TC 03-22-10 Meeting AgendaCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Frederick County Transportation Committee
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director - Transportation
RE: March 22, 2010 Transportation Committee Meeting
DATE: March 16, 2010
The Frederick County Transportation Committee will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Monday,
March 22, 2010 in the first floor conference room of the Frederick County Administration
Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
AGENDA
1. Update of Interstate, Primary, and Secondary Road Plans
2. Economic Development Access Funding
3. Route 7 and Route 277 Potential Safety Program Projects
4. Route 50 and Route 614 (Bach Mountain Road) Potential Signalization
5. 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
Item 1: Update of Interstate, Primary, and Secondary Road Plans
Attached please find the new draft Secondary Road Plan as well as the Interstate and Primary
Road Plans adopted last year. As you are aware, this update normally would have been done this
past summer; however, at VDOT's request, we have delayed that update. VDOT has now asked
that we proceed and try to get the plans updated and adopted by April 24, 2010. We will make
every effort to meet that deadline.
We are seeking guidance on changes the Committee would like to see in the Interstate and
Primary Plans and review of the Secondary Plan for recommendation to the Board of
Supervisors.
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2008-2009
INTERSTATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
f®r
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Frederick County Transportation Committee: June 18, 2007
Frederick County Planning Commission: July 18, 2007
Frederick County Board of Supervisors: August 22, 2007
I-81 Improvements:
Provide additional travel lanes on the main line, collector -distributor lanes adjacent to the
main line, modifications to existing interchange areas, and develop new interchange areas
and bridge crossings of the main line as recommended by the WinFred MPO Long Range
Plan.
In addition, as the State continues to work toward an ultimate plan for the I-81 widening
the County of Frederick continues to support the study of Eastern Route 37 as a potential
corridor on new location as an alternative for that effort.
Moreover, the County of Frederick supports exploration of the potential for rail
transportation as a component of the Interstate 81 Corridor improvements.
A) Make Safety and Operational Improvements at Exit 310
(as illustrated on map as priorityA)
B) Widen I-81 from Fairfax Pike to Route 37 North. This should include the
relocation of the 277 Interchange, Exit 307, further south to alleviate existing
and future congestion on Fairfax Pike. Frederick County would also request
continued VDOT assistance and support in the effort to relocate exit 307.
From: Route 277, Exit 307
To: Route 37 North, Exit 310
(as illustrated on map as priority B)
C) Widen Remainder of I-81 in Frederick County
From: West Virginia line
To: Warren County line
(as illustrated on map as priority C)
D) Spot Improvements on I-81 in Frederick County. Provide spot
improvements at various interchanges and rest area ramps to increase
capacity and/or enhance safety for the motoring public
2008-2009
PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Frederick County Transportation Committee: June 18, 2007
Frederick County Planning Commission: July 18, 2007
Frederick County Board of Supervisors: August 22, 2007
1) Route 37 Bypass
A. Route 37 - Phase 1
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right-of-way, and establish a construction
phase schedule for the southern segment of the Route 37 Eastern Bypass from Interstate
1-81 to Front Royal Pike (Route 522 South).
(As illustrated on map as priority IA)
B. Note: It is intended that the first phase of Fairfax Pike (Route 277), as
identified under item #2, shown below, be programmed for construction following the
completion of Phase I of the Route 37 Eastern Bypass.
(As illustrated on map as priority JB)
C. Route 37 - Phase 2
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right-of-way, and establish a construction
phase schedule for the preferred alternative between existing Route 37 around Stonewall
Industrial Park and Route 7.
(As illustrated on map as priority I C)
D. Route 37 - Phase 3
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right-of-way, and establish a construction
phase schedule for the preferred alternative between Route 7 and Route 522.
(As illustrated on map as priority ID)
2) Route 277 (East of Stephens City)
From: I-81/Route 277/Route 647 Intersection (East of Stephens City)
To: Route 340/Route 522 South Intersection (East of Double Toll Gate)
Phase 1: From the 1-81/277 Interchange to Route 636
(As indicated under note for priority 1 B)
Phase 2: From Route 636 to Route 340/Route 522
(As indicated on map as priority 2)
Improve to a four lane divided roadway with County staff to work with site developers to
acquire dedicated right-of-way and achieve grading, drainage, and construction
improvements in conjunction with development projects which occur along the corridor until
such time that funding is available for construction.
Establish a construction schedule for the phased improvement of Fairfax Pike (Route
277).
Program funding for the completion of right-of-way acquisition and construction of each
phase as described above.
3) Route 11 (North and South of Winchester)
A) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System
From: Southern limits of the City of Winchester
To: 0.4 miles south of intersection of Route 37 South, Exit 310
(As illustrated on map as priority 3A)
B) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System
From: Northern limits of the City of Winchester
To: Intersection of Route 761
(As illustrated on map as priority 3B)
C) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System
From: Intersection of Route 761
To: West Virginia line
(As illustrated on map as priority 3C)
4) Commuter Park and Ride Lots
Establish a new park and ride facility along the Berryville Pike (Route 7) corridor.
Work with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission to determine
appropriate locations for park and ride facilities at other strategic locations within the
County's Urban Development Area. For Park and Ride locations in Frederick
County the primary goal should be that they are situated in such a manner that they
reduce traffic in Frederick County in addition to adjacent localities.
(As illustrated on map as priority 4)
2010/11-2015/16
SECONDARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Frederick County Transportation Committee:
Frederick County Planning Commission:
Frederick County Board of Supervisors:
FREDERICK COUNTY
MAJOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
2010/2011 through 2015/2016
Major road improvement projects command the reconstruction of hardsurfaced roads to
enhance public safety. Improvements required for road width, road alignment, road strength,
and road gradient are considered major road improvements projects.
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$5,798.00
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Rt. 656
$1;500,000
2)
672
Brucetown Road
Route 11
0.35 M.
3200
0 35 miles
ST
Significantly
UN/SH
East
Variable
$2,000,000
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788
East Tevis Street
0.2 Miles
Route 522
N/A
0.2 miles
SH
Revenue
UN/SH
west of Rt.
Sharing
522
4)
719
Warrior Road
Rt. 1012
Rt 277
N/A
N/A
OP
$200,000
UN/SH
Feasibility
Phase
5)
788
East Tevis Street
1-81
0.2 Mi West
N/A
N/A
SH
$1,400,000
UN/SH
Cover overall
of Rt. 522
Revenue
project needs
Sharing
6)
Renaisance Drive
Route 11
.42 Mi
N/A
42 Mi
BC
$2,001,000
UN/SH
Connector
West of
Revenue
road through
Rt 11
Sharing
commercial/
industrial area
7)
11
Valley Pike
Intersection
N/A
17000
N/A
BC j
$100,000
UN/SH
Rt. 706
Revenue
Sharing
8)
11
Martinsburg Pike
Under 81
N/A
16000
0 2 Mi.
