TC 10-26-20 Meeting Agenda1.Route 7 STARS Study Update
1.A.Route 7 STARS Study Update
2.Sheriff's Office Request for Speed Signs
2.A.Sheriff's Office Request for Speed Signs
3.County Project Updates
3.A.County Project Updates
4.Other
4.A.Other
AGENDA
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2020
8:30 AM
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM
FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
TC10-26-20Route7STARSStudyUpdate.pdf
TC10-26-20SheriffsOfficeRequestforSpeedSigns.pdf
TC10-26-20CountyProjectUpdates.pdf
TC10-26-20Other.pdf
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Transportation Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: October 26, 2020
Agenda Section: Route 7 STARS Study Update
Title: Route 7 STARS Study Update
Attachments:
TC10-26-20Route7STARSStudyUpdate.pdf
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Item 1: Route 7 STARS Study Update
Topic Synopsis
Staff will be updating the Committee on the status and progress of the Route 7 STARS study being
completed by Michael Baker and utilizing MPO resources. Presentation slides attached for reference.
Analysis
Recommended Action
NA
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VA 7 STARS Study
VA 7 STARS Study
October 6, 2020
1.Introductions / Goal of Today’s Meeting
2.Work Completed to Date
3.Stage 2 Recommendations
4.Next Steps
Agenda
4
VA 7 STARS Study
Goal of today’s meeting is to:
•Provide an overview of work completed to date
•Review Updated Stage 2 recommendations
Introductions
5
VA 7 STARS Study
Study Area
6
VA 7 STARS Study 7
VA 7 STARS Study
Short/Near-Term Improvements
Now and Six Years
Target: Immediate Safety Concerns
Solutions:
Access Management
Statewide Backplate Program
Striping and Signing
Interim Improvements
Six and Ten Years
Target: Immediate Safety Concerns and Operational
Issues
Solutions:
Access Management
Enforcement Tools and Devices
Innovative Intersections through existing infrastructure
Turn Lanes
Active Information Systems
Long-term Improvements
Ten Plus Years
Target: Existing Safety Concerns that will be
exasperated by Future Operational Issues and
Developments
Solutions:
Access Management
Interchange Design
Innovative Intersections
Future Development and Considerations
Study Process
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VA 7 STARS Study
Short/Near-Term Improvements
Now and Six Years
Target: Immediate Safety Concerns
Solutions:
Access Management
Statewide Backplate Program
Striping and Signing
Interim Improvements
Six and Ten Years
Target: Immediate Safety Concerns and Operational
Issues
Solutions:
Access Management
Enforcement Tools and Devices
Innovative Intersections through existing infrastructure
Turn Lanes
Active Information Systems
Long-term Improvements
Ten Plus Years
Target: Existing Safety Concerns that will be
exasperated by Future Operational Issues and
Developments
Solutions:
Access Management
Interchange Design
Innovative Intersections
Future Development and Considerations
Study Process
Stage 2 Recommendations
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10
ROUTE 7BAKER LANEPROPOSED RIGHT-OUT
ROUTE 7
PROPOSED RIGHT-IN/RIGHT-OUT
EXISTING PAVEMENT PROPOSED PAVEMENT
MARKING
EXISTING PAVEMENT
MARKING
PROPOSED PAVEMENT
Legend
North Arrow & Scale
of Transportation
Virginia Department
Project Location
0
SCALE
Staunton, VA
Imagery Courtesy of the Commonwealth of Virginia copyright 2017/2018.
plans.
relocations may be required beyond the propposed right-of-way shown on these
of construction or the acquisition of right of way. Additional easements for utility
These plans are unfinished and unapproved and are not to be used for any type
VDOT SmartScale
PROPOSED MEDIAN
PAVEMENT DEMOLITION
25'50'75'100'
City of Winchester: Route 7 Improvements
Baker Lane
225
' FLEX POST
RIGHT-IN/RIGHT-OUT
PROPOSED
11
EXISTING PAVEMENT PROPOSED PAVEMENT
MARKING
EXISTING PAVEMENT
MARKING
PROPOSED PAVEMENT
Legend
North Arrow & Scale
of Transportation
Virginia Department
Project Location
0
SCALE
Staunton, VA
Imagery Courtesy of the Commonwealth of Virginia copyright 2017/2018.
