TCMinutes2024November25TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, November 25, 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 FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
Route 37 Eastern Frederick Transportation Study: Staff updated the Committee on the outcome
of the work session with the Planning Commission on November 20th. Staff reported that it was
well received with good discussion from those in the audience. Once all the comments are
received, Staff will be present those to the Committee.
VDOT Road Maintenance Prioritization Process: VDOT staff gave a presentation on how they
prioritize roadways for maintenance spending. Ed Carter, VDOT explained the criteria for
determining road paving projects. VDOT measures roads via a Critical Condition Index (CCI) to
assess the condition of the roadway. CCI is a key factor in determining which roads require
maintenance or repair based on their level of deterioration to see where the condition falls on a
scale. The Committee had many questions after VDOT explained why VDOT has fewer dollars to
road projects in the area since the higher score indicates better road condition, while lower score
signifies a poorer condition. According to data the Staunton District has some of the highest
ratings that means less funding for projects in our area.
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Update: Staff gave an overview of the basic updates that reflect
the recent grant approvals for the County applications for the upcoming CIP. Also, Staff gave an
overview of the project additions that represent potential applications in the upcoming round of
Transportation Alternatives and Revenue Sharing programs through VDOT. The Committee
recommended adding Hopewell Road and Brucetown Road realignment project to the CIP. Also,
Staff recommended the potential Alternatives funding application would be completing a quarter
mile trail improvement to the north along Cross Keys Place this round of funding requires a 20%
local match for this funded project. The Committee recommend that more information is needed
on this potential Alternative funding application before moving forward. Staff will bring more
information to the Committee at the next meeting.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Study -Exit 321-323 Transportation Study: Staff
presented the MPO work program task 7 that included the project to study traffic, potential traffic
and the needs around Exit 321-323 to the Committee.
Potential Pilot Program for Increased Truck Weights on Interstates: Staff presented legislation
that is under development that could increase the maximum tractor trailer weights on Interstate
highways. The Committee recommended covering this topic more thoroughly at the next meeting
since they will have all the necessary details.
County Project Updates: Renaissance Drive: The expected date has been pushed back by CSX
several times and is currently in March 2025 for the installation of the rail crossing. Staff has
continued to work with the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) members and has
reached Congressman Clines office seeking support in avoiding further delays by CSX.
Gainesboro Road/Route 522 Intersection Project: Staff does not have any additional updates at
the time, as the County’s consultant merges the on-site design drawings with the roadway
drawings to create a single set with a cost estimate.
Route 37 (Eastern Frederick Transportation) Study: Discussed previously.
Other: