TC 05-21-18 Meeting MinutesCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
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107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Assistant Director - Transportation
RE: Transportation Committee Report for Meeting of May 21, 2018
DATE: June 5, 2018
The Transportation Committee met on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present Members Absent
Gary Lofton Chairman (voting) Mark Davis (liaison Middletown)
Judith McCann-Slaughter (voting) James Racey (voting)
Gary Oates (liaison PC/voting)
Barry Schnoor (voting)
Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
***Items Not Requiring Board Action***
1. Perry Road Speed Study:
Chairman Lofton was contacted by residents that reside on Perry Road regarding
the 55-mph speed limit. The residents note that it is too fast for the conditions of
the roadway and are asking that the County request VDOT to perform a speed
evaluation. The most recent VDOT traffic count on Perry Road is 460 daily trips.
Staff recommends that VDOT Engineering assess the situation and provide
recommendations.
Upon consensus of the Committee they chose to forward a recommendation to the
VDOT Staunton District Traffic Engineering for an evaluation.
2. Old Charlestown Road Bridge:
Mr. Lloyd Ingram gave a brief update of the Old Charlestown Road Bridge
replacement and discussed the proposed flood gates to be installed for safety
issues. Once more information is available, it will be presented to the Committee.
3. Interstate, Primary, and Secondary Road Plan Updates (attached):
Staff gave an overview of the Interstate and Primary Road Plans that are updated
each year. Also, discussed was the Secondary Road Plan. VDOT could still
make some refinements to the Secondary Road Plan.
MEMORANDUM
Interstate Plan Updates are as follows:
1. Change letter priorities to number priorities to be consistent with the 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.
2. Route 277 to be broken 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. The addition of Route 522 intersection with Costello Drive in recognition and
support of the SmartScale application on that facility.
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. The submission is expected to be complete by the
end of May. Also, the maintenance of the traffic plans is expected to be
submitted by the end of May. The 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.
Renaissance Drive:
Test borings are complete, and the geotechnical report is on schedule. 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 currently.
Jubal Early Drive Extension and Interchange with Route 37:
No activity currently.
5. Upcoming Agenda Items:
June
Potential cancellation
TBD
Route 11 South Stars Study-MPO
Oakdale Crossing Traffic Calming Study
6. Other Business:
The VDOT Public Hearing about potential projects will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
on
June 12, 2018 at Strasburg High School, 250 Ram Drive, Strasburg, Virginia.
JAB/ks