TC 06-25-18 Meeting Minutes
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, June 25, 2018
8:30 a.m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present: Gary Lofton Chairman (Voting), Judith McCann-
Slaughter (Voting), Gary Oates (Liaison PC/Voting-left early), Barry Schnoor (Voting-left
early), James Racey (Voting), and Lewis Boyer (Liaison Stephens City).
Committee Members Absent: Mark Davis (Liaison Middletown)
Staff present: Planning and Development Director Mike Ruddy, Assistant Director -
Transportation John Bishop, Sherriff Lenny Millholland, Traffic Division Commander
Lt. Warren Gosnell, and Kathy Smith, Secretary
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
1-SmartScale Project Support Resolution (Attached): Staff presented a resolution in support
of all Regional SmartScale applications that are in Frederick County to the Committee.
Upon motions by Ms. Judith McCann-Slaughter, seconded by Mr. James Racey the
Committee recommended that Staff forward the Resolution of Support of Frederick County
Board of Supervisors for Frederick County and Regional SmartScale Applications to the Board
of Supervisors for recommendation of approval. The motion was unanimously approved.
2-Intersection of Route 50 and Independence Agreements (Attached): Staff presented to the
Committee the updated language drafts of the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund
Agreement and Backstop Agreement.
Upon motions by Ms. Judith McCann-Slaughter, seconded by Mr. James Racey the
Committee recommended that Staff forward the updated Transportation Partnership
Opportunity Fund Agreement and Backstop Agreement to the Board of Supervisors for
recommendation of approval. The motion was unanimously approved.
3-Interstate 81 Corridor Study (Resolution Attached): The corridor study is under the
direction of the SB 971 for Interstate 81. The June 12, 2018 public meeting at Strasburg High
School was well attended. This was just one (1) public meeting of three (3) within the area
with VDOT. Staff will be making recommendations on formal comments for Frederick County.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
1-Safety Overview: Lt. Warren Gosnell, Traffic Division Commander with the Frederick County
Sheriff’s Office demonstrated the Traffic Records Electronic Data System (TREDS) software to
the Committee. The TREDS is a database used by the Sheriff’s office to identify crash data and
related information. It addresses the highway safety concerns with the information entered
by the Sheriff’s Department Deputies.
2-County Projects Updates: Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/I-81 Bridge: The right-of-way
plats are nearly completed 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 to be 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 waiting for the signature
from Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation.
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Renaissance Drive: The Geotech report has been received and a design kickoff meeting is
being planned at the Staunton District Offices for mid-July. The 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 currently.
Jubal Early Drive Extension and Interchange with Route 37: No activity currently.
3-Upcoming Agenda Items: July: Route 11 South Stars-MPO, Transportation Forum
TBD: Oakdale Crossing Traffic Calming Study
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
PDRes #27-18
A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
TO COMMENT ON THE
INTERSTATE 81 CORRIDOR STUDY
At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Frederick County Board o f Supervisors held on July 25,
2018, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, under Senate Bill 971 VDOT is conducting a corridor study for I-81; and,
WHEREAS, VDOT and the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment are seeking
comments from individuals and localities on various items under study; and,
WHEREAS, The Frederick County Board of Supervisors has congestion and safety concerns at
all of the I-81 Interchanges but particularly Exits 307, 313, 315, 317, and 323 primarily during
peak hours of operation; and
WHEREAS, The Frederick County Board of Supervisors has congestion and safety concerns for
the through lanes of I-81, particularly the area between exit 310 and 317 through the majority of
the operational day which results in numerous accidents and delays; and
WHEREAS, The Frederick County Board of Supervisors would continue to encourage the
consideration of the future Route 37 Eastern loop as a potential alternative to I-81 widening or to
reduce the extent of I-81 widening; and
WHEREAS, The Frederick County Board of Supervisors is supportive of analyzing various
funding scenarios and particularly federal and state funding options so long as any proposed
solution does not place an unequitable burden on Frederick County Taxpayers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Frederick hereby submits this resolution for the first round of public comments for the I-81
corridor study and looks forward to further opportunities for continued involvement.
PDRes #27-18
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Passed this 25th day of July 2018 by the following recorded vote:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chairman Gary A. Lofton
Robert W. Wells J. Douglas McCarthy
Shannon G. Trout Judith McCann-Slaughter
Blaine P. Dunn
A COPY ATTEST
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Kris C. Tierney
Frederick County Administrator