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TCAgenda2024January221.Review of Meeting Time 2.Route 37 (Eastern Frederick Transportation) Study Update 2.A.Route 37 Eastern Frederick Transportation Update 3.Winchester Frederick Metropolitan Planning Organization (WinFred MPO) Transit Study 3.A.Transit Study Presentation 4.Capital Improvement Plan Update 4.A.Capital Improvement Plan Update 5.Virginia Byway Designation Request for Wardensville Pike (Route 55) 5.A.Virginia Byway Designation Request for Wardensville Pike 6.County Project Updates 6.A.County Project Updates 7.Other 7.A.Other AGENDA TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 8:30 AM FIRST-FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA TC01-22-24Route37StudyUpdate.pdf TC01-22-24TransitStudyPresentation.pdf TC01-22-24CapitalImprovementPlan.pdf TC01-22-24VirginiaBywayDesignationRequest.pdf TC01-22-24CountyProjectUpdates.pdf TC01-22-24Other.pdf 1 Transportation Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: January 22, 2024 Agenda Section: Route 37 (Eastern Frederick Transportation) Study Update Title: Route 37 Eastern Frederick Transportation Update Attachments: TC01-22-24Route37StudyUpdate.pdf 2 3 Eastern Frederick County Transportation Study Project Update January Transportation Committee Meeting January 22, 2024 4 Current Status & Next Steps CURRENT ACTIVITIES •The 2050 no-build the traffic analysis has been completed. •Webmap has been updated to include most recent demographical and 2050 no build data. FUTURE ACTIVITIES •Gathering public comment on presented transportation needs •Reviewing projects to address those needs DISCUSSION TOPICS, TOP RISKS & ISSUES •Target of Spring 2024 to complete preliminary findings for benefit of SmartScale pre-application. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT •First public meeting was participation in the Transportation Forum •Meeting in Spring 2024 to review proposed projects to address needs Current Status: GoodLegend:At Risk Problem 5 Current traffic volumes vs. 2020 No-Build traffic volumes in 2001 FEISFinal Environmental Impact Statement and Section 4(f) Evaluation History and Initial Findings 6 History and Initial Findings 7 Initial Findings Combined Projected Growth for City of Winchester and Frederick County 8 •Frederick County is becoming a bedroom community of Washington, D.C. As a result, morning and evening rush hour has worsened, despite an increase in remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic. •Alleviating traffic congestion and reducing crashes on I-81 is key to improving mobility in Frederick County. •Infrastructure capacities at present are not enough for the scale and volume of planned developments. •Alternative forms of transportation are valued and need to be improved and expanded: walking, biking, public transit. Initial Findings: Stakeholder Survey 9 •The VA 7 and US 11 corridors have two of the more prominent crash histories, including significant numbers of fatal and injury crashes. •Roughly 500 non-interstate truck - related crashes over the last five years, with 40% along VA 7 and US 11. •Eastern Frederick County includes 24 intersections in VDOT’s 2017-2021 Top Potential Safety Improvement (PSI) list. Initial Findings: Safety 10 Volume to Capacity Ratio -2019 vs 2050 No Build Analysis 11 Trip Tables 12 The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate a range of alternatives to improve mobility and safety for all road users, reduce congestion, and enhance system continuity while meeting the needs of interstate, regional, and local traffic passing through and moving within the study area, including the evaluation of the proposed Route 37 bypass. Draft Purpose Statement 13 •As indicated in the 2014 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update, the existing bicycle network lacks infrastructure and 62% of roadways have Level of Service (LOS) D (adequate for advanced riders) or worse. The pedestrian results showed that 60% of the network was either deemed adequate or adequate, but not likely used for choice users. With land development since 2014, it is likely that bicycle and pedestrian needs have only increased since this time and linkages are desired to regional parks, schools, and commercial development. Draft Needs Statements –Bicycle & Pedestrian 14 •Virginia State Route 7 between the Frederick/Clarke County line and the City of Winchester is the major link between Frederick County and destinations in Northern Virginia. Volumes from the STARS study in 2017 indicate that the ADT on this corridor is projected to reach 40,800 vehicles per day (vpd) by 2047. There is a current SMART Scale project aimed at improving safety and traffic flow on Route 7 between Route 815/Millbrook Drive/Blossom Drive and Route 656/First Woods Drive/Greenwood Drive; however, additional segments have been identified in the PSI. •The intersection of I-81 Exit 317 and Route 11 is the most congested intersection in the Staunton District and is currently being redesigned as a diverging diamond interchange. Additionally, improved connectivity is needed between Route 7 and Route 11 to alleviate congestion. •Development in the area near the airport along both the Route 50 and Route 522 corridors has the potential to create congestion issues in the future, both at Exit 313 and at intersections along both corridors and the intersection with Crossover Boulevard. This important connection has been identified in the 2035 Frederick County Comprehensive Plan and will offer improved access to the Virginia Inland Port. •Large scale residential land development on the southern end of the study area is utilizing Warrior Drive and Tasker Road to access I-81 and Route 37. Additional interstate or state route connectivity from Warrior Drive is desired to continue residential development in this area and relieve congestion on Tasker Road. Draft Needs Statements -Congestion 15 •Since 2017, there have been 206 reportable crashes in the 3.76-mile stretch of roadway on Route 7 between the City of Winchester and the Frederick/Clarke County line. The 1.28-mile segment between Greenwood Road and Valley Mill Road has been identified as the #7 top Potential Safety Improvement (PSI) priority by VDOT. A SMART Scale project is currently in the design phase to add capacity and reduce conflict points to a 0.52-mile segment of roadway in this crash cluster area, however this project only addresses a portion of the study area. •The VA 7 and US 11 corridors have two of the more prominent crash histories, including significant numbers of fatal and injury crashes. o ADT on Route 7 EB: 14,000 vpd; Route 7 WB: 14,000 vpd; Total Crashes = 735; Fatal/Injury (FI) Crashes = 176 o ADT on Route 11 NB: 14,000 vpd; Route 11 SB: 14,000 vpd; Total Crashes = 347; FI = 71 •Eastern Frederick County includes 24 intersections and 15 segments in VDOT’s 2017-2021 Top 100 Potential Safety Improvement (PSI) list. o Six of the 15 segments are located on Route 7: Begin MP 1.75, end MP 2.00: Total Crashes = 23; Fatal/Injury (FI) Crashes = 8 (VDOT District Rank 26) Begin MP 2.10, end MP 2.26: Total Crashes = 52; FI = 10 (VDOT District Rank 2) Begin MP 2.26, end MP 2.51: Total Crashes = 16; FI = 3 (VDOT District Rank 60) Begin MP 2.51, end MP 2.82: Total Crashes = 21; FI = 6 (VDOT District Rank 13) Begin MP 2.82, end MP 3.26: Total Crashes = 17; FI = 3 (VDOT District Rank 94) Begin MP 3.48, end MP 4.76: Total Crashes = 59; FI = 14 (VDOT District Rank 7) –improvements to this segment have been committed in the SYIP, with construction completed in 2026. Draft Needs Statements -Safety 16 •Improvements are needed at the intersection of I-81 Exit 307 to address safety and congestion; however, this is outside of the study area for this project. •Recent improvements were completed at the I-81 and Route 37 interchange at Exit 310. The installation of a changeable message sign (CMS) is proposed as a safety measure. •Safety and congestion are an issue at the I-81 and Route 50 interchange at Exit 313. CMS’s are proposed at this interchange, however that does not address the existing congestion issue. •Widening I-81 to three lanes between Exits 313 and 317 (both Northbound and Southbound) was recommended for funding. •The addition of an auxiliary lane is a recommended improvement between Exits 313 and 315. •The addition of traffic cameras was recommended at Exit 317. •A design concept was created for a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) at Exit 317 to address congestion and safety. Draft Needs Statements –I-81 17 Existing Recommendations on I-81 18 Timeline We are here Note: Dates may be fluid based on unanticipated changes in direction or scope. 19 Thank you for your time and attention! 20 Transportation Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: January 22, 2024 Agenda Section: Winchester Frederick Metropolitan Planning Organization (WinFred MPO) Transit Study Title: Transit Study Presentation Attachments: TC01-22-24TransitStudyPresentation.pdf 21 22 Winchester-Frederick County MPO Transit Feasibility Study Study Update for the Frederick County Transportation Committee ǀ 1/22/24 23 2 Task 1 –Project Administration and OverviewTask2-Transit Needs Assessment •Existing and Future Population and Employment Densities •Existing and Future Land Use Patterns •Review of Local Comprehensive Plans and Other RelevantStudiesTask3–Public and Stakeholder Involvement •Public Survey •Stakeholder Interviews •MPO Planning Process •NSVRC Outreach Events •Field Study Scope of Work 224 3 3 Scope of Work Task 4 – Evaluation of Current Transportation Services •Winchester Transit •Human Service Transportation Programs •Ridesharing Programs •Public transportation programs in neighboring jurisdictions •Virginia Breeze •Private transportation programs such as taxis, Uber, and LyftTask5–Development of Potential Transit Strategies •Service Revising or expanding existing services Fleet needs and other capital Serving planned development Estimates of ridership, cost, and revenue •Organizational 25 4 4 Scope of Work Factors That Would Encourage Public Transportation Use Task 6 - Recommended Plan •Service Plan •Organizational Plan •Financial Plan •Capital Plan Task 7 – Final Transit Feasibility StudyStudy Schedule •Nine to twelve months 26 5 Stakeholder and Public Input 5 Stakeholder Interview Results •Access Independence•Church World Service –Assists refugees with housing and job placement•Frederick County Department of Social Services•Laurel Ridge Community College•Northwestern Community Services•Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center•Seniors First•Shenandoah Alliance for Shelter•Wheels for Wellness (Faith in Action) •Study Committee –NSVRC,City of Winchester –WinTran,Frederick County,Stephens City,DRPT,Valley Health,and a representative from the Hispaniccommunity 27 6 Stakeholder and Public Input 6 Stakeholder Interviews –Unmet Needs •Service in the Route 11 corridor –Northwestern Community Services, the DMV, major employers, Stephens City, LRCC. Access to DMV particularly important. •Additional on-demand rural service, particularly for medical transportation for those who do not qualify for Medicaid. •Employment transportation options from NRADC on Fort Collier Road to major employers north of the City of Winchester, extending to Clear Brook. •Service to major corridors adjacent to the City of Winchester, but outside of the City. The Senseny Road area was specifically identified. •Regional service 28 7 7 Stakeholder and Public Input Public Survey with 197 respondents •90% indicated there is a need to start a public transit service for areas of Frederick County and Stephens City that are not served by Winchester Transit. •Highest ranked service areas: U.S. Route 11 corridor b/t Winchester, Stephens City, and LRCC; areas of Frederick County adjacent to the City of Winchester; local service in the Stephens City area. •Top 2 Desired Modes: fixed route (62%); microtransit (42%) (could choose more than 1). 29 8 Demographics 8 Winchester- Frederick County Urbanized Area 30 9 Demographics 9 Jurisdiction 2010 Census Population 2020 Census Population Percent Change City of Winchester 26,203 28,120 7.3% Frederick County 78,305 91,419 16.7% Total 104,508 119,539 14.4% WinFred MPO 69,449 83,377 20.1% MPO as a Percentage 66.5%69.7% Virginia 8,001,024 8,631,393 7.9% 31 10 Demographics 10 Population Density 32 11 Demographics 11 Employment Density 33 12 12 Service Alternatives Alternative #1 – Deviated Fixed Route Service: Stephens City- Winchester •Provides mobility for Stephens City residents, Winchester residents, and Frederick County residents who live in the corridor served. •Provides needed connections to Northwestern Community Services and the DMV. •Complements WinTran’s proposed service changes that would eliminate fixed route service on a portion of Valley Avenue that currently has service. •Addresses needs that have been articulated by stakeholders and the public. •Provides a pilot opportunity to address regional transportation in the WinFred MPO area. 34 13 Service Alternatives 13 Alternative #2 – Deviated Fixed Route Service: Stephens City- LRCC •Provides access to LRCC for people who live in the Stephens City Area. •Addresses needs that have been articulated by stakeholders and the public •Serves a portion of the Route 11 corridor in Frederick County. •May not be sustainable as a