TC 09-24-18 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: September 24, 2018 Transportation Committee Meeting
DATE: September 19, 2018
The Frederick County Transportation Committee will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. on
Monday, September 24, 2018 in the first-floor conference room of the Frederick County
Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
AGENDA
1. Transportation Forum Discussion
2. I-81 Corridor Study
3. County Project Updates
4. Upcoming Agenda Items
5. Other
Please contact our Department if you are unable to attend this meeting.
Attachments
JAB/pd
MEMORANDUM
Item 1: Transportation Forum Discussion
Topic Synopsis
Ongoing discussion item to plan for the fall Transportation Forum.
Analysis
N/A
Recommended Action
N/A
Item 2: I-81 Corridor Study
Topic Synopsis
This is a follow-up to the discussion at the August 27 Transportation Committee to
review the draft resolution which has previously been circulated to the Committee and is
attached herein.
Analysis
N/A
Recommended Action
Forward resolution of County feedback from the Board of Supervisors to VDOT.
A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
TO COMMENT ON THE
INTERSTATE 81 CORRIDOR STUDY – ROUND 2
At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors held on September 26,
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 comment from
individuals and localities on various items under study; and,
WHEREAS, Frederick County representatives attended the second round of public meetings held August
22, 2018 at Lord Fairfax Community College, and
WHEREAS, The Frederick County Board of Supervisors would like to encourage the reconsideration of
improvements from Exits 315-317 for the list of recommended improvements due to significant safety,
congestion, and access to alternative facilities concerns, and
WHEREAS, The Frederick County Board of Supervisors would continue to encourage ongoing analysis
of existing truck parking shortages in our area, and
WHEREAS, The Frederick County Board of Supervisors continues to support the analysis of multiple
potential dedicated funding scenarios that are equitably applied, and
WHEREAS, The Frederick County Board of Supervisors believes a package of dedicated funding sources
as opposed to a singular source would be the best way to meet the current and long-term needs of the I-81
Corridor, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick
hereby submits this resolution for the second round of public comment for the I-81 corridor study and looks
forward to further opportunities for continued involvement.
Passed this 26th day of September 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
PDRes #xx-18
Item 3: County Project Updates
Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/I-81 Bridge:
100% comments from VDOT have been addressed and submitted to VDOT with
clearance expected within a week of this mailing. Right-of-way plats are currently being
finalized for signature. Staff is attending the Finance Committee on September 19, 2018
to ensure the budget line item is aligned with the final pre-bid estimate. Project is
currently expected to bid in October barring unforeseen issues.
Renaissance Drive:
The County’s consultant is working on geotechnical issues regarding fill requirements
under the bridge with the VDOT materials section. 30% or Phase I bridge design has
been submitted to VDOT and CSX for review. 30% design of the surface street is
underway. 30% and updated cost estimate is expected by October 15th.
Northern Y:
30% design is underway.
Coverstone Drive:
No activity at this time.
Jubal Early Drive Extension and Interchange with Route 37:
No activity at this time.
Item 4: Upcoming Agenda Items
October
Capital Improvement Program
Non-Hardsurface Road paving program
Possible VDOT Traffic Engineering guest to discuss Highway Safety
Improvement Program HSIP
TBD
Oakdale Crossing Traffic Calming Study
Item 5: Other
December Meeting