TC 12-21-09 Meeting MinutesCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director - Transportation -
RE: Transportation Committee Report for Meeting of December 21, 2009
DATE: January 7, 2010
The Transportation Committee met on December 21, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present
Chuck DeHaven (voting)
Phil Lemieux (voting)
James Racey (voting)
Dave Burleson (voting)
Gary Oates (liaison PC)
Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
Members Absent
Mark Davis (liaison Middletown)
George Kriz (liaison PC)
***Items Requiring Action***
1. Commuter Bus Support Resolution
FAX: 540/665-6395
Staff presented the attached request and supporting materials from the Valley Connector. The
proprietors of the Valley Connector are seeking a resolution of support and provision of matching
funds from Frederick County. Staff noted that the resolution of support and request for funding
should be treated separately and that the funding requested would be dealt with at the Finance
Committee.
Committee members noted that they had no issue supporting the resolution, but that the funding
request would likely take a little more discussion
Motion by Mr. Lemieux and seconded by Mr. Burleson:
The Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Board adopt a resolution of support for
the Valley Connector bus service.
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
2. Revenue Sharing Funds
Staff notified the Committee that after meeting with VDOT, they were recommending two changes
to the revenue sharing funds to preserve and make use of older awards before VDOT chose to
withdraw them.
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.
Motion by Mr. Lemieux and seconded by Mr. Racey:
The Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Board authorize staff to request the
transfers.
***Items Not Requiring Action***
3. 2010 Transportation Committee Meeting Schedule
The Committee adopted their 2010 meeting schedule.
4. Other
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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 20'i'i. 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.
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RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
NORTHERN SHENANDOAH VALLEY REGIONAL
COMMISSION FOR THE VALLEY CONNECTOR
Action:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: January 13, 2010 ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED
WHEREAS, the Valley Connector, in a coordinated effort with the Valley
Commuter Assistance Program (VCAP) of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional
Commission (NSVRC), desires to submit a grant application for operational and capital
costs associated with providing service; and,
WHEREAS, the Valley Connector has requested that the Board of Supervisors
provide a Resolution supporting its application for said funds; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors supports this grant application for the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional
Commission and the benefit of the Valley Connector.
ADOPTED this 13th day of January 2010.
This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle, Chairman
Gary W. Dove
Gene E. Fisher
Christopher E. Collins
PDRes#02-10
Gary A. Lofton
Bill M. Ewing
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
A COPY ATTEST
John R. Riley, Jr.
Frederick County Administrator