TC 05-23-16 Meeting MinutesCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
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TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Assistant Director - Transportation
RE: Transportation Committee Report for Meeting of May 23, 2016
DATE: June 7, 2016
The Transportation Committee met on May 23, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present Members Absent
Gary Lofton (voting) Mark Davis (liaison Middletown)
Judith McCann-Slaughter (voting) Gary Oates (liaison PC)
Gene Fisher (voting) Barry Schnoor (voting)
James Racey (voting)
Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
***Items Requiring Action***
2. Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
The Committee reviewed the attached request from the Korean War Veterans
Association. As noted, a request from the Board of Supervisors to the Commonwealth
Transportation Board is required to help move this along if the Board sees fit. The
County would be responsible for the cost of installation and upkeep for the signs,
however the association has noted they are willing to reimburse this cost.
After some brief discussion Mr. Fisher motioned and Mrs. McCann-Slaughter seconded
to recommend the Board approve the request.
3. Bicycle and Pedestrian Restriction on Route 37
VDOT contacted staff upon receiving a request from the State Police that Route 37 be
closed to pedestrians and cyclist as well as other forms of transportation not suitable for
MEMORANDUM
high speed conditions. In order to take this request to the Commonwealth Transportation
Board, VDOT is in need of a letter of support from the locality. Staff has attached the
relevant state code section.
On a motion by Mrs. McCann-Slaughter seconded by Mr. Fisher the Committee
recommended that the Board support the request.
***Items Not Requiring Action***
1. Interstate, Primary, and Secondary Road Plan updates
Staff updated the Committee on the status of these updates and advised that they
should have actionable drafts at their next meeting.
4. County Projects Update
Snowden Bridge Blvd:
Construction is underway and on schedule at this time.
Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/I-81 Bridge:
The Applicant has the draft revenue sharing agreement but has not yet executed it.
The Applicant has been working through issues with VDOT regarding entrances
on the masterplan. These masterplan discussions appear to be complete and Staff
is awaiting the new masterplan submission. In addition, Staff submitted revised
language to the revenue sharing agreement approximately two weeks prior to this
mailing and has not yet received feedback.
Renaissance Drive:
Staff is coordinating with EDA staff to complete a grant application which could
change the project from a grade to a bridge crossing. In addition, efforts continue
to forward conversations with CSX regarding the potential crossing. Staff is
meeting with CSX and VDOT staff on May 18, 2016 regarding the potential
crossing.
Valley Mill Road Realignment:
Thirty percent design has been completed and the County’s on call consultant is
providing an updated cost estimate to complete the design through 100%. Upon
approval by the private party partner, the next phase of design will begin.
Coverstone Drive:
No activity at this time.
5. Other
Due to a scheduling conflict the Committee has rescheduled their June meeting to
June 20, 2016 in the Board of Supervisors Closed session room.
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