TC 07-25-11 Meeting MinutesMEMORANDUM
COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director - Transportation
RE: Transportation Committee Report for Meeting of July 25, 2011
DATE: July 29, 2011
The Transportation Committee met on July 25, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present
Chuck DeHaven (voting)
James Racey (voting)
Chris Collins (voting)
Bryon Grigsby (voting)
Gary Oates (liaison PC)
Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
4. Tiger Grants
Members Absent
Mark Davis (liaison Middletown)
George Kriz (liaison PC)
***Items Requiring Action***
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/665-6395
Staff notified the Committee that there is another round of Tiger Grants available for transportation.
These are highly competitive federal funds which have led to large awards in the successful
localities. We notified the MPO of this opportunity and also make the following recommendations.
1. Make application through the MPO (due to regional applications being scored higher) for
the following projects:
a. Route 37 with segments being prioritized to allow for potential awards for segments
if we are not successful with something larger,
b. Russell 150 improvements, specifically the bridge and connections to Tevis
Street and Route 522.
2. That, due to the rigorous and highly competitive nature of this particular application, a
consultant be procured to aid in the application process.
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
The Committee was supportive of these recommendations. Staff would further note that it
would be worthwhile to encourage the MPO to expedite this process, particularly getting the
consultant on board as soon as possible.
***Items Not Requiring Action***
Y. Back Mountain Road Speed Concerns
Staff advised the Committee that VDOT has been fielding complaints regarding unsafe
driving and high speeds on Back Mountain Road.
The Committee has authorized staff to coordinate with VDOT on the issue and potentially
return to request a speed study that could result in a speed limit reduction on that roadway.
2. Route 277 Improvements Resolution
The Board was updated and acted on this item on July 27, 2011.
3. MPO Long Range Plan Update
Staff presented the draft Vision Plan project list to the Committee and requested that they
review the material and provide feedback. To date, no feedback has been received and the
Board will be kept updated as to what is received. This item will be returning as it continues
to be modified.
5. Other
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