TCAgenda2024February261.Program Update
1.A.Program Update
2.Regular Agenda Call to Order
3.Welcome and Introductions
4.Urqhardt Property Limited Access Break Discussion
4.A.Urqhardt Property Limited Access Break
5.Route 37 (Eastern Frederick Transportation) Study Update
5.A.Route 37 Eastern Frederick Transportation Update
6.Upcoming SmartScale Application Round
6.A.Upcoming SmartScale Application Round
7.Through Truck Restrictions Consideration
7.A.Through Truck Restrictions Consideration
8.County Project Updates
8.A.County Project Updates
AGENDA
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024
8:00 AM
FIRST-FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
TC02-26-24ProgramUpdate.pdf
TC02-26-24UrqhardtPropertyLimitedAccessBreak_Redacted.pdf
TC02-26-24Route37EasternFrederickTransportationUpdate.pdf
TC02-26-24UpcomingSmartScaleApplicationRound.pdf
TC02-26-24ThroughTruckRestrictionsConsideration.pdf
TC02-26-24CountyProjectUpdates.pdf
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9.Other
9.A.Other
TC02-26-24Other.pdf
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Transportation Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 26, 2024
Agenda Section: Program Update
Title: Program Update
Attachments:
TC02-26-24ProgramUpdate.pdf
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Transportation Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 26, 2024
Agenda Section: Urqhardt Property Limited Access Break Discussion
Title: Urqhardt Property Limited Access Break
Attachments:
TC02-26-24UrqhardtPropertyLimitedAccessBreak_Redacted.pdf
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PROPOSED
INTERSECTION
PROPOSEDACCESS BREAKPROPOSEDEXTENDEDCOMMONWEALTH CT151 Windy Hill LaneWinchester, Virginia 22602Telephone: (540) 662-4185Fax: (540) 722-9528www.greenwayeng.comFND1971ENGINEERING9
CHECKLIST FOR DOCUMENTATION
ASSOCIATED WITH CHANGES TO LIMITED ACCESS
1.) Written request to District Administrator for a Change in Limited Access (“LA”)
2.) Resolution, letter of support or formal request from locality where the LA
change is being requested.
3.) A written summary of the proposed change or break including: location; stationing;
turning movements; length of break (if being requested); median breaks;
whether right/left turn lanes will be required and, if so, where located; dual or
single turn lanes; whether acceleration/deceleration/transition lanes will be
required and, if so, where; signalization required.
4.) Global Traffic Analysis provided by Requestor
5.) Environmental Analysis provided by Requestor.
6.) Unless waived, posting a deposit in advance to cover anticipated expenses associated with
VDOT posting “Willingness For Public Comment.” If the Requestor does its own posting,
no deposit is required for this item. See also Item 12.
7.) Posting a deposit to cover VDOT’s estimated costs in reviewing and processing
the request up to the point of presentation to the CTB.
8.) Written review and approval by VDOT of the Global Traffic Analysis,
including approval of any signalization planned or other new/additional traffic
conditions related to the LA OR an explanation as to why no GTA is needed.
9.) Written review and approval of the Environmental Analysis including, if in a
non-attainment area, an air quality review. If not in a non-attainment area, include a
statement that the change is not within a non-attainment area and therefore no air quality
review is required.
10.) Copies of the plans for construction of the LA Break or movement of the LA
line and any new/additional traffic engineering conditions.
11.) Copies of the most recent VDOT acquisition plan sheets marked to show the
proposed activity including the beginning and ending stations. [Typically provided by the
Residency.]
12.) Copies of the Public “Notice of Willingness . . .” a statement of the publication in which it
was run and list of the beginning and ending dates of the ad and a summary of all
comments received. This requirement may be waived by VDOT if the project was
previously advertised, the change in limited access included in the project plans and the
public given an opportunity at that time to comment. Recency of project advertisement and
date of public involvement will play a significant part in whether or not VDOT will waive
the public involvement process. [The District Administrator can advise on a waiver of
public involvement.]
13.) Copies of deeds, certificates or Final Orders where VDOT acquired the underlying
property along with any recorded plats (marked in color.) [Dist. Right of Way
provides this once a location for the limited access change has been identified.]
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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 24. Transportation And Motor Vehicles
Agency 30. Department of Transportation
Chapter 401. Change of Limited Access Control
24VAC30-401-10. Authority.
