, in
accordance with this section, shall be
provided by the developer
J
Deleted: for a period of one year from l
the date of its acceptance into the
`secondary system of state highways.
Deleted Surety
February 18, 2008
a. In jurisdictions where the staff of the governing body administers a comprehensive subdivision
Deleted: may I
construction inspection program that has been approved by the department, the surety., ; -.. be
Deleted: subdivision
waived upon certification by the governing body that the proposed addition has been constructed
Deleted: and
in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
`
Deleted: 3. Amount of surety. surety
shall be calculated at the rate of $2,000
b. If requested by the developer and subject to availability of Departmental personnel- _
per lane per tenth mile of street, or
port on thereof to be accepted by the
, VDOT may perform the construction inspection r, l.. n I .;
department for maintenance as part of the
streets proposed to be added to the secondary system of state
secondary system of state highways. Ic. !
highways. In such cases the developer shall bear all costs incurred by the Department the surety
Maintenance fee. ¶
A maintenance fee, provided by the
shall be waived " . ' Z u rr; :9
- -
developer, shall be required for the
- : - -
acceptance of any street as part of the
secondary system of state highways. The
Administrative cost recovery fee.
maintenance fee shall be calculated at the
rate of $150 per lane per tenth mile or
I
portion thereof I
1. Application of the administrative cost recovery fee. To recover a portion of the Department's
D -----
direct costs associated with the review of, ; -_ _ _ _ ,and the administrative
Deleted: subdivision plans
processing of the acceptance of new streets, an administrative cost recovery fee shall be required
Deleted: the inspection ofnew
from the developer at the time the streets are accepted y p u
the department. The amo
amount of this cost
subdivision streets,
, __-, _-- -i� _— _ _
recovery fee shall be �_�- ` ' � � � �. :> � ;:
ry — — —
Deleted based on the following j
- CC .l i '.: - _a ` i i : i 14._ t_ i I .
Deleted: a. For streets shown on
_ _ _
subdivision construction plans approved
prior to (the effective date of the
2. Alternatives to the administrative cost recovery fee. As an alternative to the administrative
regulation): q
cost recovery fee, the Department may use one of the following approaches to recover its direct
(1) No cost recovery fee will be collected
; for Street additions requested by the local
costs:
government before July 1, 2005; and ¶
(2) The cost recovery fee structure
described in subdivision 1 c ofthis
r
a. For any subdivision, at the developers request, the department may establish an account for
subsection shall apply until July 1, 2007,
the purpose of tracking these costs and billing the developer not more often than every i.(_:l rs .' c"301
after which the department's prevailing
cost recovery fee structure will apply.
days' --- -
b. For streets shown on subdivision
I construction plans approved after the
effective date of the regulation, the
b. For large, complex, multi -use developments, the Department, at its option, may establish an
d cost recovery fee structure
account for the purpose of tracking these costs and billing the developer not more often than
effect its
time ti
in effect at the time of construction plan
approval shall apply and be fixed fora
every i_I_ir_ta_ 4 30, days. However, the cost recovery fee assessed under this provision shall not be
period ofthree years from the date of said
greater than two times the prevailing cost recovery fee structure; or
approval, after which the prevailing cost
recovery fee structure shall apply. I
c. The administrative cost recovery fee
c. If requested to provide plan review�for,streets that are not intended for maintenance by the
shall be computed at a base rate of $250
per lane, without regard to street length,
Department, the Department may establish an account for the purpose of tracking these costs and
pros $loo per lane per tenth mile,
billing the developer not more often than every_ 30;; days.
portion thereof. However, in the event the
surety for new streets is waived under the
provisions of subdivision A 2 of this
I section, e administrative cos
cost recovery
fee shall be reduced 50%.$
I Deleted: orinspectionservicesorboth
Deleted: subdivision
Deleted: 3 Administrative cost
r "I'; Qr h,l'?ht*
� recovery fee, annual adjustments.The
•
• f25 1:et t I.I;I_= Of lsne o ._ t i -,�1"� I �1 __
department shall have the option of
adjusting the annual cost recovery fee, in
which case it shall compile information
regarding its costs for the review of
I' i;
subdivision plans, the inspection of new
subdivision streets, and rhe alr r
i
Deleted: 500 I
February 18, 2008
A. The J t zj i i.,, --state partnership governing VDOT acceptance of new streets for maintenance. Deleted: county 1
Section 33.1,_29 of the Code of Virginia (a Byrd Act provision) creates the authority under Field Code Changed
which local governments establish new roads as part of the secondary system of state highways.
