TC 05-21-18 Meeting AgendaCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
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107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
TO: Frederick County Transportation Committee
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Assistant Director - Transportation
RE: May 21, 2018 Transportation Committee Meeting
DATE: May 16, 2018
The Frederick County Transportation Committee will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. on
Monday, May 21, 2018 in the Board of Supervisor’s Closed Session room of the
Frederick County Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
AGENDA
1. Perry Road Speed Study
2. Old Charlestown Road Bridge
3. Interstate, Primary, and Secondary Road Plan Updates
4. County Project Updates
5. Upcoming Agenda Items
6. Other
Please contact our Department if you are unable to attend this meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
Item 1: Perry Road (Rt. 619) Speed Study
Topic Synopsis
Committee Chairman Lofton has been contacted by residents of Perry Road regarding the
statutory speed limit of 55 mph for paved roadways that do not have speed limit signs in
the State of Virginia. The citizen’s request notes that the speed limit is too fast for the
conditions of the roadway and is asking that the County request VDOT to perform a
speed evaluation.
Analysis
According to the most recent traffic count on Perry Road the average daily traffic on
Perry Road is 460 trips per day. In addition, as observed on the attached map of the
roadway there are a number of significant curves on the roadway.
Recommended Action
Prior to conducting a full speed study, Staff would recommend a request to VDOT’s
Staunton District Traffic Engineering to assess the situation and provide
recommendations.
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Item 2: Old Charlestown Road Bridge
Topic Synopsis
VDOT has requested to speak to the Committee to update them on the status of the Old
Charlestown Bridge replacement and discuss the possibility of flood gates on the facility.
Staff has no additional information at this time.
Analysis
None
Recommended Action
Item 3: Interstate, Primary, and Secondary Road Plan Updates
Topic Synopsis
Each year we update the Interstate, Primary, and Secondary road plans. These plans
coincide with VDOT’s 3 levels of roadway systems. While the Secondary road plan and
its associated public hearing is a state code requirement, the County also adopts Interstate
and Primary plans to keep VDOT informed of the County’s top priorities. The Interstate
and Primary Plans are included in this packet, but copies of the Secondary Plan will be
provided at the meeting as VDOT is still making some adjustments.
Analysis
Updates to the priorities which are being recommended are for the reasons of consistency
between the plans and for continuity and support of the Board’s SmartScale applications.
Interstate Plan Updates are as follows:
1. Change letter priorities to number priorities to be consistent with Primary Plan.
2. Update of priorities to place Exit 313 at Number 1 and Exit 317 at Number 2.
3. Update language for Exit 307 to acknowledge the need to improve the existing
facility ahead of the long-term goal of relocation.
Primary Plan Updates are as follows:
1. Move Route 11 ahead of Route 277 on the priority list due to the fact that the
section of highest need on Route 277 is funded and moving toward construction
and the growing needs on Route 11 which have resulted in SmartScale
applications.
2. Route 277 broken up into segments of logical termini in recognition of the fact
that future applications for this roadway would likely need to be for smaller
segments.
3. Addition of Route 522 intersection with Costello Drive in recognition and support
of the SmartScale application on that facility.
Recommended Action
Staff is seeking a recommendation of approval to the Board of Supervisors.
2018-2019
INTERSTATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Frederick County Transportation Committee: 5/21/2018
Frederick County Planning Commission:
Frederick County Board of Supervisors:
I-81 Improvements:
Provide additional travel lanes on the main line, evaluate collector-distributor lanes
adjacent to the main line, modifications to existing interchange areas, and develop new
interchange areas and bridge crossings of the main line as recommended by the WinFred
MPO Long Range Plan.
In addition, as the State continues to work toward an ultimate plan for the I-81 widening,
the County of Frederick continues to support the study of Eastern Route 37 as a potential
corridor on new location as an alternative for that effort.
Moreover, the County of Frederick supports exploration of the potential for rail
transportation as a component of the Interstate 81 Corridor improvements.
1. Exit 313 - Bridge re-decking, safety improvements, and capacity expansion.
2. Exit 317 – Realign northbound exit ramp and increase merge areas at the other
ramps. Redbud Road realignment to accommodate ramp realignment.
3. Exit 310 - Phase 2 of the FHWA approved interchange modifications.
4. Exit 307 – Safety and capacity improvements to the existing facility while
continuing to promote the future relocation further south to the South Frederick
Parkway.