ST
$500,000
UN/SH
LF Turn Lns
Overpass
Revenue
SBound @
Exit 317
Sharing
1-81 overpass
9)
642
Tasker Road &
0.10 Miles
0.10 Miles
2010/11
Install left turn
White Oak
W Rt. 636
E Rt. 636
7600
0.2 Mi.
OP
$751,000
lanes
10)
723
Carpers Valley Road
At Clarke
Beyond
Federal bridge
County line
N/A
1100
N/A
SH
$1,262,327
2013
replacement
funding
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FREDERICK COUNTY
HARDSURFACE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
2010/2011 through 2015/2016
Hardsurface road improvement projects provide impervious resurfacing and reconstruction of
non-hardsurfaced secondary roads. Hardsurface improvement projects are prioritized by an
objective rating system, which considers average daily traffic volumes; occupied structures;
physical road conditions including geometrics, drainage, and accident reports; school bus
routing; and the time that project requests have been on the Secondary Road Improvement
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50
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ST
$144,000
UN/SH
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Rt. 11
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709
Ridings Mill Road
Rt. 735
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130
--by
1.3 miles
OP
$175,000
2010/
Potential Rural
Rt. 735
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UNSCHEDULED
HARDSURFACE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
RATINGS UPDATED
2010/2011 through 2015/2016
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140
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676
Warm
Route 677
0.83 miles
230
0.83
ST
Springs Road
north
miles
3)
671
Woodside
Route 669
WV line
250
0.30
ST
Road
miles
4)
644
East Parkins
Rt. 50 East
Clarke County
260
0.81
Mill Road
miles
SH
76
5)
707
Hollow Road
WV Line
Rt. 610
200
1.6
BC/GA
73
miles
6)
734
North Sleepy
1.27 Mi. S. W.
2.27 Mi, S. W.
140
1.0
GA
73
Creek Road
of Rt. 522
of Rt. 522
mile
7)
692
Pack Horse
1.2 Mi N. E.
Rt. 671
200
1.4
GA
71
Road
of Rt 600
miles
8)
629
Carter Lane
Rt. 631
Rt. 625
290
1.8
BC
71
miles
9)
733
Fletcher Road
Rt. 50 West
Rt. 707
120
1 3
GA
70
miles
10)
638
Clark Road
Rt. 625
Rt. 759
70
0.8
BC
69
miles
11)
607
Heishman
Rt. 600
End of State
100
078
BC
68
Road
Maintenance
miles
12)
695
Middle Fork
2.3 Mi. N of
WV Line
30
0.9
GA
68
Road
Rt. 522
miles
13)
677
Old Baltimore
Rt. 676
Rt. 672
200
1.2
GA
68
Road
miles
14)
634
Cougill Road
Rt. 635
Rt. 11
130
0.25
BC
67
miles
15)
612
Fishel Road
Rt. 600
Rt 600
30
1.6
BC
67
miles
16)
629
Laurel Grove
Rt. 622
2.5 Mi. W. of
180
2.5
BC
63
Road
Rt. 622
miles
17)
636
Canterburg
Rt 640
Rt. 641
130
1 5
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63
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miles
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811
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Rt. 671
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636
Huttle Road
Rt. 709
Rt. 735
150
1.1
OP
60
miles
21)
730
Babbs
Rt, 654
Rt. 677
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09
GA
59
Mountain
miles
Road
22)
696
South Timber
Rt. 522
Rt. 694
130
1.3
GA
56
Ridge Road
miles
23)
616
McDonald
Rt 608 Mid-
0.44 Mile N.
85
0.45
BC
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Rt 608
miles
24)
682
Glaize
Rt. 608
Rt. 671
200
1.54
GA
NA
Orchard Rd
Miles
25)
685
Light Road
Rt. 600
Rt. 681
GA
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731
Cattail Rd
Rt. 608
Rt. 654
GA
NA
Item 2: Economic Development Access Funding
Staff has received a request from the Shockey Company to aid them in obtaining Economic
Development Access funds to aid in the construction of Snowden Bridge Boulevard into the
recently rezoned Graystone Industrial Park (map attached). There are no competing applications
at this time and the County is still allowed one application before the end of this fiscal year. The
proposed project moves forward the Eastern Road Plan through the partial construction of
Snowden Bridge Boulevard and aids in the prompt availability of new industrial property for the
County.
Staff is seeking recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
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Item 3: Route 7 and Route 277 Potential Safety Program Projects
Attached please find a summary table and graphics relating to a number of potential safety
projects for which VDOT and the County can seek funding on Route 277 and Route 7. VDOT
staff will be available to discuss the study and the individual projects.
Staff is seeking a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on which projects to apply for.
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VDOT NWRO HSIP Cost Summary
February 2010
Location Recommended Improvement Measures Estimated Total BIC Ratio
Initial Cost'
Phase 2 HSIP Application Cost Estimates and BIC Results
Route 277 at `Dalley Pike/Main Street (Route 11) - Int.
: I. ling ADA compliant -m ramps in the NE and NW quadrants W correct ma—ik.
• Connecting the e*dng curb ramps with additional Crosswalks.
• Install pedssman signals an all comers of the irderseclion.
$55,295
0.00
• Eliminate the truck loading zone an the wast side of the imemectan.
$217,657
1.56
• Construct a standard side slope and curb and gutter on to north side of Marlboro Road_
Route 277 at Valley Pike/Main Street (Route ll) - Long-term
- Coordinate with buemsee owners in the SWquadrsm to eliminate the exii off- street parking.
• Relocate the overhead utilities underground.
$329,045
0.21
Route 277 at Mulberry Street (T 1002)
• Install post -mounted demealom along SR 277 EB to resaltt the EB lanes to ane lane past both Sheeis driveways,
$5,913
2.06
Route 277 at 1-81 SB ramps
• Construct EB nght-cum dlannel Wand and re -post meld sign at standard height
$15,441
0.00
Route 277 at 1-81 NB ramps
• Repair the setnemant of sidewalk at bridge joint
• Consbuci a rased westbound nght-0rm channel island and post a supplemental meld sign on Wend,
$36,134
1,90
• Evaluate Condition of programmable signal heads and replace, it necessary.
Route 277 at Aylor Road (Route 647) - Int.
• Install a raised w wor.rd dglt-cum island.
• Consider restricting KFC/fwo Bell driveway to R,ght-In I Right -Out access.
Route 7 at Gateway Drive
• Construct rased median on SR 277 to resbid left -tams into all driveways between AYler Road and Stickley Drive.
$36,419
0.78
Route 7 at Regency Lakes Drive SR 991) - Int.
• Evaluate condition of the programmable signal heads and replace 8 necessary
$115,917
4.48
Route 7 at Regency Lakes Drive (SR 991) - Long-term
• Install short median on south leg with Keep Right signage lacing southbound through movements.
$25,8o5
3.10
Route 7 at Blossom Drive (SR 815)/Millbrook Drive (SR 9158)
• Install signal head and phasing for a wuthb... d right -tum overlap.
$31,184
1.14
Route 7 at First Woods Drive/Greenwood Road (SR 656)
• Consider object markers or guardrail to delineate or protect vehicles harm dl in SW comer.
Route 277 at Aylor Road (Route 647) - Long-term
• Madify private driveways along SR 2T7 to users Right -In I Right -out operation.
$156,401
1.15
• Construct sidewalk along non, side of SR 277 to connect the 1-81 bridge with Ridgefield Avenue.
$100,609
1.57
Route 277 al Stickley Road (Route 1085)
• Construct a raised median an the east and waet leg. of SR 277.
$57,086
10.84
Route 7 at Burnt Factory Road (SR 659)
• Re -design StfcBe Drive al' nment in pts event that ANor Raad is reali ed to intenessl SR 277 st this location.
$153,353
5.77
Route 277 at Ridgefield Avenue (Route 1065)
• Install object markers ar guardrail in the soutmvesl quadrarht
$12,090
0.00
Route 277 at Double Church Road (Route 641)
• Drainage improvements on south leg.
