TCMinutes2024August26TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, August 26, 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) participated remotely,
Robert Liero (Voting) and Donald Capps (Voting)
Committee Members Absent: Tim Stowe and Lewis Boyer (Liaison Stephens City)
Staff Present: John Bishop, Assistant Director and Kathy Smith
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
Other: Renaissance Drive: A motion was made by Brandon Monk, seconded by Donald Capps the
Committee recommends supporting the general fund supplemental appropriation for
$434,788.65 , however the motion failed on a 2-2 tie. Staff gave an update on the Renaissance
Drive budget amount along with the budget break down. Staff explained that the project has a
shortfall because of various reasons including CSX costs and delays, unexpected cost to remove
material from the site that was expected to be able to be relocated on the property, and significant
amounts of unsuitable fill that required disposal. Currently, the expected shortfall on the project
is estimated to be $464,788.65. Staff is working to pursue additional revenue sharing through
VDOT via a new program for this type of issue, even if successful those funds are provided on a
reimbursement basis and the work would need to be paid for by the County prior to seeking
reimbursement. Assuming Staff is unsuccessful in securing additional funding from VDOT the total
additional cost to the County is expected to be $464,788.65. Depending upon the level of success
in securing additional revenue sharing funds, the actual additional cost to the County could be as
low as $17,643.84.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
Western Frederick Land Use Plan: Staff has been working through the process of updating the
Western Frederick Land Use Plan (WFLUP) portion of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff gave a brief
overview of the WFLUP that consist of the study area of +/-6,229 acres that incorporates the
previously studied planning areas of Round Hill Community, Western Jubal Early Route 37 west
and Sunnyside that was not previously studied. The next steps after the community meeting and
the public input would be a public hearing meeting with the Planning Commission and the Board
of Supervisor for the plan to be adoption.
Revenue Sharing and Transportation Alternatives Projects, Recent Awards: Staff updated the
Committee on the status of recent funding applications for the Revenue Sharing and
Transportation Alternatives Programs (TAP). The TAP 80/20 approved funds to include the Warrior
Drive Path at $1,438,400, Inverlee Way Pedestrian Upgrades at $457,600 and Valley Mill Road
Pedestrian Upgrades at $592,000. The Revenue Sharing 50/50 approved funds for the Route 11
at Shawnee Drive at $1,579,000 with the next application requiring a minimum of $1,560,000, and
Warrior Drive/Brandy Lane extension/upgrades at $1,389,000 with the next application requiring
minimum $2,779,00. Staff discussed the next steps in preparation for the next application round
submission in the spring/summer.
MPO Transit Feasibility Study: The MPO Consultant has completed the Transit Feasibility Study.
Staff reviewed and discussed the potential for the next steps as well as the timing for the
recommendations for the County.
County Project Updates: Renaissance Drive: This item was discussed under “Other”.
Gainesboro Road/Route 522 Intersection Project: Staff and the consultant are expecting to meet
with VDOT on August 27th to begin the 15% design and cost estimate update based upon the VDOT
approved upgrade configuration.
Route 37 Eastern Frederick Transportation Study: Staff met with the consultant on August 14th
to provide another round of feedback on the draft plan and are waiting for those updates as well
as VDOT feedback. The final draft plan will be presented to the Committee for
approval/recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
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