A. Pursuant to the authority granted by § 33.2-401 of the Code of Virginia, the Commonwealth
Transportation Board (CTB) may designate all or any part of any existing or new highway as
limited access, as the term "limited access highway" is defined in § 33.2-400 of the Code of
Virginia, the designation of which requires the CTB to extinguish all easements of access, light or
air. Actions regarding limited access control, including changes in control, require CTB approval.
These changes typically include shifting, moving, or breaking control, or any combination of
these, after a project is completed, finalized and serving in its intended capacity. The
commissioner shall pay damages, if any, to owners of properties abutting the existing or new
highway for the extinguishment of these rights. This chapter establishes the rules pertaining to
change of limited access control.
B. The commissioner or his designee may issue additional instructions to implement this
chapter.
Statutory Authority
§§ 33.2-210 and 33.2-401 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 13, eff. February 14, 2006; amended, Virginia
Register Volume 31, Issue 7, eff. December 31, 2014.
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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 24. Transportation And Motor Vehicles
Agency 30. Department of Transportation
Chapter 401. Change of Limited Access Control
24VAC30-401-20. Policy and conditions.
A. Any change in limited access that is not covered under the General Rules and Regulations of
the Commonwealth Transportation Board (24VAC30-21) as authorized by the CTB or
commissioner in the department's Land Use Permit Regulations (24VAC30-151) is considered a
change of limited access control.
B. Change of limited access control will be considered only in limited, special situations. The CTB
will not consider a change in limited access control without a written determination from the
chief engineer.
C. Any proposed change in limited access control shall, at a minimum, meet the following
conditions:
1. Requests for limited access control changes shall be made in writing to the district
administrator in charge of the construction district where the requested change in limited
access control is proposed.
2. Requests must be accompanied by the following:
a. A resolution, letter of support, or formal request, or any combination of these, from the
locality within which the highway is located where the change in limited access is proposed.
b. A global traffic analysis prepared by the requestor, which the department will review and
approve prior to further action.
c. An environmental analysis of the proposed change in limited access provided by the
requestor, which the department will review and approve prior to further action.
3. Prior to review by the department, requestors shall:
a. Pay for expenses associated with the department's posting of a Willingness for Public
Comment notice to allow public input to be collected concerning the request prior to CTB
action. If the requestor is a locality making a request for change in limited access control
for public transportation purposes, the chief engineer may waive the requirement to pay for
the posting.
b. Post a deposit sufficient to cover the estimated cost associated with considering the
request, including the department's expenses in completing the required reviews, posting,
approvals, and any other steps involved. The amount of the deposit will be determined by
the estimated amount of research and engineering and the cost of the appraisal required to
process the request prior to CTB approval. If the actual cost to consider the request exceeds
the estimated cost, the requestor shall pay the department the difference. This sum is in
addition to any monetary compensation required.
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4. A determination by the chief engineer that the change will not adversely affect the safety or
operation of the highway.
5. If the location of the request for limited access control change is in an area determined to be
a nonattainment area for air quality, the district must verify that the proposed limited access
change has been through an air quality conformity review.
D. If the proposed change in limited access does not meet the conditions set forth above, the
chief engineer is authorized to deny the request. The chief engineer shall notify the requestor in
writing of the denial and the right to a review by the CTB.
E. The chief engineer shall notify the CTB of all denials.
F. The requestor, within 30 days of the date of denial, and any CTB member may request the full
CTB to review any denials for change of limited access.
G. Upon the date of CTB approval of the request, the requestor shall have 180 days to submit the
monetary or other consideration, and to secure all necessary permits from the department.
Failure to comply with these requirements within the specified period shall render the CTB
approval void. The department will convey any necessary land rights as necessary to comply with
the request.
Statutory Authority
§§ 33.2-210 and 33.2-401 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 13, eff. February 14, 2006; amended, Virginia
Register Volume 27, Issue 16, eff. May 11, 2011.
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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 24. Transportation And Motor Vehicles
Agency 30. Department of Transportation
Chapter 401. Change of Limited Access Control
24VAC30-401-30. Monetary compensation.
