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Fredericksburg City Meg Bohmke Spotsylvania County Interim Chair Stafford County Paul Agnello FAMPO Administrator

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FREDERICKSBURG AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING January 22, 2018 – 7:15 p.m.

The Robert C. Gibbons Conference Room 406 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia

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AGENDA

1. Call FAMPO Meeting to Order – Interim Chair Meg Bohmke

2. Determination of Quorum – FAMPO Administrator Paul Agnello

3. Approval of FAMPO Agenda (ACTION ITEM)

4. Public Involvement Comments and questions from members of the public are welcome at this time.

5. Chairman’s Comments

6. Consent Agenda a.) Approval of Policy Committee Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2017 – Mr. Paul

Agnello (ACTION ITEM)

b.) Approval of Resolution No. 18-15, Amending the CMAQ/RSTP Prioritization Methodology – Mr. Paul Agnello (ACTION ITEM)

7. Action/Discussion Items a.) I-95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension (Fred Ex) Project – Ms. Marcie Parker,

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

b.) Approval of Resolution No. 18-16, Authorizing Staff to Transfer $2 Million in Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Funding from the Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing Project to the Regionally Significant Projects UPC – Mr. Nick Quint (ACTION ITEM)

c.) 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Update – Mr. Paul Agnello i. Draft 2045 LRTP Project List – Mr. Nick Quint

d.) Smart Scale Update and Project Discussion – Mr. Paul Agnello

i. Updated Matrix of Regional Projects – Mr. Paul Agnello

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e.) Draft FAMPO Letters – Mr. Paul Agnello

i. I-95 Corridor Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Study (ACTION ITEM)

ii. State Transportation Funding Study

f.) Approval of Resolution No. 18-17, Approving the Amended Slate of Officers to Serve in Fiscal Year 2018 – Mr. Paul Agnello (ACTION ITEM)

8. Staff and Agency Reports

9. Board Member Comments

10. Correspondence

11. FAMPO Committees Meeting Minutes

12. Adjourn /Next FAMPO Policy Committee Meeting: February 26, 2018 at 7:15 p.m.

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6. Consent Agenda

a.) Approval of Policy Committee Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2017 b.)

b.) Approval of Resolution No. 18-15, Amending the CMAQ/RSTP Prioritization Methodology

December 18, 2017 - FAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Minutes

Policy Committee Meeting Minutes December 18, 2017 http://www.fampo.gwregion.org/committees/policy-committee/ Members Present: Mr. Paul Milde, Chairman, Stafford County Mr. Tim Barody, City of Fredericksburg Mr. Matt Kelly, City of Fredericksburg Ms. Nancy Long, Caroline County (Non-Voting Member) Mr. Greg Benton, Spotsylvania County Mr. Tim McLaughlin, Spotsylvania County Ms. Meg Bohmke, Stafford County Ms. Laura Sellers, Stafford County (In at 6:30 p.m.) Mr. Chuck Steigerwald, Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) Ms. Marcie Parker, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Ms. Michelle Shropshire, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Mr. David Swan, Citizens Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) Chair Others Present: Mr. Adam Recchia, Foursquare Ms. Susan Gardner, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Mr. Stephen Haynes, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Mr. Michael Smith, Stafford County Mr. Rupert Farley, Citizens Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) Mr. Mark Dudenhefer, Stafford County Ms. Cindy Shelton, Stafford County Mr. Todd Rump, Citizen, Spotsylvania County Mr. Scott Shenk, Free Lance Star Staff Members Present: Mr. Paul Agnello, FAMPO Ms. Marti Donley, FAMPO Mr. Nick Quint, FAMPO Ms. Kari Barber, FAMPO Mr. John Bentley, FAMPO Mr. Tim Ware, GWRC Ms. Diana Utz, GWRC Ms. Leigh Anderson, GWRC Ms. JoAnna Roberson, GWRC CALL FAMPO MEETING TO ORDER Chair, Mr. Milde called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and received acknowledgement that a quorum was present.

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APPROVAL OF FAMPO AGENDA Upon motion by Ms. Bohmke and seconded by Mr. Kelly, with all concurring, the FAMPO Policy agenda for the December 18th meeting was accepted as submitted. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT None CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTS None CONSENT AGENDA

a.) Approval of Policy Committee Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2017 – Mr. Paul

Agnello

b.) Resolution No. 18-08, Amending the FY2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to Add a Statewide Rail Crossing - Mr. Nick Quint

c.) Approval of Resolution No. 18-09, Amending the FY2018-2021 Transportation

Improvement Program (TIP) to Add the Interchange Modification Report (IMR) for the Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing Project – Mr. Nick Quint

d.) Approval of Resolution No. 18-10, Adopting a Regional Highway Freight Network and Making Recommendations to Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) – Mr. Paul Agnello

e.) MAP-21/FAST Act Performance Measures – Mr. Paul Agnello

i. Approval of Resolution No. 18-11, Adopting the VDOT Safety Targets for Each of the Five Safety Performance Measures – Mr. Paul Agnello

ii. Approval of Resolution No. 18-12, Adopting the Transit Asset Management

Targets for Virginia Railway Express and Fredericksburg Regional Transit – Mr. Paul Agnello

f.) Approval of Resolution No. 18-13, Amending the FY2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to Update the Chatham Bridge Rehabilitation Project – Mr. Nick Quint

Upon motion by Mr. Kelly and seconded by Ms. Bohmke, with all others concurring, the consent agenda items were approved by the FAMPO Policy Committee at the December 18th meeting.


ACTION ITEMS/DISCUSSION ITEMS

a.) I-95 Phase 2 Transit/TDM Study – Final Presentation – Mr. Adam Recchia, Foursquare Mr. Recchia advised that Foursquare is making its final presentation on the I-95 Phase 2 Transit/TDM Study. The study components consist of the following four topics: summary of the existing conditions and review of previous studies; the transit market analysis; proposed recommended service improvements; & transportation demand management measures. Mr. Recchia stated the existing study reviewed previous studies that are relevant to I-95; reviewed the existing service levels by operator and mode; reviewed transit data of ridership by operator and mode; & completed a Park & Ride Lot inventory on existing and proposed new lots. Mr. Recchia advised the study was from Ladysmith to Washington, DC. Regarding the market analysis component, Mr. Recchia stated data was gathered to determine where a new commuter bus service, as well as other transit services that would be the most successful, could be implemented. Mr. Recchia advised that the study focused on commuters and peak period services. Mr. Agnello stated the data for the market analysis component was provided from VDOT regarding where commuters begin and end their route. Mr. Recchia advised that the market analysis data showed commuters are interested in not only going to Downtown D.C. but also the Navy Yard, Union Station and Farragut Square. The data showed the same trends existing from previous studies regarding locations commuters are seeking in both the City of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County. In Stafford County, the data showed a lot of commuters going to Quantico, Pentagon & Crystal City and also showed a desire to travel to the Ballston/Rosslyn areas in Arlington. Mr. Recchia stated for the counties of Caroline and King George, there was significant interest to the Pentagon & Fort Belvoir and not as much interest to Quantico, Rosslyn & DC. Mr. Recchia advised that the analysis recommended new transit service improvement scenarios that the Commission & FAMPO could consider if funding is available. Mr. Recchia stated the following two scenarios are provided for consideration: Scenario 1 – Introduction of a commuter bus service The anticipated population growth for the region would need excess transit demand options to be absorbed by a commuter bus, VRE & vanpools. By 2045, thirteen new bus routes could be considered. These routes would be reverse peak in nature and be supplemental to the existing VRE routes. Mr. Reechia stated there also was data that determined feeder routes to the existing commuter lots and VRE stations is a service needed to keep up with the region’s anticipated population to double by 2045. Mr. Reechia advised new commuter lots and existing VRE lot expansions would be needed; as well as enhanced TDM strategies. Mr. Reechia stated the FAMPO Travel Demand model was utilized for data for need between this region and Washington, D.C. and data was obtained from GWRideConnect in determining park & ride lot enhancements. Scenario 2 - no commuter bus service