stand-alone route but could work in conjunction with segments to Winchester and to the east along Fairfax Pike. 35 14 Service Alternatives 14 Alternative #3 – Blended Option - #1 and #2 - Deviated Fixed Route Service: Winchester - Stephens City - LRCC •Provides mobility for Stephens City residents, Winchester residents, and Frederick County residents who live in the corridor served. •Provides needed connections to Northwestern Community Services, the DMV, and LRCC. •Complements WinTran’s proposed service changes that would eliminate fixed route service on a portion of Valley Avenue that currently has service. •Addresses needs that have been articulated by stakeholders and the public. •Provides a pilot opportunity to address regional transportation in the WinFred MPO area. 36 15 Service Alternatives 15 Alternative #4 – Deviated Fixed Route Service: Downtown Winchester – Senseny Road – Valley Mill Road – Winchester Gateway •Feedback from committee indicated a desire for a route proposal for this area. •There is likely sufficient population density to support a route. •Provides mobility for city and county residents living in the corridor, offering access to shopping as well as the full WinTran route network •Provides hourly, bi-directional service through the corridor. •Route developed and will be presented to study committee on 1/23/24.37 16 Service Alternatives 16 Alternative #5 – Microtransit for Other Areas •To extend the reach of the current WinTran service area into areas of Frederick County adjacent to the city. •Specific candidate areas: •Industrial areas north of the City of Winchester •The areas southeast of Winchester in the U.S. Route 50/17 corridor and the U.S. 522 Corridor •Offers a flexible option to serve areas that may not have sufficient demand for fixed route service. •Complements the planned WinTran microtransit program. •Limited in the number of passengers that can be served. •Relatively high cost per trip. •Requires that passenger use an app or phone ahead for service 38 17 Service Cost Estimates 17 Service and Capital Improvement Proposals Total Annual Operating Costs -FY23 Dollars Total Annual Local Funding Required-Demo Total Annual Local Funding Required-Traditional Vehicles and Other Capital Start-Up App Capital Cost Estimated Local Share Alternative #1 -Stephens City-Winchester -1 vehicle $265,200 $53,040 $66,300 $195,000 $7,800 Alternative #1 -Stephens City-Winchester 2 vehicles $530,400 $106,080 $132,600 $370,000 $14,800 Alternative #2 -Stephens City -LRCC 1 vehicle $224,400 $44,880 $56,100 $185,000 $7,400 Alternative #3-Blended-Winchester-SC-LRCC -2 vehicles $530,400 $106,080 $132,600 $380,000 $15,200 Alternative #4 -Senseny Road -Valley Mill -1 vehicle $265,200 $53,040 $66,300 $195,000 $7,800 Alternative #5 -Microtransit -1 vehicle $232,050 $46,410 $58,013 $90,000 $200,000 $11,600 Alternative #5 -Microtransit -2 vehicles $464,100 $92,820 $116,025 $180,000 $200,000 $15,200 Alternative #5 -Microtransit -3 vehicles $696,150 $139,230 $174,038 $270,000 $200,000 $18,800 39 18 Organizational Options 18 City of Winchester as Lead Agency •The City is the established transit provider in the area and is familiar with DRPT and FTA grant and oversight requirements. City is also the designated recipient of federal urbanized area transit funding. •Any new services provided outside of the City could be seamlessly coordinated with current WinTran services if the City operated the MPO services also. •City participation may be the only way that FTA S.5307 funds could be accessed unless a split arrangement could be negotiated with another agency. •There is precedent for WinTran to serve outside of the City with its route to LRCC. •Easy to implement, requiring only an inter-governmental agreement to expand the base of service into Frederick County. •It may be beyond the City’s mission to serve as lead agency for MPO area transit services. •May not be an effective structure to address rural public transportation needs. •Does not create ownership of the program for the County or for Stephens City. 40 19 Organizational Options 19 Frederick County or Town of Stephens City as Lead Agency •The primary areas of unmet need are in Frederick County so it may make sense for the County to serve as the lead agency. •The Town of Stephens City has shown the most interest in developing a new public transportation service to serve its residents. •Having the County or the Town as the lead agency would create ownership of the program. •A split letter would be needed to access S. 5307 funding. •For Stephens City as lead – would constrain future growth of program to areas outside of Stephens City. •For Frederick County as lead – the County has not shown interest in serving as a lead agency for public transportation. •Neither entity has experience managing FTA or DRPT grants. 41 20 Organizational Options 20 Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission as Lead Agency •The NSVRC has experience managing FTA and DRPT grants. •The NSVRC has been successful in administering a DRPT demonstration grant for Shenandoah County. •The NSVRC is a regional entity with impartiality to its members. •Oversight by a regional entity may lay the foundation for a future regional system. •A split letter would be needed to access S. 5307 funding. •The individual jurisdictions may not feel ownership of the program. 42 21 Organizational Options 21 Creation of a Regional Transit Authority as Lead Agency •Provides the ability to develop a dedicated funding source. •Seamless transit services could be provided. •Would create an entity completely focused on public transportation, with ownership from member jurisdictions. •Would be able to effectively address both urban and non-urban public transportation needs. •Would allow for S.5307 funding to be used in the MPO area if the regional authority became the designated recipient. •Requires legislation to be enacted by the Virginia General Assembly. •Creates a new entity that will have a variety of administrative and financial needs that are currently provided by the City (i.e., accounting, legal, cash flow management, human resources, risk management, insurance, etc.). • Jurisdictions may feel loss of local autonomy. 43 22 Federal Funding Discussion 22 •Federal Transit Administration (FTA) public transportation formula funding is categorized into urban and rural – Section 5307 is for urbanized areas; Section 5311 is for rural areas •Services that primarily serve the urbanized area are only eligible for S.5307 funds. The City of Winchester is the designated recipient for these funds. Any expansion outside of the city but within the urbanized area would need to negotiate with the city for a portion of these funds. •Services that primarily serve the rural areas are eligible for S.5311 funds, which flow from the FTA through DRPT. These funds are allocated at the discretion of DRPT. •Demonstration funds are state funds. The funding issue would come up when any new services are transitioning from the demonstration program. 