plans.
relocations may be required beyond the propposed right-of-way shown on these
of construction or the acquisition of right of way. Additional easements for utility
These plans are unfinished and unapproved and are not to be used for any type
VDOT SmartScale
PROPOSED MEDIAN
PAVEMENT DEMOLITION
25'50'75'100'
City of Winchester: Route 7 Improvements
ROU
TE
7ROSS STREETROU
TE
7
CLOSURE
PROPOSED MEDIAN
Median Closure
15
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TU
RN
LAN
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TA
P
E
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15
0
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TU
RN
LAN
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TA
P
E
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Legend
North Arrow & Scale
of Transportation
Virginia Department
Project Location
0
SCALE
50'100'150'200'
Staunton, VA
Imagery Courtesy of the Commonwealth of Virginia copyright 2017/2018.
plans.
relocations may be required beyond the propposed right-of-way shown on these
of construction or the acquisition of right of way. Additional easements for utility
These plans are unfinished and unapproved and are not to be used for any type
VDOT SmartScale
EXISTING PAVEMENT PROPOSED PAVEMENT
MARKING
EXISTING PAVEMENT
MARKING
PROPOSED PAVEMENT
PROPOSED MEDIAN
PAVEMENT DEMOLITION
City of Winchester: Route 7 Improvements
ROUTE 7
ROUTE 7MILBROOK DRIVE PAVEMENT MARKINGS
TIE INTO EXISTING
CLOSURE
LEFT TURN LANE
"NO LEFT TURN"
PROPOSED SIGN:
ONLY
RIGHT TURN
LEFT TURN ONLY
PAINT MEDIAN
MOUNTABLE OR
PAINT MEDIAN
MOUNTABLE OR
Milbrook Drive Lane
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Legend
North Arrow & Scale
of Transportation
Virginia Department
Project Location
0
SCALE
50'100'150'200'
Staunton, VA
Imagery Courtesy of the Commonwealth of Virginia copyright 2017/2018.
plans.
relocations may be required beyond the propposed right-of-way shown on these
of construction or the acquisition of right of way. Additional easements for utility
These plans are unfinished and unapproved and are not to be used for any type
VDOT SmartScale
EXISTING PAVEMENT PROPOSED PAVEMENT
MARKING
EXISTING PAVEMENT
MARKING
PROPOSED PAVEMENT
PROPOSED MEDIAN
PAVEMENT DEMOLITION
City of Winchester: Route 7 Improvements
ROUTE 7ROUTE 7ROUTE 7
ROUTE 7
FI
R
S
T WO
O
D
S
D
RI
V
E
PAVEMENT MARKINGS
TIE INTO EXISTING
CLOSURE
LEFT TURN LANE
First Woods Drive
200' LEFT TURN TAPER355' LEFT TURN STORAGE"NO LEFT TURN"
PROPOSED SIGN:
14
Route 7 Stage 2 Recommendations
3
15
Route 7 Study Area
16
(34) (135) (41)⤶25 (29)(23) (5) (46)⤶0 (2)(0) (1)⤶38 (58)(6) (0) (0)⤶2 (5)(152) (123)⤶73 (100)
25 101 32 ↓340 (329)↓626 (741)
7 0 19 ↓6 (710)0 0 ↓614 (717)4 4 4 ↓648 (769)99 58 ↓568 (648)
⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷262 (385)⤷1 (2)⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷2 (5)⤶ ⤷⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷17 (26)⤶ ⤷