$205,293
1.00
• Opb me, traffic signal timing to reduce congestion.
$60,621
1.09
• Relocate utiftiee and signal equipmam away from curbs.
Route 277 at Warrior Drive (Route 719) - Int.
• Consmict aaessible ramps to ped push began in nanhwest comer
• Extend ea.tbound right -tum lane he increase storage.
$173,420
1.12
• Construct curb and gutter on southwest comer to improve drainage and allmwage -t-through movements,
Route 277 at Warrior Drive (Route 719) - Long-term
• Shift ped push butt,, dosar to roadway in SE comer to improve amesabntty,
• Install pedestal poles for the NS ign
pedestrian sal.
$15,371
0.00
Route 277 at White Oak Road/Hudson Hollow Road (SR 636)
-Insist objectmarkers or guardrail to delineate orprotest-feclea&am aitch nsouth... comer.
• Improve the taming radii at the northeast and northwest comers by widening the ewsling pavement
$35,945
2.71
• Consider rellming of traffic signal to reduce delays and stopping an Route 277.
Route 7 at 1781 SB ramps
• Restrict eastern Enron driveway to right -in only.
• Consider dosing Route 7 median break at Ewan and Shell and extend the EB left -tum lane M 1-81 SB_
• Construct a raised curb island for SB nghl channel.
• Close Chevron driveway st Stop bar.
$217,657
1.56
• Repair curb and consider widened tum radius in SE comer
• Install crosswalk and pedestrian 5ignela — South leg_
• Repair curb and consider widened ban radius in SE -mer.
Route 7 a 1781 NB ramps/Valley Mill Road (SR 659)
•Irstallnear-side signal heads forWB approach and ae-nd guide wire for i iheads
• Replace signal span wine with mast arms and STREET NAME ages.
• Extend EB left -Wm lane to manage queues.
• Construct a separate SB through lane to allow tar greater green time an E -W approaches_
$637,449
2,06
• Gomeder an actuated EB Red Signal Ahead sign
• Install signal equipment for EB right tum overlap phos. wit NB phase.
• Conetruct curb and gutter in SE comer for drainage and protection of equipment
Route 7 at Gateway Drive
• Etend the wB u -cum lana er m.vart imoa standard left -tum lane for future development
$36,419
0.78
Route 7 at Regency Lakes Drive SR 991) - Int.
nstall a nub island or fiezble posts at Cole Lane.
$6,826
0.82
Route 7 at Regency Lakes Drive (SR 991) - Long-term
• Widen the WB ngm-Wm lane and curb radius (this improvement I, likely to have some Right-Qll impacts).
$25,8o5
3.10
Route 7 at Blossom Drive (SR 815)/Millbrook Drive (SR 9158)
• Cmhsbh<t a WB right -cum Island end OR the STOP baron the WB approach forward.
$31,184
1.14
Route 7 at First Woods Drive/Greenwood Road (SR 656)
• Enend EB nghbWm deceleration lane
• Oltsetted— signal head far EB approach
$156,401
1.15
• Otr.ehadvance signal head for SB approach
Route 7 at Morgan Mill Road (SR 656)
• Close crossover/ median break at this location, whsh All mnvert SB approach to ril I right-eet
$57,086
10.84
Route 7 at Burnt Factory Road (SR 659)
• Construct a curb Wand sir the southbound approach.
$11,360
0.00
Route 7 at Valley Mill Road (SR 659)
• Emend the EB left -am lane.
• Extend the WB lea -mm lane.
$205,293
1.00
• ShiR rig the and of the guardrail along WB approach slightly away from edge of pavemert i.e. M the ,'alt).
Route 277 and Route 7 Total $2,495,634
Route 277 and Route 7 Total Excluding BIC Ratio c 1,0 $2,013,787
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Designate areas ivr street parking (type.)
Trim Vegetation
Add No Parking (R7-1) sign,
Remove (R7-1OSj sign
rCcrardln with local buslneS56?
jta ellminate off-street parking
Add crosswalks I(Town of
Stephens City Pavement
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Static Sign Post
Hanging Sign
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(To be complete under
contract for Route 11 ti1�
pavement marking
contract)>°
TO SCALE
- Returbish intersection pavement
markings
Install new ADA compliant curb
romps and crosswalk closer to
intersection (Town of Stephens City
Pavemetn Mark Contract)
Coordinate with properly owner.
to Install wheel stops
NO
TURN
ON RED
Replace
'--with
No Turn On Red
if} -110) sign
with
" additional
Dia ramaifc R10-11
(R10-111. signslor
sl n and instail
all approaches
LGREEN
Re-orient (R10-12) sign
to face Sia Main Street
ITaffic
Exiend cearance
Intervals for WS & SB
left turn traffic
Repair non-functional
LEI7 traffic signal heads
Erradicate redundant
pavement maddngs
Install Street dame
Add stop bar
Legend _ *
Static Sign Post_ +�
.SHORT TERM
IINTERMED
Install Cross Traffic Does
Not Stop (W4 -4p) sign
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Instate crosswalks across
north and south legs
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Install delineators and striping to
restrict EB traffic to one lane. I
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NOT TO SCALE
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Repair hanging guy, wire
Wfome
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lnsi•aii dellneators to -
de1.ne chonnelixat`yora
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Re -mount Yleid .R -2`
sign to standardTeig
Construct concrete
EB right -turn island
Legend
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Static Sign Post
Hanging Sign
Most Arm Pole
SHORT TERM
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pavement markings
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install iso Not Block.
Intersection (R10• 71
sign ort utast area
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Trina Vegetation
Repair Guardrail
imonitor SB telt tum crashes'
oto evaluate March 2008 I
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Check clearance Interval
for WB left turn
STREET NAME (D-3) signs
Inas mast arms.
*1
ONLY
Install LEFT TURN PROHIBITION
(R3-2) sign on most arm. --
Replace NB slgnai back
plates.
Legrand
Guardr oil
Signal Pole
Static Sign Post
�* Mast Arm Mounted Slga
SHORT TERM
Install lone use signs on kis
(and WB) mast arms
Indicating lanes designated
fort -81.
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AC
INTERSECTION (R1Q-7) signs
on most arms for all
approaches,
Install p=est-mourded
delineators or striping lra
define WBR channelizatlon.
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f.., .. •r • and WB approaches.
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Install 1-81 pavement
markings for designdfid tum
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Provide pavement mivkr gk tnr 1
channelized EBR at Town Run Lane _ a
Re§esh pavement markings
Install skip marks across the on, B and NB approaches
Intersection,
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Review signal c iordination
1+ _ to opflmi,te_for clearance cif
EBL at Aylor Road.
r
Legend
Guardrail
O Signal Foie
Static Sign Posf
*`*
Most Arm Mounted Sign
IINURM
s
it044*l i
I
Move back STOP bar.
Add skip marks for EB
movement 11
TURN
ON RED
4
S EtL r
• �� Ci� rqr loose gravel ort
i� Ay or Road
restore pavement
marki€ giz o,i,, A14rr Rfaaad
Restore the rig h,4, -A lm
t` ;,;hannel1 other
r*
L
Update existing guide
sign to Include A'YLOR
ROAD for SR 647
�
t
• r/
f[ - 4
Convert TWIT SFS 217
hall NO TURN ON install stop Isar operation to exclusive
) (R10A 1) slgiira, — jA -%% , I Left -Turn Lane, install
•rte �'" dpo ed
eleitors
i
Install Syh AME centerline. � ow Iowa
(D-3) A s M most
arms.'! .