In Scenario 2, all population growth would be absorbed by VRE and vanpool transit options. Feeder routes to the commuter lots and VRE stations would still be needed. Commuter lot and VRE lot expansion and enhanced TDM strategies would also be needed components. Mr. Reechia advised the commuter lot needs include the Route 630 & Route 610 expansion projects, as well as construction of the new lot on Commonwealth Drive. Mr. Reechia stated that even with the planned improvements to the commuter lots on the Route 610 corridor, these two lots will be operating with a deficit of available parking spaces by 2045. Regarding feeder routes from the existing commuter lots to the VRE station, data was compiled for both scenarios. Currently there is no good connector route between the VRE station and the Park & Ride lots, and data showed those citizens who do not have access to a vehicle would utilize a feeder if one was available. Ms. Shelton asked if the data compiled by Foursquare also contained commuting data for those commuters who slug. Mr. Reechia stated that currently no data is available that determines the number of commuters from the Region who use slugging as a transit option. However, StreetLight Data likely includes some of these commuters. Mr. Reechia advised that in Scenario 1 (this scenario includes implementing commuter bus services as a transit option); the operating and capital expenses are approximately $154.3 million versus $74.6 million in Scenario 2 (this scenario does not include adding new commuter bus service and just includes the needed expansions and improvements). With Scenario 1, Mr. Reechia stated that higher expenses are more upfront because new commuter buses would need to be purchased; however, past trends have shown that more federal dollars have been available for capital costs for the out years. Mr. Reechia stated that Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is the practice that provides services that promote the use of alternative transportation options in lieu of persons driving alone. Mr. Reechia advised that four elements are developed that support transit recommendations and other non-SOV (single-occupancy vehicle) modes throughout the I-95 corridor. These four elements are: GWRideConnect I-95 multimodal target marketing; Commuter Bus marketing; Enhanced Commuter Programs & Services; & First Mile/Last Mile Connections. Mr. Reechia stated some of the TDM program costs are still unknown at this time such as enhanced van start programs and mobile app ride matching options. Other costs for the marketing campaign and first mile/last mile are based on staff time. The categories that cost data is available now are: 8-month TDM marketing campaign = $175,000; marketing expenses for commuter bus roll-outs in 2024, 2030 & 2045 = $50,000 per rollout; real-time information costs are approximately $350/counter; ride hailing/kiss & rides is approximately $100.00 per sign; & covered bicycle parking shelters are approximately $8,000 per shelter. Mr. Reechia stated these expenses for TDM improvements are for the City of Fredericksburg and the Counties of Spotsylvania and Stafford. For Caroline County, Mr. Reechia stated that a mini study was completed. Mr. Reechia stated that currently there are two FRED bus routes serving Caroline County (the C1 & C2 routes). Mr. Reechia stated these routes are currently low performing and generate 15% of FRED revenue miles but only account for 2% of ridership totals. Mr. Reechia stated the market analysis for transit service in Caroline County looked at demographic factors and employment from where to where transit


services would be the most successful. The service improvement recommendations for Caroline County are to serve areas with the highest demands and usage from the market analysis, and to increase the efficiency of the existing service. Mr. Reechia stated the focus for Caroline County is to make the existing services more efficient without adding additional routes. Mr. Reechia stated transit demand data was compiled for both the peak and off-peak areas along the Route 1 Corridor. Regarding King George County, Mr. Reechia advised that a mini study was completed; however, King George County currently has no transit services in place. The survey showed the service need was around focal business sites such as Dahlgren, during the peak periods. Mr. Reechia stated the market analysis looked at demographic factors and employment from where to where transit service routes would be the most successful. The analysis showed the highest demand service area would be Dahlgren; however, there was also demand for transit service needs from King George to Fredericksburg. Mr. Reechia advised that last mini study included an express bus route in northern Stafford County. This study recommended a route from the Route 630 or Route 610 Park & ride commuter lots to Quantico. This express route would also allow riders to transfer to the other existing Stafford County FRED routes. The service employment centers were the Quantico Corporate Center, the Marshall/Davis buildings on Russell Road and a VRE/PRTC transfer route at Quantico.

i. Recommendations for the I-95 Phase 2 Recommendations for the I-95 Phase 2 Transit/TDM Study – Mr. Paul AgnelloTransit/TDM Study – Mr. Paul Agnello

There was committee discussion on whether any other options other than transit was studied; whether funding would be available for transit projects; whether cost break-outs were completed on each phase versus a total package cost; the reality that not only this region will be experiencing budget shortfalls annually but the shortages also will apply to DRPT, PRTC, & VRE so federal allocations will begin to decrease as well. Mr. Milde advised that Resolution No. 18-14 is not asking the committee to endorse a specific project; instead it is endorsing the recommendations being presented from Foursquare for further and future considerations. Upon motion by Mr. Kelly and seconded by Ms. Bohmke, with Mr. Benton and Mr. McLaughlin voting no and all others concurring, Resolution No. 18-14 was endorsed by the FAMPO Policy Committee at the December 18th meeting. b.) I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing Project Update – Ms. Marcie Parker, VDOT

Ms. Parker advised that the I-95 Southbound Rappahannock Crossing project was presented to the CTB and the project was approved and is scheduled to be awarded in January. This project is part of the Atlantic Gateway suite of projects and will receive $125 million from the Smart Scale Program and $20 million from the State of Good Repair Program. Ms. Parker advised that comments received from the public at the public hearing resulted in VDOT reviewing the initial design. The new recommendation reviewed and endorsed by VDOT results in three lanes in the median extending north of Exit 133 and South of Exit 130.


Ms. Sellers asked how many proposals were submitted to VDOT and Ms. Parker advised that three were received. Ms. Parker stated that VDOT has received technical proposals from each of the three and the price proposals are due to be submitted on December 19. Ms. Parker stated construction is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2018 and end in the summer of 2022. Mr. McLaughlin asked if the cost proposals come back cheaper than estimated, would the project be extended further south into Spotsylvania County at Harrison Road. Ms. Parker stated that probably not because if even prices come in lower, they would not come in low enough to cover the expenses of replacing the bridge at Harrison Road. Ms. Parker also provided update on the northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project. Ms. Parker stated that plans are to re-submit this project in Smart Scale for Round 3. Ms. Parker relayed that the funding needed for the Interchange Justification Report (IJR) has been a collaborative effort between FAMPO & VDOT. Ms. Parker stated WRA is working with VDOT on the IJR and that data obtained from both the Fred Ex and FAMPO I-95 studies would be used. Ms. Parker stated the kick-off meeting has been held and the framework for the document preparation is underway. Mr. Kelly asked if the river crossing projects preclude an extension of the 95 Express Lanes to Route 3. Ms. Parker said it does not. Mr. Kelly asked if FAMPO should be exploring additional improvements now for I-95 south of the SB Rappahannock River Crossing. Ms. Parker stated that VDOT staff would be working with FAMPO to determine and identify the next projects along the corridor. Mr. Kelly stated that his concern with the northbound project is that we are now looking at project cost and how the project can be downgraded to make approval more obtainable. Mr. Kelly stated that it is his opinion that the region is rapidly reaching the point where in order to ease the traffic congestion concerns, the project needs to be built as initially planned. Mr. Kelly stated that if the project is continually being downsized from its original plan/concept, maybe the region needs to re-consider whether the project should be built at all. c.) Smart Scale Update and Project Discussion – Mr. Paul Agnello Mr. Agnello stated that the Technical Guide was released in November and is being reviewed by staff. Mr. Agnello stated the application process begins March 1 and the biggest change for Round 3 is the number of applications an entity can submit. Mr. Agnello stated that FAMPO, GWRC, GWRC localities & FRED will each have four applications each. PRTC is allowed to submit up to ten applications. Mr. Agnello stated that all projects submitted for consideration will need to be included in the CLRP in order for the project to be eligible to submit. Mr. Agnello stated that June 1 is the deadline date for creating an application and August 1 is the submission deadline.