5. Widen I-81 from Fairfax Pike to Route 37 North. This should include the relocation
of the Route 277 Interchange:
From: Route 277, Exit 307
To: Route 37 North, Exit 310
6. Widen Remainder of I-81 in Frederick County:
From: West Virginia line
To: Warren County line
7. Spot Improvements on I-81 in Frederick County. Provide spot improvements at
various interchanges to increase capacity and/or enhance safety for the motoring
public.
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2018-2019
PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Frederick County Transportation Committee: 5/21/2018
Frederick County Planning Commission:
Frederick County Board of Supervisors:
1) Route 37 Bypass
A. Route 37 - Phase 1
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right-of-way, and establish a construction
phase schedule for the southern segment of the Route 37 Eastern Bypass from Interstate
I-81 to Front Royal Pike (Route 522 South).
B. Route 37 - Phase 2
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right-of-way, and establish a construction
phase schedule for the preferred alternative between existing Route 37 around Stonewall
Industrial Park and Route 7.
C. Route 37 - Phase 3
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right-of-way, and establish a construction
phase schedule for the preferred alternative between Route 7 and Route 522.
2) Route 11 (North and South of Winchester)
A) Establish an Urban Divided Six Lane System:
From: Northern limits of the City of Winchester
To: Intersection of Cedar Hill Road
B) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System:
From: Southern limits of the City of Winchester
To: 0.4 miles south of intersection of Route 37 South, Exit 310
C) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System:
From: Intersection of Cedar Hill Road
To: West Virginia line
3) Route 277 (East of Stephens City)
Upgrade of the overall corridor to a 4-lane divided system with improved access
management and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
A) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System:
From: I-81
To: Double Church Road
B) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System:
From: Double Church Road
To: Warrior Drive
C) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System:
From: Warrior Drive
To: White Oak Road
D) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System:
From: White Oak Road
To: Route 277
4) Route 7 – Establish a 6 Lane Cross Section:
From: Exit 315 Interchange
To: Future Route 37 Interchange
5) Route 50 East and West
A) Establish a 6 Lane Cross Section:
From: The Interchange at Exit 313
To: The Future Route 37 Interchange
B) Establish a 6 Lane Cross Section:
From: The Interchange with Route 37
To: Poorhouse Road
6) South Frederick County Parkway:
From: Relocated Exit 307
To: Intersection with Route 277 approximately 1 mile west of the intersection of
Route 277 and Route 522
This is a planned new roadway with limited access points serving a mixture of
predominantly commercial and industrial development.
There is a need to study this project in conjunction with the Exit 307 relocation and
planning for Route 277 improvements noted in item 3.
Phasing of this project is not yet clearly defined; however general phasing would be from
West to East with the clear first phase being from relocated Exit 307 to Warrior Drive.
7) Route 522 and Costello Drive
Add additional left turn lane capacity on Route 522 southbound for turns onto Costello
Drive.
8) Commuter Park and Ride Lots
Establish a new park and ride facility along the Berryville Pike (Route 7) corridor. Work
with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission to determine appropriate
locations for park and ride facilities at other strategic locations within the County’s Urban
Development Area. For Park and Ride locations in Frederick County the primary goal
should be that they are situated in such a manner that they reduce traffic in Frederick
County in addition to adjacent localities.
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Rt 37 Bypass Phases
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Rt 11 North & South
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Rt 277 East of Stephens City
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Item 4: County Project Updates
Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/I-81 Bridge:
Authorization has been received from VDOT to proceed to 100% design on the
roundabout and surface streets. That submission is expected to be complete by
the end of May. Maintenance of traffic plans are also expected to be submitted by
the end of May. Draft right-of-way plats are being developed and final borings
for a couple of spot locations and storm water ponds are being taken.
Memorandum of Agreement for historical concerns is undergoing what is
expected to be final review before execution.
Renaissance Drive:
Test borings are complete, and the geotechnical report is on schedule to be
completed shortly. Upon its completion 30% design for the bridge and roadway
will begin. Communication is ongoing with the impacted utilities and the
preliminary engineering agreement has been signed and forwarded to CSX. State
Environmental Review Process is also underway.
Coverstone Drive:
No activity at this time.
Jubal Early Drive Extension and Interchange with Route 37:
No activity at this time.
Item 5: Upcoming Agenda Items
June
Potential cancellation
TBD
Route 11 South Stars Study - MPO
Oakdale Crossing Traffic Calming Study
Item 6: Other