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TCAgenda2024June241.Adoption of Agenda 2.Welcome and Introductions 3.Primary Road Plan Update 3.A.Primary Road Plan Update 4.Gainesboro Road Intersection with Route 522 Update 4.A.Gainesboro Road Intersection with Route 522 Update 5.County Project Updates 5.A.County Project Updates 6.Other 6.A.Other AGENDA TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 8:30 AM FIRST-FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA TC06-24-24PrimaryRoadPlanUpdate.pdf TC06-24-24GainesboroRoadIntersectionUpdate.pdf TC06-24-24CountyProjectUpdates.pdf TC06-24-24Other.pdf 1 Transportation Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: June 24, 2024 Agenda Section: Primary Road Plan Update Title: Primary Road Plan Update Attachments: TC06-24-24PrimaryRoadPlanUpdate.pdf 2 Item 3: Primary Road Plan Update Topic Synopsis At the June 3, 2024, meeting of the Transportation Committee, the Committee reviewed the draft Primary Plan update and noted concerns with depiction of Route 37. Staff has updated the plan based upon that feedback and has added additional descriptive language regarding the results of the Eastern Frederick County Transportation Study as relates to Route 37. Recommended Action Staff is seeking a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. 3 2024/25-2029/30 PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN for FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Frederick County Transportation Committee: Frederick County Planning Commission: Frederick County Board of Supervisors: 4 All upgrades to primary system roadways that are not limited access should include implementation of access management principles to improve safety and efficiency wherever possible. 1) Route 37 Bypass In 2024 the County completed the Eastern Frederick County Transportation Study (EFTCS) which took an in depth look at the feasibility, phasing, and best mode of implementation of Route 37. Results of that analysis were used to update the phasing priorities and what form initial construction of early phases should take. As you can see in Phase 1 and 2 a limited access Boulevard style roadway is recommended. Phases 3,4, and 5 do not generate sufficient additional traffic for implementation prior to 2050 based upon modeling results at this time so additional detail for initial phasing of those segments is not included at this time, but interim improvements are noted where applicable. A. Route 37 – Phase 1 Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right-of-way, and establish a construction phase schedule for the preferred alternative between existing Route 11 North and Route 7. Per the EFCTS an initial development of this project would be a limited access parkway concept starting with 2 lanes of the ultimate 4 lanes from Route 11 North to Route 7. B. Route 37 - Phase 2 Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right-of-way, and establish a construction phase schedule for the southern segment of the Route 37 Eastern Bypass from Interstate I- 81 to Front Royal Pike (Route 522 South). Per the Eastern Frederick County Transportation Study (EFCTS) an initial development of this project would be a limited access parkway concept with 4 lanes from existing 37 at Exit 310 to future Warrior Drive and 2 lanes of the ultimate 4 lanes from future Warrior Drive and Route 522. C. Route 37 – Phase 3 Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right-of-way, and establish a construction phase schedule for the preferred alternative between Existing Route 50/17 and Route 522. As noted in the EFTCS study, the Comprehensive Planned Justes Drive Extension to Airport Road will likely serve as an important interim improvement prior to this connection. D. Route 37 - Phase 4 Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right-of-way, and establish a construction phase schedule for the preferred alternative between Route 7 and Route 50/17. Extension of Hallowed Crossing Way (formerly Haggerty Blvd) to Senseny Road would likely serve as an important interim improvement prior to this connection. E. Route 37 – Phase 5 Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right-of-way, and establish a construction phase schedule for the preferred alternative between Existing Route 37 around Stonewall Industrial Park to Route 11 North. 5 2) Route 11 (North and South of Winchester) A) Upgrade to Six Through Lane System: From: Northern limits of the City of Winchester To: Intersection of Cedar Hill Road B) Upgrade to Four Through Lane System: From: Southern limits of the City of Winchester To: Renaissance Drive C) Upgrade to Four Through Lane System: From: Intersection of Cedar Hill Road To: West Virginia line 3) Route 277 (East of Stephens City) Upgrade of the overall corridor to a 4-lane system with improved access management and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. A) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System: From: Double Church Road To: Warrior Drive B) Upgrade to a Four Through Lane System: From: Warrior Drive To: White Oak Road C) Upgrade to a Four Through Lane System: From: White Oak Road To: Route 522 4) Route 7 – Establish a 6 Through Lane Cross Section: From: Exit 315 Interchange To: Future Route 37 Interchange 6 5) Route 50 East and West A) Upgrade Interchange at Route 50 and Route 37 to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) B) Safety Upgrades to Intersections at Back Mountain Road, Hayfield Road, Wardensville Grade, Stony Hill Road, and Dicks Hollow Road C) Establish a 6 Through Lane Cross Section: From: The Interchange at Exit 313 To: The Future Route 37 Interchange D) Establish a 6 Through Lane Cross Section: From: The Interchange with Route 37 To: Poorhouse Road 6) South Frederick County Parkway: From: Relocated Exit 307 To: Intersection with Route 277 approximately 1 mile west of the intersection of Route 277 and Route 522 This long term planned roadway has limited access points serving a mixture of predominantly commercial and industrial development. There is a need to study this project in conjunction with the Exit 307 relocation and planning for Route 277 improvements noted in item 3. Phasing of this project is not yet clearly defined; however general phasing would be from West to East with the clear first phase being from relocated Exit 307 to Warrior Drive. 