Mr. Kelly asked Ms. Parker if the northbound river crossing project, which is currently being re-designed, will be ready by March 1. Ms. Parker advised the IMR would not be completed by the March 1 deadline; however, it should be completed by the June 1 deadline. Mr. Kelly asked Mr. Agnello if the northbound river crossing project is not submitted in Smart Scale Round 3, what project will be submitted to replace it. Mr. Agnello stated the projects for consideration are included in tonight’s agenda packet and will be discussed later in the meeting. Mr. Agnello advised the preliminary Smart Scale funding estimates for Round 2 were approximately $1 billion. The Round 3 funding is expected to be $800 million to $1 billion, with most of the funding available in FY2024 & 2025. Mr. Agnello stated the Fredericksburg District is expected to receive $25-30 million from the District Grant Program.

i.. I-95 Phase 2 Study Update – Mr. Paul Agnello

Mr. Agnello advised the upcoming steps in the I-95 Phase 2 Highway study are: • Major presentation scheduled for January 22nd MPO meeting • Further analysis to be compiled for weekday p.m. and weekend congestion after the I-95

southbound committed improvements are completed in 2022 • Obtain results from new access points recommended at Central Park & Harrison Road • Obtain results from a 4th auxiliary lane between the southbound river crossing terminus and

Exit 126 • Smart Scale Round 3 draft recommendations for consideration

ii. Updated Matrix of Regional Projects – Mr. Paul Agnello

Mr. Agnello advised that included in tonight’s agenda packet is a matrix of twelve potential Smart Sclae projects for round 3 submission. Mr. Agnello stated that as FAMPO/GWRC can only submit up to four applications each, the region is already four over the limit (unless some of the projects are bundled). Mr. Agnello asked that committee members review the list of projects and be prepared at the January meeting to discuss which ones to keep on the list and which ones to remove. Mr. Agnello asked that any new projects to be considered be brought to the January meeting for discussion as well. Mr. Agnello stated that FAMPO staff, as well as VDOT staff, are willing to assist the Policy Committee and/or the localities if needed. Mr. Agnello advised that since the new state administration will be in place shortly, he wanted to obtain feedback and endorsement from the Policy Committee on whether to direct staff to compose a letter to be sent to the Commonwealth. The letter would not need to be specific; it would simply be asking if additional revenue sources are available. Mr. Agnello stated that as gas taxes have decreased, the funding deficits need to be re-addressed in order to ensure that projects submitted for consideration continue to move forward. Mr. Kelly stated that even though many members on the committee are not in favor of any tax increases, the issue needs to at least be explored to determine what could or could not be appropriate actions for the region to consider pursuing.


Ms. Bohmke stated that as the State is not maintaining roads and much of the allocated funding the region receives goes toward maintenance expenses, she too feels other alternatives should at least be explored. Mr. Benton stated that he felt the ideas on how to improve the funding system has and is already being discussed by the State, so he does not see where sending a letter asking them to re-address the issue would be beneficial. Ms. Bohmke stated that she too is not in favor of raising taxes. She is also not in favor of a mileage-based revenue allocation system, so again she reiterated that sending a letter for State review could not hurt. Mr. Agnello stated that the ideas to compile in a letter to the State asking for their review and possible change would include the following two points:

1. Request that the State study developing a new transportation revenue system not based on gas taxes

2. Request that the State conduct a comprehensive multimodal study of I-95 from I-495 to Massaponax at Exit 126

The existing transportation funding system is inadequate as the current system based on gas tax revenues is failing. One reason this system is failing is due to the transition of vehicles that are now more fuel efficient and do not use gas. Mr. Agnello also relayed that this is primarily not a federal issue as approximately 83% of the transportation funding allocated to Virginia becomes either a State or Local issue/concern. Mr. Agnello stated that I-95 has the worst traffic congestion not only in the State but also in the Nation. Mr. Agnello stated that similar traffic studies have been completed by the State for I-66 in Northern Virginia and I-64 in the Richmond/Hampton Roads areas when determining the transportation needs for these localities and that possibly something additional could be allocated here. Mr. Agnello stated that a request would also be made to the State asking that development of ITS strategies, like Integrated Corridor Management (ICM), be studied to better utilize the existing transportation infrastructure and services needed which could help advance projects for further funding consideration. No motion was taken; however, Chair, Mr. Milde asked for a consensus for staff to formulate a letter addressing the two points noted above. Mr. Milde again reiterated that neither staff nor FAMPO were supporting either recommendation and were simply asking the State to consider these options. There was unanimous consent from the FAMPO Policy Committee to have staff draft a letter to be forwarded to committee members for endorsement that will then be sent to the State. d.) Approval of Resolution No. 18-15, Recognizing the Dedicated Service of Paul V. Milde, III – Mr. Matthew Kelly Mr. Kelly stated that even though there had not been dull moments and many times he and Mr. Milde had not agreed on issues, Mr. Milde always maintained a regional perspective and approach to getting things accomplished. The Policy Committee thanked Mr. Milde for his service and wished him well with his future endeavors.


Upon motion by Mr. Kelly and seconded by Ms. Bohmke, with Mr. Milde abstaining and all others concurring, Resolution No. 18-15 was approved by the FAMPO Policy Committee at the December 18th meeting. STAFF AND AGENCY REPORTS None MEMBER REPORTS VDOT: Ms. Parker advised that VDOT has two upcoming public hearings. The first is scheduled for January 11th at Cedar Forest Elementary from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is for public comments on the new Park & Ride lot to be constructed on Commonwealth Drive in Spotsylvania County. Ms. Parker relayed that the second meeting will be held on January 25th at the VDOT District Auditorium from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and this meeting is for public comment on the rehabilitation of the Chatham Bridge. CHAIR: Mr. Milde welcomed Mr. Dudenhefer and Ms. Shelton and advised these were two newly elected members serving on the Stafford Board of Supervisors. Mr. Milde expressed his thanks to everyone and stated he enjoyed his time of service on the FAMPO Policy Committee. Mr. Milde stated that even though there will never be sufficient funding to have all transportation projects approved, major transportation projects have been funded that will greatly benefit the Region. Mr. Milde relayed it has been a privilege to serve on the Policy Committee where many of the projects have been approved by this committee. Mr. Milde relayed that he looks forward to seeing the Policy Committee move forward with future transportation endeavors. CORRESPONDENCE In packet and self-explanatory FAMPO COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Minutes from the Technical Committee and CTAG are included in tonight’s agenda packet. ADJOURN FAMPO MEETING/NEXT MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2017 The December 18, 2017 meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. & the next meeting date will be on January 22, 2018 at 7:15 p.m.

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FAMPO RESOLUTION 18-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING

ORGANIZATION AMENDING THE CMAQ AND RSTP FUNDING PROJECT APPLICATION, SELECTION AND PRIORITIZATION METHODOLOGY

WHEREAS, FAMPO receives a yearly allocation of Federal Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Funds and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Funds with a state match; and WHEREAS, the FAMPO Policy Committee adopted the CMAQ/RSTP Project Application, Selection and Prioritization Methodology on May 18, 2009 (FAMPO Resolution 09-17); and WHEREAS, the Project Prioritization Methodology is based on the collective experience of other Metropolitan Planning Organizations, as well as federal planning guidance; and WHEREAS, due to recent changes in state and federal policies, as well as the update to the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan, FAMPO staff has decided to amend the prioritization methodology; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION THAT THE CMAQ AND RSTP FUNDING PROJECT APPLICATION, SELECTION AND PRIORITIZATION METHODOLOGY IS HEREBY AMENDED, AS OUTLINED IN THE APPENDED DOCUMENT.

Adopted by the FAMPO Policy Committee at its meeting on January 22, 2018

FREDERICKSBURG AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (FAMPO)

Meg Bohmke

Fredericksburg City Interim Chairperson Spotsylvania County

Stafford County Paul Agnello FAMPO Administrator

FAMPO Resolution 18-15

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Chairman Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

Date:___________________

CMAQ/RSTP FUNDING PROJECT APPLICATION, SELECTION AND PRIORITIZATION METHODOLOGY Adopted May 18, 2009 Amended February 22, 2010 Amended February 28, 2011 Amended June 20, 2011 Amended July 18, 2011 Amended October 21, 2013 Amended November 16, 2015 Amended January 22, 2018

CMAQ/RSTP Funding Project Application, Selection and Prioritization Methodology 2

INTRODUCTION

This document describes the process the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) will undertake to identify and select transportation projects for inclusion in FAMPO’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program (SYIP). The selection process outlined in this document will be used for all proposed projects using Federal Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program funding.

FAMPO’s CMAQ and RSTP project selection is a cooperative process between the Fredericksburg MPO, VDOT, DRPT and Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB). CMAQ and RSTP project recommendations are selected and prioritized by the Fredericksburg MPO, and submitted to the CTB for final approval.