Rte 7 (50)26 ⤷⤴→⤵⤴⤵(20)11 ⤷⤴→⤵(2)2 ⤷(6)4 ⤷⤴→⤵(146)99 ⤷(428)250 ↓37 89 249 (853) 513 ↓1 6 (831)496 ↓8 1 4 (882)517 ↓(875)511 ↓0 3 28 (753)444 ↓(52)37 ⤶(60) (144) (408)(24) 18 ⤶(2) (7)(9)12 ⤶(10) (6) (7)(2)2 ⤶(0) (1) (24)
Pleasant Valley Rd National Ave Woodland Ave Virginia Ave Chestnut Baker Ln
2018 Existing Volumes
(34) (135) (41)⤶25 (29)(23) (5) (46)⤶0 (2)(0) (1)⤶38 (58)(6) (0) (0)⤶2 (5)(162) (131)⤶78 (106)
25 101 32 ↓422 (440)↓767 (940)7 0 19 ↓753 (909)0 0 ↓755 (916)4 4 4 ↓789 (968)105 62 ↓703 (837)
⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷321 (473)⤷1 (2)⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷2 (5)⤶ ⤷⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷17 (26)⤶ ⤷
0 (0)
Rte 7 (50)26 ⤷⤴→⤵⤴⤵(20)11 ⤷⤴→⤵(2)2 ⤷(6)4 ⤷⤴→⤵(155)105 ⤷(531)305 ↓44 89 305 (1056) 624 ↓1 6 (1034) 607 ↓8 1 4 (1085) 628 ↓(1078) 622 ↓0 3 28 (947) 549 ↓(52)37 ⤶(66) (144) (508)(24)18 ⤶(2) (7)(9)12 ⤶(10) (6) (7)(2)2 ⤶(0) (1) (24)
Pleasant Valley Rd National Ave Woodland Ave Virginia Ave Chestnut Baker Ln
2030 Existing Volumes
17
(34) (135) (41)⤶25 (29)
25 101 32 ↓422 (440)
⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷321 (473)
(50)26 ⤷⤴→⤵(531)305 ↓44 89 305
(52)37 ⤶(66) (144) (508)
Route 7 Study Area: Pleasant Valley Road to Virginia Ave
1 1
18
Route 7 Study Area: Pleasant Valley Road to Virginia Ave
Crash Types
•Rear Ends -34
•Angle Crashes (29) + Head On (1)
•Pedestrian - 5
•Others
•Sideswipes – 4
•Fixed Object Off road - 1 19
(34) (135) (41)⤶25 (29)
25 101 32 ↓422 (440)
⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷321 (473)
(50)26 ⤷⤴→⤵(531)305 ↓44 89 305
(52)37 ⤶(66) (144) (508)
Route 7 Study Area: Pleasant Valley Road to Virginia Ave
1 1Right-inRight-out20
1
Eastbound WestboundNorthboundSouthbound 2 Eastbound Westbound
3
18.6 18.8 8.9 21.5 49.8 20.0 7.2
B B A C D C A
17.6 23.3 7.9 19.7 45.9 4 24.4 5.8
B C A B D 5 C A
7.2 6.0 7.0 7.5 10.7 6.1 6.8
A A A A B A A
6.8 6.0 6.1 7.5 10.3 8 6.0 6.2
A A A A B 9 A A
10
25.2 36.1 12.5 22.7 50.5 38.3 9.0
C D B C D D A
31.1 58.0 13.6 24.0 50.5 11 60.0 7.6
C E B C D 12 E A
10.4 9.0 8.8 12.9 13.5 9.0 8.2
B A A B B A A
9.6 8.8 7.3 12.8 12.1 15 8.8 7.9
A A A B B 16 A A
NO BUILD
ROUNDABOUT - OPTION 2
Dedicated Route 7 WB Left-Turn
ROUNDABOUT - OPTION 1
NO BUILD
ROUNDABOUT - OPTION 2
Dedicated Route 7 WB Left-Turn
ROUNDABOUT - OPTION 1
N Pleasant Valley Road and National
Avenue
AM PEAK HOUR
PM PEAK HOUR
Route 7 Delay (sec/veh)
(Level of Service)
AM PEAK HOUR
Delay by Approach (sec/veh)
(Level of Service)Intersection Scenario
Overall
Delay
(LOS)
EXISTING
EXISTING
PM PEAK HOUR
21
Option 1
Legend
North Arrow & Scale
of Transportation
Virginia Department
Project Location
0
SCALE
50'100'150'200'
Route 7 & Pleasant Valley Road Roundabout
City of Winchester, VA
Imagery Courtesy of the Commonwealth of Virginia copyright 2017/2018.