44 23 Local Funding Example 23 •A local match will be required for service to be implemented. •The annual local match operating funding estimate is $106,080 for the Demonstration Grant and $132,600 for the long-term funding arrangement, after the demonstration period has concluded. •This match can be split among several partners. •In Shenandoah County, the local match for service along U.S. Route 11 is split among the County, the Towns served and local business partners. The Town contributions are based on population and range from between $600 annually to $16,000 annually. The following businesses provide annual contributions that total about $21,000: Valley Health, New Market Poultry, Walmart, the Shenandoah County Chamber, George’s Chicken, and Ridesmart. 45 24 24 Next Steps •Meeting with the Study Committee – 1/23/24 •Meeting with the Top of Virginia Chamber - February •Seek consensus on an implementation strategy – both in terms of service and organizational options Contact information: Karen Taylor, NSVRC, WinFred MPO – ktaylor@nsvregion.orgElisabeth “Lib” Rood, AICP, KFH Group – erood@kfhgroup.com 46 Transportation Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: January 22, 2024 Agenda Section: Capital Improvement Plan Update Title: Capital Improvement Plan Update Attachments: TC01-22-24CapitalImprovementPlan.pdf 47 48 £¤50 £¤522 £¤11 £¤522 £¤11 £¤50 £¤11 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 ¬«277 ¬«37 Winche ster Steph ensCity 0 1 20.5 Miles Frederick County Dept of Planning & Development 107 N Kent St Winchester, VA 22601 www.fcva.us 08/31/23 V 2023 - 2028Frederick CountyCapital Imp rovement PlanTransportation Projects 9 9 9 9 10 21 24 2 1 222318 75 17 17 17 12 2023 - 2028Capital Improvement PlanTransportation Projects Unfun ded Prio rities Funded Priorities 16 1425 26 $+13 $+11 ¬«7 1. EXIT 313 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT & CAPAC ITY IMPROVEMENTS 2. RENAISSAN CE DR, PHASE 2 3. ROUTE 277; RT TUR N LANE EXTENSION AT WARRIOR DR$+3 4. ROUTE 7 STARS STUD Y PROJECT$+4 5. EXIT 317 INTERCHANGE RAMP REALIGNMENT 7. REDBUD RD REALIGNMENT 6. ROUTE 11 AT OLD CHARLESTOWN RD ROUNDABOUT$+6 9. CONTIN UE ROUTE 37 PLANNING & ENGINEERING WOR K 10. ROUTE 277 WIDEN ING & SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS (PH 2) 13. BR UCETOWN RD/HOPEWELL RD; ALIGNMENT AND INTERSECTION$+13 12. ROUTE 11 N WID ENING FROM SNOWDEN BRIDGE BLVD TO OLD C HARLESTOWN RD, PHASE 1 14. VALLEY MILL RD REALIGNMENT (WEST) 8. GAINESBORO RD AT ROUTE 522 INTERSECTION UPGRADE$+8 $+3 $+4$+4 $+6 $+8 26. VALLEY MILL RD REALIGNMENT (EAST) 25. JUBAL EARLY DR EXTEN SION AND INTERC HANGE WITH ROUTE 37 24. WARRIOR DR EXTENSION FROM ROUTE 37 23. IN VERLEE WAY; C ONNECTION FROM SENSENY RD TO ROUTE 50 22. CHANNING DR EXTENSION TO ROUTE 50 20. I-81 EXIT 307 RELOCATIONðñò""307 21. WARRIOR DR EXTENSION TO NEW EXIT 307 19. SENSENY R D; TURN LANES AT CR ESTLEIGH DR$+19 18. SENSENY R D WIDENIN G 17. ROUTE 11 N OF WINCHESTER WIDENING TO WV LINE, PHASE 2 16. ROUTE 11 S WIDENING & INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS FROM CITY LIMITS TO OPEQUON C HURCH LN 11. EXIT 317 INTERCHANGE UPGRADE$+11 15. ROUTE 7 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS FROM EXIT 315 TO GR EENWOOD RD 15 $+19 ðñò""307 20 30. EASTERN ROAD PLAN IMPROVEMENTS3027 28 29 27. WARRIOR DR PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS 28. VALLEY MILL RD PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS 29. IN VERLEE WAY PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS 49 Contribution Per Fiscal Year Projects - Ranked by Agency 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027+ Long Range Comprehensive Plan Projects County/VDOT/P rivate Contributions Notes Total Project Costs Ensuing Fiscal Year Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Beyond Year 6+ Funded Priorities Exit 313 Bridge Replacement and Capacity Improvements $38,422,650 $38,422,650 $38,422,650 Rennaisance Drive, Phase 2 $4,655,857 $4,655,857 E $4,655,857 Route 277 right turn extension Warrior Drive $500,850 $500,850 $500,850 Route 7 STARS Study Project $1,050,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000 Exit 317 Interchange Ramp Realignment $7,103,494 $7,103,494 $7,103,494 Route 11 @ Old Charlestown Road Roundabout $5,426,108 $5,426,108 E $5,426,108 promoted from unfunded Redbud Road Realignment $5,988,000 $5,988,000 E $5,988,000 Gainsboro Road Intersection with Route 522 upgrade (design)$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 Unfunded Priorities Route 37 Engineering & Construction $851,681,250 $851,681,250 E $851,681,250 Route 277, Fairfax Pike, Widening $0 and Safety Improvements (ph 2)$28,876,025 $28,876,025 E $28,876,025 Exit 317 Interchange Upgrade $36,750,000 $36,750,000 $36,750,000 Widening of Route 11 North (ph 1)$32,189,145 $32,189,145 E $32,189,145 Brucetown/Hopewell Realign.$9,084,600 $9,084,600 E $9,084,600 Valley Mill Road Realignment West $0 E TBD Route 7 Corridor Imporovements Exit 315 to Greenwood Rd $5,407,500 $5,407,500 $5,407,500 Route 11 S Widening and Intersection Improvements from Winchester City Limits to Opequon Church Lane $4,053,228 $4,053,228 E $4,053,228 Widening of Route 11 North (ph2)$218,030,400 $218,030,400 E $218,030,400 Senseny Road Widening $76,083,525 $76,083,525 E $76,083,525 Senseny Road turn lanes/improvements Crestleigh Drive $2,894,102 $2,894,102 $2,894,102 I-81 Exit 307 Relocation with 4 ln connection to Double Church and Stephens City Bypass $266,014,654 $266,014,654 E $266,014,654 Warrior Drive Extension (south)including Brandy Lane upgrade $53,372,025 $53,372,025 E $53,372,025 Channing Drive Extension $51,100,875 $51,100,875 E $51,100,875 Inverlee Way $31,001,197 $31,001,197 E $31,001,197 Warrior Drive Extension (Crosspointe south)$38,041,762 $38,041,762 E $38,041,762 Jubal Early Drive Extension and Interchange with Route 37 E TBD Warrior Drive Pedestrian Upgrades $2,194,598 $2,194,598 $2,194,598 Valley Mill Road Pedestrian Upgrades $879,513 $879,513 $879,513 Inverlee Way Pedestrian Upgrades $701,247 $701,247 $701,247 Eastern Road Plan Improvements TBD TBD E TBD Total $63,446,959 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,708,355,646 $1,771,802,605 $1,771,802,605 Other Funding Sources: E= Partial funding anticipated through development & revenue sources Table 2 - Transportation Projects - CIP Requests