A. Monetary compensation or other valuable consideration shall be required for any change in
limited access control. Compensation due the department for such change of limited access
control shall be determined by an appraisal process approved by the commissioner or his
designee. The compensation shall be determined by using the before and after evaluation to
determine the enhancement, if any, to adjoining property or properties as a result of CTB change
of access control. This compensation determination shall be in an amount determined by the
commissioner or his designee.
B. The costs of providing any safety or operational improvements necessary for the safety of the
traveling public will be borne by the party or parties granted a change in limited access control in
addition to the compensation determined by the appraisal process. The commissioner or his
designee shall approve any such compensation or other consideration, when all reviews and
preliminary approvals are completed, and prior to CTB consideration. The chief engineer shall
approve the necessary safety or operational improvements.
Statutory Authority
§§ 33.2-210 and 33.2-401 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 13, eff. February 14, 2006.
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Transportation Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 26, 2024
Agenda Section: Route 37 (Eastern Frederick Transportation) Study Update
Title: Route 37 Eastern Frederick Transportation Update
Attachments:
TC02-26-24Route37EasternFrederickTransportationUpdate.pdf
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Eastern Frederick County Transportation Study Project Update
January Transportation Committee Meeting
February 26, 2024
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Current Status & Next Steps
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
•Running different scenarios in the traffic model to gauge
effectiveness of relieving congestion
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
•Gathering public comment on presented transportation
projects
DISCUSSION TOPICS, TOP RISKS &
ISSUES PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
•First public meeting was participation in the Transportation
Forum
•Public Meeting scheduled for March 14th
Current Status:
GoodLegend:At Risk Problem
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Current traffic volumes vs. 2020 No-Build traffic volumes in 2001 FEISFinal Environmental Impact Statement and Section 4(f) Evaluation
History and Initial Findings
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Volume to Capacity Ratio -2019 vs 2050 No Build Analysis
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Trip Tables
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2050 Volumes on the Route 37 as designed
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2050 Volume/Capacity No Build vs Build
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Looking at the bypass segmentally:
•The northwest segment between Route 81 and existing Route 37 would draw
6,700 VPD, would not alleviate congestion in that area, and would be very costly to
construct
•Construction of the segment between Route 7 and 11 would reduce congestion on
Route 7 by approximately half
•Construction of the segment between Route 7 and Senseny Road helps alleviate
volume/capacity issues
•Construction of the segment between Routes 17/50 and Route 522 does not
reduce volumes on 522 or the internal network
•Construction of the segment between Route 81 and Route 522 would draw a
significant amount of traffic ~ 26,000 VPD and help alleviate congestion
Conclusions from 2050 no build vs build
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•Three segments of the proposed bypass as two-lane undivided
roadways to see if this would be sufficient to address congestion
•Between Route 7 and 11
•Between Route 7 and Senseny Rd (a portion of this is already in construction)
•Between Route 81 and Route 522
•Add a center turn lane to Senseny Road between Route 81 and
Greenwood Road
•Widen Airport Road from Route 522 to Admiral Byrd Dr to four lanes
Proposed Solutions
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Timeline
We are here
Note: Dates may be fluid based on unanticipated changes in direction or scope.
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Thank you for your time and attention!
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Transportation Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 26, 2024
Agenda Section: Upcoming SmartScale Application Round
Title: Upcoming SmartScale Application Round
Attachments:
TC02-26-24UpcomingSmartScaleApplicationRound.pdf
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Item 6: Upcoming SmartScale Application Round
Topic Synopsis
Staff will update the Committee on progress toward the next round of SmartScale applications along with
the following schedule.
•February 28, 2024
Round 6 Pre-Application Training (2pm -4pm)
•March 1, 2024
Round 6 Pre-Applications Open
•April 1, 2024
Pre-Applications Close
•June 1, 2024
Full Applications Open
•July 15, 2024
Supporting documentation due for all applications
•August 1, 2024
Round 6 Full Applications Due
Recommended Action
Discussion only
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Transportation Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 26, 2024
Agenda Section: Through Truck Restrictions Consideration
Title: Through Truck Restrictions Consideration
Attachments:
TC02-26-24ThroughTruckRestrictionsConsideration.pdf
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Transportation Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 26, 2024
Agenda Section: County Project Updates
Title: County Project Updates
Attachments:
TC02-26-24CountyProjectUpdates.pdf
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Transportation Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 26, 2024
Agenda Section: Other
Title: Other
Attachments:
TC02-26-24Other.pdf
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