TC 07-27-20 Meeting AgendaCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
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TO: Frederick County Transportation Committee
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Assistant Director - Transportation
RE: July 27, 2020 Transportation Committee Meeting
DATE: July 21, 2020
The Frederick County Transportation Committee will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. on
Monday, July 27, 2020. This meeting will be held in the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors Room to aid in social distancing. Committee guests who would like to
attend the meeting electronically to aid in social distancing, please contact John Bishop at
jbishop@fcva.us.
AGENDA
1. SmartScale Application Update
2. Interstate and Primary Road Plans
3. Old Charlestown Road and Woods Mill Road Traffic Concerns Discussion
4. County Project Updates
5. Other
Please contact our Department if you are unable to attend this meeting.
Attachments
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MEMORANDUM
Item 1: SmartScale Application Update
Topic Synopsis
Staff will be updating the Committee on the status and progress of the SmartScale
applications for County projects.
Analysis
Recommended Action
NA
Item 2: Interstate and Primary Road Plans
Topic Synopsis
Per the Committee’s direction, Staff has prepared the updates to the Interstate and
Primary Road Plans. The drafts are enclosed.
Analysis
Changes to the plans are minor at this time, though Staff will be discussing some
potential options for expansion in future updates for the Committee’s consideration.
Summary of Changes:
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. Updated Language for Exit 317 to a more general description that will adequately address
the fact that multiple improvements are being sought.
2. Clarify the need for improvements to existing Exit 307, as well as, the desire for the
eventual relocation of Exit 307
Primary Plan Updates are as follows:
1. Remove the first Segment of the Route 277 improvements since that is now beginning
construction.
Staff is hopeful that the State will complete their updates of the revenue projections to
allow the County to proceed with the Secondary Road Plan update.
Recommended Action
Staff is seeking a recommendation of approval on to the Board for the draft Interstate and
Primary Road Improvement Plans.
2020-2021
INTERSTATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Frederick County Transportation Committee:
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.
Interchange Priorities
1. Exit 313 - Bridge reconstruction, safety improvements, and capacity expansion.
2. Exit 317 – Interchange Upgrade and Redbud Road realignment to accommodate
interchange upgrade.
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. Exit 307 – Ramp Relocation
Interstate Widening Priorities
1. Widen I-81 from Route 50/17 Exit 313 to Route 11 Exit 317
2. Widen I-81 from Route 277 Exit 307 to Route 50/17 Exit 313. This should
include the relocation of Exit 307.
3. Widen I-81 in Frederick County from Route 11 Exit 317 to the West Virginia
State line
4. Widen I-81 in Frederick County from Route 277 Exit 307 to the Warren County
Line in the South
Intelligent Transportation Systems and Incident Management
1. Increase of VDOT safety patrols.
2. Implement more variable message signs along the I-81 corridor and approaches.
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Widening Priorities
Priority 2Widen I-81 fromExit 307 to Exit 313
Priority 1Widen I-81 fromExit 313 to Exit 317
Widen Remainder of I-81 SouthPriority 4Widen Remainder of I-81 NorthPriority 3
Priority 5
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Interchange ImprovementPriorities
Priority 3Exit 310 Phase II of theInterchange Upgrade!(
Priority 1Exit 313 Bridge Reconstruction,Safety Improvements, andCapacity Expansion!(
Priority 4
!(Exit 307 Safety and CapacityImprovements to Existing Locationand Promote Future Realignment
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Exit 317 Interchange Upgradeand Redbud Rd Realignment toAccomodate InterchangeUpgrade
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2020-2021
PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Frederick County Transportation Committee:
Frederick County Planning Commission:
Frederick County Board of Supervisors:
All upgrades to primary system roadways that are not limited access should include
implementation of access management principles to improve safety and efficiency wherever
possible.
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 11 North 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.
D. Route 37 – Phase 4
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 to Route 11 North.
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: Renaissance Drive
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: Double Church Road
To: Warrior Drive
B) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System:
From: Warrior Drive
To: White Oak Road
C) 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 new planned 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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Route 37 Bypass Phases
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Route 11 North & South
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Route 277 East of Stephens City
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Priority 3B
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Route 7
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Route 50
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South Frederick County Parkway
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Route 522 & Costello Dr
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Commuter - Park & Ride Lots
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Item 3: Old Charlestown Road and Woods Mill Road
Traffic Concerns Discussion
Topic Synopsis
Supervisor McCann-Slaughter is in receipt of concerns of growing traffic volumes on Old
Charlestown Road and Woods Mill Road as the Snowden Bridge Development continues
to build out. The primary concern involves the width and geometry of the existing
roadways as they absorb additional traffic.
Analysis
This is a discussion item only. Staff is gathering background information to aid in the
discussion at the meeting.
Recommended Action
NA
Item 4: County Project Updates
Crossover Boulevard aka Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/I-81 Bridge:
The bridge deck final pour has been completed and work on the intersection of Route 522
and Airport Road is commencing.
Renaissance Drive:
Staff has received the CSX comments on the design and is in the process of responding to
these comments. Staff is also meeting with neighboring property owners regarding
easements for drainage and rights of way.
Item 5: Other