Sections 15.2-2240 and 15.2-2241 of the Code of Virginia establish the authority of local
subdivision ordinances and the authority of counties to set the standards for new streets within
their territories.
VDOT's participation in the development and acceptance of streets for maintenance is a Deleted: subdivision
cooperative commitment of the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
VDOT's concurrence with or approval of a construction plan represents VDOT's commitment to
accept the_,: _ n. o;_ streets shown on the plan when satisfactorily constructed and all
other requirements governing the department's acceptance of streets are satisfied, including the
governing body's request for the acceptance of or transfer of the maintenance and operational
jurisdiction over the street, as outlined in these requirements.
Pursuant to these principles:
1. Local government controls land development activity and establishes new streets, the
relocation of existing streets, and the criteria governing the development of such streets.
2. VDOT establishes the i a, i:; that must be satisfied for __ _ new Deleted: minimum standards
streets to be considered for maintenance by the Department as part of the secondary system of Deleted: subdivision
state highways under its jurisdiction. - `-
1 Deleted resident engineer
Within each locality, VDOT is represented by a,d_rtt �_ _ _ _ t; Deleted. or comparable designee
B. Street development and acceptance of maintenance process.
1. Concept and construction plan approval phase. The proposed construction plan shall be
considered incomplete in the absence of a preliminary pavement design based on the Pavement j Deleted: 91 1
Design Guide (�: 24VAC30-; -. _, ) and the presumed values therein. i Deleted: 160� '(
2. Construction phase. Upon approval of the construction plan and prior to construction, the
should advise the developer regarding inspection of the Deleted: resident engineer
37 -
February 18, 2008
construction phases and the scheduling of those inspections. VDOT approval of each of the
following phases of construction is recommended.
a. Installation of any enclosed drainage system before it is covered.
b. Installation of any enclosed utility placements within the right-of-way before being covered.
c. Construction of the cuts and fills, including field density tests, before placement of roadbed
base materials.
d. A final pavement design, based on actual soil characteristics and certified tests, shall be
completed and approved before the pavement structure is placed.
e. Placement of base materials, including stone depths, consistent with the approved pavement
design, prior to placement of the paving course or courses, followed by field density and
moisture tests and the placement of a paving course as soon as possible.
f. Construction of pavement, including depth and density, upon completion as part of the final
inspection.
3. Street acceptance process. In the absence of any other formal acceptance, the governing body's
resolution requesting the Department to accept a. _ - street for maintenance as
part of the secondary system of state highways completes the dedication and is deemed to
constitute the governing body's acceptance of the street.
4. Post acceptance phase.
24VAC30 ; a2 70. Listing of documents (publications) incorporated by reference.
Information pertaining to the availability and cost of any of these publications should be directed
to the address indicated below the specific document. Requests for documents available from the
Department may be obtained from the Department's division and representative indicated;
however, Department documents may be available over the Internet at www.Virginiadot.org.
under its
control _i .]'7';
pI
1. Drainage Manual, effective April 2002.
Location and Design Division (VDOT)
Location and Design Engineer
-38-
oe� feted: 91 —.—
Deleted: 160
February 18, 2008
1401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
2. Land Use Permit Manual, 24VAC,30-150, effective November 15, 1983.
Division (VDOT)
Director of the % : 1.1-Y .;' Division
1401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
3. Pavement Design Guide for Subdivision and Secondary Roads in Virginia, effective August 1,
2000.
