TC 06-25-18 Meeting AgendaCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
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TO: Frederick County Transportation Committee
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Assistant Director - Transportation
RE: June 25, 2018 Transportation Committee Meeting
DATE: June 19, 2018
The Frederick County Transportation Committee will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. on
Monday, June 25, 2018 in the first-floor conference room of the Frederick County
Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
AGENDA
1. Safety Overview
2. SmartScale Project Support Resolution
3. Intersection of Route 50 and Independence Drive Agreements
4. Interstate 81 Corridor Study
5. County Project Updates
6. Upcoming Agenda Items
7. Other
Please contact our Department if you are unable to attend this meeting.
Attachments
JAB/dw
MEMORANDUM
Item 1: Safety Overview
Topic Synopsis
Lieutenant Gosnell will be providing a demonstration of the Frederick County Sheriff
Department’s accident tracking software for the Committee’s information.
Analysis
NA
Recommended Action
NA
Item 2: SmartScale Project Support Resolution
Topic Synopsis
Staff is seeking a resolution of support for all the regional SmartScale applications that
are located within Frederick County. If approved by the Board of Supervisors this
resolution will be forwarded to the Regional Commission for inclusion into the
SmartScale applications being completed by the Regional Commission and Metropolitan
Planning Organization for projects in Frederick County.
Analysis
Support resolutions from impacted localities are important supporting documentation for
the applications as they are considered by VDOT.
Recommended Action
Staff is recommending a recommendation of approval to the Board of Supervisors.
PDRes #23-18
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FOR FREDERICK COUNTY AND REGIONAL
SMARTSCALE APPLICATIONS
Action:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: July 25, 2018
WHEREAS, this resolution supports the following Frederick County and
Regional SmartScale Applications within Frederick County for the following projects:
Frederick County Applications
1. Exit 317 NB Ramp Realignment/Redbud Road
2. Route 11 North Corridor Improvements
3. Route 522 at Costello Drive Turn Lane and Intersection Operations
Improvements
4. Route 11/Shawnee Drive/Opequon Church Lane Intersection Improvements
Winchester Frederick County MPO Applications
5. I-81 Exit 317 Accel/Decel Lane Extensions
6. I-81 Exit 307 Roundabouts
7. I-81 Exit 313 Bridge Capacity Improvement
8. I-81 Winchester Hard Running Shoulders
Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission Applications
9. Route 11 South Corridor Enhancements
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation (hereafter referred to as
the DEPARTMENT) has adopted procedures for evaluating and scoring projects
consistent with SmartScale requirements; and
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT has requested applications to be submitted by
localities to be considered for inclusion in the DEPARTMENT’S Six-Year Improvement
Program for Fiscal Years 2020 through 2025; and
WHEREAS, projects will be evaluated for inclusion in the Six-Year
Improvement Program through screening and scoring process to be undertaken by the
DEPARTMENT; and
PDRes #23-18
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WHEREAS, each of the listed projects play important roles in the County’s long-
range transportation plan, and near-term traffic safety concerns; and
WHEREAS, the County of Frederick is an eligible entity to apply for
transportation funding under House Bill 2;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Frederick County Board
of Supervisors is supportive of each of these applications for inclusion into the Six -Year
Improvement Program fiscal years 2020 through 2025.
ADOPTED, this 25th day of July 2018.
This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chairman Gary A. Lofton
J. Douglas McCarthy Robert W. Wells
Shannon G. Trout Judith McCann-Slaughter
Blain P. Dunn
A COPY ATTEST
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Kris C. Tierney
Frederick County Administrator
Item 3: Intersection of Route 50 and Independence Agreements
Topic Synopsis
As you are aware the County had applied for $1.29 million in Transportation Partnership
Opportunity Fund from the Virginia Department of Transportation. The subsequent
approval of that application led to the development of the agreement by which the funds
are managed. Staff is seeking a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on whether
to authorize the County Administrator to execute the Transportation Partnership
Opportunity Fund Agreement with VDOT and the updated Backstop Agreement with
Navy Federal.
Analysis
Staff has received the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund Agreement from the
Virginia Department of Transportation for execution. Upon finalization of approval of
the agreement language by the Attorney General’s office, some of the language that the
County had requested be included was found to be unacceptable. This created an issue in
which the County faced potential cost liability under certain scenarios. For this reason ,
the Backstop Agreement needed to be updated. Drafts of both agreements are attached.
Recommended Action
Staff is seeking a recommendation of approval to the Board of Supervisors.
Item 4: Interstate 81 Corridor Study
Topic Synopsis
Under the direction of SB 971, VDOT is embarking on a Corridor Study for Interstate 81.
The study will look at a number of items including needs and potential funding strategies
and VDOT is currently seeking public input. Staff attended the first of three planned
public meetings on June 12, 2018 at Strasburg High School and will be updating the
Committee on the plan and next steps. Staff will also make recommendations on formal
comments from the County.
Analysis
NA
Recommended Action
NA
Item 5: County Project Updates
Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/I-81 Bridge:
Right-of-way plats are nearly complete prepared while VDOT completes the
review of the 100% design. Once the right-of-way plats are complete, the County
Attorney will be preparing deeds of dedication. VDOT comments are expected
back by the end of June. The County, VDOT, and DHR have signed the
memorandum of agreement for historical resources which will govern the
installation of two interpretive signs along the corridor; we are just awaiting the
signature from Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation.
Renaissance Drive:
The Geotech report has been received and a design kickoff meeting is being
planned at the Staunton District Offices for mid-July. State Environmental
Review Process is also underway. Staff has received the fully executed
preliminary engineering agreement from CSX for review of the bridge designs.
Coverstone Drive:
No activity at this time.
Jubal Early Drive Extension and Interchange with Route 37:
No activity at this time.
Item 6: Upcoming Agenda Items
July
Route 11 South Stars Study – MPO
Transportation Forum
TBD
Oakdale Crossing Traffic Calming Study
Item 7: Other