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TC 08-25-08 Meeting Agenda
COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/665-5651 FAX: 540/665-6395 MEMORANDUM TO: Frederick County Transportation Committee FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director - Transportation{ RE: August 25, 2008 Transportation Committee Meeting DATE: August 18, 2008 The Frederick County Transportation Committee will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008 in the first floor meeting room of the Frederick County Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. AGENDA 1. Route 11 North Planning Update 2. Stephens City Speed Limit Discussion 3. Warren County Truck Restriction Discussion 4. PhotoRed Enforcement 5. TIA Standards 6. Article Review 7. Other Please contact our department if you are unable to attend this meeting. Attachments JAB/bad 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 * Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 Item 1: Route 11 North Planning Update Staff will be updating the Committee on the progress of the Route 11 North planning exercise. Oil Item 2: Stephens City Speed Limit Exercise Representatives from the Town of Stephens City will be present to discuss and request support for a speed limit reduction on Route 11 South. Additionally, staff has followed up with VDOT, who will be present and able to discuss past work on this issue. Attached please find a map depicting the current speed limits in this area. RT .1 1Speed s 0 0� (,D. 0 o LIfuT SPEED ` LI T s" ' - SPEED O � _. ." • , LJ�j�T - A WI 85fEr + ! 11 45 C� SPEED SPEED L�T Q Stephens Cit,; - .0 SPEED SPEED US RT 11 - Speed Limits , �T 10 mph 25 mph s 30 mph 35 mph SPEED LT }! 45 mph own 55 mph - 0 0.5 1 2 Mlles Item 3: Reliance Road Truck Restriction Attached n1a5icP fnd communication from. Warren Count" ^fli 1 dl claa l� seeking Freueric1f: County input on the potential restriction of through truck traffic on Reliance Road. Representatives from Warren County will be present to discuss this issue. .19 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMMAN Archie A. Fox Fork District VICE-CHAIRMAN Glenn L White North River District Tony F. Carter Happy Creek District Linda P. Glavis South River District Richard H. Traczyk Shenandoah District C O T UN 1' Y~ O WA County Administrator's Office Warren County Government Center 220 North Commerce Avenue, Suite 100 Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Phone: (540) 636-4600 FAX: (540) 636-6066 Email: admin@warrencountyva.net July 16, 2008 John R. Riley, Jr. County Administrator Frederick County 107 North Kent Street Winchester, VA 22601-5000 RE: Route 627 (Reliance Road) Dear John: Doug, las A Stanley County Administrator I am writing regarding the potential restriction of through truck traffic for Route 627 (Reliance Road). Because the first portion of Route 627 east of I- 81 is in Frederick County, VDOT is stating that this portion would need to be restricted as well. We would also notify the towns of Stephens City and Strasburg regarding the alternative routes through their communities. At this point our Board has not formally discussed this issue. Vice Chairman Glenn White, Supervisor for the area, has asked me to informally ask whether Frederick County would be interested in such a restriction before we proceed any further with the discussion. Please give me a call if you would like to discuss the matter further. Sincerely Du las . Stanley, - C ty Administrator DPS Attachments cc: Glenn White, Vice -Chairman, Board of Supervisors Jeff Lineberry, Residency Administrator, Luray Residency, VDOT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAIRMAN Richard H. Traczyk Shenandoah District V ICE-CHA[RMAN Ron Llewellyn North River District Tony F Carter Happy Creek District krchte A Fox Fork District \ ;rav Blanton 5uuth River District r q' r r-a-� � T /1 T irN � a M Y 1 T V U P WDA. Fiy C 36- i �/ County Administrator's Office Warren County Government Center 220 :North Commerce Avenue, Suite 100 Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Phone: (540) 636-4600 FAX: (540) 636-6066 Email: admin@warrencountyva.net Memorandum TO: Ron-Lle-welkyn, BOS, North River District FROM: Douglas P. Stanley, County Administrator -Tf� DATE: May 23, 2007 Douglas A Stanley County Administrator RE: Restriction on Truck Traffic Route 627 (Reliance Road) As requested, I have included information on the process for the potential restriction of through truck traffic for Route 627 (Reliance Road). If you would like to formally pursue this request further, you would need to ask the Board of Supervisors to set a public hearing date to restrict truck traffic along a particular section of roadway and propose an alternative route for the traffic to utilize. Prior to doing this it looks like we would need to ask Frederick County for their support of the request. Because the first portion of Route 627 east of I-81 is in Frederick County, VDOT is stating that this portion would need to be restricted as well. We would also notify the towns of Stephens City and Strasburg regarding the alternative routes through their communities. I have also attached a map of the area in question and a proposed alternative route that could be utilitized. Let me know how you would like to proceed. DPS Attachments cc: Jeff Lineberry, Residency Administrator, Luray Residency, VDOT DOT File Proposed Through Truck Prohibition Route 627 (Reliance Road) Route 277 (Fairfax Pike) Alternative: 15.4 miles Route 55 (Strasburg Road) Alternative: 18.6 miles [!Legffl�d� Route 277 Allematiye 9: II 8 Proposed Wanen Canty Truck AestricYionw E Route 55 AltemetW ■ S i 0 1 Reposed Frederick County Truck Restritiw s ' Page 1 of 2 Doug Stanley From: Lineberry, Jeff, PE [Jeff. Lineberry@VDOT.Virginia.gov] Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 10:18 AM To: Doug Stanley; Childress, Robert Subject: RE: 627 truck prohibition.pdf Doug: Per our telephone conversation this morning, it was suggested that you coordinate with Frederick County because they would need to restrict their portion from 1-81 to the Frederick/Warren County line for this to work effectively. If you put up an advance warning sign in Frederick County warning of a restriction in Warren County, you have effectively restricted their portion of the Route 627 as well. As we discussed, it is recommended that you revise the sketch to show the yellow line from the east side of the I- 81 interchange to Route 340/522. Even though Chemstone is one of the major traffic generators for truck the purple line would need to start and end at the same termini points as the restricted section of Route 627. As we discussed, you may also want to show an alternate route to the north which connects back around to Route 277 to Route 340/522. Frederick County may have concerns with one or both of these alternate routes. The Town of Strasburg would need to be made aware of the proposed alternate route to the south and the Town of Stevens City would need to be made aware of the proposed alternate route to the north. These multi -jurisdictional truck restrictions can become messy. I was just recently involved in an inquiry that Frederick County had made to our Traffic Engineering staff why there was 1-81 trailblazer signs on Primary routes in Clarke County directing traffic back to the 1-81 interchange areas in Frederick County and that those activities were creating additional congestion. Those particular trailblazer signs have been up for years. Some were related to directing truck traffic to the Inland Port. I just wanted you to be aware. Please advise if you have additional questions. Thanks Jeff Jeffery A. Lineberry, PE Residency Administrator Virginia Department of Transportation P.O. Box 308 Luray, Virginia 22835 Phone (540) 743-6585 Fax (540) 743-7249 E-mail Jeff. Lineberry@VDOT.Virginia.gov From: Doug Stanley[mailto:dstanley@warrencountyva.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:21 AM To: Childress, Robert; Lineberry, Jeff, PE Subject: FW: 627 truck prohibition.pdf Will this work for the map for Reliance Road? 5/23/2007 FW: Truck Restriction Proce,11, - Route 627 - Warren County Doug Stanley From: Lineberry, Jeff, PE [Jeff. Lineberry@VDOT.Virginia.gov] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 10:10 AM To: dstanley@warrencountyva.net Cc: Childress, Robert Subject: FW: Truck Restriction Procedures - Route 627 - Warren County, Doug: Page 1 of 2 i I found my previous e-mail when this issue was being discussed before and I am resending it to you. Please advise if you have any questions or need any additional information to get the process started. Jeff Jeffery A. Lineberry, PE Residency Administrator Virginia Department of Transportation P.O. Box 308 Luray, Virginia 22835 Phone (540) 743-6585 Fax (540) 743-7249 E-mail Jeff.Lineberry@VDOT,Virginia.gov From: Lineberry, Jeff, PE Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 1:33 PM To: Doug Stanley (dstanley@warrencountyva.net) Cc: Childress, Robert Subject: Truck Restriction Procedures - Route 627 - Warren County. Doug: Attached are the procedures and flowchart for requesting a truck restriction on a secondary or primary route. The locality is responsible for conducting the first public hearing and ensuring that items A through D in item 1 of the procedures are followed. VDOT is responsible for completing the remainder of the items after the locality formally submits the request to the Residency Administrator in item 2. An alternate route that has the same beginning and ending points as the restricted route needs to be included in the advertisement for hearing. Due to the requirement to provide an equivalent route to the one proposed for restriction, I-66 cannot be proposed as an alternate route since it does not permit the Virginia 5% Overload Permits. Since this proposal would also impact the portion of Route 627 in Frederick County that intersects with I-81, a similar type hearing or a joint public hearing between both government bodies would be required. For your reference, I have also attached the applicable code section 46.2-809 for truck restrictions and FW: Truck Restriction Procei,47, Route 627 - Warren County. Page 2 of 2 46.2-100 which provides various definitions. Per the definition in 46.2-100, "Truck" means every motor vehicle designed to transport property on its own structure independent of any other vehicle and having a registered gross weight in excess of 7,500 pounds. Please advise if you have any questions. Both Bob and I have typically attended the locality held public hearings for the truck restriction in other areas of the Residency. We are willing to attend the meeting and attempt to address any additional questions which may come up during the hearing. Jeff Jeffery A. Lineberry, PE Residency Administrator Virginia Department of Transportation P.O. Box 308 Luray, Virginia 22835 Phone (540) 743-6585 Fax (540) 743-7249 E-mail Jeff. Lineberry@VDOT.Virginia.gov <<LIS Code of Virginia 46_2-809.htm>> <<LIS Code of Virginia 46_2-100.htm>> <<TTR PROCEDUREwFlowchart.doc>> c /)'I /1nn-, PROCEDURES FOR CONSIDERING REQUESTS FOR RESTRICTING THROUGH TRUCKS ON PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HIGHWAYS The following actions constitute a complete and thorough procedure for considering requests to restrict through traffic on primary or secondary roads in accordance with Section 46.2-809 of the Code of Virginia: Before submitting a through truck restriction to VDOT, the local governing body must hold a legally advertised public hearing with adherence to the following: A. Public notices for the hearing must contain a description of the route(s) of the proposed through truck restriction and the alternate route(s) with the same termini. A copy of all Public Notices must be provided with the request. B. The governing body must hold a public hearing and a transcript of that hearing must be provided with the request. C. A copy of the adopted resolution describing the proposed through truck restriction and the alternate including termini must be provided with the request. D. The local governing body must include in the resolution that it will use its good offices for enforcement of the proposed restriction by the appropriate local law enforcement agency. A failure on the part of the local governing body to comply with A, B, C and D will result in the return of the request to the locality for compliance. 2. The local governing body must make its formal request through the Resident Engineer, certifying that it has met all the requirements noted in item 41. The Resident Engineer, upon acceptance of the truck restriction request, will forward it to the District Administrator. The District Administrator will forward the request to the State Mobility Management Engineer. The State Mobility Management Engineer will secure and evaluate the following data: A. The functional classification for the route(s) proposed for restriction and the route(s) proposed as alternate. B. Review of the Six -Year Improvement Program to determine any improvements scheduled for the proposed restricted route(s) and the proposed alternate route(s). C. A traffic engineering study to include: (1) Traffic volumes by vehicle type including the number and percentage of trucks on the route(s) proposed for restriction, and the date(s) the data is collected. (2) Comparison of driving runs on the route(s) proposed for restriction and the alternate route(s), to indicate travel time/distance penalties or savings. D. An inventory of roadway characteristics and geometrics for the route(s) proposed for restriction and the alternate route(s). This inventory should include: (1) Roadway length in miles (2) Pavement width (3) Number of travel lanes (4) Shoulder width (5) Pavement type and condition (6) Speed limit (7) Number and Type of adjacent land uses (i.e., residential and/or commercial) (8) Vertical and horizontal alignment (9) Parking restrictions and/or parking observed 4. The State Mobility Management Engineer will secure and evaluate all available accident data or the data for the previous three (3) years for the route(s) proposed for restriction and the alternate route(s). Following receipt of all requested data and information, the State Mobilitv Management Engineer will conduct a traffic engineering study of the restriction request and a report will be prepared. This report will be sent to the District Administrator for one or more of the following actions: A. Publish a public notice of the proposed restriction, requesting written comment only B. Publish a public notice of the proposed restriction and advise of the Department's willingness to hold a public hearing if requested C. Publish a public notice of the time and place of a public hearing on the proposed restriction If a public hearing is required, the District Administrator or his representative will hold the hearing in accordance with established procedures. In conjunction with the publishing of the public notice, signs will be erected at the terminus of the proposed restricted route(s) advising of the proposed restriction and listing contact information for receiving public comments. This signing shall be erected for a period of at least thirty (30) days. A copy of the public notice will be sent to the Virginia Trucking Association for distribution to the trucking industry and other interested parties. If a proposed alternate route(s) includes route(s) in another locality, the locality should be notified of this proposal for their comments. 6. The District Administrator will prepare a report that will include his recommendation and all pertinent materials (i.e., transcript of public hearing if held, copy of published public notice and any written or oral comments received). This report will be sent to the State Mobility Management Engineer. -2- 7. The District Administrator will inform the Commonwealth Transportation Board member representing the area containing the proposed restricted route(s) of the restriction request and obtain the CTB member's opinion. The District Administrator will provide the State Mobility Management Engineer with the board member's concurrence or disagreement with the recommendation. 8. The State Mobility Management Engineer will review all data and material including the District Administrator's recommendation. A report will be prepared which will consider the criteria outlined in the CTB approved "Guidelines for Considering Requests to Restrict Through Trucks on Primary and Secondary Highways". This report and a recommendation to approve or deny the proposed restriction will be submitted to the Chief of System Operations. 9. For restrictions on secondary routes, the recommendation of the State Mobility Management Engineer, if approved by the Chief of System Operations will be presented to the Commissioner for approval or denial of the proposed restriction. 10, For restrictions onriy •mare routes, the recommendation of the State Mobility Management Engineer, if approved by the Chief of System Operations will be presented to the Commissioner for consideration by the Commonwealth Transportation Board for their approval or denial of the proposed restriction. 11. Following Commissioner or Board action the State Mobility Management Engineer will make all appropriate notifications. The residency will be requested to post appropriate signs if the restriction is approved 12. If a request is received to rescind or modify an existing "through truck" restriction these same procedures must be followed. -3- Proeess to Restrict Ti. Hugh Trucks Local Governing Body (LGB) holds legally advertised public hearing. Public notices of hearing must describe route and alternate. Copy of adopted resolution with description of proposed TTR & suitable alternate must accompany request. Adopted resolution must include that LGB will use its good offices for enforcement of TTR by appropriate local law enforcement Incomplete documentation -request rejected Time from request to DA to action by Commissioner cannot exceed 9 months. on Primary area _econdary Highways Local Hearing Copies of public notices Hearing transcript Copy of adopted resolution Statement of local enforcement Documentation Documentation & request sent to Resident Engineer Forwarded to District Administrator (DA) for review I Sent to State Mobility Management Engineer's (SMME) I office for study & evaluation DA requests public comments, advises CTB representative and returns with recommendation to SMME SMME reviews all materials & prepares report. Submits to Chief of System Operations (CSO) with recommendation For primaries, CSO sends recommendation to CTB CTB approves or denies restriction For secondaries, CSO recommends action to Commissioner Commissioner aYprov€s or denies restriction SMME notifies District District notifies LGB & posts signs if appropriate LIS > Code of Virginia > 46.2-F Page 1 of 1 previous ! next § 46.2-8o9. Regulation of truck traffic on primary and secondary highways. The Commonwealth Transportation Board, or its designee, in response to a formal request by a local governing body, after such body has held public hearings, may, after due notice and a proper hearing, prohibit or restrict the use by through traffic of any part of a primary or secondary highway if a reasonable alternate route is provided. The Board, or its designee, shall act upon any such formal request within nine months of its receipt, unless good cause is shown. Such restriction may apply to any truck or truck and trailer or semitrailer combination, except a pickup or panel truck, as may be necessary to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth. Nothing in this section shall affect the validity of any city charter provision or city ordinance heretofore adopted. The provisions of this section shall not apply in (i) cities, (ii) any town which maintains its own system of streets, and (iii) in any county which owns, operates, and maintains its own system of roads and streets. (1973, c. 67, § 46.1-171.2; 1989, c. 727; 2003, c. 300.) previous I next I new search i table of contents I home file:11C:Documents and SettlnLY.C\` Arrf-.n Colintv\T nral r_i._ r -----. LIS > Code of Virginia > 462-7 1 Page 1 of 8 previous I next § 46.2-100. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this title shall, for the purpose of this title, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: "All -terrain vehicle" means a three -wheeled or four -wheeled motor vehicle powered by a gasoline or diesel engine and generally characterized by large, low-pressure tires, a seat designed to be straddled by the operator, and handlebars for steering that is intended for off-road use by an individual rider on various types of unpaved terrain. The term does not include four -wheeled vehicles, commonly known as "go-carts," that have low centers of gravity and are typically used in racing on relatively level surfaces, nor does the term include any "utility vehicle" as defined in this section or any "farm utility vehicle" as defined in this section. "Antique motor vehicle" means every motor vehicle, as defined in this section, which was actually manufactured or designated by the manufacturer as a model manufactured in a calendar year not less than 25 years prior to January 1 of each calendar year and is owned solely as a collector's item. "Antique trailer" means every trailer or semitrailer, as defined in this section, that was actually manufactured or designated by the manufacturer as a model manufactured in a calendar year not less than 25 years prior to January 1 of each calendar year and is owned solely as a collector's item. "Automobile or watercraft transporters" means any tractor truck, lowboy, vehicle, or combination. including vehicles or combinations that transport motor vehicles or watercraft on their power unit, designed and used exclusively for the transportation of motor vehicles or watercraft. . "Bicycle" means a device propelled solely by human power, upon which a person may ride either on or astride a regular seat attached thereto, having two or more wheels in tandem, including children's bicycles, except a toy vehicle intended for use by young children. For purposes of Chapter 8 (§ 46.2-800 et seq.) of this title, a bicycle shall be a vehicle while operated on the highway. "Bicycle lane" means that portion of a roadway designated by signs and/or pavement markings for the preferential use of bicycles, electric power -assisted bicycles, and mopeds. "Business district" means the territory contiguous to a highway where 75 percent or more of the property contiguous to a highway, on either side of the highway, for a distance of 300 feet or more along the highway, is occupied by land and buildings actually in use for business purposes. "Camping trailer" means every vehicle that has collapsible sides and contains sleeping quarters but may or may not contain bathing and cooking facilities and is designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle. "Cancel" or "cancellation" means that the document or privilege cancelled has been annulled or terminated because of some error, defect, or ineligibility, but the cancellation is without prejudice and reapplication may be made at any time after cancellation. "Chauffeur" means every person employed for the principal purpose of driving a motor vehicle and every person who drives a motor vehicle while in use as a public or common carrier of persons or property. -FI IJ- //C'-\nnI- l lmPntc �—A LIS �- Code of Virginia > 46.2- ` 1 i` "Commission" means the State Corporation Commission. Page 2 of 8 "Cornrnissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles of the Commonwealth. "Crosswalk" means that part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traversable roadway; or any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface. "Decal" means a device to be attached to a license plate that validates the license plate for a predetermined registration period. "Department" means the Department of Motor Vehicles of the Commonwealth. "Disabled parking license plate" means a license plate that displays the international symbol of access in the same size as the numbers and letters on the plate and in a color that contrasts with the background. "Disabled veteran" means a veteran who (i) has either lost, or lost the use of, a leg, arm, or hand; (ii) is blind; or (iii) is permanently and totally disabled as certified by the U.S. Veterans Administration. A veteran shall be considered blind if he has a permanent impairment of both eyes to the following extent: (i) central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, with corrective lenses, or central visual acuity of more than 20/200, if there is a field defect in which the peripheral field has contracted to such an extent that the widest diameter of visual field subtends an angular distance no greater than 20 degrees in the better eye. "Driver's license" means any license, including a commercial driver's license as defined in the Virginia Commercial Driver's License Act (§ 46.2-341.1 et seq.), issued under the laws of the Commonwealth authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle. "Electric personal assistive mobility device" means a self -balancing two-nontandem-wheeled device that is designed to transport only one person and powered by an electric propulsion system that limits the device's maximum speed to 15 miles per hour or less. For purposes of Chapter 8 of this title, an electric personal assistive mobility device shall be a vehicle when operated on a highway. "Electric power -assisted bicycle" means a vehicle that travels on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground and is equipped with (i) pedals that allow propulsion by human power and (ii) an electric motor with an input of no more than 1,000 watts that reduces the pedal effort required of the rider. For the purposes of Chapter 8 of this title, an electric power -assisted bicycle shall be a vehicle when operated on a highway. "Essential parts" means all integral parts and body parts, the removal, alteration, or substitution of which will tend to conceal the identity of a vehicle. "Farm tractor" means every motor vehicle designed and used as a farm, agricultural, or horticultural implement for drawing plows, mowing machines, and other farm, agricultural, or horticultural machinery and implements including self-propelled mowers designed and used for mowing lawns. "Farm utility vehicle" means a vehicle that is designed for off-road use and is used as a farm, agricultural, or horticultural service vehicle, generally having a gasoline or diesel engine, four or more LIS > Code of Virginia > 46.2--4 Page 3 of 8 wheels, bench seating for the operator and a passenger, a steering wheel for control, and a cargo bed. "Farm utility vehicle" does not include pickup or panel trucks, golf carts, low -speed vehicles, riding lawn mowers, or all -terrain vehicles. "Federal safety requirements" means applicable provisions of 49 U.S.C. § 30101 et seq. and all administrative regulations and policies adopted pursuant thereto. "Financial responsibility" means the ability to respond in damages for liability thereafter incurred arising out of the ownership, maintenance, use, or operation of a motor vehicle, in the amounts provided for in § 46.2-472. "Foreign market vehicle" means any motor vehicle originally manufactured outside the United States, which was not manufactured in accordance with 49 U.S.C. § 30101 et seq. and the policies and regulations adopted pursuant to that Act, and for which a Virginia title or registration is sought. "Foreign vehicle" means every motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer that is brought into the Commonwealth otherwise than in the ordinary course of business by or through a manufacturer or dealer and that has not been registered in the Commonwealth. "Golf cart" means a self-propelled vehicle that is designed to transport persons playing golf and their equipment on a golf course. "Governing body" means the board of supervisors of a county, council of a city, or council of a town, as context may require. "Gross weight" means the aggregate weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles and the load thereon. "Highway" means the entire width between the boundary lines of every way or place open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel in the Commonwealth, including the streets and alleys, and, for law-enforcement purposes, (i) the entire width between the boundary lines of all private