The procedure for selecting and prioritizing includes the development of a candidate project list by the FAMPO Technical Committee (FTC). A numeric scoring procedure is used to score each candidate project, and the results of the scores and project recommendations are reported to the FAMPO Policy Committee for consideration. The results of the project scores, according to established criteria, are the basis of FTC recommendations. The FAMPO Policy Committee considers the recommendations from the FTC and selects the final recommended list of CMAQ and RSTP projects in coordination with the district CTB member for annual submittal to the CTB for approval as part of the SYIP. Amendments to 23 USC funded projects, particularly CMAQ and RSTP funded projects, must be approved by the CTB. This project selection process, as outlined above, is consistent with 23 U.S.C. section 134(j)(3)(5)a and 23 CFR 450.330(b).


OBLIGATION AND EXPENDITURE OF CMAQ AND RSTP FUNDS

On July 1, 2010 the Commonwealth of Virginia’s FY2011 Budget Bill with Transportation Policy Goals became law. This bill contained provisions related to the obligation and expenditure of federal Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP) funds and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds and their local matching funds (which are provided by the Commonwealth).

The provisions for CMAQ funds state that projects funded by CMAQ funds (whole or part) shall be federally obligated within 24 months of their allocation by the board and expended within 48 months of the obligation (total six years). If the defined timeframes are not met, the CTB may use the funds for any other project eligible under 23 USC 149.

The provisions for RSTP funds state that funds from FY11 and thereafter shall be federally obligated within 12 months of their allocation by the board and expended within 36 months of obligation (total four years), or “board shall rescind state match”. Fiscal Year 2010 and any preceding funds shall be federally obligated within 12 months of July 1, 2010 and expended within 36 months their obligation (total four years), or “board shall rescind state match”. If these funds are not obligated and expended within the defined timeframes the CTB has the power to rescind the Commonwealth provided 20% in matching funds that the Federal funds require.


The following table illustrates the obligation and expenditure deadlines for CMAQ and RSTP funds through Fiscal Year 2025.

Funding Source/ Year Obligation Deadline

Expenditure Deadline

RSTP 2014 July 1, 2015 July 1, 2018 RSTP 2015 July 1, 2016 July 1, 2019 RSTP 2016 July 1, 2017 July 1, 2020 RSTP 2017 July 1, 2018 July 1, 2021 RSTP 2018 July 1, 2019 July 1, 2022 RSTP 2019 July 1, 2020 July 1, 2023 RSTP 2020 July 1, 2021 July 1, 2024 RSTP 2021 July 1, 2022 July 1, 2025 RSTP 2022 July 1, 2023 July 1, 2026 RSTP 2023 July 1, 2024 July 1, 2027 RSTP 2024 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2028 RSTP 2025 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2029 CMAQ 2014 July 1, 2016 July 1, 2019 CMAQ 2015 July 1, 2017 July 1, 2020 CMAQ 2016 July 1, 2018 July 1, 2021 CMAQ 2017 July 1, 2019 July 1, 2022 CMAQ 2018 July 1, 2020 July 1, 2023 CMAQ 2019 July 1, 2021 July 1, 2024 CMAQ 2020 July 1, 2022 July 1, 2025 CMAQ 2021 July 1, 2023 July 1, 2026 CMAQ 2022 July 1, 2024 July 1, 2027 CMAQ 2023 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2028 CMAQ 2024 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2029 CMAQ 2025 July 1, 2027 July 1, 2030

UNUSED FUNDING

Any excess CMAQ or RSTP funds will revert to their respective FAMPO Reserve Balance for competitive re-allocation at the regional level.


PROJECT SELECTION

CMAQ and RSTP funds should be allocated and implemented in a manner consistent with the current Federal guidelines for their use (federal guidelines are available from FAMPO upon request).

Ranking Factors include:

• Safety; • Congestion Management; • Cost Effectiveness; • Project Readiness/ Additional Committed Funding for Project; • Ability to Get Project to the Next Phase; • Natural and Built Environment; • Efficient Future Land Use; • System Continuity; • Mobility/Accessibility; and • A demonstration that the project improves air quality (CMAQ funding only).

APPLICATION PROCESS AND PRELIMINARY SCREENING Project funding application forms will be in an electronic format (either .doc or .pdf) and will posted on the FAMPO website, available for download. Once the applications are received, the projects will go through an initial screening process that will check for:

• The proposed project meets all applicable criteria under federal RSTP/CMAQ guidelines regulations of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) and the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act;

• The project must be consistent with FAMPO’s current Long Range Transportation Plan (2045 LRTP);

• The project must be consistent with FAMPO’s current Congestion Management Process (CMP), additional consideration given to projects in identified CMP Corridors;

• A detailed project description with supporting technical data;

• Cost estimates for proposed projects that have been vetted through VDOT Fredericksburg District staff;

• Project must be screened for impacts to identified Environmental Justice communities (see FAMPO EJ Mapping on website for locations of communities);

• A defined project implementation schedule; • A demonstration that the project is ready for the proposed phase (PE, ROW or CN); and • An identified project management team to oversee the project

PROJECT EVALUATION AND PROGRAMMING


After the initial screening process has been completed, projects will be placed into one of six categories (listed below) and scored. Projects in each category will then be compared to one another. FAMPO Staff will evaluate all projects according to the criteria for each project category. Staff will then prepare a list of candidate projects that have been scored and ranked in each category. The projects will be listed in descending order, from highest to lowest score, in each category.

The six project categories are:

1. Roadway Capacity/Paving Projects • Widening, new facilities, interchanges/intersection improvements • Roadway paving projects

2. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Operational Improvements • Corridor operational improvements (i.e. signal synchronization/ optimization, and incident

management)

3. Intermodal Transportation Projects

4. Transit Projects • Vehicle replacement/purchases • Other projects/programs/equipment/signage • Commuter Parking Lot Expansions • Transportation Demand Management (TDM)

5. Planning/PE Studies

6. Non-Motorized Projects • Bicycle projects • Pedestrian projects

If the list of projects exceeds the amount of total funding available, FAMPO staff (in consultation with VDOT Fredericksburg District staff) will recommend priority projects to receive funding. Per VDOT Policy, funding will be programmed for all six years of the SYIP. The following principles will be used to program all projects:

• Project phases will be fully funded according to current schedules and estimates • Funds will be allocated consistent with CTB and Regional priorities • Existing projects will be reviewed prior to adding new projects. Reviews include:

1. Cover deficits and move/transfer surpluses 2. Adjust funding for schedule and estimate changes 3. Review and reallocate funds with development, timeline and inactive issues 4. Fund next phase of projects before adding new projects

• Address existing inactive projects

The project priority list will be presented to the Technical Committee for review, adjustment, and endorsement. Then the list will be presented for approval by the FAMPO Policy Committee and forwarded to VDOT and the Fredericksburg District CTB representative for consideration in the Six Year Improvement Program (SYIP).


Once the allocations for the SYIP are approved, and the SYIP takes effect, FAMPO staff will develop a comprehensive TIP amendment to include the allocations into the current TIP. This typically takes place at the July FAMPO meeting.

1. Roadway Projects Roadway Capacity Projects (Road Widening) The FAMPO highway project prioritization methodology, adopted by the FAMPO Policy Committee, will be employed for ranking all candidate highway projects (i.e. roadway widening or new roadway alignments)

Intersection Improvement Projects This project type refers to improvements at individual intersections that are not part of a coordinated signal system. The projects may include improvements in the geometric design of the intersection by adding turn lanes, restriping, major reconfigurations, grade separation, etc. The change in emissions for a project is based on the change in delay (in hours per day) at the intersection as a result of the project.

Scoring Factors for Intersection Improvement Projects:

Criteria Points Scoring Instructions

Reduction of Congestion 0-20

Greatest positive change to LOS = 15 Lowest positive change to LOS = 0 (2-point sliding scale)

Is project located in CMP Corridor? (yes = 5, no = 0)

Air Quality 0-30 Reduces NOx = 15 Reduces VOC = 15

Safety 0-20 20 points to the project with the highest current crash rate/number of crashes (2-point sliding scale)

Project Readiness

0-20

Projects with detailed design and cost estimates that are ready to undertaken = 10 points Projects with additional funding committed = 10 points (2-point sliding scale)

Land Use/ Connectivity 0-10

Will the project provide access to areas of walkable, transit friendly mixed-use development (either existing or proposed)? (yes = 5, no = 0)

Will the improvement promote improved inter-connectivity between adjacent developments? (yes = 5, no = 0)


2. Intelligent Transportation Systems and Operational Improvements Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) use technology improve the safety, efficiency and security of the roadway system. ITS does not refer to one specific program or initiative, it can be a combination of technologies working together to improve the system, such as integrated corridor management. Some examples of ITS technologies include: real-time traveler and weather information, adaptive signal control, travel demand management (TDM), variable tolling/congestion pricing, automatic vehicle location (AVL) systems for transit vehicles and emergency transportation operations (ETO) strategies.