Legend ` ACQi -BELL KFS,
Guardrail WAFFLE
Signal Pole
Static Sign Past e O U S E
Mast Arm Mounted Sign
SHORT TERM '� w
P,'
BANK
Wr
'Mot
e-11
Legend
-�-• Guardrail
O Signal Pole
TIQ SELL / 1^-
s,i,.
_4L
66
Examine new technologies
in installing programmable
traffic si nai treads
r
FLE
USE
lfabove rriodifc6-tJ6 rs are noT -
I feasible: modify all private
drive!; s ~lore SR 277 to Rt/RO,;
'�► or eliminate driveways closest to.
'� �� ..�I!thtersections?�L - _ _ - . - - - - - - -
r
4WELL
G
)Pt
�►
t
..W
•
Instali post -mounted
delineators to direct right
To turn traffic
x Y 'Invt sligxrte and repair So
MCO NALD S i : ffic deteahm,
Close existing centerline
j break opposite Shell gas
station driveway -
71
d1!
� . B►A� K
Legend !
Guardrail s
SHCR-(,,' TERM
SOROJ5 UA l
0
40
Consfrucf 6 raised
jmedian to prohidh !
left -turn movements tol
land frcim the Shell gas
SHELL
40_Z ---------
1,01onitor cashes ai
i irttersecflon flncludin l
IRedesin^ a*.^"I�� ^ — — W )Shell access) ..
!alignment during future Consider greater green
r a it _r—rlent withi times for SB approach to
.'�
�f- reduce speeds on steep
grade
Or Install SIDE ROAD (AN2-2k,.) or
"Watch for Turning Vehlelet-
s (VW -i) warning sign,
W2 -2R
E
ArX
Eradicate yelldw lame line ora
the EB approach and restripe
the lane line.
U
rej
k
Legend
f
Static Sign Post
` Grdrall
S46RT TERM
UNTERM
T I gW,I
Commercial Signage
Relocuie S`iCP sign
closer to the NB
travel lane. .
ca.1 IXIMIM:93 i
with nighthirn
Relocate the SIGNAL AHEAD
warning sign closer to
Sfickiey Dr. (based on
vDors policy on sign
placement).
Replace existing STREET
NAME (D-3) sign with
enhanced (larger) d-3 signs.
4I "-I
F
Trim vegetation.
71
1
between
e. and }
J. to exclusive
turn lanes.
k
Install RIGHT LANE ViUS1.
TURN RiGiiT'R.3 7Rl 0qn
!nsio.il SIGKA' AHEAD R� MUS N
sign. UHN RIGH
CHEVRON-,,
GAS --7' `
STATION
Ins_t_ail ADVANCE
aNiERSECTION LANE /
CONTROL (113-8} sign
In advance of th S3
opproach or on most
arm.
SR 277
F_ %J
• 6_r
� F
Replace backpld6t for
NB sk���",C' a .
I
Check video detection of #I.
N8 approc,,_ and ensure 'a
utility wires sic, not rant. pct,
Ions
SHOPPING
install STREET'NAME
CENTL, (D.3) signs on most
arms,
A lvix+ma c g =gc 4 sts
FREDERICKTOWN install ONE WAYR''6-21
and 5() NOT MER �'°►.-
CROSSING (R'S -1) signs adjacent
to the �4-0 pliyatcm.
(SHOPPING WAY
hincdlpy
�,_.. PEI�1Al. TIES
one-way tr wc:r -,iivection,Postfines or penalty
4 J for disregarding
signage.
Consider reflrning
signals to Improve „.
eop�ci#°tt
Asad ISG NOT ENTER
> pt Mfr stent marking.
r
SR
Refurbish pavement
markings on the N -S
\ legs, i F
4dify N -S permissive
sinal phase to
protected only.
1 f'! fivuluate vehicle defection on NO/SK
Guardrail oppraoches to ensure signal oct€ afiors when
Signal Poie vehicles are
-.W Static Sign Post
-r-r blast Arm Mt2iatiie® ai+gr1 � , install s" gnai Head
SHORT TERM ---Mb (W3-3) sign.
!o
Note;
Improvements outside VDOT's ROW
are not VDOT's responsibility but
VDOT would advise the property
owner to consider addifional
signage and pavement markings
to reinforce the one-way operation.
�tonitor future cress hes to
bssess the benefits of the I
UanuarY2007 improvements j
-Mb
FREDERICKTOWN
CR0S,
�+ /� rr'�}} r7 �A, ff ��^^'•��. ��•.+ A� iis
I (SH0PPJNC-'*P'r.FNT�R1
't� �Q
GAS
ST-7TIO
r..
1*
r iwo-bate utiii� "
'y poi and
itraffic control:::.�. away ,
.� from the curb. I
SR 277
IReiocate signal pole awayl
rorrtth S-----------1 SHOPPI
CEN
Ionstruct sidewikson t MB
approach to prov€de connectivity)
,between adjacent commercial �
Guardrail Idevelopments. (Will require
irelocat[gR same utlllt� poles – –
O Signal or Utility Pole
Static:. Sign Post
Most Arm Mounted Sign
IINTERMEMM
r
b �
t r _ SR 277 _7
,Install crosswalks and cum romps`
4 taro`.' -dc peNdes'i1Ilan signals �
i(aSSur hsiwqw siictconstruction is
•aorT��leted)
to •
Modify signal timing plans
designated for school's AM
and PM periods to Include a
pedestrian phase recall
concurrent with N -S and E -W
movements thus overriding
the need for students to
Increase Police activate PPt3s.
enforcement to deter red
light running and encourage
proper driver behavior
during school's AM and PM,
periods.
Relocate stop 'oar to
improve visibility 011
the si not treads on
the ES approach.
Explore driver education
;tipportunity for the student -drivers
and pedestrians,
Insioll barriers to
prevent cut
through traffic
across private
property In SIM
quadrant.
Legend
- ( Static Sign Post
S.HERANDO
rA"IN
CENTER
Inst -41 MANDATORY MOVEMENT
LANE CONTROL signage (R3 -7P) ;m
Mss quadrant.
{
Y RIGHT LANE
f MUST
`E_ TURN RIGH
Turn off WBR, and SBR overlap
phases during conflicting
movements.
debris along bike lane
''- in SE quadrant.
Extend green time for the NB
phase to reduce existing
congestion queuing, and
aggressive driver behavior
during schools' dismissal
periods.
Extend all -red signal time for
NB approach during the
afternoon tinning plan, to
protect student drivers
running red light.,
Install standard ADA
porn pp lant curb ramps
in N quadrant.
fp
o`+, :
y
� +� 1 ifAfv
xtend the E81t �°'�►
auxtllary tans to
increase storage
capacity.
Eruct curb and
gutter along Etre south
w Ug
Om thenl
` VT
eersection to
approximately 300'i�
appy
south
existingdrainage
s
cont l
13
to Improve
d ons. 1
SF RAN
TO
,.ENTER
Mi. S adronil ,
J s•1
rume the school lo4onduct ons
i •.
7
Evaluate vehicle detection
on NB/SB approaches to
ensure signal actuation
when vehicles are present..
