TC 06-28-21 Meeting MinutesTRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, June 28, 2021
8:30 a.m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present: Judith McCann-Slaughter, Chairman (Voting), Gary Oates
(Voting) James Racey (Voting), and Lewis Boyer (Liaison Stephens City).
Committee Members Absent: Charles DeHaven, Jr. (Voting), Shawn Graber (Voting) and
Cordell Watt (Voting)
Staff Present: Assistant Director-Transportation John Bishop, and Kathy Smith,
Secretary.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
1-Comprehensive Plan Update-Transportation: Staff updated the Committee on the draft map
updates for feedback and consideration. Staff gave an overview of two (2) versions of each map.
A map that showed potential changes highlighted and other map was with the changes in place.
It was recommended by the Committee for Staff to investigate the Stephen City bypass
alignment as it crosses the rail on the Kernstown Area map. Staff will update the Committee on
the final maps at the August 2, 2021 meeting along with text updates previously reviewed and
any text amendments to the small area plan for the Committees final approval.
2-County Project Updates: Crossover Boulevard aka Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/I-81
Bridge: The final signal mast arms are not yet put in place at the intersection of Route 522. The
final paving and striping remain to be completed on the interior roadway as well as signage and
some American with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps. The Stormwater ponds are to be converted
to BMP’s and final stabilization done. A meeting to discuss the final items to close out the
projects is scheduled for June 29, 2021.
Renaissance Drive: The final design plans have been submitted to VDOT and CSX. The review
comments have been addressed and Staff is waiting on the final design sign off from VDOT and
CSX. Also, the final pre-bid cost estimate has been received which currently shows a shortfall
just over $800,000.00 but staff is awaiting cost input from CSX and a summary of expected
remaining billing from our consultants before determining a final pre-bid estimate. The
Committee will be updated on determining the financial status of the project prior to moving to
bid.
3-Other: Staff gave an update of the Exit 317 and Redbud Road project that VDOT will be funding
the Exit 317 improvement. To have the funding available, VDOT has made it clear to have the
Redbud realignment project moved forward by the County. County Administration has given
Staff authorization to submit a revenue sharing pre-application. The Transportation Forum in
the Fall was also discussed. The Committee agreed that the Forum is a great way to learn and
meet the new Administration, Legislature and State Agencies together in one place for citizen
interactions. Staff will be working to get a date and location availability. Also, VDOT gave an
update on current safety projects to start around July 1st in the area to include Siler Road
shoulder improvements, Route 50 shale clean up and Back Mountain Road and Hayfield Road
intersection with improved of the site distance. The Rural Rustic Road Program will be starting
in July, as well.