roads or private streets that have been specifically designated "highways" by an ordinance adopted by the governing body of the county, city, or town in which such private roads or streets are located and (ii) the entire width between the boundary lines of every way or place used for purposes of vehicular travel on any property owned, leased, or controlled by the United States government and located in the Commonwealth. "Intersection" means (i) the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curblines or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways that join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling on different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict; (ii) where a highway includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as a separate intersection, in the event such intersecting highway also includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of two roadways of such highways shall be regarded as a separate intersection; or (iii) for purposes only of authorizing installation of traffic -control devices, every crossing of a highway or street at grade by a pedestrian crosswalk. "Law-enforcement officer" means any officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of this title or local ordinances authorized by law. For the purposes of access to law- enforcement databases regarding motor vehicle registration and ownership only, this term shall also LIS > Code of Virginia > 46.2-' Page 4 of 8 include city and county commissioners of the revenue and treasurers, together with their duly designated deputies and employees, when such officials are actually engaged in the enforcement of §§ 46.2-752, 46.2-753 and 46.2-754 and local ordinances enacted thereunder. "License plate" means a device containing letters, numerals, or a combination of both, attached to a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer to indicate that the vehicle is properly registered with the Department. "Light" means a device for producing illumination or the illumination produced by the device. "Low -speed vehicle" means any four -wheeled electrically -powered vehicle, except a motor vehicle or low -speed vehicle that is used exclusively for agricultural or horticultural purposes or a golf cart, whose maximum speed is greater than 20 miles per hour but not greater than 25 miles per hour and is manufactured to comply with safety standards contained in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, § 571.500. "Manufactured home" means a structure subject to federal regulation, transportable in one or more sections, which in the traveling mode is eight body feet or mor. in width or 40 body feet or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein. "Moped" means every vehicle that travels on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground that has (i) a seat that is no less than 24 inches in height, measured from the middle of the seat perpendicular to the ground and (ii) a gasoline, electric, or hybrid motor that displaces less than 50 cubic centimeters. For purposes of Chapter 8 (§ 46.2-800 et seq.) of this title, a moped shall be a vehicle while operated on a highway. "Motor -driven cycle" means every motorcycle that has a gasoline engine that (i) displaces less than 150 cubic centimeters; (ii) has a seat less than 24 inches in height, measured from the middle of the seat perpendicular to the ground; and (iii) has no manufacturer -issued vehicle identification number. "Motor home" means every private motor vehicle with a normal seating capacity of not more than 10 persons, including the driver, designed primarily for use as living quarters for human beings. "Motor vehicle" means every vehicle as defined in this section that is self-propelled or designed for self - propulsion except as otherwise provided in this title. Any structure designed, used, or maintained primarily to be loaded on or affixed to a motor vehicle to provide a mobile dwelling, sleeping place, office, or commercial space shall be considered a part of a motor vehicle. For the purposes of this title, any device herein defined as a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power - assisted bicycle, or moped shall be deemed not to be a motor vehicle. "Motorcycle" means every motor vehicle designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground and is capable of traveling at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour. The term "motorcycle" does not include any "electric personal assistive mobility device," "electric power -assisted bicycle," "farm tractor," "golf cart," "moped," "motorized skateboard or scooter," "utility vehicle" or "wheelchair or wheelchair conveyance" as defined in this section. "Motorized skateboard or scooter" means every vehicle, regardless of the number of its wheels in LIS > Code of Virginia > 46.2 -- Page 5 of 8 t contact with the ground, that (i) has no seat, but is designed to be stood upon by the operator, (ii) has no manufacturer -issued vehicle identification number, and (iii) is powered by an electric motor having an input of no more than 1,000 watts or a gasoline engine that displaces less than 36 cubic centimeters. The term "motorized skateboard or scooter" includes vehicles with or without handlebars, but does not include "electric personal assistive mobility devices." "Nonresident" means every person who is not domiciled in the Commonwealth, except: (i) any foreign corporation that is authorized to do business in the Commonwealth by the State Corporation Commission shall be a resident of the Commonwealth for the purpose of this title; in the case of corporations incorporated in the Commonwealth but doing business outside the Commonwealth, only such principal place of business or branches located within the Commonwealth shall be dealt with as residents of the Commonwealth; (ii) a person who becomes engaged in a gainful occupation in the Commonwealth for a period exceeding 60 days shall be a resident for the purposes of this title except for the purposes of Chapter 3 (§ 46.2-300 et seq.) of this title; (iii) a person, other than a nonresident student as defined in this section, who has actually resided in the Commonwealth for a period of six months, whether employed or not, or who has registered a motor vehicle, listing an address in the Commonwealth in the application for registration shall be deemed a resident for the purposes of this title, except for the purposes of the Virginia Commercial Driver's License Act (§ 46.2_-341.1 et seq.). "Nonresident student" means every nonresident person who is enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited institution of learning in the Commonwealth and who is not gainfully employed. "Off-road motorcycle" means every motorcycle designed exclusively for off-road use by an individual rider with not more than two wheels in contact with the ground. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for the purposes of this chapter off-road motorcycles shall be deemed to be "motorcycles." "Operation or use for rent or for hire, for the transportation of passengers, or as a property carrier for compensation," and "business of transporting persons or property" mean any owner or operator of any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer operating over the highways in the Commonwealth who accepts or receives compensation for the service, directly or indirectly; but these terms do not mean a "truck lessor" as defined in this section and do not include persons or businesses that receive compensation for delivering a product that they themselves sell or produce, where a separate charge is made for delivery of the product or the cost of delivery is included in the sale price of the product, but where the person or business does not derive all or a substantial portion of its income from the transportation of persons or property except as part of a sales transaction. "Operator" or "driver" means every person who either (i) drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle on a highway or (ii) is exercising control over or steering a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle. "Owner" means a person who holds the legal title to a vehicle; however, if a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for its conditional sale or lease with the right of purchase on performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee or if a mortgagor of a vehicle is entitled to possession, then the conditional vendee or lessee or :mortgagor shall be the owner for the purpose of this title. In all such instances when the rent paid by the lessee includes charges for services of any nature or when the lease does not provide that title shall pass to the lessee on payment of the rent stipulated, the lessor shall be regarded as the owner of the vehicle, and the vehicle shall be subject to such requirements of this title as are applicable to vehicles operated for compensation. A "truck lessor" as defined in this section shall be regarded as the owner, and his vehicles shall be subject to such requirements of this title as are applicable to vehicles of private carriers. LIS > Code of Virginia > 46.2, - Page 6 of 8 "Passenger car" means every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle designed and -used primarily for the transportation of no more than 10 persons including the driver. "Payment device" means any credit card as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 1602(k) or any "accepted card or other means of access" set