The inclusion of transportation projects to the CIP is in no way an indication that Frederick County will be undertaking these projects. Funding projects will continue to come from a combination of state and federal funds, developer contributions, and revenue sharing 50 1 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN FREDERICK COUNTY FY 2023-2028 INTRODUCTION Section §15.2-2239 of the Code of Virginia assigns the responsibility for preparation of plans for capital outlays to the local Planning Commissions. The Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) consists of a schedule for major capital expenditures for the County for the ensuing five years. The CIP is updated annually. Projects are removed from the plans as they are completed or as priorities change. The plan is intended to assist the Board of Supervisors in preparation of the County budget. In addition to determining priorities for capital expenditures, the County must also ensure that projects contained within the CIP conform to the Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, the projects are reviewed with considerations regarding health, safety, and the general welfare of the public, and the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Once the CIP is adopted, it becomes a component of the Comprehensive Plan and provides a link between the documents and potential proffered contributions made with future rezoning projects. The inclusion of projects to the CIP is in no way an indication that Frederick County will be undertaking these projects. The CIP is strictly advisory; it is intended for use, as a capital facilities planning document, not for requesting funding allocations. Once adopted, project priorities may change throughout the year based on changing circumstances. It is also possible that projects may not be funded during the year that is indicated in the CIP. The status of any project becomes increasingly uncertain the further in the future it is projected. 51 2 Transportation Committee Project Priority List Funded Priorities PRIORITY 1 – Exit 313 Bridge Replacement and Capacity Improvements Description: Replace the structurally deficient bridge at Exit 313 and add limited capacity improvements. Capital Cost: $38,422,650 Justification: The bridge on Route 17/50/522 (Millwood Pike) Bridge over Interstate 81 at Exit 313 is reaching the end of its service life and needs to be replaced. The new bridge will feature design elements that will accommodate future improvements to the Route 17/50/522 corridor and future improvements to I-81. The interchange configuration will not change with this project. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 2 - Renaissance Drive, Phase 2 Description: Construct a connector road and railroad crossing between Route 11 and Shady Elm Drive. Capital Cost: $4,655,858 Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will address congestion at key points along Route 11 and Apple Valley Drive. This project is identified in Secondary Road Improvements Plan. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 3 - Route 277 right turn lane extension at Warrior Drive Description: Extend right-turn lane for eastbound 277 at the intersection of Rt. 277 and Warrior Drive. Installation of sidewalk for pedestrian safety and installation of pedestrian pedestal. Capital Cost: $500,858 Justification: This improvement would be a significant safety upgrade to this intersection. Construction Schedule: TBD 52 3 PRIORITY 4 – Route 7 STARS Study Project Description: Consolidate turning movements at Blossom Drive/Millbrook Drive and Route 7 as well as at First Woods Drive/Greenwood Road and Route 7 to reduce conflicts and improve efficiency. Capital Cost: $1,050,000 Justification: This improvement would be a significant safety upgrade to these intersections. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 5 -Exit 317 Interchange Ramp Realignment Project Description: Relocate the existing northbound exit ramp at I-81 Exit 317 and Route 11 to the current location of the Redbud Road intersection. This project will include turn lane upgrades on to the exit ramp from Route 11 North to I-81 northbound and removal of the signal that will be made redundant by the realignment. Capital Cost: $7,103,495 Justification: This improvement will upgrade traffic flow and safety through the interchange area. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 6 – Route 11 @ Old Charlestown Road Roundabout installation Description: Upgrade the temporary signal that is currently in place to the roundabout design that VDOT has identified for this intersection. Capital Cost: $5,426,108 Justification: This improvement will improve traffic flow and safety at this intersection while minimizing the impact to traffic throughput north and south on Route 11. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 7- Redbud Road Realignment Description: The funding of the Exit 317 ramp realignment makes this realignment critical for trips that currently use Redbud Road which total nearly 3,000 vehicles per day. VDOT has made it a requirement for the ramp realignment to move forward. Capital Cost: $5,988,146 53 4 Justification: This project is required to be underway in conjunction with or prior to the Exit 317 ramp realignment and the Board has submitted a revenue sharing application to move it forward. The application is currently under review. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 8- Gainesboro Rd at Route 522 Intersection Upgrade Description: This project seeks to upgrade the entrance points into Frederick County Middle School and Gainesboro Elementary School where they access the state road system and improve the intersection of Gainesboro Road and Route 522 to accommodate the traffic shift that will be involved as the schools relocate their primary access point to Gainesboro Road. Capital Cost: $150,000 Justification: This project will improve safety for traffic in the vicinity of the schools as well as school traffic itself. Construction Schedule: TBD Unfunded Priorities PRIORITY 9 - Planning, Engineering, Right-of-Way and Construction Work for Route 37 Description: This project would be to continue work on the Eastern Route 37 extension. More specifically, to update the Environmental Impact Statement to the point of a new Record of Decision and to update the 19 92 design plans to address the current alignment, engineering guidelines, and possible interchange improvements. In addition, this allows for advanced engineering, right-of-way purchase and construction. Capital Cost: $851,681,250 Justification: This project moves the County closer to completion of a transportation improvement that would benefit the entire County and surrounding localities. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 10 - Route 277 Widening and Safety Improvements (Ph 2) Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at I-81 and continuing to Sherando Park. Project would include realignment of Aylor Road to align with Stickley Drive. 54 5 Capital Cost: $28,876,026 Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion in the Southern Frederick area and address development to the surrounding areas. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 11- Exit 317 Interchange Upgrade Description: The funded ramp realignment project is one component of the overall needed upgrade to the interchange at I-81 Exit 317. This project calls for the full upgrade of the interchange. Capital Cost: $36,750,000 Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will have significant impact on Eastern Frederick County and is identified in the Eastern Road Plan. Staff is currently working with the MPO and the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment on a pipeline study to continue to refine the application to increase its competitiveness for state funds. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 12 - Route 11 North Widening to 6 Lanes from Snowden Bridge Boulevard to Old Charlestown Road (Ph 1) Description: Route 11 North of Snowden Bridge Boulevard is currently primarily a 2-lane roadway. This project would widen that facility to a 6-lane divided roadway with turn lanes where appropriate. Capital Cost: $32,189,145 Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will provide a significant capacity upgrade to address congestion on the Route 11 Corridor. This project is identified in the adopted Eastern Road Plan. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 13 - Brucetown Road/Hopewell Road Alignment and Intersection Improvements Description: Realign Brucetown Road to meet Hopewell Road at Route 11. Improvements to this int ersection will address comprehensive planned development’s traffic generation in the area. Capital Cost: $9,084,600 55 6 Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will have significant impact on the Route 11 corridor. The location is identified by joint planning efforts between the County and VDOT. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 14- Valley Mill Road Realignment (West) Description: This project would reduce or remove the intersection of Valley Mill Road and Route 7 and realign the roadway to a new intersection with Route 7 at Gateway Drive. Capital Cost: TBD Justification: The interchange area at I-81 Exit 315 where Valley Mill Road intersects is currently one of the most congested areas in Frederick County. This improvement would result in better spacing and fewer conflicting movements through the interchange area. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 15 – Route 7 Corridor Improvements from Exit 315 to Greenwood Road Description: Spot improvements throughout the corridor to be determined through ongoing study in coordination with VDOT. Capital Cost: $5,407,500 Justification: The County is engaged in a STARS study with VDOT through the MPO. This study will be used to identify key spot improvements to be addressed under this item. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 16 – Route 11 S Widening & Intersection Improvements from Winchester City Limits to Opequon Church Lane Description: Route 11 S, NB side widening and improvements to the intersection of Shawnee Drive at Route 11 and Opequon Church Lane at Route 11 Capital Cost: $4,053,228 Justification: Transportation study conducted in conjunction with the MPO and VDOT determined that these improvements would significantly improve congestion and safety in the area. In addition, this improvement would promote the Comprehensive Plan vision for this area. Construction Schedule: TBD 56 7 PRIORITY 17- Widening of Route 11 North to the West Virginia State Line (Ph 2) Description: Improve Route 11 to a divided 4 and 6-lane facility as detailed in the Eastern Road Plan. Capital Cost: $218,030,400 Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion over a large area of the County and address development to the surrounding area. This project improves the safety for the traveling public by reducing congestion and improving the flow of traffic. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 18 - Senseny Road Widening Description: Widen Senseny Road to a 4-lane divided roadway. This project is not dependent upon, but is being coordinated with the implementation of Route 37, Channing Drive, and development in the area. Capital Cost: $76,083,525 Justification: This is a transportation improvement that will have significant impact on Eastern Frederick County. This project is identified in the adopted Eastern Road Plan. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 19 - Senseny Road Turn lanes at the intersection of Senseny Road and Crestleigh Drive Description: Improvements to the intersection of Senseny Road (657) and Crestleigh Drive to include turn lanes and potential signalization. This project would add left and right turn lanes to Senseny Road at the intersection of Crestleigh and potentially a full signalization of the intersection. Capital Cost: $2,894,103 Justification: This improvement would be a significant safety upgrade to this intersection. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 20- Interstate 81, Exit 307 Relocation Description: Construct a relocated Exit 307 interchange. Capital Cost: $266,014,654 57 8 Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion in many areas of the County and address coming development to the surrounding areas. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 21- Warrior Drive Extension (south) including Brandy Lane Upgrade Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at Route 277 where Warrior Drive intersects from the north and continuing that roadway south and west to intersect with I-81 at the location of the relocated Exit 307 interchange. Capital Cost: $53,372,025 Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion in the Southern Frederick area and address development to the surrounding areas. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 22 - Channing Drive Extension Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at Senseny Road where Channing Drive intersects from the north and continuing that roadway south to intersect with Route 50 East at Independence Drive. Capital Cost: $51,100,875 Justification: This project has been identified in the Eastern Road Plan and will address congestion in Eastern Frederick County and address development to the surrounding areas. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 23 - Inverlee Way Description: Construct a 4-lane divided roadway beginning at Senseny Road and going south to Route 50 East. This project is being planned in conjunction with improvements to Senseny Road and surrounding development. Capital Cost: $31,001,198 Justification: This is a regional transportation improvement that will address congestion and provide an additional needed link between Senseny Road and Route 50 East. Construction Schedule: TBD 58 9 PRIORITY 24 - Warrior Drive Extension from Route 37 Crosspointe south to existing terminus Description: 4-lane roadway from the Route 37 extension in the Crosspointe Development south to the existing terminus of Warrior Drive. Capital Cost: $38,041,763 Justification: This improvement would be concurrent with a Route 37 extension and would provide significant congestion relief at Exit 307 as well as Tasker Road at Exit 310 Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 25- Jubal Early Drive Extension and Interchange with Route 37 Description: This project would extend Jubal Early Drive as a 4 Lane facility from Winchester to an inter change with Route 37. This would include a partial realignment of Merrimans Lane Capital Cost: TBD Justification: This project would add additional east/west connectivity as well as reducing traffic loads at the Route 50 and Cedar Creek Grade interchanges with Route 37 Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 26- Valley Mill Road Realignment (East) Description: This project would reduce or remove the intersection of Valley Mill Road and Route 7 to the east and realign the roadway to a new intersection with Route 7 at Future Route 37. Capital Cost: TBD Justification: As the road network and approved development in this area develops this new connection will provide a much more efficient and safer network for the community. Construction Schedule: TBD 59 10 PRIORITY 27- Warrior Drive Pedestrian Improvements Description: This project would provide a multiuse trail along Warrior Drive from Tasker Road to Talamore Drive. This project would also include pedestrian safety upgrades at the intersection of Warrior Drive and Tasker Road and fill in the portion of trail that is currently missing across parcel 75 A 105B located approximately 800 feet south of the intersection of the intersection of Warrior Drive and Tasker Road. Capital Cost: $2,194,598 Justification: This trail addition will offer north south pedestrian and bicycle connection to a large residential area and provide direct connection for those residents to to Sherando Park as well as retail and restaurant opportunities. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 28- Valley Mill Road Pedestrian Improvements Description: This project would fill in a gap in pedestrian accommodations along Valley Mill Road between residential areas, educational opportunities (Dowell J. Howard Center) and retail establishments. It would extend the existing sidewalk along Valley Mill Road that currently terminates at the edge of the Dowell J. Howard property by bringing the sidewalk along the Dowell J. Howard property and providing a pedestrian crossing to connect to the trail that was installed as part of the Walgreens development. Capital Cost: $879,513 Justification: This trail addition will offer safer accommodations for pedestrians that are already using this area w ithout benefit of sidewalk. This project has been the subject of numerous citizen requests. Construction Schedule: TBD 60 11 PRIORITY 29- Inverlee Way Pedestrian Improvements Description: This project would provide a multiuse trail along Inverlee Way between Route 50 and Kinross Drive. In addition it would provide a pedestrian Crossing of Inverlee Way at the intersection with Route 50. This project would then connect to work that is being put in place as part of the One Logistics project as well as existing trail network. Capital Cost: $701,247 Justification: This trail addition was requested by residents of the surround residential area and will assist in proving safer pedestrian connections to a nearby existing trail network and soon to be constructed commercial and employment opportunities. Construction Schedule: TBD PRIORITY 30 - Frederick County Eastern Road Plan Description: This project is intended to address all of the planned transportation improvements in the County Comprehensive Plan, Eastern Road Plan that are not noted individually above. Capital Cost: TBD Justification: This project prepares the County for future development by addressing the projects needed to support that development in a manner consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Construction Schedule: N/A 61 Transportation Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: January 22, 2024 Agenda Section: Virginia Byway Designation Request for Wardensville Pike (Route 55) Title: Virginia Byway Designation Request for Wardensville Pike Attachments: TC01-22-24VirginiaBywayDesignationRequest.pdf 62 63 Date: 02/20/23 Organization: Simply Shenandoah (Wellness and Nature Resort) Title: Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships Name: Greg McCarley Request: Application request for Scenic Byway designation Location: Highway 55 (John Marshall) To Whom It May Concern: We are requesting to designate 4.6/5 miles of highway into a scenic byway. The current highway (55) is already designated a scenic byway from exit 296 (Interstate 81) in Shenandoah County to the Frederick County Line. From the Frederick County Line to the West Virginia border is not designated as a scenic byway and we would like to designate the remaining 4.6/5 miles to the state line as a scenic byway. We will offer reasoning below with details/images to support our application. Evaluation Criteria A road segment must substantially meet the following criteria to be considered for designation: 1. The route provides important scenic values and experiences. 2. There is a diversity of experiences, as in transition from one landscape scene to another. 3. The route links together or provides access to scenic, historic, recreational, cultural, natural and archeological elements. 4. The route bypasses major roads or provides opportunities to leave high-speed routes for variety and leisure in motoring. 5. Landscape control or management along the route is feasible. 6. The route allows for additional features that will enhance the motorist’s experience and improve safety. 