plans.
relocations may be required beyond the propposed right-of-way shown on these
of construction or the acquisition of right of way. Additional easements for utility
These plans are unfinished and unapproved and are not to be used for any type
City of Winchester, Virginia
September 18, 2020VDOT SmartScale
PROPOSED PAVEMENTEXISTING PAVEMENT
TRUCK APRON
GRASS / VEGETATION
PROPOSED RAISED MEDIAN
MARKINGS
PROPOSED PAVEMENT
PAVEMENT
DEMOLISH EXISTING
PEDESTRIAN FACILITY
ACQUISITION
DEMOLITION / N PLEASANT VALLEY RDVALLEY RDN PLEASANT R
T. 7 (N
A
TIO
N
A
L
AV
E)RT. 7 (BERRYVILLE AVE)
16'
16'
86'
16'
16'
AT FIREWALL
REMOVE SECTIONS
7
7
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Option 2
Legend
North Arrow & Scale
of Transportation
Virginia Department
Project Location
0
SCALE
50'100'150'200'
Route 7 & Pleasant Valley Road Roundabout
City of Winchester, VA
Imagery Courtesy of the Commonwealth of Virginia copyright 2017/2018.
plans.
relocations may be required beyond the propposed right-of-way shown on these
of construction or the acquisition of right of way. Additional easements for utility
These plans are unfinished and unapproved and are not to be used for any type
City of Winchester, Virginia
September 18, 2020VDOT SmartScale
PROPOSED PAVEMENTEXISTING PAVEMENT
TRUCK APRON
GRASS / VEGETATION
PROPOSED RAISED MEDIAN
MARKINGS
PROPOSED PAVEMENT
PAVEMENT
DEMOLISH EXISTING
PEDESTRIAN FACILITY
ACQUISITION
DEMOLITION / N PLEASANT VALLEY RDVALLEY RDN PLEASANT R
T. 7 (N
A
TIO
N
A
L
AV
E)RT. 7 (BERRYVILLE AVE)
16'
16'
86'
16'
16'
AT FIREWALL
REMOVE SECTIONS
7
7
23
Route 7 Study Area
24
2018 Existing Volumes
2030 Existing Volumes
(47) (70) (295)⤶259 (237)(14) (1) (7)⤶2 (7)(29) (2) (93)⤶61 (46)(22) (0) (4)⤶47 (39)
56 23 207 ↓736 (874)6 1 4 ↓1030 (1192)23 0 67 ↓1009 (1182)38 0 12 ↓1059 (1270)
⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷43 (97)⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷12 (32)⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷29 (66)⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷12 (17)
(68)32 ⤷⤴→⤵(33)3 ⤷⤴→⤵(31)50 ⤷⤴→⤵(4)8 ⤷⤴→⤵(1060) 572 ↓18 24 91 (1360) 854 ↓2 0 9 (1325) 816 ↓12 0 16 (1455) 875 ↓2 0 24
(22)15 ⤶(49) (40) (71)(33)13 ⤶(2) (0) (2)(13)1 ⤶(20) (2) (67)(26)16 ⤶(2) (0) (26)
(44) (70) (278)⤶244 (223)(14) (1) (7)⤶2 (7)(29) (2) (93)⤶61 (46)(22) (0) (4)⤶47 (39)
52 23 195 ↓599 (681)6 1 4 ↓878 (985)23 0 67 ↓857 (975)38 0 12 ↓907 (1063)
⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷43 (97)⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷12 (32)⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷29 (66)⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷12 (17)
(64)30 ⤷⤴→⤵(33)3 ⤷⤴→⤵(31)50 ⤷⤴→⤵(4)8 ⤷⤴→⤵(858)465 ↓18 24 91 (1141)735 ↓2 0 9 (1131)697 ↓12 0 16 (1261)756 ↓2 0 24
(22)15 ⤶(49) (40) (71)(33)13 ⤶(2) (0) (2)(13)1 ⤶(20) (2) (67)(26)16 ⤶(2) (0) (26)
25