A wide array of highway and transit projects are classified as ITS/operational projects, including:

• Traffic signal timing; • Upgrades to traffic signal systems; • Advanced traffic management systems; • Variable message signs; • Communications improvements; • Video surveillance infrastructure; • Automatic vehicle location and passenger counting for transit purposes; and • Vehicle detection systems.

Criteria Points

Will the project improve traffic flow during peak congestion periods and special circumstances? 0-20 Is project located in a CMP Corridor? 0-10 Will the project directly reduce the number and severity of roadway incidents? 0-20 Does the project address the mobility or accessibility needs of the region? 0-10 Does the project increase the linkage and communications among various operating agencies to provide better traffic information to users? 0-20

Is the project/project concept part of the Regional ITS Strategic Plan? 0-10 Does project have additional committed funding? (2-point sliding scale based on the percentage of total project cost committed) 0-10

http://www.vdot-itsarch.com/docs/NROStrategicPlan.pdf


3. Intermodal Freight Transportation Projects Intermodal transportation is aimed at moving freight efficiently between transportation modes, such as train to truck or vice versa. These improvements could range from roadway capacity or operational improvements to truck parking to improvements that provide access to port or intermodal terminals.

Criteria Points Will the project establish opportunities for linkages or connections between transportation modes or existing corridors and industrial, employment and population centers? 0-40

Will the project improve the operations to better accommodate intermodal movements? 0-20 Will the project improve rail or vehicular access to freight distribution facilities, ports, major industrial clients, or employment and population centers? 0-20

Project readiness: projects with detailed design and cost estimates that are ready to begin/continue a phase = 10 points Projects with additional committed funding = 10 ( 2 point sliding scale based on the percentage of total project cost committed)

0-20


4. Transit Projects Vehicle Replacements/ New Vehicle Acquisitions New or replacement transit vehicles include buses, rail or vans. Transit agencies are encouraged to purchase vehicles that are the most cost effective in reducing emissions. Routine preventive maintenance for vehicles is not eligible.

With respect to vehicle replacements, the evaluators should assign a score from 0-100 based on “consideration” of the following factors:

Evaluation Criteria Points Scoring Instructions/ Supporting Data Vehicles to be replaced have reached end of usefulness (defined by FTA) 0-20

List of buses to be replaced with existing/projected mileage and age

Estimated cost per vehicle 0-20 Estimated price per fully equipped vehicle

Number of passenger trips effected 0-20 System ridership for past full year/ additional projected ridership

Pollution reduction and energy efficiency enhancements 0-20

Are new vehicles more energy efficient and promote green technologies?

Other available funding sources 0-20 Other potential funding sources: likelihood of funding, local match requirement, grant cycle.

Evaluators should consider these factors when scoring the application and enter brief comments about each of them on the evaluation sheet.

Transit Operating Assistance Operating assistance to introduce new transit service or expand existing service is eligible for CMAQ funding. It may be a new type of service, service to a new geographic area, or an expansion of existing service providing additional hours of service or reduced headways. For a service expansion, only the operating costs of the new increment of service are eligible. Eligible operating costs include labor, fuel, maintenance, and related expenses. Operating assistance may be CMAQ-funded for a maximum of three years. The intent is to support the demonstration of new services that may prove successful enough to sustain with other funding sources, and to free up CMAQ funds to generate new air quality benefits.


With respect to new or expanded transit services, the evaluators should assign a score from 0-100 based on “consideration” of the following factors:

Evaluation Criteria Points Scoring Instructions/ Supporting Data

Population within service area and prospective ridership within area (within ¾ mile of transit route)

0-20

Preliminary service routing, population estimate within service area, (based on 2015 FAMPO TAZ data) & estimate of perspective ridership

Estimated service cost 0-20 Cost per hour of service, revenue hours of service, cost of buses utilized in service

Will proposed service operate in an area with significant traffic congestion 0-20 Highway LOS of D or below

Will proposed service operate in a CMP corridor? 0-10 Yes = 10 No = 0

Will the service attract “choice” or single occupant vehicle (SOV) riders and/or transit dependent populations

0-10

Data by census tract: Median household income, Percentage of population below poverty level, Percentage of households with no vehicle and

only one vehicle, and Average household size for owner and renter

occupied households

Other funding sources 0-10 Other potential funding sources: likelihood of funding, local match requirement, grant cycle.

Will the jurisdiction commit to continuing the service if the route meets defined ridership objectives

0-10 Letter of Commitment from jurisdiction

Evaluators should consider these factors when scoring the application and enter brief comments about each of them on the evaluation sheet.


New Commuter Parking/Commuter Parking Expansion Projects FAMPO’s 2045 Constrained Long Range Transportation Plan calls for about 9,000 additional commuter parking spaces in the Region by 2045. This includes both VRE parking expansions as well as commuter parking lots. The following scoring mechanism will be used to prioritize the parking expansion projects. The scoring criteria includes cost-per-space analysis, demand at existing commuter lots, proximity to Interstate 95, and rail and accessibility to existing transit routes/facilities as well as accessibility to primary roadways.

Evaluation Criteria Points Scoring Instructions/Supporting Data

Existing parking demand at proposed location 0-25

P&R lot presently at/over capacity will receive 20 points. A relative scale will be used for lots not presently at capacity. (for new lots; survey closest existing lot)

Commuter type served at lot 0-20

Carpool/Vanpool = 5 Commuter Bus = 5 Commuter Rail = 5 Local Bus = 5

Proximity to I-95, principal arterial roadways and/or commuter rail stations

0-20

Less than 2 miles = 20 points 2-4 miles = 15 points 4.1-6 miles = 10 points Over 6 miles = 5 points

Is proposed lot located in a CMP corridor? 0-5 Yes = 5 points

No = 0 points Is the lot part of a mixed-use development, or does it promote walkable, transit-friendly land use?

0-10 Yes = 10 points No = 0 points

Is the lot bike/ped accessible? 0-5 Yes = 5 points No = 0 points Will the lot have bicycle parking? 0-5 Yes = 5 points No = 0 points

Cost per space 0-10 Projects with the lowest cost per space (total project cost of all phases) will receive the highest score. A 2-point sliding scale will be used for all


Transportation Demand Management (TDM) – GWRideConnect GWRideConnect is the regional transportation demand management (TDM) agency that serves the residents of Planning District 16. GWRideConnect promotes and facilitates ridesharing and TDM initiatives to assist persons seeking transportation options to their workplaces and other destinations. The overarching policy of the GWRideConnect Program is to promote, plan and establish transportation alternatives to the use of the single occupant vehicle, thereby improving air quality, reducing congestion and improving the overall quality of life for the citizens of the region.

The activities and programs of a TDM agency are all CMAQ eligible, are regional in scope and provide air quality and congestion mitigation benefits across the entire FAMPO service area. A base amount of $125,000 of the yearly CMAQ allocation will be set aside for GWRideConnect subject to available funding and required need for that Fiscal year. The funding will be reviewed annually, and funding will be derived from an off the top designation of the region’s annual allocation of CMAQ funds. If GWRideConnect requires funds in excess of the base allocation; normal CMAQ procedures will be followed.


5. Planning/PE Studies This category refers to surface transportation planning initiatives including (but not limited to):

• Long/Short-Range Planning; • Corridor Studies; • PE Studies; • NEPA Studies; • Conceptual Design; and • Project specific planning (i.e. IJR/IMR, Alternative Analysis).

Note: CMAQ funding is only eligible for planning studies that will lead to a CMAQ eligible project (e.g., feasibility studies, conceptual design studies, etc.)

Criteria Points Yes/No Is the study necessary to further a project, recommendation, policy goal, or to enhance/update the Long-Range Transportation Plan? 0-10

Is the study necessary to address a safety issue? 0-20 Is the study concerned with encouraging multimodal transportation? 0-15 Does the study address the region’s mobility or accessibility needs? 0-20 Do the study’s goals and/or show support for economic vitality, quality of life and walkable, transit friendly, mixed use development patterns? (5 points each)? 0-15

Do the goals and/or objectives foster environmental preservation/protection? 0-10 Projects with additional committed funding (2-point sliding scale based on the percentage of total study cost already committed) 0-10


6. Bicycle/Pedestrian Projects Eligible bicycle and pedestrian facilities include:

• Construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities such as shared-use paths, bike lanes, shoulders, sidewalks, and sidewalk modifications;

• Support facilities such as bike racks, signage, signals and trail amenities; and • Non-construction outreach related to safe bicycle use (all Transportation Alternatives Program

projects are eligible to receive RSTP funds).