7. Local government(s) has/have initiated zoning or other land-use controls, so as to reasonably protect the aesthetic and cultural value of the highway. Criteria 1. The route provides important scenic values and experiences. The requested route is already designated a byway up to the county line. The last 4.6/5 miles offers scenic views (E.G. Eagle Rock Trail/Tuscarora Trail). These trails can be accessed off Highway 55 towards the State line and offer a very picturesque view of the valleys. They also offer a very popular trail that is maintained by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. They are in partnership with REI Co-op. Images below will show trail heads and pics of scenic views. 64 Images of Eagle Rock Trail head and Tuscarora Trail/Scenic views below: Trail Sign off 55 in Frederick County Mapped Location of Trail Sign off 55 Image of Eagle Rock on Trail Image of View from Eagle Rock 65 Image of trail off 55 near WV border. Image of trail on other side of 55 near WV border. Image of Map of Trail off 55 shoulder. Image of seating area on trail off 55 shoulder 66 Criteria 2. There is a diversity of experiences, as in transition from one landscape scene to another. Driving from the end of the scenic byway (Shenandoah County) to the West Virginia state line (Frederick County) offers different views of meadows, forest, and mountains. The images below will show the landscapes and where the requested designation begins and ends. Image of byway ending Image of Frederick County where byway ends Image of Highway leading to Mountains Image of Tuscarora Trail at West Virginia Border 67 Criteria 3. The route links together or provides access to scenic, historic, recreational, cultural, natural and archeological elements. The route has a very well-known Natural Spring that travelers visit every day. It was observed that up to 10 cars in a line have waited for this spring water during peak hours/days. The current owners of the property have incorporated the land called Virginia Natural Spring LLC. This is absolutely considered a natural element that is directly off highway 55 on the shoulder in the requested designation area. Images below will provide visual. Image of the Natural Spring on 55 Image of map where natural spring is located on 55 Image of LLC Image of Property Card 68 Criteria 4. The route bypasses major roads or provides opportunities to leave high-speed routes for variety and leisure in motoring. The route is already designated a scenic byway up to the Frederick County Line from Shenandoah County. It bypasses Interstate 81to West Virginia and offers travelers a more leisure route. Were just requesting to finish the designation all the way to the State Line which is an additional 4.6/5 miles on already scenic byway. Images below show exact locations of the request and detail of the current route. Image of where requested designation begins. Image of where requested designation ends Image of Current Byway Image of details of Current Byway 69 Criteria 5. Landscape control or management along the route is feasible. Again, this route is already maintained by VDOT and is managed. It is already designated as a byway and were just requesting an additional 4.6/5 miles to be designated. We are considering adopting this portion of the highway to help keep it cleaned once its designated. Criteria 6. The route allows for additional features that will enhance the motorist’s experience and improve safety. All the info and images provided above show this requirement. There are plenty of pull-offs for a motorist to take a break and take in the views. Criteria 7. Local government(s) has/have initiated zoning or other land-use controls, so as to reasonably protect the aesthetic and cultural value of the highway. Because most of the highway is already designated scenic byways in both directions, we feel this is already occurring or can easily occur. 70 HAMPSHIRE COUN TY WEST VIRGINIA HARDY COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA SHENANDOAH COUNTY VIRGINIA ¬«55 WARDENSVILLE PIKEW ARDENSVILLE GRN PIFER RDPADDYS RUN RDOATES RDZEPP RDS PIFER RDBRI LL RDCREEK LNGRAVELSPRINGS RDSTAR TANNERY RDPADDYS COVE LNVirginia Byway Application Existing Byways and Scenic Roads Map Produced by Frederick County Planning and Development Dept.December 5, 2023 0 1 20.5 Miles I Potential Virginia Byway Virginia Byway Scenic Road 71 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦66 £¤11 £¤50 £¤522 ¬«55 ¬«259 ¬«277 ¬«127 ¬«7 ¬«37 Winchester Stephens City Middletown Virginia Byway Application Existing Byways and Scenic Roads Map Produced by Frederick County Planning and Development Dept.December 5, 2023 0 4 82 Miles I Potential Virginia Byway Virginia Byway Scenic Road 72 73 PDRES#09-24 RESOLUTION Action: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: February 14, 2024 Pending RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT TO DESIGNATE WARDENSVILLE PIKE/JOHN MARSHALL HIGHWAY (ROUTE 55) AS A VIRGINIA BYWAY WHEREAS, Greg McCarley is seeking to have the Commonwealth Transportation Board designate John Marshall Highway/Wardensville Pike (Route 55) as a Virginia Byway; and WHEREAS, the John Marshall Highway/Wardensville Pike contains aesthetic and cultural value in an area of historical, natural and recreational significance; and WHEREAS, the properties lining John Marshall Highway/Wardensville Pike are in an area of the County designated as Rural Areas District (RA) and contain a portion of George Washington National Forest, thus reasonably protecting the aesthetic and cultural value of the highway; and WHEREAS, John Marshall Highway/Wardensville Pike meets the criteria established by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for designation as a Virginia Byway; and WHEREAS, the designation of John Marshall Highway/Wardensville Pike as a Virginia Byway would encourage travel to this road and stimulate the local economy; WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors supports the designation of John Marshall Highway/Wardensville Pike (Route 55) as a Virginia Byway. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick hereby submits this resolution to the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation for evaluation. Passed this 14th day of February 2024 by the following recorded vote: Josh E. Ludwig, Chairman John F. Jewell Robert W. Wells Judith McCann-Slaughter Heather H. Lockridge Blaine P. Dunn Robert T. Liero A COPY ATTEST _________________________________ Michael L. Bollhoefer Frederick County Administrator 74 Transportation Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: January 22, 2024 Agenda Section: County Project Updates Title: County Project Updates Attachments: TC01-22-24CountyProjectUpdates.pdf 75 76 Transportation Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: January 22, 2024 Agenda Section: Other Title: Other Attachments: TC01-22-24Other.pdf 77 78