Eastbound WestboundNorthboundSouthbound
16.7 11.4 8.6 35 45.2
B B A D D
15.0 12.2 7.6 31.6 40.6
B B A C D
15.2 10.1 12.4 22.3 33.5
B B B C C
17.3 14.2 14.9 22.4 31.1
B B B C C
36.9 42.8 16.9 46 71
D D B D E
59.2 92.3 19.5 54.7 84.3
E F B D F
24.3 21.9 18.5 40.7 41.3
C C B D D
31.2 31.2 25.0 41.0 45.9
C C C D D
5.8 3.8 4.4 21.5 31.9
A A A C C
5.7 5.1 3.4 20.7 36.6
A A A C D
8.4 4.3 8.9 14.0 27.4
A A A B C
8.5 4.0 9.3 13.8 26.7
A A A B C
32.4 43.6 11.9 63 80.1
C D B E F
38.2 51.5 10.6 68.1 162.7
D D B E F
11.1 6.5 11.2 24.0 47.0
B A B C D
12.1 7.4 12.5 22.5 41.0
B A B C D
NO BUILD
MIN MANAGED
NO BUILD
IMPROVE INTERCHANGE AREA
ONLY
IMPROVE INTERCHANGE AREA
ONLY
IMPROVE INTERCHANGE AREA
ONLY
IMPROVE INTERCHANGE AREA
ONLY
Route 7 & Fort Collier Road/Elm Street
AM PEAK HOUR
PM PEAK HOUR
Route 7 & Ross Street/Pharmhouse
Shopping Center
AM PEAK HOUR
PM PEAK HOUR
MIN MANAGED
NO BUILD
MIN MANAGED
EXISTING
EXISTING
EXISTING
EXISTING
NO BUILD
MIN MANAGED
Delay by Approach (sec/veh)
(Level of Service)Intersection Scenario
Overall
Delay
(LOS)
26
2. Route 7 Study Area: Apple Valley to Ross Street
21
1 2 3
2030 Future Volumes
3
27
2. Route 7 Study Area: Apple Valley to Ross Street
Crash Types
•Rear Ends -21
•Angle Crashes (37) + Head On (4)
•Pedestrian - 5
•Others
•Sideswipes – 8
•Fixed Object Off road - 4 28
2. Route 7 Study Area: Apple Valley to Ross Street
21 3
1. Fort Collier Road
•Split phase along minor approaches
•Restrict Right-turn on Red
•Southbound dual left-turn lanes
•Extend westbound left-turn lane to Atwell Avenue
2. Atwell Avenue
•Right-In/Right-Out configuration
•Permit WB Route 7 Left-Turn
3. Ross Street
•Restrict Right-Turn on Red
•Eliminate westbound Route 7 Left-turn
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Legend
North Arrow & Scale
of Transportation
Virginia Department
Project Location
0
SCALE
City of Winchester, VA
75'150'225'300'
Imagery Courtesy of the Commonwealth of Virginia copyright 2017/2018.
plans.
relocations may be required beyond the propposed right-of-way shown on these
of construction or the acquisition of right of way. Additional easements for utility
These plans are unfinished and unapproved and are not to be used for any type
City of Winchester, Virginia
September 22, 2020VDOT SmartScale
STARS Route 7 Improvements
PROPOSED PAVEMENTEXISTING PAVEMENT
GRASS / VEGETATION
PROPOSED RAISED MEDIAN
MARKINGS
PROPOSED PAVEMENT
PEDESTRIAN FACILITY
DO NOT
ENTER
Fort Collier Road Exhibit
LANERIGHTUSETRUCKSROUTE 7FORT COLLIER ROADATWELL AVENUEROSS STREETROUTE 7
R4-5
R5-1
RECOMMENDATIONS
MEDIAN FROM STAGE 1
PROPOSED CLOSED
100'150'100'100'
100'100'
MAST ARM
SIGN POSTED ON
7
7
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Legend
North Arrow & Scale
of Transportation
Virginia Department
Project Location
0
SCALE
City of Winchester, VA
75'150'225'300'
Imagery Courtesy of the Commonwealth of Virginia copyright 2017/2018.