Consider
�dr
Af r
F Rs.
r�
Retimingg/Optimizing the
traffic signal to reduce
vehicle stops on Route 277
rrrm vegeta
Trim vegetation .'� � .� �'- \� ;� � "'
�.
install LEPF-TURN MUST YIELD � \
ON GREEN (RID -12) SIGN ON
ALL APPROACHES Consider wideningg
iEFT TURN ,.• Install object markers or pavement in the NE and NW
YIELa i�. . guardrail with nighttime quadrants to improve turning
ON GREEN . reflectors to protect vehicles radii for forcer vehicles.
l from ditch.
Legend t le
-�--� Guardrail
SHORT TERAh
Restripe centerlines of norWL
IINTERM and south legs to eliminate
10$CUMI overlapping alignment.
I/
-.1
F-- f.
Replace the 1-81 SB
Traffic Use Left Lane"
sign with guide signage
showing Ione arse
arrarvs, l -$T shield, and
text "At Next Signal".
Legend
+Guardroll
Si �iY al P`�i'
__.._ Static Sian Post
Most Arm Mounted Sign
SHORT TERM
15
F,
Trim
NW
Replace the existing
damaged STOP sign
R1-1) with a stan
dard
r1 -sign.
Repair the brokehw
(Visitor Center) qu de
sign.
b 4.
stall a K01PAIGH
(R4-7) skown the
median,
'N- Install skip marks to
guide the SBL traffic,
Consolidate the I-81
South and horiaontai
(Roanoke) guide signs
on one post.
Relocate the
DIVIDED HIGHWAY
ENDS (W6-2)
warning sign further
wrest.
l
G
"n , KeruroisV
stail STREET NAME Intersection
(D-3) signs on most pavement -
arms. markings.
Construct raised cu
t
.4 slang for the SBR ct
�! i► i. "
1N0 the basest Exxon
I driveway to a right -in
i only operation,
low
i
,Y
onsider dosing ttie � I - -�
imedian break at fhe
,Exxon and Shell
lentrances $rid extend
'the EBL storage length_
Legend
GualU-1, %II
Pedestrian Pale
:— Static Stan Post
Mas, Arm Mounted Sign
FIRWOMEDIA
l�
ti
turn
walk and
signals on
N8 off jp�
'Irnp
Replace the 1-81 NB Traffic Use Lett
Lane" sign with visual guide signsge,
showing lane use arrows, 1-81 shield
and tezt''At Next Signor.
WINCH ��R GA 'AY
m (SHOPPING CENTMR)
a
N
Replace the lama^eu
YIELD AHEAD (W3-.
15 covee ai ry sign.
bar r''otrwdrd
SR 716
Stagger IBR stop
Leger, Of
Guardrail
C•Q Signal Pale
-IF" Static Sign Post
�
Most Arm Mounted Sign
SHORT .'1 ERM
/-7
Refurbish intersection
pavement markings.
.'; m- ..
4w' ft
Aft.
z
reet Name (D-3)
1 signs on the
,es.
Mote.
Evaluate and consider
extending the clearance
Interval for the EB / WB
phases.
e Optimize the EB green time
to reduce queuing,—__
11
1-81 JAB off IR,
�p
Cansider Installing an actuated
advance signal warning sign which
informs drivers when the signal
ahead is red.
SR i' ............
SR 716
Construct a seperate
SBT-Ione to max1rn1ze the
green time for ED and WB
�L
N
EBL storage length to
e capacity
apac and
queuing.
.fit the EBR signal
-_
Ok
WINCHESTER GATEk AY
(SHOPPING CENTER)
Install additional guide wires to
3 support the signal facing NB frafc.
Construct curb and gutter In the SE
quadrant to Improve drainage and
�M rotect signal equipment.
Legend indication to provide an
Guardrail overlap phase with the NB
U Signal Pone phase.
i Static Sign Post '
Most Arm Mounted Sign
,� t eplace span wires with mast
l rdnd install Street Name signs
l -F
•%
Legend
Signal' Pale
Static Sign Post
Mast Arm Mounted Sign
SHORT TERN
DoffGlf wl
wwa
..� inQ u`,'` SPEED RED UC1Aa rq5
D OWN G R))�
(W3 6) arninc� sign
all
WINCHESTER GATE'
SHC)P�'IIG CENTER} COGRD
"N;.
� 7
t
erid W B U tii�n' I
ne or convert into
lieft-turn lane for I
�fufure�de�eloprrsent j
Note,
s Check actuation for
WB U -Tum lane
prase and eliminate
mandatory recall If
necessary.
uct raised
or Ins Fall
Legend
Static Sign Post
Most Arm Mounted Sign
Signal Head
SHORT TERM
X
i.A-,
Shift stop Boy Foy' and
arm Ends
2) With
tal Ione
WOWS
d
1
t
insfali
W.,p Bar.
Y�
ft
SPEED
Llt�ll" i
Add Speed Limt Signs (n -n
In Advance of Intersect;cr.
Widen Rgf Turn Lame and — —
!curb radius (likely ROW impacts) _j
--------- , Xj,��
Remove retail sign of
Trim nursery and one or both
vegetation.
getation. No Parking (R8 -3a) signs.
�aryas
n
Pstall Lane Use Arrows
Install Street Name Signrew - �
Most Arms (Typ.)
ft
SPEED
Llt�ll" i
Add Speed Limt Signs (n -n
In Advance of Intersect;cr.
Widen Rgf Turn Lame and — —
!curb radius (likely ROW impacts) _j
--------- , Xj,��
Remove retail sign of
Trim nursery and one or both
vegetation.
getation. No Parking (R8 -3a) signs.
�aryas
n
Pstall Lane Use Arrows
Install Street Name Signrew - �
Most Arms (Typ.)
JR
Work With School to
Relocate 5usStops**M,
RouftI. Consider using
the curb [one. Instead of
the through lone for J,
pick-up/drop-ok LU
T
r
Require Floor
Store to remove
oranite slabs,
from
grass In
front Of store
DESIG
it tstali Street Name:
00- 31 Signs on Most Arma
Legend
A Insfaii righWurn arrows and
Guardrail Yield sign on EB rle,44urn
Signal Pole.
-W- Static Sign Pori
_f__r / - E L E VE N
Most'Arm Mounted Sign tO r"
SHORT TERM *A
IINTERM
mob
1
A
Remove Sign and Trim
Vegetation
Check yellow clearance
Intervals and extend It possible.
Nofe-
-Conduct VDOT-Pkmed
Speed Study fe,reduce
speed limit on Route 7
between Gateway
and Flrsr
DWoods,
Drive.
VOORE
R
0)
cr
r10
Legend
A Insfaii righWurn arrows and
Guardrail Yield sign on EB rle,44urn
Signal Pole.
-W- Static Sign Pori
_f__r / - E L E VE N
Most'Arm Mounted Sign tO r"
SHORT TERM *A
IINTERM
mob
1
A
Remove Sign and Trim
Vegetation
Check yellow clearance
Intervals and extend It possible.
Nofe-
-Conduct VDOT-Pkmed
Speed Study fe,reduce
speed limit on Route 7
between Gateway
and Flrsr
DWoods,
Drive.
Install hlgh In
Flashing Bear
warning sign
"Prepare to S
When Hashln
.[ xtend EB r1ghtA-
decetergffon lar
Increase Police Enforcement
to reduce aggressive driving
Modify lone ggeometq;, and red light running.
to SBL and SBTR and
Legend
Static Sign Post
Must /arm Mounted Sign
-�- C;L,
install Steep Grade
Warning Sian
l+'V7-1
Note;
v Consider extending green fime
on SB approach between
school's dismissal period
(2:30-4:00 PM) to reduce
queueing and red light running.
