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TCAgenda2023October231.Valley Mill Road Realignment Study 1.A.Valley Mill Road Realignment Study 2.Route 37 (Eastern Frederick Transportation) Update 2.A.Route 37 (Eastern Frederick Transportation) Update 3.Ready Set Go Grants Opportunity 3.A.Ready Set Go Grants Opportunity 4.County Project Updates 4.A.County Project Updates 5.Other 5.A.Other AGENDA TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023 8:30 AM FIRST-FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA TC10-23-23ValleyMillRoadRealignmentStudy.pdf TC10-23-23Route37Update.pdf TC10-23-23ReadySetGoGrantsOpportunity.pdf TC10-23-23CountyProjectUpdates.pdf TC10-23-23Other.pdf 1 Transportation Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: October 23, 2023 Agenda Section: Valley Mill Road Realignment Study Title: Valley Mill Road Realignment Study Attachments: TC10-23-23ValleyMillRoadRealignmentStudy.pdf 2 3 PARTNERS FOR WHAT’S POSSIBLE BERRYVILLE PIKE/VALLEY MILL RD OPERATIONS FEASIBILITY STUDY September 20, 2023 WinFred MPO Summary 4 2 BERRYVILLE PIKE/VALLEY MILL RD FEASIBILITY STUDY ◆Study Purpose ◆Study Context ◆Access Alternatives ◆Corridor Performance Results ◆Concept Plans Outline 5 Purpose ◆Assess traffic and safety for Va. Route 7 at I-81 Northbound Ramp (Exit 315) at Valley Mill Road. ◆Determine best access scenario to accommodate future master planned development and serve traffic on Valley Mill Road south of Route 7. ◆Evaluate coordination of Gateway Drive Extended impacts south of Route 7 by others to determine most efficient Rte. 7 concept to increase through speeds on Berryville Pike. ◆Establish concept plan alternative for future public funding applications. Technical Stakeholders ◆Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission ◆Frederick County Planning & Development ◆VDOT Edinburg Residency ◆VDOT Staunton District TE, Planning, L&D ◆City of Winchester Planning & Public Services BERRYVILLE PIKE/VALLEY MILL RD FEASIBILITY STUDY 3 6 4 STUDY AREA 7 COMPREHENSIVE PLANS 5 Northeast Planning Area Site Redevelopment Concept 1 Chapter 11 Comprehensive Plan, 2022 Eastern Frederick County Road Plan , Adopted Nov 2021 Exit 315 Exit 315 Exit 315 8 WASHINGTON COMMONS REZONING 6 9 BERRYVILLE PIKE CORRIDOR ALTERNATIVES AT VALLEY MILL RD 7 10 INNOVATIVE INTERSECTION TYPES 8 11 PM PEAK HOUR VOLUME SCENARIO PERFORMANCE Scenario VJuST Max V/C @ I81 NB/Valley Signal Network Delay PM Peak Synchro/SimTraffic Corridor Ave Speeds SimTraffic (MPH) Notes 1 No Build Gateway Dr Extended 1.08 520.7 8.5 2034 volumes at effective 2 percent growth 2 Valley Mill No Access 1.13 500.9 9.0 Critical V/C at Gateway Drive Extended 4 Valley Mill Right in Right out (RIRO) 1.13 491.2 9.5 Signal at #2 still operates over capacity 5 Valley Mill full Access w/ Gateway Dr Ext 1.07 468.7 9.0 Lowest network delay and best V/C without innovative intersection 912 PROPOSED PM SCENARIO SELECTED PERFORMANCE 1012451310813 PROPOSED PM SCENARIO SELECTED PERFORMANCE 1113108542114 ALTERNATIVE MATRIX REVIEW INPUTS ◆Access and connectivity – Provides linkages to adjacent properties ◆Right-of-Way and possible utility Impacts – Ability to fit within existing R-O-W ◆Safety Improvements – Changes in weighted conflict points from VJuST ◆Operational Improvements – Overall delays and Rte. 7 speeds for PM peak ◆Future Growth and Modifications – Flexibility for future Rte. 7 widening to 6 lanes or I-81 bridge upgrades ◆Constructability – MOT impacts, unique design ◆Accommodate Bike and Peds – Allowance for multi-modal choices, addition of crosswalks with signals ◆Cost of Construction – Generalized implementation cost comparison between all scenarios 1215 Roadway Access ◆Improvements needed to address crash incidents at NB Exit 315 signal, ◆Scenario 5 (full access) best accommodate future development and serves traffic on Valley Mill Road, ◆Gateway