Number of people the project will benefit (0-20 points) These projects will be evaluated based on estimated users within a logical distance from the project. A three-mile radius will be used for bicycle projects and a one-mile radius for pedestrian projects. FAMPO 2015 Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) geography will be used to determine the base and horizon year (2045) population and employment. The highest user base will receive 20 points and the lowest user base will receive 0 points (based on a 2-point sliding scale).

Projects will address existing needs (0-40 points)

Criteria Points Scoring Instructions

Need for Improvements

0-10 Completion of a missing link as part of phased construction or extend/link existing facilities

0-10 Provides access to transit, commercial/employment centers, recreational facilities from residential areas

0-10 Eliminates a barrier to major destinations 0-10 Improves bicycle/pedestrian safety

Transportation Function (0-20 points)

Criteria Points Scoring Instructions Transportation Function

0-10 Serves trips to work/school 0-10 Serves other trips (personal business, shopping, recreation, etc.)

Additional Committed Funds (0-10 points) Projects with additional committed funding (e.g., an approved budget, resolution, proffer, impact fee, etc.) will be listed on a 2-point sliding scale (based on the percentage of total project cost already committed) with the project pledging the most additional money receiving 10 points and the least receiving 0 points. Project Readiness (0-10 points) Projects with detailed design and cost estimates that are ready to begin or continue a project phase will receive 10 points.


OTHER PROJECTS

The other project category includes those projects that do not fit perfectly into any other project groupings. Analysis methods for these projects are typically project specific and may be qualitative or quantitative depending on the type of project and the availability of input data. These projects will be addressed on a case by case basis by FAMPO staff and the FAMPO Technical Committee.

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RELEASE: CONTACT:

IMMEDIATE Brian Coy [email protected]

GOV

Jan. 10, 2018

Governor McAuliffe Announces Deal to Deliver 95 Express Lanes Extension and Provide $277M for

Additional Upgrades to the 95 Corridor Deal will also fund the Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing

RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that the commonwealth has accepted Transurban’s proposal to deliver the extension of the 95 Express Lanes south to Fredericksburg. “When I took office four years ago, I made a commitment to radically change how we do transportation in Virginia,” said Governor McAuliffe. “Virginians spent $300 million on the U.S. Route 460 project that was never built, because state officials negotiated a poor contract. Today, I am pleased to announce the Commonwealth has accepted a proposal from Transurban to build the 95 Express Lanes extension 10 miles south of Route 17 in Fredericksburg. This deal will not require any upfront taxpayer investment for construction, and will provide $277 million by the time the express lanes are open that will be invested in the corridor to advance critical transportation projects.”

This project is a part of the Atlantic Gateway initiative to improve travel along the 95 Corridor. With this announcement, the initiative has been expanded to include the Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing, which is a major priority of the Fredericksburg region. In 2022, the 95 corridor from the Potomac River to Fredericksburg will be upgraded. The initiative was made possible through partnerships with the private sector and a grant from the federal government.

“This project addresses an area that traffic data company, INRIX, named ‘worst traffic hot spot’ in the nation,” said Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Layne. “Expanding the Express Lanes 10 miles south will bring much-needed relief from the existing bottlenecks along the I-95 corridor, improve reliability for commuters and freight, enhance road safety and set up the regional economy for future growth.”

The 95 Express Lanes, together with the 395 Express Lanes will provide travel choices and reliable, uninterrupted travel for 50 miles in one of the most congested corridors in the nation. They will also link into the larger regional network of Express Lanes in Northern Virginia on the 495 and 66 corridors.

“Transurban is pleased to continue its long-term partnership with the department to bring congestion relief and extend travel options to the growing Fredericksburg region,” said Jennifer Aument, President, North America, Transurban. “The project, together with the 395 Express Lanes, will provide reliable, uninterrupted travel for 50 miles in one of the most congested corridors in the nation.”

Construction is expected to begin in the Spring of 2019 with the facility slated to open in fall 2022. The following are key features of the project:

• Ten miles of new two-lane reversible Express Lanes (with full shoulders) from the existing southern terminus at Route 610 to Route 17 North (Exit 143 to Exit 133) and approximately 1.5 miles of an additional reversible Express Lane within the existing 95 Express Lanes south of Garrisonville Road (Route 610)

• New Express Lanes access points, including flyover ramps at the Route 17 terminus and Quantico area and a direct, reversible ramp connection at (Old) Courthouse Road

• Seven new bridge structures: o Express Lanes mainline across Potomac Creek


o Northbound general purpose (GP) lanes flyover entrance to Express Lanes north of Route 17

o Northbound Express Lanes flyover exit to GP lanes and Russell Road

o Southbound GP lanes flyover entrance to Express Lanes south of Russell Road

o Southbound Express Lanes flyover to GP lanes and Route 17 at Southern Terminus

o American Legion Road overpass (demolish and rebuild existing structure)

o Truslow Road overpass (demolish and rebuild existing structure)

• Interface and direct connection with the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Rappahannock River Crossing – Southbound Project, including a new general-purpose lane exit ramp at Route 17

• All-electronic tolling with same rules as 95 Express Lanes

For more information, visit http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/fredericksburg/i-95_express_lanes_fredericksburg_extension.asp.

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7b. Approval of Resolution No. 18-16, Authorizing Staff to Transfer $2 Million in Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Funding from the

Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing Project to the Regionally Significant Projects UPC


FAMPO RESOLUTION 18-16

A RESOLUTION OF THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING

ORGANIZATION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO TRANSFER $2 MILLION IN REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (RSTP) FUNDING FROM THE NORTHBOUND RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER CROSSING PROJECT TO THE

REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS UPC WHEREAS, the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) passed Resolution 17-30 on April 17, 2017 allocating CMAQ and RSTP funds for the next six years so the project allocations can be shown in the FY2018-2023 Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP); and WHEREAS, the I-95 NB Rappahannock River Crossing Project (UPC 105510) received an allocation of $2,000,000 in RSTP funding spread across fiscal years 2019, 2020 and 2021; and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2018 the Commonwealth of Virginia announced it reached an agreement with Transurban to extend the 95 Express Lanes to Exit 133 (U.S. 17) and provide $277 million for additional upgrades to the I-95 corridor, a portion of which would fund the Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing Project; and WHEREAS, with this agreement, the $2 million in RSTP funding is no longer needed for the Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing Project; and WHEREAS, FAMPO staff believe the $2 million in RSTP funding should be transferred to the Regionally Significant Projects UPC (T18027) so it can be used for other regional transportation needs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION THAT IT HAS HEREBY AUTHORIZED STAFF TO TRANSFER $2 MILLION IN RSTP FUNDING FROM UPC 105510 TO UPC T18027.


Meg Bohmke



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Adopted by the FAMPO Policy Committee at its meeting on January 22, 2018.


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7c. 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Update

January, 2018

2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Update

Agenda

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1. Schedule

2. Fiscal Constraint

3. I-95 Studies for Transit/TDM and Highway 4. Draft Project Lists

LRTP Schedule

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January Draft CLRP Project List Review

February

I-95 Phase 2 Highway Analysis Draft Documentation Available Documentation Review and Comment

March

Draft Documentation Available Documentation Review and Comment

April Documentation Revisions based on comments received Final Documentation

LRTP Public Involvement Schedule

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FAMPO Resolution authorizing Public Involvement – March 13, 2018 Public Comment Period – March 13 – April 11 Public Meeting – March 15 Public Hearing – April 16

Recent Changes to Financial Forecasts: September, 2017 to January, 2018

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2040 vs. 2045 LRTP State/Federal Highway Capacity Expansion $946.40

$761.20

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$100.00

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$300.00

$400.00

$500.00

$600.00

$700.00

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$900.00

$1,000.00

2040 2045

September, 2017 Decrease of $185 Million

January, 2018 – FRED EX Increase of $364 Million

Net Change Increase of $179 Million

Most Capacity Expansion Funding for 2045 CLRP is in FY-18 to FY-23 timeframe

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Highway Capacity Expansion 1. Existing 2040 CLRP: $946 Million 2. New: Available Funding: $1,125 Million

• FY-18 to FY-23: $674 Million ~ $112 Million/year • FY-24 to FY-30: $232 Million ~ $33 Million/year • FY-31 to FY-45: $219 Million ~ $15 Million/year

Transit 1. Available Funding ~ $112 Million; Most funding for existing service 2. Limited Funding for New Transit Capitol and Additional Transit Operating

Additional Funding 1. GWRC 5307 NTD funding ~ $30 Million 2. Local Funding ~ $463 Million (Stafford, City, & Spotsylvania)

I-95 Studies for Transit/TDM and Highway

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1. Transit/TDM • Study completed • Transit and TDM project recommendations for LRTP and Smart Scale consideration • Final report will be an appendix in 2045 LRTP

2. Highway • Study in process • Major study recommendations available for LRTP • Additional Analysis for Smart Scale project development scheduled in Early 2018 • Smart Scale Application period begins on March 1st

Questions & Input?