* Check EB yellow clearance
intervals and extend it
necessary.
- Safe Driving edpr, c�I,�1:�01
oppurtuntly at See hooi.
. include Route 7 to the west of
this intersection in the VDOT
speed study
for evaluation of
pgsslble advisory speed
ri ducation on FB.appjoach.,
Install Advance Street Name
Sign with Arrow
Notes:
• Require developer to complete
e proffered elimination of the
in -/off -romps and crossover.
Pi • Check right -turn warrant for WB
approach and If satisfied provide
on exclusive WRB lane.
INAY
rn
Install larger j INSTALL ONE-WAY (R6-I-R)l'for WB right#turn lane.ant
(D-3) Street j SIGN' AND LANE ARROW I /
Name signs. ,�ON SB APPROACH.
Install Advance Intersection
Warning (W2-1) and/or
x * install Stop Bor Watch for Turning Vehicle
(VW -1) signage:
__
(CLOSE ACCESS .Atc�
Fpt tt/tf�lG
Install larger/or more ! !TO CROSSOVER'
:onspicuous delineators
�n guardrolll. �/ m nae W2-1 VW -1
lip, U-turn -turn lane.
t
terLlne J'
install No U-Tur
(R3-4) Sign and
u -TURN U -Turn At Next
Install Stri in ATNIXT,
R g SINAL!gnal Sign.
to prohibit WBU . _
operation. _CLOSEACCESS
Install No U -Turn
(R3-41 Sigm
R34 Construe an acce
for the EB Route 7 C
Legend'"
u-Tui'4 =install U-1 urn at
Next Signal sign
and No U -Turn Inst(
(R3.4) Sign. den
R3-4
L, Install Stop Bar
Static Sign Past
Most Arm Mounted Sign
Signal Head
:SHORT TERM
WEIRMWM
.23
,1►. � Yti
01)
40
`-jr
Ihstall second atop Sign
-, .,� •.
K
< , install Stop Bar
itlSpll diagonal strlping around Island
Install dellnrator t
dear gravel
.clear gravei
• 0.
Install raised
concrete island
.r ill r �• �` T='Wt
Legend
f P,.:
Static Sign Pest ` �-
SHORT TERM
WME
c��
�Repair guardrail and
Install high-visibltity reflectors
on all guardrails V11
Instayt street name signs
r
sxrgind ium
` *ear
�`Sh �enteri ne �i loose gravel '`►:,
Install Street
Name sign.
/ Install centerline
and Stop bars
f � /
w �
Trim grass
.egend y
0
Frdrall at
=r away from
i. i0f pavement.
Ii«xiEancl`turn li5bLo i
Guardrail install
Alread
I;W3-1a) sign Relocate StopSign(RI.1)
O Signal Pole and Install Stop8 Install Intersection
Static Sign. Pass "Warning (W2-2) signs
Most Arm Mounted Sign
SHORT TEU.4 <+
as
Item 4: Route 50 and Route 614 (Back Mountain Road) Potential
Signalization
Attached please find the VDOT traffic signal study for the intersection of Route 50 and Route
614. The intersection has met VDOT signal warrants. As you are aware, Route 614 (Back
Mountain Road) is one of the most significant rural roadways in Frederick County and the
intersection with Route 50 is increasingly busy. VDOT is seeking County concurrence before
seeking funding for the signal and staff would request a recommendation to the Board of
Supervisors.
5
VDOT Traffic Signal Study
Northwest Region Traffic Engineering
For the intersection of Route 50 (Northwestern Pike) and Route
614 (Back Mountain Road) in Frederick County
Date: 3/10/10
Origin and Nature of Request:
See attached study report, Page 1.
Matthew W Shiley
2010.03.10 16:18.41 -05'00'
VDOT - Traffic Engineering
Staunton, VA
Traffic Engineer
An engineering study is required to determine the need for a traffic control signal at a
particular location. The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is
published by the Federal Highway Administration and is nationally recognized and
adopted by all fifty states as the standard for conducting these engineering studies.
Traffic volumes, crash history, operating conditions and physical characteristics are
collected and compared to the warrants or "conditions" found in the MUTCD. In
addition to the previously noted items, an operational analysis should be performed to
evaluate the intersection function, both signalized and unsignalized. Traffic signal
control should not be installed unless an engineering study indicates that installing a
traffic control signal will improve the overall safety and/or operations of the intersection.
This document provides a summary of the findings of the traffic signal study conducted
for the above -noted intersection.
Study Results and Recommendation:
See attached study report.
A signal X is recommended for this location.
is not recommended for this location.
List of Attachments:
Traffic Signal Study — 03/03/10
Attachment A — 12 -hour traffic counts
Attachment B — Warrant Summary Report
Northwestern Region Operations Traffic Engineering
VDOT Traffic Signal Study — 03/03/10
34-0050-20091109-013
Study Area:
Major Route (& Name): Route 50 (Northwestern Pike)
Functional Classification: Rural Minor Arterial
Speed Limit: Statutory 55 -mph
Minor Route (& Name): Route 614 (Back Mountain Rd)
Functional Classification: Rural Major Collector
Speed Limit: Posted 45 mph per resolution dated 3/10/99
County: Frederick
Origin and Nature of Re nest:
This intersection was identified by VDOT as being a high crash location and one of the long-
term recommendations was to install a traffic signal with railroad preemption if warranted. This
analysis was performed to determine if signalization is warranted.
Study Results:
The results of a twelve-hour turning movement were analyzed per the Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices, 2003 Edition. The results indicate the following signal warrants were met:
Warrant 1- Eight Hour Vehicular Volume Warrant
Warrant 1A- Minimum Vehicular Volume- 10 hours met, 8 hours needed
Warrant 1 B -Interruption of Continuous Traffic- 12 hours met, 8 hours needed
Warrant 1 A&B-Combination of Warrants- 11 hours met, 8 hours needed
Warrant 2- Four Hour Warrant 12 hours met, Minimum of 4 hours required
Recommendations:
Signalization warrants are met at this intersection; it is recommended to install a traffic signal at
this intersection as soon as funding becomes available. Due to the close proximity of a railroad
crossing on route 614 to the subject intersection, railroad pre-emption will need to be
incorporated with the signal design.
Because this intersection is experiencing a high number of crashes, is on the Staunton District
top ten safety list, and has a BIC (Benefit/Cost) ratio of 6.72, we have started application for
federal Highway Safety Improvement Program/ High Risk Rural Roads (HSIP/HRRR) funding.
Route 50 & 614Traffic Signal Study
March 3, 2010
Page 2 of 4
Studv Details:
A. Existing Traffic Control:
Route 50 & 614 is a three-way T -intersection located at McQuire, approximately 5 miles west of
the city of Winchester. Route 50 is a four -lane, two-way, divided roadway with a 40 -foot
median. There is a 150 foot turn lane with a 100 foot taper for westbound traffic turning left onto
Route 614. Eastbound traffic has a 100 foot taper to turn right onto Route 614. Route 614 is a
two-lane, two-way, non -divided roadway with a stop sign and stop bar controlling the
northbound approach to Route 50. For lane configurations at the intersection, Route 614 has a
one -lane approach and Route 50 consists of two lanes for moving traffic approaching the
intersection from the each of the eastbound and westbound directions.