plans.
relocations may be required beyond the propposed right-of-way shown on these
of construction or the acquisition of right of way. Additional easements for utility
These plans are unfinished and unapproved and are not to be used for any type
City of Winchester, Virginia
September 22, 2020VDOT SmartScale
STARS Route 7 Improvements
PROPOSED PAVEMENTEXISTING PAVEMENT
GRASS / VEGETATION
PROPOSED RAISED MEDIAN
MARKINGS
PROPOSED PAVEMENT
PEDESTRIAN FACILITY
DO NOT
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(c) 2020 Transoft Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.PAASHTO 2018 (US)(c) 2020 Transoft Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.Fort Collier Road Turning Movements
LANERIGHTUSETRUCKSROUTE 7FORT COLLIER ROADATWELL AVENUEROSS STREETROUTE 7
R4-5
R5-1
RECOMMENDATIONS
MEDIAN FROM STAGE 1
PROPOSED CLOSED
100'150'100'100'
100'100'
MAST ARM
SIGN POSTED ON
7
7
31
2. Route 7 Study Area: Apple Valley to Ross Street
21 3
1. Fort Collier Road
•Split phase along minor approaches
•Restrict Right-turn on Red
•Southbound dual left-turn lanes
•Extend westbound left-turn lane to Atwell Avenue
2. Atwell Avenue
•Right-In/Right-Out configuration
•Permit WB Route 7 Left-Turn
3. Ross Street
•Restrict Right-Turn on Red
•Eliminate westbound Route 7 Left-turn
WB Route 7 Left-turn Lane
95th
Queue
ft
% Blocking
Upstream
No Build 71' 28%
Improving the Interchange 66' 5%
WB Route 7 Left-turn Lane at Atewll Ave 81 0%
WB Route 7 Left-turn Lane at Fort Collier 188 0%
Ross Street Westbound Left-turn
Spill Back by 2030
Eliminate WB Rte 7 Left-Turn at Ross St
PM Operations
32
2. Route 7 Study Area: Ross Street -Spillback
WB Route 7 Left-turn Lane
95th
Queue
ft
% Blocking
Upstream
No Build 71' 28%
Improving the Interchange 66' 5%
WB Route 7 Left-turn Lane at Atewll Ave 81 0%
WB Route 7 Left-turn Lane at Fort Collier 188 0%
Ross Street Westbound Left-turn
Spill Back by 2030
Eliminate WB Rte 7 Left-Turn at Ross St
PM Operations
33
2. Route 7 Study Area: Ross Street -Spillback
Rear -End
Collision Risk
WB Route 7 Left-turn Lane
95th
Queue
ft
% Blocking
Upstream
No Build 71' 28%
Improving the Interchange 66' 5%
WB Route 7 Left-turn Lane at Atewll Ave 81 0%
WB Route 7 Left-turn Lane at Fort Collier 188 0%
Ross Street Westbound Left-turn
Spill Back by 2030
Eliminate WB Rte 7 Left-Turn at Ross St
PM Operations
34
2. Route 7 Study Area: Apple Valley to Ross Street
21 3
1. Fort Collier Road
•Split phase along minor approaches
•Restrict Right-turn on Red
•Southbound dual left-turn lanes
•Extend westbound left-turn lane to Atwell Avenue
2. Atwell Avenue
•Right-In/Right-Out configuration
•Permit WB Route 7 Left-Turn
3. Ross Street
•Restrict Right-Turn on Red
•Eliminate westbound Route 7 Left-turn
WB Route 7 Left-turn Lane
95th
Queue
ft
% Blocking
Upstream
No Build 71' 28%
Improving the Interchange 66' 5%
WB Route 7 Left-turn Lane at Atewll Ave 81 0%
WB Route 7 Left-turn Lane at Fort Collier 188 0%
Ross Street Westbound Left-turn
Spill Back by 2030
Eliminate WB Rte 7 Left-Turn at Ross St
PM Operations
35
2. Route 7 Study Area: Conway Street Extension
21 3
Proposed Connection
Benefits
•Inter-parcel Connectivity
•Incident / Congestion Relief
Concerns
•Residential
•On-Street Parking
36
2. Conway Street Extension: Fort Collier Rd Streetview
37
2. Conway Street Extension: Atewell Ave Streetview
38
Route 7 Study Area
3
NOTE: Interchange evaluated within guidance of STARS study.