forth in 15 U.S.C. § 1693a(1). For the purposes of this title, this definition shall also include a card that enables a person to pay for transactions through the use of value stored on the card itself. "Pickup or panel truck" means every motor vehicle designed for the transportation of property and having a registered gross weight of 7,500 pounds or less. "Private road or driveway" means every way in private ownership and used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons. "Reconstructed vehicle" means every vehicle of a type required to be registered under this title materially altered from its original construction by the removal, addition, or substitution of new or used essential parts. "Residence district" means the territory contiguous to a highway, not comprising a business district, where 75 percent or more of the property abutting such highway, on either side of the highway, for a distance of 300 feet or more along the highway consists of land improved for dwelling purposes, or is occupied by dwellings, or consists of land or buildings in use for business purposes, or consists of territory zoned residential or territory in residential subdivisions created under Chapter 22 (§ 15.2-2200 et seq.) of Title 15.2. "Revoke" or "revocation" means that the document or privilege revoked is not subject to renewal or restoration except through reapplication after the expiration of the period of revocation. "Roadway" means that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the shoulder. A highway may include two or more roadways if divided by a physical barrier or barriers or an unpaved area. "Safety zone" means the area officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and that is protected or is so marked or indicated by plainly visible signs. "School bus" means any motor vehicle, other than a station wagon, automobile, truck, or commercial bus, which is: (i) designed and used primarily for the transportation of pupils to and from public, private or religious schools, or used for the transportation of the mentally or physically handicapped to and from a sheltered workshop; (ii) painted yellow and bears the words "School Bus" in black letters of a specified size on front and rear; and (iii) is equipped with warning devices prescribed in § 46.2-1090. A yellow school bus may have a white roof provided such vehicle is painted in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Department of Education. "Semitrailer" means every vehicle of the trailer type so designed and used in conjunction with a motor vehicle that some part of its own weight and that of its own load rests on or is carried by another vehicle. "Shared -use path" means a bikeway that is physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and is located either within the highway right-of-way or within a separate right-of- k,my. Shared -use paths may also be used by pedestrians, skaters, users of wheel chairs or wheel chair conveyances, joggers, and other nonmotorized users. LIS > Code of Virginia > 46.2-1; Page 7 of 8 t'. "Shoulder" means that part of a highway between the portion regularly traveled by vehicular traffic and the lateral curbline or ditch. "Sidewalk" means the portion of a street between the curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines, intended for use by pedestrians. "Snowmobile" means a self-propelled vehicle designed to travel on snow or ice, steered by skis or runners, and supported in whole or in part by one or more skis, belts, or cleats. "Specially constructed vehicle" means any vehicle that was not originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model, or type by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles and not a reconstructed vehicle as herein defined. "Stinger -steered automobile or watercraft transporter" means an automobile or watercraft transporter configured as a semitrailer combination wherein the fifth wheel is located on a drop frame behind and below the rearmost axle of the power unit. "Superintendent" means the Superintendent of the Department of State Police of the Commonwealth. "Suspend" or "suspension" means that the document or privilege suspended has been temporarily withdrawn, but may be reinstated following the period of suspension unless it has expired prior to the end of the period of suspension. "Tow truck" means a motor vehicle for hire (i) designed to lift, pull, or carry another vehicle by means of a hoist or other mechanical apparatus and (ii) having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of at least 10,000 pounds. "Tow truck" also includes vehicles designed with a ramp on wheels and a hydraulic lift with a capacity to haul or tow another vehicle, commonly referred to as "rollbacks." "Tow truck" does not include any "automobile or watercraft transporter," "stinger -steered automobile or watercraft transporter," or "tractor truck" as those terms are defined in this section. "Towing and recovery operator" means a person engaged in the business of (i) removing disabled vehicles, parts of vehicles, their cargoes, and other objects to facilities for repair or safekeeping and (ii) restoring to the highway or other location where they either can be operated or removed to other locations for repair or safekeeping vehicles that have come to rest in places where they cannot be operated. "Tractor truck" means every motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the load and weight of the vehicle attached thereto. "Traffic infraction" means a violation of law punishable as provided in § 46.2-113, which is neither a felony nor a misdemeanor. "Traffic lane" or "lane" means that portion of a roadway designed or designated to accommodate the forward movement of a single line of vehicles. "Trailer" means every vehicle without motive power designed for carrying property or passengers x0olly on its own structure and for being drawn by a motor vehicle, including manufactured homes. "Truck" means every motor vehicle designed to transport property on its own structure independent of LIS > Code of Virginia > 46.2-''' 1,. Page 8 of 8 any other vehicle and having a registered gross weight in excess of 7,500 pounds. "Truck lessor" means a person who holds the legal title to any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer that is the subject of a bona fide written lease for a term of one year or more to another person, provided that: (i) neither the lessor nor the lessee is a common carrier by motor vehicle or restricted common carrier by motor vehicle or contract carrier by motor vehicle as defined in 45.2--2000; (ii) the leased motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer is used exclusively for the transportation of property of the lessee; (iii) the lessor is not employed in any capacity by the lessee; (iv) the operator of the leased motor vehicle is a bona fide employee of the lessee and is not employed in any capacity by the lessor; and (v) a true copy of the lease, verified by affidavit of the lessor, is filed with the Commissioner. "Utility vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is (i) designed for off-road use, (ii) powered by an engine of no more than 25 horsepower, and (iii) used for general maintenance, security, agricultural, or horticultural purposes. "Utility vehicle" does not include all -terrain vehicles as defined in this section, riding lawn mowers, or any other vehicle whose definition is included in this section. "Vehicle" means every device in, on or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn on a highway, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks. For the purposes of Chapter 8 (§ 46.2-800 et seq.) of this title, bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, electric power -assisted bicycles, and mopeds shall be vehicles while operated on a highway. "Wheel chair or wheel chair conveyance" means a chair or seat equipped with wheels, typically used to provide mobility for persons who, by reason of physical disability, are otherwise unable to move about as pedestrians. The term includes both three -wheeled and four -wheeled devices. So long as it is operated only as provided in § 46.2-677, a self-propelled wheel chair or self-propelled wheel chair conveyance shall not be considered a motor vehicle. (Code 1950, §§ 46-1, 46-169, 46-185, 46-186, 46-343; 1954, c. 59; 1958, cc. 501, 541, §§ 46.1-1, 46.1- 161; 1964, c. 618; 1966, c. 643; 1968, cc. 285, 641, 653, 685; 1972, cc. 433, 609; 1974, c. 347; 1975, cc. 382, 426; 1976, c. 372; 1977, cc. 252, 585; 1978, cc. 36, 550, 605; 1979, c. 100; 1980, c. 51; 1981, c. 585; 1983, c. 386; 1984, cc. 404, 780; 1985, c. 447; 1986, cc. 72, 613; 1987, c. 151; 1988, cc. 107, 452, 865; 1989, cc. 645, 705, 727; 1990, cc. 45, 418; 1992, c. 98; 1993, c. 133; 1994, c. 866; 1996, cc. 943, 994; 1997, cc. 9, 186, 486, 783, 904; 1998, c. 888; 1999, cc. 67, 77; 2001, c. 834; 2002, cc. 214, 234, 254; 2003, cc. 29, 46; 2004, cc. 746, 796; 2005, cc. 310, 928; 2006, cc. 529, 538, 540, 874, 891, 896.) previous I next I new search I table of_contents I home vcnry Route 277 (Fairfax Pike) Alternative: 15.4 miles m Route 55 (Strasburg Road) Alternative: 18.6 miles Miles 1 0.5 0 1 1 Legend —-- Roads Route 277 Alternative L Proposed Warren ounty Truck Restriction Warren Cou* — Route 55 Alternative 91 ®I Proposed Frederi_i County Truck Restriction Item 4: PhotoRed Enforcement Attached please find a summary of key points which should answer many of the questions that have been brought up to date regarding PhotoRed Enforcement. Also included is a copy of the Fairfax City ordinance and a list of Frederick County's high crash intersections. Staff is still having discussions with the Sherriff's office and once those discussions are complete will be asking for a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. 