TC 03-25-13 Meeting Minutes
2. VDOT Route 37 Work
Staff presented the attached map to the Committee which denotes the differences in the
Route 37 alignment between what is currently adopted and the work VDOT has done to
reflect more current standards.
Staff noted that they only have comments requiring VDOT reconsider the future
interchange between Route 37 and Warrior Drive. The request would be that VDOT make
an effort to draw an interchange footprint more in keeping with what has been planned at
that location due to the amount of planning and commitments already made by neighboring
development.
The Committee was supportive of this comment.
3. Senseny Road Enhancement Funding
Staff discussed the following information with the Committee. It should be noted that the
paved shoulder discussion below is quite different from what was originally applied for and
envisioned. Originally, the project was to consist of off street multi-use paths for bicycles
and pedestrians, but as no additional funding was forthcoming due to economic conditions,
the project discussed below was arrived at after much discussion of different alternatives
with VDOT.
Currently, the County is holding an award of $442,521.00 in enhancement funds for the
Senseny Road Corridor. Due to a lack of funding toward the overall planned project, which
totaled over $2 M, and no additional awards forthcoming, this project has not been able to
move forward. More recently staff, along with VDOT, has analyzed what could be
accomplished with what has been awarded and it has been determined that the funds
allocated would allow for a wider paved shoulder to be placed along Senseny Road between
I-81 and Greenwood Road. This shoulder would not be eligible for marking as a bicycle or
pedestrian facility.
Matching funds required to make use of the grant would total $110,630. The parks and
recreation department has indicated willingness to fund one half of this match using proffer
dollars, which would leave $55,315 needing to be funded out of the general fund.
Due to the amount of time that has passed, VDOT is requesting that the County provide a
plan of action for expenditure of the funds, along with support by our CTB member, or the
funds will be reallocated to other existing enhancement projects in the state.
Staff also noted that discussion with the Parks and Recreation Dept. were at the staff level
and that any actual recommendation of matching funds from that department would require
approval by the Parks and Recreation Board.
Mr. Turkel of the Parks and Recreation department and Mr. Perry of the Winchester
Wheelmen Bicycle Club each spoke to the benefits provided by paved shoulders. In
addition, Mr. Perry noted that the Winchester Wheelmen would be willing to provide
$1,000.00 toward the matching fund requirement.
The Committee discussed the issue at length, but no consensus was reached and no vote
was taken due to lack of a quorum.
4. Other