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7ci. Draft 2045 LRTP Project List

Jurisdiction Project Name From To Project Description 2018 Cost

Multi-jurisdictional

NB I-95 Rappahannock River Crossing

Exit 130 Exit 133 Construct new 2-lane collector-distributor roadway$132,000,000

(2023)Multi-jurisdictional

I-95 Corridor ITS Improvements n/a n/a $ 10,000,000


I-95 NB Widening Exit 126 Exit 130 $ 60,000,000

Stafford County I-95 NB Widening Exit 133 Exit 136 Widen from 3 to 4 lanes $ 8,666,000

Stafford CountyI-95 Exit 136 ramp improvements

n/a n/a Add turn lanes to ramp intersections with Centreport Pkwy $ 15,000,000

Stafford CountyI-95 SB off ramp improvement at Exit 133

n/a n/aWiden existing ramp, add channelized lane to Gateway Blvd and add light for right turn onto US 17

$ 15,000,000

City of Fredericksburg

New Exit 131 near Central Park n/a n/a Southbound access to Carl D. Silver Pkwy from new I-95 CD lanes $ 30,000,000


I-95 Off ramp to Rte 3 EB realignment

n/a n/aShift I-95 off ramp to the west to allow more space for merging onto Rte 3 eastbound

$ 1,000,000

Spotsylvania County

I-95 SB Widening 1.3 miles south of Exit 130 Exit 126 Widen I-95 SB from 3 lanes to 4 lanes $ 50,000,000

Spotsylvania County

New I-95 SB off ramp to Harrison Rd

n/a n/a Construct new I-95 off ramp from SB I-95 to Harrison Rd $ 20,000,000

Spotsylvania County

I-95 NB on ramp improvement at Exit 126

n/a n/aAdd additional left turn lane from NB US 1 to NB I-95 and lengthen NB I-95 on ramp

$ 25,000,000

Stafford CountyUS 1 & Enon Rd Intersection improvements

n/a n/a Widen Enon Rd to 3 lanes $ 3,000,000

Stafford CountyUS 17 Business Safety Improvements

I-95 Washington Ave Implement STARS Study recommendations $ 5,113,000

Stafford County Courthouse Road WideningRamoth Church/ Winding Creek

Shelton Shop Rd Widen to 4 lanes with bike/ped accommodations $ 21,090,950

Stafford County Shelton Shop Rd Widening Garrisonville Road Mountain View Road Widen to 4 lanes with bike/ped accommodations $ 24,787,000


Lafayette Blvd Intersection Improvements

Princess Anne Street Jackson StreetRoundabouts at Lafayette Blvd and Charles St and Lafayette Blvd and Kenmore Ave with bike/ped accommodations

$ 5,548,000


Carl D. Silver Pkwy Extension Current terminusIntersection with Gordon W. Shelton Blvd

Extend 4-lane divided road with bike/ped accommodations $ 5,662,000


Rte 3 Safety Improvements I-95 Dixon St Implement STARS Study recommendations $ 10,862,000


Gateway Boulevard Extension Route 3 Fall Hill AvenueNew 4 Lane Divided Roadway Alignment. Include a bike/ped bridge at Rte. 3

$ 21,212,150


US 1 Safety Improvements Princess Anne Street Rte 3 Implement STARS Study recommendations $ 10,000,000


William Street Widening Gateway BlvdWilliam St/Blue & Gray Pkwy

Widen to 6 lanes divided with bike/ped accommodations $ 18,652,150

Spotsylvania County

Tidewater Trail (US-17/PR-2) Widening

Fredericksburg City Line US 17 (Mills Dr) Widen to 4 lanes divided with bike/ped accommodations $ 56,620,000

Spotsylvania County

Lansdowne Rd Operational Improvements

Mine Rd Tidewater TrailTurn lane improvements at Mine Rd, Shannon Dr and Tidewater Trail with bike/ped accommodations

$ 12,396,000

Spotsylvania County

Mine Road Widening (Rt. 636)Falcon Drive/ Spotsylvania Avenue

Lansdowne Road Widen to 4 lanes with bike/ped accommodations $ 16,844,450

Spotsylvania County

Harrison Rd Widening Salem Church Rd US 1 Widen to 4 lanes divided with bike/ped accommodations $ 34,679,750

Spotsylvania County

Bridge over I-95 0.1 mile West of I-95 0.1 mile East of I-95Bridge between Jackson Village and Alexander's Crossing developments. 4 lanes with bike/ped accommodations

$ 15,000,000

Spotsylvania County

Guinea Station Road Extension (Rt. 607)

Smith Station & Massaponax Church Int

Guinea Station Road & US 1 intersection

Extend 2-lane road with bike/ped accommodations $ 8,853,540

Spotsylvania County

Chancellor Road Extension (Rt. 674)

Old Plank Road (610) Plank Road (3) New 2-lane roadway $ 4,390,250

Spotsylvania County

Hood Drive Widening Courthouse Road (208) US 1 Widen to 4 lanes with bike/ped accommodations $ 4,506,600


Bike Share Plan Capital Costs n/a n/a $ 684,000

Stafford County Manning Drive Sidewalks James Madison Dr Forbes St $ 426,000

Stafford County Lichfield Blvd Sidewalks Harrogate Rd Plantation Dr $ 162,000

Stafford County Flatford Road Sidewalks Parkway Blvd Winding Creek Rd $ 650,000

Stafford County Butler Road Sidewalks Carter St Camden St 530,000$

Stafford County Deacon Road Sidewalks VDOT District Office Leeland Rd 1,050,000$

Stafford CountyCrossing improvements at Kings Highway and Cool Springs Road/Jett Drive

n/a n/a Construct 3 crosswalks and install pedestrian signal 160,000$

Stafford County US 17 Business Sidewalks I-95 US 1 1,161,000$


Fall Hill Ave Sidewalks River Rd Carl D. Silver Pkwy 175,000$


Riverfront Corridor ConnectorRappahannock River Heritage Trail

Lafayette BlvdConstruct bike lanes along Sophia St and Pitt St from Lafayette Blvd to Caroline St, construct a cycle track along Caroline St from Pitt St to the RRHT, and improve intersection at Sophia and William

264,000$


VCR Trail Bridge over Blue & Gray Parkway

n/a n/a Construct bike/ped bridge over Blue & Gray Pkwy near VCR Trail 5,217,000$


Kenmore Ave Bike Improvements

Lafayette Blvd Rappahannock Canal PathConstruct cycle track between Lafayette Blvd and William St, Sharrows between William St and Grove Ave, and shared-use path between Grove Ave and Canal Path

103,000$


East-West Bike Boulevard Rowe St and Stafford Ave Sophia StreetUtilize traffic calming techniques to create bike boulevard from FRED Central to Sophia St

785,000$


Idlewild Shared-Use Path Idlewild Neighborhood VCR Trail Construct paved shared-use path connecting Idlewild to VCR Trail 62,000$


Hospital Drive Shared-Use Path Cowan Blvd Rappahannock Canal Path 542,000$

Spotsylvania County

US 1 and Spotsylvania Parkway Intersection Improvements

n/a n/aConstruct shared-use path along Spotsylvania Pkwy, repaint 5 crosswalks and install pedestrian signal

288,000$

Spotsylvania County

Salem Church Road shared-use path and sidewalk

Route 3 Harrison RdConstruct shared-use path and sidewalk along Salem Church Rd. Install 3 crosswalks and pedestrian signal at Rt. 3 and Salem Church Rd

