TC 02-19-13 Meeting Minutes 2
2. VDOT Route 37 Work
For information only at this point staff and VDOT presented a draft of the Route 37 corridor
refinements being undertaken by VDOT. The purpose of this work is to make sure that
current planning for the corridor is consistent with current design standards where the old
plans may not be. Staff is doing some additional work to the map coverage and will then
forward them for consideration.
This item will return to the Transportation Committee at their March meeting for a
recommendation of comments to the Board of Supervisors.
3. I-81 Corridor Coalition
Staff notified the committee that the County had been solicited to join the I-81 Corridor
Coalition at a cost of $5,000.00 per year for a three year term. Staff noted that based on
discussions with local public safety leaders that the benefits of being a direct member did
not seem to justify the cost of membership. In addition the County is still a member under
the umbrella of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission which is a member.
MOTION: Mr. Racey made a motion that the committee not recommend membership at
this time. Motion was seconded by Mr. Grigsby. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Other
Mr. Carter of VDOT noted that they will be approaching the committee for a
recommendation regarding the reconstruction of the Rt. 623 bridge at the
Frederick/Shenandoah County line.
Mr. Oates asked for follow up on the discussion of MARC train access or shuttles from
Frederick County that was discussed at the Planning Commission retreat.