Drive Extended needs added lanes at Rte. 7 for increased turns for adequate operations ◆Improvements at SB Exit 315 signal function of future redevelopment Operations ◆Removal of signal phasing at NB Exit 315 best way to improve capacity, ◆Grade separated option (Echelon) not feasible without major impacts to Rte. 659 and I-81 limited access. ◆Thru cut and MUT at 2 County signals provide best speed & queue improvements. ◆Partial Center turn lane at Valley Mill Rd. best operational performance but significant increased costs, local access removal, and FHWA process. CORRIDOR RECOMMENDATIONS 1316 BERRYVILLE PIKE/VALLEY MILL /THRU CUT + MUT (8) 14 At Valley Mill Signal Highest congestion and overall delay Highest Crash occurrence rate in study area Angle collision associated with turning volumes Dairy Corner Place access does not meet VDOT Access Management/Corner Clearance standards No Pedestrian linkages to existing share use path west VJuST highest V/C conflicts with existing signal phasing 17 I-81 NB EXIT 315 /BERRYVILLE PIKE/VALLEY MILL RD IMPROVEMENTS ◼Channelize side street approaches to eliminate through trips to/from Valley Mill Rd., ◼Reroute eastbound left turns to I-81 NB through signal to new MUT at Martin Dr., ◼Eliminate westbound left turns at Rte. 659 and reroute to Gateway Drive Extended, ◼Add Stop control for northbound rights on Valley Mill Rd. to EB Rte. 7. 15 18 BERRYVILLE PIKE/GATEWAY DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS ◼Channelize side street approaches to eliminate through trips to/from Gateway Dr., ◼Modify Rte. 7 median for concurrent side street dual left turns, ◼Provide a left and right turn lanes to Gateway Dr. Extended. ◼Provide future public street connection for new collector road with 16 19 I-81 SB EXIT 315 /BERRYVILLE AVE. IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS ❖1) Existing Conditions – do nothing, ❖2) Prohibit northbound left turns/throughs out south of Rte. 7, ❖3) Align south entr. with the I-81 SB signal (shift entrance west), ❖4) Provide Rte. 7 widening to allow dual left from Route 7 eastbound to I-81 NB without displacing Shell and Exxon gas stations, ❖5) Combination of #3 and #4. ❖Improves intersection performance while maintaining commercial access for future road connection per City Comprehensive Plan,17 20 BERRYVILLE PIKE/VALLEY MILL MULTI-MODAL IMPROVEMENTS ◼Transition and construct an app. 635 ft. shared use path adjacent to Dairy Corner Place to signal at Valley Mill Rd. ◼Add new crosswalk at channelized island and connect east of Valley Mill Rd. to existing path. ◼Provide Shared Use Path and add crosswalk on east leg Rte. 7 to Gateway Drive. 18 21 NEXT STEPS ◆Finalize cost estimates and report for Concept Improvements ◆Apply for Regional Funding ◆Frederick County Board of Supervisors action on Washington Commons land Use application ◆Public Outreach ◆Comprehensive Plan changes for corridor access ◆Additional Design 22 I-81 NB EXIT 315 /BERRYVILLE PIKE/VALLEY MILL RD IMPROVEMENTS ❖Highest congestion and overall delay ❖Highest Crash occurrence rate in study area ❖Angle collision associated with turning volumes ❖Dairy Corner Place access does not meet VDOT Access Management/Corner Clearance standards ❖No Pedestrian linkages to existing share use path west ❖VJuST highest V/C conflicts with existing signal phasing 20 23 BERRYVILLE PIKE/MARTIN DR. MUT IMPROVEMENTS ◼Construct a 400-ft. turn lane for U-turns from EB Rte. 7 to access I-81 Northbound ramp, ◼Provide turn around area to accommodate WB-67 heavy vehicle U turns, ◼Add new signal for EB U-turns and WB throughs, ◼Construct a 100-ft. turn lane for U-turns from Gateway Dr. & lefts from WB Rte. 7 to Martin Drive. 