Materials Division (VDOT)
State Materials Engineer
1401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
4. Road and Bridge Specifications, effective 2002.
Construction Division (VDOT)
State Construction Engineer
1401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
5. Road Design Manual, effective January 1, 2005.
Location and Design Division (VDOT)
Location and Design Engineer
1401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
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Field Code Changed
Deleted: Local Assistance--- _ J
Deleted: Local Assistance a ��
February 18, 2008
6. Subdivision Street Design Guide (Appendix B: Road Design Manual, effective January 1,
2005)
Location and Design Division (VDOT)
Location and Design Engineer
1401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
7. Road and Bridge Standards, effective February 1, 2001.
Location and Design Division (VDOT)
Location and Design Engineer
1401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
8. Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, effective 1996.
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
North Capital Street, Suite 225
Washington, DC 20001
VDOT Modifications to document above
Structure and Bridge Division (VDOT)
Structure and Bridge Engineer
1401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
9. Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, effective 1992.
Division of Soil and Water Conservation with The Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law
and Regulations
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
- I- -_40 -
February 18, 2008
Governor Street, Suite 206
Richmond, Virginia 23219
10. Highway Capacity Manual, effective 2000.
Transportation Research Board
Keck Center of the National Academies
Transportation Research Board
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Attn: TRB Publications Sales & Affiliate Services
11. VDOT Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Program Standard; and Deleted: Manual
Specifications (effective March 1, 2004).
Location and Design Division (VDOT)
Location and Design Engineer
1401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
12. Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations—Commonwealth
Transportation Board (effective March 18, 2004.) Note: This policy reference is included in the
regulation only for informational purposes and is not considered a regulatory provision.
Applicable elements of this policy are stated in the regulation itself.
1(d t' . Broadi Starr
Ric- mould, `'r"iG1ia " '.19
14. D I Jn St_indards 161 FJitj"a i cvt IPte.r;x. ti_„r, t �� I _rl_I I_ I cs,t (Appendix C of the Road
Design Manual, effective July 1, 2008).
February 18, 2008
Location and Design Division
Location and Design Emizineer
1401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
2007.
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to accommodate any request for reduced pavement widths. However, no special request
from the local governing body shall be required in the event the department has approved
a design standard for use throughout that county that includes street width reductions for
a specific type of subdivision, such as a Neotraditional subdivision.
Page 25: [2] Deleted ndonohue
or the use of paving blocks or bricks
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or otherwise not in general use by the Department
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ndonohue
12/11/2007 9:15:00 PM
2/8/2008 3:03:00 PM
10/15/2007 8:39:00 AM
In addition, additional pavement width may be necessary between the travel lanes and the
parking spaces to allow a car to back from its normal parked position, orient itself for
entering the travel lanes and stop without either encroaching into the travel lanes or
having the driver's vision of oncoming traffic obscured by adjacent, parked vehicles.
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ndonohue
with the consent of the county official and the resident engineer.
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ndonohue
10/15/2007 8:39:00 AM
10/16/2007 12:57:00 PM
3. Administrative cost recovery fee, annual adjustments. The department shall have the
option of adjusting the annual cost recovery fee, in which case it shall compile
information regarding its costs for the review of subdivision plans, the inspection of new
subdivision streets, and the administrative processing of the acceptance of new streets
during the previous fiscal year and report this information to the commissioner by
January 1 of each year. The commissioner may adjust the administrative cost recovery
fee by not more than 25% of the fee structure in effect on July 1 of the previous calendar
year but not greater than the department's average direct cost as established in the report.
If the commissioner deems that a change in the cost recovery fee structure is warranted,
implementation of the change shall be made as follows:
a. Notice of the adjusted fee structure, including the report on which it is based or
information about where the report may be viewed, will be published in the Virginia
Register of Regulations in April of that year, and
b. The adjusted fee structure shall become effective on July 1 of that year.
0
0
0
Item 3: Revenue Sharing
In March, VDOT will once again be accepting application for the Revenue Sharing program. Staff is
currently working with VDOT and local officials to formulate a recommendation for our next
application. That work is expected to be complete by the time of the meeting.