A future project is being funded from the federal HSIP/ HRRR program to construct a 100 ft. full
width right turn lane and 200 ft. taper with curb/gutter on Route 50 for eastbound traffic to turn
right onto Route 614. This project was identified to mitigate crashes occurring due to restricted
sight distance caused by parked vehicles within the right-of-way.
B. Roadside Development and Environment:
There is no development on the north side of Route 50 in the area of the intersection. There are
dwellings on the east side of Route 50 on both sides of Route 614 located approximately 300
south of the intersection. The Winchester and Western railroad has single track at -grade
crossings on Route 50, 370 feet west of Route 614 and on Route 614, 53 feet south of Route
50. There is a bridge on Route 614 over Bear Run, a tributary to Houge Creek, immediately
south of the railroad crossing.
C. Traffic Volumes:
HTRIS records from the year 2008 shows 11,940 AADT on Route 50 west of Route 614, 20,796
AADT on Route 50 east of Route 614 and 4,525 VPD on Route 614.
See Attachment A for hourly traffic counts secured on December 9, 2009.
D. Reported Crash Experience for 3 -Year Period:
Crash records and rates obtained through "HTRIS" are for the period
From: January 1, 2006
To: December 31, 2008
Length of period: 3 — Years
Radius of Intersection: 150 Ft.
Note: Crashes where no injuries were sustained and property damage was below $1,000 may not be recorded in
HTRIS. Also, due to the time required to process and code crash data, HTRIS typically does not include occurrences
in the last several months.
According to HTRIS records, the total number of reported crashes for this location is sixteen
(16) for the reporting period indicated above.
Discussion of crash experience and patterns:
Reported crashes for the intersection are as follows, Eight (8) Angle, Five (5) Rear End, Two (2)
Non -collisions, and One (1) Sideswipe. The reported Angle crashes resulted in 10 injuries and
Route 50 & 614Traffic Signal Study
March 3, 2010
Page 3 of 4
$71,000 property damage. While the total number of reported Angle crashes at the intersection
is high, only four (4) have occurred during any one year period. The Crash History Warrant
requires five (5) collisions susceptible to correction by a traffic signal to have occurred in a one-
year period.
The reported Rear End crashes resulted in two (2) injuries and $11,200 property damage. The
first Non -Collision occurred on 1/12/06 westbound on Route 50 when a driver attempting to
elude the police ran off the road, lost control and overturned. The crash caused one injury and
$2,500 property damage. The driver was charged with driving under the influence. The second
Non -Collision occurred on 3/16/07 when icy road conditions caused a driver traveling east on
Route 50 to lose control, run off the road, and rollover. The crash caused three injuries and
$4,000 property damage. The Sideswipe crash occurred on 11/08/06 when the driver of a
vehicle traveling west on Route 50 attempted to change lanes to enter the Route 614 crossover
and struck a second vehicle also traveling west causing one injury and $1,400 property
damage. The driver of the first vehicle was charged with failing to yield.
We conducted a B/C (Benefit/Cost) analysis using crash reduction factors for a signal
installation and the B/C ratio for installing a signal at this location was 6.72.
E. Traffic Signal Analysis:
A twelve-hour turning movement count was secured between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm
on December 09, 2009 by NWRO staff using electronic count boards. The traffic volumes were
downloaded into PC Warrants, a comprehensive warrant analysis software program that
performs signal warrant analyses in accordance with the criteria as shown in Part 4 of the 2003
federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
See Attachment B, Signal Warrants Summary for results of this analysis
Route 50 & 614Traffic Signal Study
March 3, 2010
Page 4 of 4
Attachments:
A - 12 -Hour Turning Movement
B - Signal Warrants Summary
Attachment A
Location: CO.34 Rte 50 & Rte 614 int
Start Date: 12/09/09
Start Time: 7:00 AM
File path: 34-0050-20091109-0113
Rte 50
From East
Rte 614
From South
F-
Rte 50
From West
Start Time
Right
Thru
Left
Peds
Right
Thru
Left
Peds
Ri ht
Thru
Left
Peds
07:00 AM
0
37
12
0
78
0
0
0
1
169
0
0
07:15 AM
0
62
13
0
101
0
0
0
2
211
0
0
07:30 AM
0
72
17
0
112
0
1
0
2
224
0
0
07:45 AM
0
63
23
0
88
0
1
2
0
228
0
0
08:00 AM
0
50
11
0
71
0
1
0
0
174
0
0
08:15 AM
0
57
15
0
56
0
1
0
0
165
0
0
08:30 AM
0
75
10
0
77
0
2
0
1
131
0
0
08:45 AM
0
71
17
0
55
2
3
0
1
151
0
0
09:00 AM
0
65
7
0
35
0
1
0
4
118
0
0
09:15 AM
0
65
16
0
43
0
1
0
2
103
0
0
09:30 AM
0
65
16
0
47
0
2
0
1
120
0
0
09:45 AM
0
58
10
0
37
0
0
0
2
114
0
0
10:00 AM
0
58
11
0
36
0
0
0
0
89
0
0
10:15 AM
0
58
28
0
28
0
1
0
2
100
0
0
10:30 AM
0
55
21
0
39
0
1
0
2
126
0
0
10:45 AM
0
59
18
0
33
0
0
0
2
106
0
0
11:00 AM
0
81
15
0
25
0
1
0
1
88
0
0
11:15 AM
0
80
16
0
22
0
1
0
1
66
0
0
11:30 AM
0
62
22
0
27
0
4
0
0
72
0
0
11:45 AM
0
72
22
0
24
0
1
0
1
87
0
0
12:00 PM
0
68
29
0
19
0
0
0
0
66
0
0
12:15 PM
0
98
33
0
26
0
2
0
2
84
0
0
12:30 PM
0
85
27
0
24
0
2
0
1
88
0
0
12:45 PM
0
78
24
0
25
0
1
0
0
76
0
0
01:00 PM
0
68
25
0
20
0
0
0
1
69
0
0
01:15 PM
0
72
23
0
24
0
1
0
1
66
0
0
01:30 PM
0
71
26
0
39
0
0
0
0
88
0
0
01:45 PM
0
80
28
0
34
0
1
0
1
82
0
0
02:00 PM
0
73
26
0
23
0
0
0
1
70
0
0
02:15 PM
0
73
29
0
35
0
0
0
2
77
0
0
02:30 PM
0
98
32
0
25
0
4
0
0
66
0
0
02:45 PM
0
102
38
0
27
0
2
0
2
69
0
0
03:00 PM
0
128
44
0
26
0
1
0
1
62
0
0
03:15 PM
0
164
47
0
25
0
1
0
1
56
0
0
03:30 PM
0
126
46
0
31
0
2
0
2
74
0
0
03:45 PM
0
146
60
0
26
0
0
0
0
68
0
0
04:00 PM
0
171
48
0
21
0
1
0
0
72
0
0
04:15 PM
0
168
70
0
27
0
1
1
0
88
0
0
04:30 PM
0
169
74
0
29
0
2
0
2
76
0
0
04:45 PM
0
199
81
0
28
0
0
0
0
85
0
0
05:00 PM
0
200
78
0
21
0
0
0
4
64
0
0
05:15 PM
0
190
70
0
23
0
0
0
0
69
0
0
05:30 PM
0
186
83
0
33
0
0
1
0
59
0
0
05:45 PM
0
155
87
0
30
0
2
0
1
71
0
0
06:00 PM
0
134
77
0
19
0
3
0
2
64
0
0
06:15 PM
0
114
58
0
21
0
2
0
2
55
0
0
06:30 PM
0
111
59
0
22
0
0
0
0
52
0
0
06:45 PM
1
102
48
0
11
0
4
0
1
33
0
0
Virginia Depailment of Transpoilafion
Northwest Regional Operations
Staunton Traffic Engineering
Study Name: Co.34 Rte 50 & Rte 61412-09-09
Study Date : 12/10109
S glial Warrarits Summary Page No. : 1
Majoi Street Approaci►(..-f; Minor Stroot Approaches
Eastbound: Rte 60 Northwestern Pike Northbound: Rte 614- Back Mt. Rd
Number of Lanes: 2 Number of Lanes:1
Approach Speed: 55
Total Approach Volume: 4,643 Total Approach Volume: 1,804
Westbound: Rte 50 Northwestern Pike
Number of Lanes: 2
Approach Speed: 65
Total Approach Volume: 6,385
Warrant 3unirnary (Rural values apply.)