7) Route 522 and Costello Drive Add additional left turn lane capacity on Route 522 southbound for turns onto Costello Drive. 8) Gateway Drive Extension and Intersection with Valley Mill Road This project will establish an intersection on Valley Mill Road and connection to Gateway Drive approximately 150 to the south of the new intersection with the remainder of the Gateway Drive extension to be constructed by development via proffer. 9) Route 37 Slip Ramps to Lenoir Drive Construct ramps to allow traffic to enter and exit the southbound side of Route 37 from Lenoir Drive. 7 10) Commuter Park and Ride Lots Determine appropriate locations for park and ride facilities at other strategic locations within the County’s Urban Development Area. For Park and Ride locations in Frederick County, the primary goal should be that they are situated in such a manner that they reduce traffic in Frederick County in addition to adjacent localities and ideally strengthen SmartScale applications. 8 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦81 §¨¦66 ¬«277 ¬«277 ¬«127 ¬«7 ¬«7 ¬«37 £¤50 £¤522 £¤522 £¤50 £¤522 £¤11 £¤50 £¤50 £¤11 £¤11 £¤522 £¤522 £¤11 Winchester Stephens City Middletown 2024 - 2025Primary RoadImprovementPlan 0 1 20.5 Miles Route 37 Bypass Phases Priority 1A Priority 1B Priority 1C Priority 1D Priority 1E Route 11 North & South Priority 2A Priority 2B Priority 2C Route 277 East of Stephens City Priority 3A Priority 3B Priority 3C Route 7 Priority 4 Route 50 !(Priority 5A !(Priority 5B Priority 5C Priority 5D South Frederick County Parkway Priority 6 Route 522 & Costello Dr !(Priority 7 Gateway Drive Extension Priority 8 Lenoir Drive/Route 37 Slip Ramps Priority 9 Commuter - Park & Ride Lots !(Priority 10µ 2A 2C 2B 3A 3B 3C 4 5C 5D 6 8 9 1A 1B 1E 1C 1D 9 Transportation Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: June 24, 2024 Agenda Section: Gainesboro Road Intersection with Route 522 Update Title: Gainesboro Road Intersection with Route 522 Update Attachments: TC06-24-24GainesboroRoadIntersectionUpdate.pdf 10 Item 4: Gainesboro Road Intersection with Route 522 Update Topic Synopsis Staff has received approval from the innovative intersection committee to proceed to design a Signalized Continuous Green T intersection at the intersection of Gainesboro Road and Route 522. VDOT documentation on the Continuous Green T intersection design is included. Recommended Action Staff is seeking recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to allow us to proceed to project design upon procurement call service providers. 11 INNOVATIVE INTERSECTIONS Continuous Green-T (CGT) What are innovative intersections? Intersection designs where traffic movements are modified to improve safety, reduce delay, and increase efficiency.  Visit www.virginiadot.org/innovativeintersections to learn more. US 40 (Columbia Pike) at Rivers Edge Road, Columbia, MD A CGT IS ALSO KNOWN AS: „Turbo-T Intersection „High-T Intersection „Seagull Intersection What is a CGT? „Intersection design where one major street direction of travel (the top side of the “T”) can pass through the intersection without stopping and the opposite major street direction of travel is typically controlled by a traffic signal „Left-turn vehicles from the side street use a channelized receiving lane on the major street to merge onto the major street „Intersection is typically signalized but can also be designed without a traffic signal When should a CGT be considered? „At intersections with three legs „At intersections with heavy through traffic volumes on the major street „At intersections with moderate to low left-turn traffic volumes on the side street „At intersections where there are no driveways along the major street opposite the side street „At intersections with a limited number of pedestrian crossings across the major street or with an alternative pedestrian crossing location nearby What are the benefits of a CGT? „Improved safety: Channelization of left- turn vehicles from the side street reduces the potential for angle crashes „Increased efficiency: Because one direction of travel on the major street is free-flow, more green time can be provided to the other movements, reducing delay at the intersection „Free-flow in one direction: One direction of travel on the major street never stops, which improves traffic signal synchronization and reduces corridor travel times 12 INNOVATIVE INTERSECTIONSNavigating a Continuous Green-T (CGT) Visit www.virginiadot.org/innovativeintersections to learn more. qAt CGTs, crosswalks are not provided across the major street. To cross the major street, pedestrians may use the nearest marked crosswalk (not shown)OP From the major street, navigate the intersection like at a conventional intersectionNOT TO SCALE gFrom the side street, turn right like at a conventional intersection qPedestrians use marked crosswalks to safely cross the side street äTo continue straight on the top of the “T”, pass through the intersection hTo turn left from the side street, use the channelized lane to merge onto the major street ǦDepending on their level of comfort, cyclists may navigate the intersection using vehicle or pedestrian paths13 Transportation Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: June 24, 2024 Agenda Section: County Project Updates Title: County Project Updates Attachments: TC06-24-24CountyProjectUpdates.pdf 14 Item 5: County Project Updates Renaissance Drive: Construction continues on the project. Expected costs are being updated to encompass impacts of CSX delays and additional materials costs. Gainesboro Road/Route 522 Intersection Project: Encompassed in item four. Route 37 (Eastern Frederick Transportation) Study: Staff has provided feedback on the draft plan for incorporation into the final document. Upon final draft status the report will be brought back to the Committee. This is expected to be done by the July or August Transportation Committee meeting. 15 Transportation Committee Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: June 24, 2024 Agenda Section: Other Title: Other Attachments: TC06-24-24Other.pdf 16 Item 6: Other 17