M
0
0
0
Item 4: MPO Update
At the MPO level staff is participating in the formulation of the next Unified Planning Work
Program, which outlines what will be the MPO projects for the coming fiscal year. In addition to
moving forward with a County and Citywide transit study, we are advocating for a Phase II Route 37
Access Management Study. We will also be beginning work on the update to the Long Range
Transportation Plan.
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Item 5: Article Review
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Graduate Student Says Intersection Unsafe
MUNCIE, Ind. -- Whitney Stump didn't like watching drivers
ignore the stop signs at the intersection outside his home, so he
asked the city to paint crosswalks there.
When the city said no, he made one himself. And the city
wasn't appreciative.
Video: Mart Jailed For Creating
Crosswalk, Vows More
Stump, a 27 -year-old Ball State University graduate student
and father, says he was arrested once on a charge of criminal mischief for creating the crosswalk at the
intersection of Dicks and North streets. He was arrested a second time when he went back to touch up the
paint.
"If they're not going to provide a safe environment for me and my community, then I believe I have a moral
obligation," said Stump, who has spent 10 hours in jail for the crosswalk work.
Stump said he first asked the city to do the job, thinking crosswalks would get drivers' attentions and make
them aware they needed to slow down.
"I called the street and sign department probably a half-dozen times in the course of six months (to) a year,"
he told o'News' Ray Cortopassi.
But the city said painting a crosswalk in a residential
area is not necessary unless the intersection is near a
school. In Stump's case, the intersection isn't.
So Stump bought some paint and used it to create a
crosswalk at one of the intersection's four spokes.
"I used spray paint on the outline, and went to Wal-
Mart, where they had a sale on ... white paint and rolled
it out," he said.
The city hasn't covered up the crosswalk. Stump said he
intends to paint crosswalks on the intersection's other
three spokes.
Whitney Stump
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Bill Could Force Curb On Growth, Fairfax Says
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Bill Could Force Curb On
Orowtb, Fairfax Says
Home Builders Would Pav Less
By Bill Turque
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, February 4,2008; B01
Rezonings for home construction in Fairfax County
could be sharply curtailed, or even frozen, if Virginia
lawmakers pass a bill ending the system of payments
that local governments receive from developers to
help pay for roads, schools and other services, county
officials say.
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The 30 -year-old system of voluntary payments and in-
kind contributions, known as proffers, produces millions of dollars a year that local governments use to
offset the impact of construction.
A bill before the Senate, sponsored on behalf of the politically influential -- and slumping -- home-
building industry, would replace the proffer system with a schedule of flat fees for each new house. It
would also sharply restrict counties' ability to receive such non-cash contributions as land for parks,
libraries, affordable housing units, trees and playground equipment.
The first version of the bill, introduced by Sen. John C. Watkins (R -Chesterfield), included an increase
in the tax paid by home sellers in some communities, but that was eliminated in committee hearings.
However, Watkins, who received $66,500 in contributions from real estate and construction interests in
the 2007 campaign, according to the nonprofit Virginia Public Access Project, said he will try to restore
the provision.
The Home Builders Association of Virginia, which helped draft Watkins's bill, says it is necessary
because of the housing slump and the inordinately high proffers extracted by some fast-growing
counties in Northern Virginia. Loudoun County's suggested fee for each new home is about $47,000, the
highest in the state, though the final amount is often subject to negotiation.
Fairfax's proffers vary but are roughly $15,000 for each new single-family home. The county collected
$7.9 million in cash proffers in 2007, according to reports it files annually with the state. Officials said
last week that the proposed impact fees would come nowhere near replacing the revenue from proffers.
In a memo to the Board of Supervisors, James P. Zook, the county planning and zoning director, said the
bill "will have far-reaching and adverse impacts on Fairfax County's ability to manage its growth and to
provide an adequate level of public facilities ... in tandem with population growth."
At a meeting of the board's legislative committee Friday, supervisors and administrators said that if the
county were unable to use proffers to negotiate with developers for public improvements, they would be
forced to sharply curtail approval of rezonings.