5 Photo Red Enforcement Key Questions 1. What must be done first? Per code of Virginia section 15.2-968.1, the locality must pass an ordinance establishing a traffic signal enforcement program imposing monetary liability on the operator of a motor vehicle. Maximum fine $50. Once the ordinance has been established or concurrently it would be appropriate for the Board to appoint a committee to issue and RFP and work toward obtaining a vendor. The County would also be required to undertake a public information campaign prior to beginning the program. This effort would be spearheaded by the vendor. 2. How many intersections are we allowed to enforce using cameras? 1 per 10,000 of population. Currently for Frederick County, that would equate to 7 intersections. 3. Where do we put the cameras? The County would work with VDOT and the chosen vendor to study key intersections to determine if they are feasible candidates for photo red enforcement. The vendor undertakes the cost of the study. All locations must receive final approval by VDOT. 4. What is the implementation cost? Physical installation would be at no cost to the County. 5. What is the operations cost? Maintenance, repairs, and billing are taken care of by the vendor. There would be some minimal cost to the County in the form of staff and possibly computer costs for a deputy to review and approve the violations on a daily basis. Contract costs with the vendor are covered by the violation revenue. 6. What is the revenue potential? The purpose of photo red enforcement is to improve safety through improved compliance with traffic laws, however there does tend to be a surplus of fine revenue that varies by location. 7. Are there limitations on the use of the revenue? No. However, it would be recommended that the revenue be reinvested in the transportation system as matching funds for revenue sharing or other grant programs, or as County funding on transportation projects. City of Fairfax Sec. 98-21. Use of photo -monitoring systems to enforce traffic light signals; penalty. (a) For purposes of this section, "owner" means the registered owner of a vehicle on record with the department of motor vehicles. "Traffic light signal violation monitoring system" means a vehicle sensor installed to work in conjunction with a traffic light that automatically produces two or more photographs, two or more microphotographs, video, or other recorded images of each vehicle at the time that the operator of the vehicle fails to stop or remain stopped at a steady red traffic light signal in violationof Code of Virginia, §§ 46.2-833, 46.2-835; or 46.2-836, as amended, which are incorporated by reference in section 98-1. For each such vehicle, at least one recorded image shall be of the vehicle before it has illegally entered the intersection, and at least one recorded image shall be of the same vehicle after it has illegally entered that intersection. (b) The city manager or the city manager's designee may install and operate traffic light signal violation monitoring systems at no more than ten intersections in the city for the purpose of imposing monetary liability on the operator of a motor vehicle for failure to comply with traffic light signals in the city in accordance with the provisions of this section. (c) The operator of a vehicle shall be liable for a monetary penalty imposed pursuant to this section if such vehicle is found, as evidenced by information obtained from a traffic light signal violation monitoring system, to have failed to comply with a traffic light signal within the city. (d) Proof of a violation of this section shall be evidenced by information obtained from a traffic light signal violation monitoring system authorized pursuant to this section. A certificate, sworn to or affirmed by a law enforcement officer employed by the city authorized to impose penalties pursuant to this section, or a facsimile thereof, based upon inspection of photographs, microphotographs, videotape, or other recorded images produced by a traffic light signal violation monitoring system, shall be prima facie evidence of the facts contained therein. Any photographs, microphotographs, videotape, or other recorded images evidencing such a violation shall be available for inspection in any proceeding to adjudicate the liability for such violation pursuant to this section. (e) In the prosecution of an offense established under this section, prima facie evidence that the vehicle described in the summons issued pursuant to subsection (d) above was operated in violation of this section, together with proof that the defendant was at the time of such violation the owner, lessee, or renter of the vehicle, shall constitute in evidence a rebuttable presumption that such owner, lessee, or renter of the vehicle was the person who committed the violation. Such presumption shall be rebuttedif the owner, lessee, or renter of the vehicle (i) files an affidavit by regular mail with the clerk of the general district court for the city that he or she was not the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation or (ii) testifies in the general district court for the city, under oath that he or she was not the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation. Such presumption shall also be rebutted if a certified copy of a police report, showing that the vehicle had been reported to the police as stolen prior to the time of the alleged violation of this section, is presented, prior to the return date established on the summons issued pursuant to this section, to the general district court for the city adjudicating the alleged violation. (f) Imposition of a penalty pursuant to this section shall not be deemed a conviction as an operator and shall not be made a part of the operating record of the person upon whom such liability is imposed, nor shall it be used for insurance purposes in the provision of motor vehicle insurance coverage. No monetary penalty imposed pursuant to this section shall exceed $50.00, nor shall it include court costs. (g) A summons for a violation of this section may be executed pursuant to Code of Virginia, § 19.2-76.2, as amended. Notwithstanding the provisions of Code of Virginia, § 19.2-76, as amended, the summons for a violation of this section may be executed by mailing by first class mail a copy thereof to the address of the owner, lessee, or renter of the vehicle as shown, in the case of vehicle owners, in the records of the department of motor vehicles or, in the case of the vehicle lessees or renters, in the records of the lessee or renter. Every such mailing shall include, in addition to the summons, a notice of (i) the summoned person's ability to rebut the presumption that he was the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation through the filing of an affidavit as provided in subsection (e) and (ii) instructions for filing such affidavit, including the address to which the affidavit is to be sent. If the summoned person fails to appear on the date of return set out in the summons mailed pursuant to this section, the summons shall be executed in the manner set out in Code of Virginia, § 19.2-76.3, as amended. No proceedings for contempt or arrest of a person summoned by mailing shall be instituted for failure to appear on the return date of the summons. Any summons executed for a violation of this section shall provide to the person summoned at least 60 business days from the mailing of the summons to inspect information collected by a traffic light signal violation monitoring system in connection with the violation. (h) Infor.-riation collected by a traffic light signal violation monitoring system installed and operated pursuant to this section shall be limited exclusively to that information that is necessary for the enforcement of traffic light violations. A private entity may not obtain records on behalf of the city regarding the registered owners of vehicles that fail to comply with traffic light signals. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all photographs, microphotographs, electronic images, or other personal information collected by a traffic light signal violation monitoring system shall be used exclusively for enforcing traffic light violations and shall not (i) be open to the public; (ii) be sold or used for sales, solicitation, or marketing purposes; (iii) be disclosed to any other entity except as may be necessary for the enforcement of a traffic light violation or to a vehicle owner or operator as part of a challenge to the violation; or (iv) be used in a court in a pending action or proceeding unless the action or proceeding relates to a violation of Code of Virginia, §§ 46.2-833, 46.2-835, or 46.2-836, as amended, or is requested upon order from a court of competent jurisdiction. Information collected under this section pertaining to a specific violation shall be purged and not retained later than 60 days after the collection of any civil penalties. If the city does not execute a summons for a violation of this section within ten business days, all information collected pertaining to that suspected violation shall be purged within two business days. The city shall annually certify compliance with this section and make all records pertaining to such system available for inspection and audit by the commonwealth transportation commissioner or the commissioner of the department of motor vehicles or his designee. Any person who discloses personal information in violation of the provisions of this subsection shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,000.00. (i) A private entity may enter into an agreement with the city to be compensated for providing the traffic light signal violation monitoring system or equipment, and all related support services, to include consulting, operations and administration. However, only a law enforcement officer employed by the city may swear to or affirm the certificate required by subsection (d). The city shall not enter into an agreement for compensation based on the number of violations or monetary penalties imposed. 