TC 10-24-16 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 October 24, 2016
DATE: October 31, 2016
The Transportation Committee met on October 24, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present Members Absent
Gary Lofton (voting) Mark Davis (liaison Middletown)
Judith McCann-Slaughter (voting) Gene Fisher(voting)
Barry Schnoor(voting) Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
Gary Oates (liaison PC)
James Racey(voting)
***Items Requiring Action***
NONE
MEMORANDUM
***Items Not Requiring Action***
1. Fall Transportation Forum
The Committee discussed the responses to date from the state elected offi cials for
the transportation forum and directed Staff to poll the Board for their availability.
The Committee also discussed several items that could be key points of discussion
at the meeting.
2. Welltown Road Speed Concerns
Staff began by clarifying that Mr. DeHaven had actually been contacted about
Rest Church Road but noted that the system concerns remained an issue and that
Welltown Road should be considered in the discussion. Staff noted that they are
meeting with VDOT regarding the status of the improvements to the intersection
of Welltown Road and Martinsburg Pike and also to discuss with VDOT the
possibility of moving the truck restriction signs on Welltown to the north of
Tyson Drive. Sheriff Milholland will be placing equipment on Rest Church Road
and Welltown to gather traffic and speed data to aid the Committee in
determining whether to request a formal speed study from VDOT.
3. County Projects Update
Snowden Bridge Boulevard:
Construction is underway and on schedule at this time. Completion is imminent.
Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/I-81 Bridge:
The revenue sharing agreement has been executed and design is once again
underway on the bridge. In addition, the traffic impact analysis that will
determine the design specifics for the Airport Road is underway and a draft is
nearly complete. Staff is having a teleconference regarding the TIA on 10/17.
Renaissance Drive:
Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund application has been submitted
which could change the project from a grade to a bridge crossing. The meeting
for the consideration of the application is expected to take place shortly. Staff is
coordinating with CSX and VDOT to complete an MOU for the process of getting
the crossing as well as determining unimproved rail crossings for upgrade.
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 design through 100%. Upon
approval by the private party partner, the next phase of design will begin.
Coverstone Drive:
No activity at this time.
Jubal Early Drive Extension and Interchange with Route 37:
Initial meetings regarding a draft agreement and follow up application for
additional revenue sharing funds has been held with the private partner team.
4. Other
Mrs. McCann-Slaughter noted that she would be accompanying Staff to the
Commonwealth Transportation Board forum that was held on October 24 at Blue
Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave.
There was also additional discussion on strategies to plan for transportation
challenges as new schools come on line including traffic plans and police
presence.