"We'd have a lot shorter board meetings," said Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth (D -Providence).
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County Executive Anthony H. Griffin, usually circumspect -Irl his public comments when meeting with
the supervisors, sharply criticized lawmakers for moving such sweeping legislation through the system
without more careful study. He suggested sending a letter to lawmakers threatening a moratorium on
rezonings if the Watkins bill passes.
"They're very cavalier in terms of how they are approaching this in the General Assembly," Griffin said.
Board Chairman Gerald E. Connolly (D), who is expected to formally announce his candidacy for
Congress soon, quickly deflected the idea, which would be likely to alienate developers, who have
contributed generously to his campaigns.
"Let's think about that," Connolly said. He added, however, that it is important to see that the bill is put
on hold for more analysis.
One problem facing the Fairfax government in fighting the bill is that it doesn't have a clear idea of how
much it receives in proffers. The county started an annual accounting only after a state law began to
require it a few years ago. Also, years can pass from the time proffers are pledged to when they are
collected, which usually doesn't happen until a project is close to construction.
"What we have is episodic reports and anecdotal examples," Connolly said. He added that the county
will need "a much more comprehensive approach on proffers if we're going to be able to defend our
interests in Richmond."
The bill was approved by the Senate Local Government Committee last week and is expected to be
taken up this week by the Finance Committee.
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In Virginia, nervous home builders seek a sudden change.
Tuesday, January 29,2008; A 18
FOR MORE than 30 years, Fairfax County, now this region's largest jurisdiction, has benefited from a
fragile balance of power between property developers and local government. Under a system devised in
the 1970s and since adopted throughout the state, developers who want to build many new
neighborhoods, office parks and shopping centers have been obliged to bargain with local officials. In
return for a green light for zoning approvals, developers routinely cough up the equivalent of millions of
dollars to help counties build roads, schools, parks, libraries, and police and fire stations -- the services
necessary to absorb the fresh residents and workers who will occupy the new buildings.
The system has worked, although the debate about its equity has never really faded; much of the cost of
construction has been passed on by developers to the newcomers who use the new infrastructure. Now,
suddenly, panicky home builders, faced with the housing slump, have decided the entire system should
be scrapped and replaced with something they insist would be more predictable -- for them. For
Northern Virginians, it may be a raw deal. Trouble is, no one really knows.
The new system, though evidently in the works for months, appeared jack-in-the-box style in Richmond
10 days ago. Legislation to enact it was introduced on the last day possible in the General Assembly,
leaving stunned Northern Virginia officials scrambling to assess the potential impact. In the case of
Fairfax, an initial analysis indicated that it could cost the county tens of millions of dollars annually.
Under the home builders' bill, the old system in Northern Virginia would be replaced with a regimen by
which builders would pay a flat impact fee -- $8,000 for a detached single-family house, $5,000 for a
townhouse. That, say the builders, would protect newcomers (and the builders themselves) from what
they consider extortionate sums demanded by some jurisdictions.
The developers freely admit they have no idea what the overall revenue impact of their proposal would
be. A study they commissioned looked at just two counties and was not based on the bill as introduced.
Given the unknowns, it would be the height of irresponsibility to go forward with a bill with so many
implications for development and local government revenue around the state. Better to commission a
thorough, serious analysis and revisit the subject next year.
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House puts the brakes on abusive -driver fees
RICHMOND
A series of expensive penalties for abusive drivers that drew howls of protest from Virginians last
year was quietly laid to rest Tuesday in the House of Delegates.
Without a word of debate, the House voted 95-2 to repeal the fees, which subjected Virginians
convicted of going 20 mph over the speed limit to a $1,050 penalty.
The Senate Finance Committee today is slated to take up similar bills that would do away with the
new fines. Gov. Timothy M. Kaine called for their repeal in his State of the Commonwealth speech
earlier this month, saying the penalties had failed to live up to promises that they would improve
driving safety and generate $65 million a year for highway maintenance.
Legislators haven't determined yet how they would be able to replace the expected revenue from
the fines.