21 24 BERRYVILLE PIKE/GATEWAY DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS ◼Channelize side street approaches to eliminate through trips to/from Gateway Dr., ◼Modify Rte. 7 median for concurrent side street dual left turns, ◼Provide a left and right turn lanes to Gateway Dr. Extended. ◼Provide future public street connection for new collector road with added northbound lanes at signal, 22 25 BERRYVILLE PIKE/GATEWAY DRIVE EAST MUT ◼Construct a 400-ft. turn lane on EB Rte. 7, ◼Provide turn around area to accommodate WB- 50 heavy vehicle U- turns, ◼Add new signal for EB U-turns and WB throughs, ◼Provides local access from Gateway Drive Extension to commercial north of Route 7, 23 26 PROS/CONS ALT CITY LOCATION I-81 SB/BERRYVILLE AVENUE Scenario #A1 Pros Cons Safety Costs 1 No Improvements -------- 2 Prohibit NB left/through south of Rte 7. Improved Operations Access to existing businesses & Comp. Plan +$ 3 Realign south leg for existing commercial Improves Signal Efficiency Requires Property coordination and signal mod. ++$$ 4. Widen for Dual EB lefts Increases Storage to EB lefts to I-81 SB R-O-W impacts, Substandard turn lane lengths/spacing/transition, I-81 dual SB merge --$$$ 5. Both 3 & 4 Improved Operations, reduced I-81 SB queues 3 & 4 See above +$$$$ 2427 PROS/CONS ALT COUNTY LOCATIONS I-81 NB & GATEWAY DR Scenario #A1 Pros Cons Safety Costs 1 - No Build Gateway Dr Extended -------- 2 - Valley Mill No Access Reduces conflict points at I-81 NB signal at L/A Increase traffic and turns at Gateway Drive Ext. ++$ 4 - Valley Mill RIRO Reduces turns at critical signal Not improving V/C significantly, added lefts at Gateway Extended +$ 5 - Valley Mill full Access w/ Gateway Ext. Provides new collector access to Valley Mill Maintaining existing Access Mgmt. spacing on 7, +$$ 6 - Thru Cut at #2 Eliminates 1 signal phase at SB I-81 signal Valley Mill through trips rerouted to Gateway +$$ 7 - Thru Cut at #2,#3 Elim. 1 signal ph at 2 signals; Minor throughs at Gateway Dr. Add crossover for thru cut east of Gateway Dr +$$ 2528 PROS/CONS ALT CO. LOCATIONS I-81 NB & GATEWAY DR (CONT). Scenario #A1 Pros Cons Safety (CMF)Costs 1 - No Build Gateway Dr Extended -------- 5 - Valley Mill full Access w/ Gateway Ext. Provides new collector access to Valley Mill Maintaining existing Access Mgmt. spacing on 7, +$$ 8 - Thru Cuts and MUT at #2 Provides best corridor speeds on 7 for at- grade, eliminates signal phases U-turns, additional median cuts ,construction of turn around at Gateway SC for heavy vehicles ++$$ 10 - Echelon at #2 Improves corridor speeds by removing 2 signal phases Impacts to I-81 NE quadrant and residences/business south on Valley Mill Road with grade separation, Costs and FHWA processing ++$$$$ 13 - Partial Ctr Turn Overpass at #2 Provides best corridor speeds on 7, eliminates 2 signal phases Grade separation flyover with a signal, costs/benefits for funding ++$$$ 2629 Transportation Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: October 23, 2023 Agenda Section: Route 37 (Eastern Frederick Transportation) Update Title: Route 37 (Eastern Frederick Transportation) Update Attachments: TC10-23-23Route37Update.pdf 30 31 Transportation Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: October 23, 2023 Agenda Section: Ready Set Go Grants Opportunity Title: Ready Set Go Grants Opportunity Attachments: TC10-23-23ReadySetGoGrantsOpportunity.pdf 32 Item 3: Ready, Set, Go Grant Opportunity Topic Synopsis Staff will be updating the Committee on a grant opportunity through VDOT for project development purposes. Ready, Set, Go Grants provide VDOT support in developing projects for the next round of Transportation Alternatives funding. Recommended Action TBD 33 Transportation Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: October 23, 2023 Agenda Section: County Project Updates Title: County Project Updates Attachments: TC10-23-23CountyProjectUpdates.pdf 34 35 Transportation Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: October 23, 2023 Agenda Section: Other Title: Other Attachments: TC10-23-23Other.pdf 36 37