0) When selecting potential intersections for a traffic light signal violation monitoring system, the city shall consider factors such as (i) the accident rate for the intersection, (ii) the rate of red light violations occurring at the intersection (number of violations per number of vehicles), (iii) the difficulty experienced by law enforcement officers in patrol cars or on foot in apprehending violators, and (iv) the ability of law enforcement officers to apprehend violators safely within a reasonable distance from the violation. The city may consider the risk to pedestrians as a factor, if applicable. The city shall submit a list of intersections to the Virginia Department of Transportation for final approval. (k) Before the implementation of a traffic light signal violation monitoring system at an intersection, the city shall complete an engineering safety analysis that addresses signal timing and other location -specific safety features. The length of the yellow phase shall be established based on the recommended methodology of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. All traffic light signal violation monitoring systems shall provide a minimum 0.5 -second grace period between the time the signal turns red and thetime the first violation is recorded. If recommended by the engineering safety analysis, the city shall make reasonable location -specific safety improvements, including signs and pavement markings. (1) The city shall evaluate the traffic light signal violation monitoring system on a monthly basis to ensure all cameras and traffic signals are functioning properly. Evaluation results shall be made available to the public. (m) The city shall place conspicuous signs within 500 feet of the intersection approach at which a traffic light signal violation monitoring system is used. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that such signs were in place at the time of the commission of the traffic light signal violation. (n) Prior to or coincident with the implementation or expansion of a traffic light signal violation monitoring system, the city shall conduct a public awareness program, advising the public that the city is implementing or expanding a traffic light signal violation monitoring system. (Code 1978, § 13-26.2; Ord. No. 1999-20, 7-27-1999; Ord. No. 2000-19, 9-26-2000; Ord. No. 2007-14, 6-26-2007) Three Year Perios (2004 - 2006) Intersection Crash Summary in Frederick County INTNODE LOCATION CONFIG TCD CRASH FRQ APP1 APP2 APP3 APP4 p,PPg Kernstown-Rt. 37 NB off-ramp to Rt. 11 N A 333977 Change yield signs to double stop signs on 3 OTH 47 US00011 SR00037 US00011 5 333980 _C_ 333_2:1 R1. 50 E at Int. 1.8-IfRt. 522 Constriction completed turn Imes installed. R[. 11 al WeII#awn.Prke 6 51Ca 44 US00050 011.70 340QP39 . US00050 3400661 15000$1N393A US00050 Lf50052k 1JS00011 US000II Nain-Rt 522 at Rt. 954 - _D 333168 Traffic light ittstalled ren: �'R[ 4 SIG :25 3400654 US00522 3400654 US00522E 3 3f313 ... 522 tAppie Pig Ride SI'3 22 3439' J022 _ US00522Rt. 50 E 4t Sopho .�fiIgs R6ad .. 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SIG 15 US00&?2 _ OU'139 J 333942 'K .',341i*5 North of Whitacre-Int. of Rt. 522 at Rt. 127 'tRt 7-E at fist'atSiieetzth'enencvi_ak;s ---.�.—_._ 3 7- �" OTH 15 US00522 ei[; i§ ci�00007' SR00127 US00522 L' 333785 33`3785 • Rt 7 . at Gre anwood Raad T V - SIG ... 14 3400656 34t)Oc}99 S1 O 7, - SR00007'-'-3-- : SR00001 333053 333 — 3 OTH 13 US00050 . 3400614 US00050 333220303 „SIG 14 US00011332A USD0011 11. 1S00081S317A 00019 333207 — 3 OTH 11 3400655 3400656 3400655 3335417 4 SIG- 19 340t1bg 340±76r*6 3400657 $4!)0556 -- — -- 334212:. 3 OTH 11 SR00277 M-1 SR00 277 11 000340 _,__ Uss""+,�sz arsOt32rt USOOfi2?� _ 3332Ib 'W 4 516 ft3" _ W150 47 = " 5R002T7 3409012 att u217 333238 3� SIG tC! SR00007 3400656 SROD007 _ 333605 3 _� $10 1:0 !: R00007 34i106% SR00007 333791 3 OTH 10 SR00277 3401065 SR00277 R34i8 � 4 OTH 10 US00011332B _ US00011 3400661 US00011 _ 333085 - 4.-. SIG i0": 4R0003 714000H. SRomw I'S00081"S310A §R()yo-j7 4. S !r a .. -400'21 - " u2 2 _ 4_ 3400621 � 34D0622 . 333241 4 �tG S: SR00�77 - 1T50ti011 34(10631 USOD011- - 333485 - _ 3 OTH 9 3400660 - SR00007 SR00007 I y r 333904: ,;, 4 . SIG 7& USOQD50 US00050 34007-1 3'40$8 - -^ - -- - 4 SIG 9 R 00277 OQOA :3800277 150 M, SR00277 334094 3 . $1F; 9 tS000111N3:10A IS000S1N "N " iSf)OUY,1 ': — 3 OTH 9 IS00081N US00050 0178 _ IS00081N Item 5: Traffic Impact Analysis Standards Attached please find the most recent version of the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) standards. Staff is continuing to work with the development community to address concerns that have been raised. The next meeting with that group will be August 19, 2008. Staff will be updating the Committee on that meeting and, depending upon the outcome of that meeting, staff may be requesting a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. rel Traffic Impact Analysis standards Draft 2 08/1.1/08 A Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) is required in order to allow County Officials and staff the opportunity to assess the impact of a proposed development. The TIA should provided sufficient information to allow this assessment to take place. Any application that includes a TTA, as determined by planning staff, which does not meet the standards laid out herein shall not be considered complete. When a TIA is required Any action that meets the thresholds outlined in the Virginia Department of Transportation Chapter 527 regulations shall require a TIA (see attached VDOT table). Additionally, Frederick County may choose to require a TIA raider the following scenarios; 1. Any proposed action that is expected to generate more than 1199 vehicle trip ends per day or more than 99 vehicle trip ends in the peak hour and has not previously had a TIA done for similar or greater trip generation. Additionally, staff may require a TIA for any level of traffic generation on corridors facing significant congestion or safety concerns as determined by the professional judgment of planning staff. 2. Any significant intensification of use as determined by planning staff. 3. A change in use that.. while not resulting in greater- trip generation, results in a significant change .in trip demographics or peak travel times resulting in an unstudied impact on the transportation system. 4. An updated TIA shall be required for any TIA that is 9 months or greater old, as determined by the TIA publication date, so long as the delay which causes the TIA to be out of date is not primarily due to actions by the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors. Planning Staff shall have the ability to waive this requirement if they determine that the age of the TIA does not significantly impact the ability to determine impacts of the proposed action on the surrounding network. Process and Report Requirements 1. Each TIA will be required to undergo a formal scoping with VDOT and County Staff at the regular VDOT engineers meeting. 2. Each submittal must include the following: a. All required VDOT copies and. payment for Chapter 527 submittal, and all items on the attached checklists which can be found in the Traffic Impact Analysis Regulations Administrative Guidelines published by VDOT in September, 2007. Utilize the subdivision plat or site plan package checklist for master plans. b. 1 paper copy (or PDF on CD) and 1 CD ivith modeling files- If submitting PDF copy of the report, both report and modeling files may be on the same CD. 3. Each TIA must include the folloti� " a. An executive sumivarp Nvhich summarizes the development, significant findings of the TIA, and impacts of proposed rn;tigation b. Sections on. existing traffic, existing traffic with build out year background traffic, existing traffic with build out year background and development 0enerated traffic; existing traffic with full background traffic, and existing traffic with full background and development traffic. c. The TIA must include all proposed access points, with details about access type. d. Accident Data for the most recent 3 year period to include accident type and severity c. Appendices that include output report sheets from the analysis software grouped. according to location. E Planning staff may require additional analysis as .required by the uniqueness of each development. Technical Details I. Trip generation must be determined using the most recent addition of the ITE Trip Generation Report unless agreed to by VDOT and planning staff. Only codes approved by VDOT and planning staff at scoping may be used. 2. The TIA must depict a worst case scenario allowable under the proposed zoning as deten-pined by planning staff. The applicant may depict a less than worst case scenario if their proposed proffers would limit their development activities to uses that produce equal or less traffic than what is depicted in the TIA. 3. Only scenarios approved by VDOT and planning staff may be included in the TIA. If the applicant-%Ndshes to include other scenarios in their presentation to the Board of Supervisors and/or Planning Conumission; that will be allowable. 