TC 06-29-20 Meeting MinutesTRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, June 29, 2020
8:30 a.m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present: Judith McCann-Slaughter, Chairman (Voting), Charles
DeHaven, Jr. (Voting) Gary Oates (Voting), James Racey (Voting) and Cordell Watts
(Voting).
Committee Members Absent Mark Davis (Liaison Middletown) and Lewis Boyer (Liaison
Stephens City).
Staff Present: Assistant Director-Transportation John Bishop, and Kathy Smith,
Secretary.
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
2-SmartScale Resolution and Discussion: A draft Resolution was prepared by Staff for adoption
by the Board of Supervisors in support of County and MPO SmartScale applications. The
Committee reviewed and supported the Resolution that is a required element of each
Smartscale application.
Upon a motion by, Charles DeHaven, Jr. and seconded by, Gary Oates the Committee
recommended to forward the Resolution of support for Frederick County and Regional
SmartScale Application to the Board of Supervisors for recommendation of approval.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
1-Route 11 North Exit 317 Area Study: VDOT Staff gave a brief overview to the Committee on
the Route 11 North area study as it nears completion. The MetroQuest survey had a very
remarkable outcome with 1,700 visitors and 1,000 participates, which was a great outcome. The
survey was able to give VDOT the assessment of what the citizens experience daily in commuting
in that area at different times and improvements in the area for safety. The next step is that on
August 3, 2020 an Operations and Safety report will be prepared. Staff gave a visual view of the
Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) example that is in the Haymarket area that is projected
for this area. A key feature of the DDI is the eliminating the need to stop which keeps the traffic
flowing. The graphics will available to show how the DDI will work in different scenarios of the
area. The Committee will be updated as more information comes available.
3- Interstate, Primary and Secondary Road Plans Discussion: Staff gave an overview of the
Interstate, Primary and Secondary Road Improvement Plans. Usually, this time of year is when
the updated drafts are being adopted, however, due to the need for VDOT to update revenue
projections, the updates are currently on hold. However, Staff discussed the update in
preparation for when the updated revenue projections are available. After much discussion,
the Committee will be presented with updated Interstate and Primary Road Improvement
Plans at the next meeting. The Secondary Road Improvement Plan will be updated as soon as
VDOT releases updated revenue projections. VDOT confirmed that projects scheduled for
fiscal year 21 are still expected to go ahead as scheduled. VDOT also noted that Sulphur
Springs Road improvements will be undergoing final inspection shortly.
4-County Projects Updates: Crossover Boulevard aka Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/I-
81 Bridge: The Bridge deck final pour has been completed and the work on the intersection of
Route 522 and Airport Road is commencing. The contract completion date remains September
2021.
Renaissance Drive: The Roadway design has been completed through 90% and Staff has
received CSX comments to proceed to 100%design. The County consultants are also
proceeding with preparation of right-of-way documents.
5-Other: