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TC 12-21-09 Meeting AgendaCOUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 54W665-5651 FAX: 540/665-6395 MEMORANDUM TO: Frederick County Transportation Committee FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director - Transportation' .5 RE: December 21, 2009 Transportation Committee Meeting DATE: December 14, 2009 The Frederick County Transportation Committee will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, December 21, 2009 in the Board of Supervisor's Closed Session Room of the Frederick County Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. Please note the meeting will be held in the Board of Supervisors Closed Session Room and not the first floor meetinz room. AGENDA 1. Commuter Bus Support Resolution 2. Revenue Sharing Funds 3. 2010 Transportation Committee Meeting Calendar 4. Article Review 5. Other Please contact our department if you are unable to attend this meeting. Attachments JAB/bad 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 a Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 Item 1: Commuter Bus Support Resolution Attached please find a request and supporting information from the Valley Connector Bus Service. This service serves as commuter transportation from this area to the Northern Virginia area. The request seeks a resolution of support and $20,000.00 in matching funds from Frederick County. Based upon current guidance, staff's understanding is that the resolution of support will be dealt with by the Transportation Committee and the funding request will be dealt with by the Finance Committee. Staff is seeking a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. 2 The Valley Connector, in a coordinated effort with the Valley Commuter Assistance Program (VCAP) of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (NSVRC) is in its fourth year of providing weekday regional shuttle and coach service between the Northern Shenandoah Valley, Dulles Airport, Washington Metrorail, and Union Station. The Valley Connector was able to expand service in 2008 and 2009 from two weekday routes to five weekday routes. This was made possible through a demonstration grant from Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) to help cover operating costs. This grant was administered by NSRVC and made possible through a resolution of support and matching funds from Frederick County. Additionally, the capital needs for the expanded service was met through a loan program provided by the Warren County Economic Development Authority. Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation recently announced a variety of grant opportunities for FY 2011 (Attached). These grants help cover operating and capital costs associated with providing the Valley Connector Service. These grants will ensure the continued operation of our current service and allow for future growth based on need and demand for the service. Additionally, the grants will allow for the replacement of our outdated fleet with handicapped accessible equipment. The upgraded equipment will allow for greater mobility options to our community and further reduce congestion during peek traffic hours. . The grant applications must be submitted by February 1, 2009 and require matching funds and a resolution of support for the local governing bodies. The grant applicant and administrator will be the NSVRC. The Valley Connector is seeking a resolution of support and matching funds of $20,000 from each of the local governing bodies that are served by NSVRC and the Valley Connector Service, which include the following: • Clarke County • Frederick County • Page County • Shenandoah County • Warren County • City of Winchester Additional grants are being sought through other programs such as: • Energy -Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program • FTA Discretionary Grants for Bus and Urban Circulator Livability Projects Projects that are being proposed for this next year, include: • Replacement of current equipment with handicapped accessible equipment • Expand current Van Service to Coach Service • Provide midday service with connections to Union Station, Reagan Airport, Metro Rail and Dulles Airport. • Provide circular service within the Valley along the 1-81, Route 11, 340, and 522 corridors that will connect our current system and proposed midday service with local transit providers such as: o Winchester Transit o Front Royal Area Transit o Page County Transit o Harrisonburg Transit o PanTran (Martinsburg WV) Your support for this project is greatly appreciated. Additional information on the Valley Connector Service can be found online at www.valleyconnector.com. Please contact Bruce Coulliette at Valley Connector at 540-624-2493 or bruce@valleyconnector.com for questions regarding this request. DRPT Public Transportation and Commuter Assistance Grants Capital Assistance DRPT Grant Application for FY 2011. Federal and state financial assistance is available to support the purchase of vehicles and equipment and the construction of facilities for public transportation providers. The deadline for this application is 2/1/2010. Operating DRPT Grant Application for FY 2011. State financial assistance is available to support operating related expenses of public transportation providers currently operating service. The deadline for this application is 2/1/2010. TDM/Commuter Assistance DRPT Grant Application for FY 2011. State financial assistance is available to support the annual administrative budgets of local and regional ridesharing and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) agencies. The deadline for this application is 2/1/2010 Technical Assistance Grant Application for FY 2011. Federal and state financial assistance is available to support public transportation providers and agencies with the costs of preparing public transportation related plans and studies. The deadline for this application is 2/1/2010. Technology DRPT Grant Application for FY 2011. State financial assistance is available to support the cost of projects that demonstrate new service or new or innovative approaches to public transportation service. This program is open to current operators and public bodies that propose to initiate new public transportation service. You are allowed to apply for up to two Technology grants each fiscal year. The deadline for this application is 2/1/2010. FTA 5310 DRPT Grant Application for FY 2011 Federal financial assistance is available to support the costs of purchasing vehicles and equipment for private non-profit agencies and public agencies that operate special transportation services for the elderly and disabled. The deadline for this application is 2/1/2010. FTA 5311 DRPT Grant Application for FY 2011. Federal and state financial assistance is available to public transportation providers including private non-profit agencies that serve non -urbanized areas of the Commonwealth. Applicants for this grant program complete a single application for federal and state operating and capital assistance. JARC DRPT Grant Application for FY 2011. Federal financial assistance is available to support the costs of purchasing vehicles and equipment for private non-profit agencies and public agencies that operate special transportation services for the elderly and disabled. The deadline for this application is 2/1/2010. New Freedom DRPT Grant Application for FY 2011. Federal financial assistance is available to support the costs of purchasing vehicles and equipment for private non-profit agencies and public agencies that operate special transportation services for the elderly and disabled. 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Front RovFI\""� s.' Wandtock euro WARREN Cr,. 0 M stuu,..:tonStanleyi/ r ` I Pnr.F CO. Shenandoah 16 =. C. 2011 Operating Budget Route Miles CPM Daily Cost Monthly Cost Yearly Cost Break Even 46 250 $2.50 $625.00 $13,125.00 $157,500.00 36 48 140 $2.50 $350.00 $7,350.00 $88,200.00 27 57 248 $2.50 $620.00 $13,020.00 $1567240.00 35 69 284 1$2.50 $710.00 $147910.00 $1787920.00 41 50 200 $2.50 $500.00 $10,500.00 $126,000.00 29 Total 1122 $2.50.$2,805.00 $58,905.00 1 $706,860.00 167 Capaci 83% 63% 82% 94% 66% 70,000.00 60,000.00 50,000.00 40,000.00 30,000.00 20,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 2011 Short Fall $216, 120.00 S�fi �� �� ❑ Local gate ■ Income 2011 Budget Cost By Route Yearly Cost Route 46 0 Route 48 Li Route 57 ■ Route 69 O Route 50 Item 2: Revenue Sharing Funds Staff is seeking the following recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. 1. Request transfer of $414,359.00 from the Warrior Drive project to the Tevis Street/Russell 150 project including the reimbursement of $26,817.00 in previously submitted VDOT fees. 2. Request transfer of $100,000.00 from Route 50 east to the Route 11 North project. Staff and VDOT will be on hand to answer any questions or concerns the committee may have. 3 Item 3: 2010 Transportation Committee Meeting Schedule Please see the attached proposed meeting schedule for 2010. Transportation Committee 2010 Calendar All days are Mondays, times 8:30 am, location first floor conference room Regular Date Conflict Sul4gested Alternate January 25, 2009 February 22, 2009 March 22, 2009 April 26, 2009 May 24, 2009 June 28, 2009 July 26, 2009 August 23, 2009 September 27, 2009 October 25, 2009 November 22, 2009 December 28, 2009 holidays December 20, 2009 Item 4: Other