39
2018 Existing Volumes
2030 Existing Volumes
(213) (415)⤶570 (583)(244) (130) (477)⤶201 (409)(330) (187)⤶71 (182)(171) (1) (98)⤶76 (112)
169 432 ↓795 (895)194 74 451 ↓832 (968)129 85 ↓941 (1115)127 0 106 ↓886 (1128)
⤶ ⤷⤷7 (18)⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷37 (68)⤶ ⤷⤷1 (10)⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷6 (5)
(271)175 ⤷⤴→⤵(177)89 ⤷⤴→⤵(319)173 ⤷(268)175 ⤷⤴→⤵(1008)615 ↓2 3 4 (846)788 ↓346 171 55 (1063)1121 ↓(972)1031 ↓0 0 0
(12)2 ⤶(16) (5) (23)(423)174 ⤶(287) (118) (59)(10)0 ⤶(8) (4) (5)
I-81 SB I-81 Nb Gateway Dr Regency Lakes
(260) (490)⤶684 (707)(296) (154) (563)⤶244 (499)(370) (210)⤶80 (204)(182) (1) (104)⤶81 (119)
207 510 ↓909 (1050)236 88 533 ↓947 (1131)145 96 ↓1085 (1331)135 0 113 ↓1031 (1355)
⤶ ⤷⤷7 (18)⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷39 (71)⤶ ⤷⤷1 (10)⤶ ↓ ⤷⤷6 (5)
(330)217 ⤷⤴→⤵(187)99 ⤷⤴→⤵(358)194 ⤷(285)186 ⤷⤴→⤵(1143) 692 ↓2 3 4 (1041) 928 ↓417 202 55 (1305) 1322 ↓(1220) 1232 ↓0 0 0
(12)2 ⤶(16) (5) (23)(428)179 ⤶(348) (140) (59)(10)0 ⤶(8) (4) (5)
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Crash History (Two Intersections):
•27 Angle collisions
•98 Rear-end collisions
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3. Route 7 Study Area: I-81 Interchange
ChallengesI-81 Northbound Ramp
•Right-of-Way
•Future Widening
•Maintenance of Traffic
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Route 7 and I-81 Interchange -Reviewed Concepts
Route 7 and I-81 SB Ramp
1.Extend Eastbound Route 7 Left-turn Lane at Southbound I-81 Ramp –Merits immediate consideration
2.Relocate Eastbound Route 7 Left-turn at Southbound I-81 Ramp to new center lane ramp
–Unable to do because of I-81 Widening
Route 7 And I-81 NB Ramp
1.Quadrant Roadway
2.Partial Displaced Left-Turn
3.Partial Median U-Tu rn
4.Widen Route 7 to six-lanes at Northbound I-81 Ramp
5.Relocate Valley Mill Road alignment to Winchester Gateway –Merits immediate consideration
Whole Interchange
1.Traditional Diamond Interchange
2.Single Point Urban Interchange
–Unable to do because of I-81 Widening
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Quadrant Roadway
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Partial Displaced Left-Turn
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Partial Median U-Turn
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Traditional Diamond Interchange
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3. Route 7 Study Area: I-81 Interchange
ChallengesI-81 Northbound Ramp
•Right-of-Way
•Future Widening
•Maintenance of Traffic
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Minimally Managed Concept
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I-81 Southbound Ramp
•Extend eastbound left-turn lane to near Ross Street
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I-81 Northbound Ramp
•Widen Route 7 as six-lane section with eastbound
shared-right turn and dedicated westbound right-turn
(see next slide)
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EXISTING PAVEMENT PROPOSED PAVEMENT
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EXISTING PAVEMENT
MARKING
PROPOSED PAVEMENT
Legend
North Arrow & Scale
of Transportation
Virginia Department
Project Location
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Staunton, VA
Imagery Courtesy of the Commonwealth of Virginia copyright 2017/2018.
plans.
relocations may be required beyond the propposed right-of-way shown on these
of construction or the acquisition of right of way. Additional easements for utility
These plans are unfinished and unapproved and are not to be used for any type
VDOT SmartScale
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PAVEMENT DEMOLITION
25'50'75'100'
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Extend left-turn Lane
Yield Condition – I-81 NB TO ROUTE 7 WB
Signal Provides Gaps
Shared Right-turn lane
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Dedicated Right-turn requires closing Dairy Corner Pl
3. Route 7 Study Area: I-81 Interchange
I-81 NB Ramp
Dedicated Right-turn onto I-81 Northbound
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Construct New Southbound I-81 Ramp
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Relocate Valley Mill Road
Northbound Valley Mill Road
•Right-In or Right-in/Right-Out
Proposed Realignment of Valley Mill Rd
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Route 7 and I-81 Interchange
Recommendation and Next Steps
Pursue Interim Recommendations
•Extend Eastbound Route 7 Left-turn Lane at Southbound I-81 Ramp
•Relocate Valley Mill Road alignment to Winchester Gateway
Interchange Improvement Feasibility Study
•Extend horizon year beyond 2030
–Consider scenario planning•Model I-81 Widening
•Explore multiple alternatives with more versatile software –VISSIM
–Density, delay, travel times, queuing, and O-D•Environmental Constraints Assessment
•ROW Impact Evaluation
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7. Next StepsStudy Schedule
•Incorporate comments from today
•Provide any revisions to stakeholders for final review
•Public involvement
•Online survey
•Advertised via traditional avenues and social media
•Report development
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VDOT District Contacts
Terry Short
terry.shortjr@vdot.virginia.gov
(540) 332-9057
Consultant Team Contacts
Brad Shelton
Brad.Shelton@mbakerintl.com
(804) 287-3161
Dan Scolese
Daniel.Scolese@mbakerintl.com
(804) 287-3168
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Transportation Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: October 26, 2020
Agenda Section: Sheriff's Office Request for Speed Signs
Title: Sheriff's Office Request for Speed Signs
Attachments:
TC10-26-20SheriffsOfficeRequestforSpeedSigns.pdf
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Item 2: Sheriff’s Office Request for Speed Signs
Topic Synopsis
The Sheriff’s office has asked Transportation Committee consideration of being able to procure
electronic speed signs through VDOT funds for safety projects in Frederick County. These electronic
message signs would be attached to existing speed limit signs in areas of concern to increase driver
awareness of their speeds. The signs function by displaying the actual speed and flashing a strobe if the
speed limit is exceeded. In addition, the signs gather traffic and speed data while in place. Cost of the
units would be approximately $2,559.00 per unit and any required maintenance would be the
responsibility of the Sheriff’s Department.
Analysis
Recommended Action
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Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: October 26, 2020
Agenda Section: County Project Updates
Title: County Project Updates
Attachments:
TC10-26-20CountyProjectUpdates.pdf
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Item 3: County Project Updates
Crossover Boulevard aka Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/I-81 Bridge:
Recent work has been focused on the Roundabout as well as the intersection of Route
522/Crossover/Airport. This has resulted in some temporary lane closures as the project has progressed.
Renaissance Drive:
The most recent round of comments has been received from CSX and VDOT. Staff and their engineer
has a follow up meeting scheduled with CSX and their consultant AECOMM for October 27th.
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Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: October 26, 2020
Agenda Section: Other
Title: Other
Attachments:
TC10-26-20Other.pdf
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Item 4: Other
Upcoming items:
Capital Improvement Program
Project Prioritization discussion
VTRANS Update
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