The General Assembly approved the fines last winter. At Kaine's insistence, the penalties were
applied only to Virginia drivers. The governor said it would be difficult, if not impossible, to
collect the fees from out-of-state motorists.
The penalties became an issue in legislative elections last fall and many delegates, after Tuesday's
vote, said they were looking forward to the end of the controversy.
"We should have stopped it last year," said Del. Lionell Spruill Sr., D -Chesapeake. "It was a bad
idea from the start."
Several other delegates, however, had mixed feelings. They said they voted to kill the fines because
some were too high and that their application only to Virginia drivers was unfair.
But they hated to do away with stiff penalties on the worst traffic offenses: a $2,250 fine for
drunken driving and a $3,000 assessment for a felony conviction of reckless driving in which
someone is maimed or killed.
"I don't like lowering the fees for drunk drivers," said Del. David Albo, R -Fairfax, who last year
sponsored the abusive -driver legislation.
Albo and several other legislators said they are looking for a way to reinstate the fees against
reckless drivers who hurt people and drunken motorists.
The legislature also is seeking a way to replace the revenues that would have come from the
abusive -driver penalties. Kaine has urged lawmakers to consider increasing the 3 percent sales tax
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on cars. Virginia's sales tax on most other goods is 5 percent.
Senate Majority Leader Richard Saslaw, D -Fairfax, has endorsed increasing the state's gasoline
tax.
House Republican leaders, however, are opposed to any tax increases. The chairman of the House
transportation committee — Del. Joe May, R -Loudoun — said he is working on a proposal to
increase highway maintenance money but would not discuss its specifics.
Warren Fiske, (804) 697-1565, warrenfiske@pilotonline.com
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A round-trip commute during rush hour along portions of Interstate 264 could cost $2.85 in tolls
under a consultant's report presented Tuesday to the City Council.
The city requested the study of whether to again place a toll on the congested interstate to raise
about 70 percent of the roughly $1.6 billion needed to rebuild the road, including six major
interchanges that today are functionally obsolete.
An additional $50 million in annual support and any previously apportioned state money would
also be needed to help underwrite the costs of the project, which is in its conceptual phase.
Not all trips would be as costly, according to a study.
A shorter round trip, from Parks Avenue near the Oceanfront to Lynnhaven Parkway, could cost
about $1.20 during peak periods and about 80 cents during off-peak periods, the report suggested.
Toll rates would generally be 23 cents per mile as a base rate during peak hours, with a discount
available to commuters that would reduce the weekday cost to 12 cents a mile, the report said.
Off-peak prices could be 8 cents a mile, while weekend rates would be set at 12 cents a mile,
according to the report.
Tolls would be collected electronically, possibly by an overhead gantry system that would largely
eliminate toll booths that are common to older toll roads, said Bill Thomas, of Michael Baker
Corp., which helped prepare the study along with Public Financial Management, CRA
International.
The new study, financed largely by the Virginia Department of Transportation, is the latest in a
series intended to help planners stitch together a complex strategy to build new interstates and
rebuild portions of others by treating all of them as part of one system.
Officials are also weighing the effects of tolling Interstate 664, which is part of the planned third
harbor tunnel project; the Elizabeth River tunnels; and Dominion Boulevard in Chesapeake, which
is part of the planned Southeastern Parkway and Greenbelt.
The report presented Tuesday is expected to be combined with other ongoing studies to determine
where tolls would be placed and how they would finance future improvements.
Talk of tolling existing roads always provokes an angry outburst.
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"I'm not averse to tolling new roads, but I have a philosophical objection to tolling existing roads,"
said Councilman Bob Dyer of Centerville.
Tolls were removed from I-264 — the former Va. 44 — in 1995 after political leaders then
complained that the bonds used to build the road had been paid off and that ending tolls was part of
the original promise to taxpayers.
I-264 carries some of Hampton Roads' heaviest traffic loads — including a segment near the I-64
interchange that sees 250,000 vehicles daily.
Tom Holden, (757) 446-2331, tom.holden@pilotonline.com
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