TCMinutes2024June24TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, June 24, 2024
8:30 a.m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present: Judith McCann-Slaughter Chair (Voting), Will Weber
(Voting), Brandon Monk (Voting), Josh Ludwig (Voting), Robert Liero (Voting) and Tim
Stowe
Committee Members Absent: Donald Capps and Lewis Boyer (Liaison Stephens City)
Staff Present: John Bishop, Assistant Director and Kathy Smith
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: None
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
Primary Road Plan Update: Upon a motion by Brandon Monk and seconded by Josh Ludwig the
Committee recommends that the Board approve the 2024-2025 Primary Improvement Plan with
revisions. Staff updated the Committee on the draft Primary Plan update that was reviewed at
the June 3rd meeting and noted concerns with depiction of Route 37. Staff had updated the plan
based upon that feedback and had added additional descriptive language regarding the results of
the Eastern Frederick County Transportation Study as relates to Route 37. After much discussion,
it was recommended that revisions be made to the Route 37 Bypass Phases with Priority 1C Phase
3, 1D Phase 4 and 1E Phase 5 be moved to a lesser Priority on the draft plan. This Item will come
to the Board after Planning Commission has reviewed and provided a recommendation.
Public Comments: Ms. Kenney of Gainesboro District spoke on the safety of North Frederick Pike
(522 North) that needs to be addressed with the recent fatality on that roadway. Also, she spoke
of safety issues around the Gainesboro School intersection with the Committee.
Gainesboro Road/Route 522 Intersection Project: Staff updated the Committee on the received
approval from the innovative intersection committee to proceed to design on a Signalized
Continuous Green T intersection at the intersection of Gainesboro Road and Route 522. VDOT
documentation on the Continuous Green T intersection design was included in the presentation
to the Committee. Staff updated the Committee with the major difference with this type of traffic
signal is that Northbound traffic will not be stopping only if turning left. The traditional signal was
funded by the Board with this new design, Staff will not have a funding cost until the design plan
is completed. Staff are working with the County Attorney and Finance Manager on drafting an
RFP for the consultant for the project.
County Project Updates: Renaissance Drive: The Construction project continues. The costs are
being updated to encompass impacts of the CSX delays and additional materials costs that will be
brought back to the Committee once those costs are available.
Route 37 Eastern Frederick Transportation Study: Staff provided the Committee with a feedback
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.
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Other: Mark Merrill, Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) noted that the I81 corridor
projects are making progress. The Committee expressed appreciation for the outstanding service
to the citizens of the Staunton District for his role with the CTB. Mr. Merrill term will expire on
June 30, 2024.
Term expires June 30, 2024