4. Existing signal tunings provided by VDOT must be used for existing conditiou3.s. However, where existing signal timings are not operating optimally as demonstrated by the applicant and agreed to by VDOT, an. improved signal timing plan may be used if that plan will be provided to VDOT. 5. Level of Service (LOS) must be considered for all movements and approaches and shown graphically in the report. 6. When level of service does not meet the requirements of the comprehensive plan, the report must include suggested improvements that would meet the requirements of the comprehensive plan. 7. When a new signal is proposed, arterial level of service must be analyzed. This must include a signal progression analysis if warranted. When conditions of existing or existing with background scenarios result in level of service F, additional analysis must be done when development traffic is added in so that the impacts of the new development naay be considered. Reins to include when !doing this comparison are intersection capacity utilization, changes in delays, queue lengths, and vehicle to capacity ratio. Planning staff could also consider additional .analysis that would depict the development impacts in this situation. Administrative Gtiidelines September 2067 SUMMARY TRAFFC IMPACT ANALYSIS REGULATION'S 1 REQUIREMENT Process Threshold Review Process* � Fee** - G _ Comprehensive Plan and Plan 5,000 VPD on state- Application submitted to VDOT for review and $1000 covers first and Amendments controlled highways, or comment second review VDOT may request a meeting with the focality Major change to within 30 days (No fee if initiated by l infrastructure / transportation locality or ether public facilities Review to be completed in 90 days or later if agency) 4 mutually. agreed kj Rezoning Residential ] 100 VPH on state-controlled TIA and Application submitted to VDOT for For first and Second !ti highways, or review and comment review: 100 VPH on locality VDOT may request a meeting with the locality , $500- 100 VP11 or less maintained streets AND and applicant within 45 days within 3000 feet of a state $1000 - more than 100 highway, or maintained hi g Review to be completed in 45 days if no VPH meeting is scheduled or within 120 days 200 VPD AND more than otherwise. u doubles current traffic`' (No fee if initiated by t volume on a state controlled NOTES: a locality or other public highway agency) All Other 250 VPH or 2500 VPD on 1 • When a related camprehens'sve Land Uses state-controlled highways, or plan revision and rezoning proposal b — are being considered concurrently 250 VPH or 2500 VPD on for the same geographical area, locality maintained streets then only a rezoning TIA package t AND within 3000 feet of a is required. J state maintained highway;r _ Subdivision Plat, Site Residential 100 VPH on state-controlled cond y TIA and Application and Plans submitted to �' F�review: Plan, or Plan of highways, or VDOT for review and comment. t! Development i 100 VPH on locality VDOT may request a meeting with the locality $500- 100 VPH or less [ maintained streets AND and applicant within 30 days r within 3000 feet of a state t maintained highway, or Review to be completed in 30 days if no I $1000 - more than 100 meeting is scheduled or within 90 days VPH 200 VPD AND more than otherwise c (No fee if initiated by doubles current traffici NOTES: ! locality or other public volume on a state controlled agency) highway 1. Not required IF assumptions and r All Cather'*` 250 VPH or 2500 VPD on ;' conclusions remain valid in the Rezoning TIA submitted to VDOT state-controlled highways, or in accordance with Chapter 527 (must include copy of previous TIS l 250 VPH or 2500 VPD on if rezoning approval is more than 2 locality maintained streets years old) AND within 3000 feet of a :.{ tGfi 2. Required IF a Rezoning TIA was state maintained highway NOT submitted to VDOT in accordance with Chapter 527 3, Required IF conditions analyzed in Rezoning TIA submitted to VDOT 1 in accordance with Chapter 527 v" have materially changed such that adverse impacts to state-controlled 4i highways have increased v . For proposals generating less than 1000VPH the locality and/or applicant may request a Scope of Work Meeting with VDOT. For proposals generating 1000 VPH or.more the locality and/or applicant shall hold a Scope of Work Meeting with VDOT. rti. Third or subsequent submissions require additional fee as though they were an initial submission. "* For mixed use developments, a proposal is deemed to have significant impact if the trips associated with the residential component exceed 100 VPH, or if the total trips generated exceed either 250 VPH, or 2500 VPD. 73 .a dmiiiistrative {'guidelines September 2007 Rezunxng Package Checklist Traffic Impact Analysis Regulations: 24 VAC 30-155-40 ❑ A COVER SHEET containing: ❑ Contact Iii"formation for the ❑ Locality, ❑ Developer (or owner), if applicable; ❑ Site Information ❑ Rezoning locatiotz, ❑ Highways adjacent tothe site, ❑ Parcel number or numbers; I ❑ Proposal Summary with the i ❑ Development's vane, ❑ Size (acreage), ❑ Proposed tonin;;; ❑ Proposed types of laud uses, including maximum number of lots or maximum business square feet, and ❑ A Statement regarding the proposal's compliance with the comprehensive plan. ❑ A TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS prepared in accordance with 24 -VAC -30-155-60. ❑ A CONCEPT PLAN of the proposed development. ❑ ANY PROFFERED CONDITIONS submitted by the applicant. ❑ FEES - ❑ For the initial or second review of a rezoning proposal, a single fee for both reviews ,vili be determined by the number of vehicle trips generated per peak hour of the generator, as follows: ❑ 100 or less vehicles per peak hour- S500 ❑ More than 100 vehicles per peak hour - S1,000 ❑ For a third or subsequent submission of a rezoning proposal that is requested by VDOT on the basis of the failure of the applicant to address deficiencies previously identified by VDOT, the fee is equal to the initial fee paid_ 27 U Adininistrative Guidelines September 2007 S""division Flat or Site Plan Package Checklist Traffic Impact Analysis Regulations: 24 VAC 30-155-50 ❑ A COVER SHEET containing: ❑ Contact information for the El Locality, ❑ Developer (or owner); ❑ Site information ❑ Development location, ❑ HiQhways connected to, ❑ Parcel number or numbers; and ❑ Proposal summary with the ❑ Development name, ❑ Size in acres. ❑ A SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC ANALYSIS as defined in 24-V.As.0-30-155-50 C. ❑ A CONCEPT PLN of the proposed development. ❑ A Lis'r OF PROFFERED CONDITIONS approved by the local government that apply to the development. ❑ TEES - ❑ For the initial or second review of a subdivision plat, site plan, or plan of development accompanied by a supplemental traffic analysis, a single fee for both reviews will be determined by the number of vehicle trips generated per peak hour of the generator, as follows: ❑ 100 or less vehicles per peak hour - 5500 ❑ More than 100 vehicles per peak hour - S'1,000 ❑ For a third or subsequent submission of a subdivision plat, site plan, or plan of development accompanied by a supplemental traffic analysis that is requested by VDQT on the basis of the failure of the applicant to address deficiencies previously identified by VDOT, the fee is equal to the initial fee paid. 39 Item 6: Article Review Item 7: Other ,,/ Cedar CreekBattfej%fd Toundation (P.O. Oax229 Widdretoum, VA 22645 T&Tfiwne (540) 869-2064 Fax (540) 869-1438 cedarcrk@visuallink.com www.cedarcreekbattlefield.org August 4 Zoos Mr. John Riley., Jr. County Administrator y I z;, Frederick County 107 North Kent Street Winchester, VA 22601 }ear Mr. Riley; The Cedar Creek fjattlefield Foundation is planning to apply for a Virginia Enhancement Program ,grant to renovate our Visitor Center located on the Valley Me in Middletown. The project involves interior and exterior renovation of the existing structure for the Foundation's administrative offices, information center, and book shops, and the construction of a 2,000 square foot, (+/-), addition to house a research library, movie theatre and museum. An expanded Cedar Creek Visitor Center will not only 6e a destination for the Civil War traveler but will also serve as an information center for tourists entering rrederick County from the south and from -66. The Cedar Creek Fjattlefield Foundation is a 501 C-3 non-profit organization and as such must have a local government agency as the rroject `jponsor. We respectfully request rredenck County's support 6,9 agreeing to act as Project Sponsorfor this undertaking. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at the office at 540-869-2064, or my cell phone at 540-333-0176. Thankyou for considering this request. si nccre Iy, uzanne Chilson Executive Director Middletown Visitor Center Middletown, Virginia Augustl,2008 DESIGN CONCEPTS Architecture Design Concepts, P.C. 19 West Cork Street, Suite 200 Winchester, VA 22601 Phone: (540) 7227247 F— (540) 722-7248 s�_L4hiLCLi',�ec�:2.4SBSSSL