Warrant 1 - Eight Hour Vehicular Volumes ................................... :......................................... .......................................
.......
Warrant 1A - Minimum Vehicular Volume..........................................................................................
Required volumes reached for 10 hours, 8 are needed
Warrant 1B - Interruption of Continuous Traffic..............................................................................<; i "',I
Required volumes reached for 12 hours, 8 are needed
Warrant 1 A&B - Combination of Warrants.....................................................................................`:.Ii'AI .(I
Required volumes reached for 11 hours, 8 are needed
Warrant 2 Four Hour Volumes ...... ': :i F,
Number of hours (12) volumes exceed minimum — minimum required (4).
Warrant3 - Peak Hour.......................................................................................................................................................... ... Not Evaluated
Warrant 3A - Peak Hour Delay.........................................................................................................Not Evaluated
Warrant 3B - Peak Hour Volumes....................................................................................................Not Evaluated
Warrant4 - Pedestrian Volumes............................................................................................................................................ Not Evaluated
Warrant5 - School Crossing.................................................................................................................................................. Not Evaluated
Warrant 6 - Coordinated Signal System...................................................................................................... ........... Not satisfied
...............
No adjacent coordinated signals are present
Warrant7 - Crash Experience................................................................................................................................................ Not Satisficri
Number of accidents (4) is less than minimum (5). Volume minimums are met.
Warrant8 - Roadway Network............................................................................................................................................... Not S;.J1v;fv d
Major Route conditions not met. One or more volume requirement met.
Virginia Department of `franspor•tation
Northwest Regional Operations
Staunton Traffic Engineering
$igiu<d Warrants - aitttrtnnary
700
i 600
r
U
0 500
a
Q
E 400
o, 300
200
rn
`o
C
�i 100
Study Name: Co.34 Rte 50 & Rte 614 12-09-09
Study Date : 12110/09
Page No. : 2
200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Major Street - Total of Both Directions (VPH)
Analysis of 8 -Hour Volume Warrants:
1600 1800
Hour
Begin
Major
Total
Higher Minor
Dir
Ma or Crit
War -1A
Minor Crit
j
I j
i
iWar-1B
Minor Crit Meets?
Ma or Crit
_ _ Warrant Curves -
1
Meets?
00:00
i i
Peak Hour Warrant
------�-- Four Hour Warrant
NB
fj _ _
_-__i ,,,— - _
[Rural, 2+ major lanes and 1 minor lane curves used
630 -No
52 -No
---
504 -No
84 -No
---
01:00
0
0
NB
420 -No
105 -No
---
630 -No
52 -No
---
504 -No
84 -No
---
02:00
0
0
NB
420 -No
105 -No
---
630 -No
52 -No
---
504 -No
84 -No
---
03:00
0
0
NB
420 -No
105 -No
---
630 -No
52 -No
---
504 -No
84 -No
---
04:00
0
0
NB
420 -No
105 -No
---
630 -No
200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Major Street - Total of Both Directions (VPH)
Analysis of 8 -Hour Volume Warrants:
1600 1800
Hour
Begin
Major
Total
Higher Minor
Dir
Ma or Crit
War -1A
Minor Crit
Meets?
MajorCrit
iWar-1B
Minor Crit Meets?
Ma or Crit
War-1A&B
Minor Crit
1
Meets?
00:00
0
_Vol
0
NB
420 -No
105 -No
---
630 -No
52 -No
---
504 -No
84 -No
---
01:00
0
0
NB
420 -No
105 -No
---
630 -No
52 -No
---
504 -No
84 -No
---
02:00
0
0
NB
420 -No
105 -No
---
630 -No
52 -No
---
504 -No
84 -No
---
03:00
0
0
NB
420 -No
105 -No
---
630 -No
52 -No
---
504 -No
84 -No
---
04:00
0
0
NB
420 -No
105 -No
---
630 -No
52 -No
---
504 -No
84 -No
---
05:00
0
0
NB
420 -No
105 -No
---
630 -No
52 -No
---
504 -No
84 -No
---
06:00
0
0
NB
420 -No
105 -No
---
630 -No
52 -No
---
504 -No
84 -No
---
07:00
1,136
381
NB
420 -Yes
105 -Yes
Both
630 -Yes
51 -Yes
Both
504 -Yes
84 -Yes
Both
08:00
929
268
NB
420 -Yes
105 -Yes
Both
630 -Yes
52 -Yes
Both
504 -Yes
84 -Yes
Both
09:00
766
166
NB
420 -Yes
105 -Yes
Both
630 -Yes
52 -Yes
Both
504 -Yes
84 -Yes
Both
10:00
735
138
NB
420 -Yes
105 -Yes
Both
630 -Yes
52 -Yes
Both
504 -Yes
84 -Yes
Both
11:00
686
105
NB
420 -Yes
105 -Yes
Both
630 -Yes
52 -Yes
Both
504 -Yes
84 -Yes
Both
12:00
759
99
NB
420 -Yes
105 -No
Major
630 -Yes
52 -Yes
Both
504 -Yes
84 -Yes
Both
13:00
701
119
NB
420 -Yes
105-Yos
Both
630 -Yes
52 -Yes
Both
504 -Yes
84 -Yes
Both
14:00
758
116
NB
420-Yos
105 -Yes
Both
630-Yos
52 -Yes
Both
604 -Yes
84 -Yes
Both
15:00
1,025
112
NB
420 -Yes
105 -Yes
Both
630 -Yes
52 -Yes
Both
504 -Yes
84 -Yes
Both
16:00
1,303
109
NB
420 -Yes
105 -Yes
Both
630 -Yes
52 -Yes
Both
504 -Yes
84 -Yes
Both
17:00
1,317
109
NB
420 -Yes
105 -Yes
Both
630 -Yes
52 -Yes
Both
504 -Yes
84 -Yes
Both
18:00
913
82
NB
420 -Yes
105 -No
Major
630 -Yes
52 -Yes
Both
504 -Yes
84 -No
Major
19:00
0
0
NB
420 -No
105 -No
---
630 -No
52 -No
---
504 -No
84 -No
---
20:00
0
0
NB
420 -No
105 -No
---
630 -No
52 -No
---
504 -No
84 -No
-•-
21:00
0
e
0
NB
420 -No
105 -No
---
630 -No
52 -No
---
504 -No
84 -No
22:00
0
0
420 -No
105 -No
---
630 -No
52 -No
---
504 -No
84 -No
---
23:00
u 0
0 a
–NB
NB
420 -No
105 -No
--- _630
-No
52 -No
504 -No
84 -No
Item 5: Other