3,010,500$

Spotsylvania County

Harrison Road and Leavells Road/Salem Church Road Intersection Improvements

n/a n/aInstall 3 crosswalks and pedestrian signals. Construct shared-use path to VCR Trail

520,000$

Spotsylvania County

Smith Station Road Shared-Use Path

Leavells Rd 1,000 ft west of Leavells RdConstruct shared-use path and repaint crosswalks at Smith Station Rd and Spotsylvania Pkwy

600,000$

Spotsylvania County

Harrison Rd and Gordon Rd Intersection Improvements

n/a n/aConstruct a shared-use path from VCR Trail to intersection. Install 3 crosswalks and a pedestrian signal

700,000$

Spotsylvania County

Smith Station Road Sidewalk Spotsylvania Pkwy Existing sidewalkConstruct sidewalk along Smith Station Rd from existing sidewalk south of Spotsylvania Pkwy to Spotsylvania Pkwy

137,000$

Spotsylvania County

Spotswood Furnace Road Sidewalk

Riverbend High School Route 3 Construct sidewalk along Spotswood Furnace Rd 69,000$

DRAFT FAMPO 2045 CONSTRAINED HIGHWAY & BIKE/PED PROJECTS

Bike/Ped Projects

I-95 Projects

Local Projects



New commuter bus routes FAMPO RegionNorthern Virginia and Washington D.C.

Implement two new commuter bus routes, with 8 total trips. Exact routes TBD

16,500,000$

Stafford CountyGarrisonville to Quantico Bus Route

n/a n/a New service from Garrisonville commuter lots to Quantico


Downtown Circulator Bus Route

n/a n/a

Spotsylvania County

FRED Lee Hill Transfer Center n/a n/a Construct transfer station near Market St and Wensel Rd

Stafford County Mine Rd PNR lot expansion n/a n/a $ 12,900,000

Stafford County New US 17 PNR lot n/a n/a Construct new PNR lot on US 17 Bus near Olde Forge Dr $ 15,000,000

Stafford County New Route 3 East PNR lot n/a n/a Construct new PNR lot on Rte 3 in eastern Stafford County $ 3,000,000

Stafford CountyNew Chatham Heights PNR lot

n/a n/a Construct new PNR lot on Chatham Heights Rd $ 1,600,000


New Celebrate VA North PNR lot

n/a n/a Construct new PNR lot in Celebrate VA North $ 20,000,000

Spotsylvania County

New Massaponax PNR Lot n/a n/aConstruct new PNR lot in Massaponnax area or expand Commonwealth Dr lot

$ 10,000,000


Regional PNR lot improvements

Miscellaneous PNR lot improvements regionwide $ 10,000,000

From To

US 17 Interchange (Exit 133)

US 1 Interchange (Exit 126) 1,000,000$

For any potential interchange study regionwide 2,000,000$

1,000,000$

Centreport Pkwy. US 17 New, limited-access roadway with the potential of being tolled 600,000$

Telegraph Rd. North Intersection

Mudd Tavern Rd. 1,000,000$

Blue & Gray Pkwy. US 1/PR 208 Widen to a 4-lane facility with bike/ped accommodations 250,000$

Hospital Blvd/ Germanna Point Dr

Tidewater Trail/Sandy Lane Dr (Rte 2)

Widen to 4 lanes divided with bike/ped accommodations 1,000,000$

Courthouse Road (630) US 17 Widen to 4 lanes divided with bike/ped accommodations 500,000$

Mills Dr (US 17) Widening

Mine Road Extension

Stafford Parkway

US 1 Widening/Operational Improvements (Regionwide)

Lafayette Blvd. Improvements/Widening

Interstate Studies

Arterial Studies

Harrison Road Interchange Justification Report

TDM Projects

Transit Projects

DRAFT FAMPO 2045 CONSTRAINED TRANSIT/TDM PROJECTS

95 Express Lanes Extension

I-95 Interchange Improvements

Project/Corridor Study/Improvement Description CostLimits

DRAFT FAMPO 2045 CONSTRAINED PE/STUDIES LIST


Multi-jurisdictional Chatham Bridge Rehabilitation n/a n/aRehabilitate bridge deck and add capacity for bike/ped accommodations

22,200,000

Stafford CountyI-95 SB & NB Over US 17 Bridge Replacement

n/a n/a 20,421,000

Stafford CountyUS 1 over Chopawamsic Creek Bridge Replacement

0.26 S Russel Rd .25 S Russell Rd 5,750,000

Caroline CountyRte 207 WB over Mattaponi River Bridge Replacement

n/a n/a 9,061,000

Spotsylvania CountyRte. 606 Over I-95 Bridge Replacement

n/a n/a 12,121,000


Reconstruction - Route 3 (Plank Rd)

Intersection Westmoreland Drive

0.3 Mi W of Int. Westmoreland Drive

182,000


Reconstruction - US 17 Business (Dixon Street)

Beulah Salisbury DriveNorth end of Bridge over Hazel Run

292,000

Spotsylvania CountyMt. Olive Rd (Rte 658) over N Anna River Bridge Replacement

.05 S of Hanover/Spotsy County Line

.03 N of Hanover/Spotsy County Line

2,549,000

Caroline County Rte. 207 EBL over Polecat Creek n/a n/a Rehabilitate bridge

Caroline County Rte. 638 over South River n/a n/a Replace Bridge

Caroline CountyRte. 652 over Branch of Stevens Mill

n/a n/a Replace Bridge

Spotsylvania CountyRte. 608 over Massaponnax Creek

n/a n/a Culvert

Stafford County Rte. 17 NBL over Deep Run n/a n/a Rehabilitate Bridge

Stafford County Rte. 17 SBL over Deep Run n/a n/a Rehabilitate Bridge

Stafford County Rte. 3 over CSX RR n/a n/a Rehabilitate Bridge

Multi-jurisdictional US 1 over Rappahannock River n/a n/a Replace Bridge

Stafford County Rte. 2200 over Stream n/a n/a Culvert

StaffordCourthouse Road - Widen to 4 Lanes VA-732 VA-628 $ 38,900,000

SpotsylvaniaSite Improvements to Spotsylvania Courthouse Courthouse Rd Massaponnax Church Rd

SpotsylvaniaSite Improvements to Spotsylvania Courthouse Judicial Center Ln Brock Rd

City of Fredericksburg Route 3 Signal Optimization Blue and Gray Parkway William Street

Multi-jurisdictionalI-95 SB Rapahannock River Crossing

1.29 Miles South of Exit 130

.31 miles North of Truslow Road $ 125,000,000

SpotsylvaniaFy 17 Route 17 I-95 Bridge to hospital blvd Intersection with Rt 1

south of Intersection with Rt 1 $ 20,000,000

StaffordBelmont/Ferry Farm Trail - Phase Four Pratt Park Kings Hwy

SpotsylvaniaRt 606 - Reconstruction of Mudd Tavern Road West of Bridge over I-95 Bridge to I-95 $ 21,200,000

StaffordConstruct Sidewalk on Courthouse Rd. Int Rte 630 & Red Oak Dr Int. Route 1

SpotsylvaniaROUTE 711 - CROSSOVER MOVEMENT CONVERSION

Int of US Rte 1 and Rte 711 .29 mi N of Int. Rte 1

StaffordBIKE AND PEDESTRIAN UPGRADES ON LEELAND ROAD Int of Rte 626 and Rte 607

1.03 Mi N of Int of Rte 626 and Rte 607

DRAFT FAMPO 2045 COMMITTED/STATE OF GOOD REPAIR PROJECTS

State of Good Repair Projects

Committed Projects

SpotsylvaniaI-95 Exit 126, Rte 1 SB onto southpoint pkwy I-95 SB Ramp Southpoint parkway

Multi-jurisdictionalI-95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension South of Rt 610 Route 17

CarolineRoute 639 (Ladysmith Road) Widening Intersection of I-95 Route 1 $ 26,600,000

Stafford

Stafford Route 1-Courthouse Area Corridor Road Improvements Hope Road Courthouse Rd $ 13,280,294


Twin Lake/ Kensington Bike/Ped Counter St Paul St .1 M South of Twin Lake Dr $ 550,000

Stafford Onville Road Sidewalk Project Stafford Mews Ln Garrisonville Ln

SpotsylvaniaRoute 620 Reconstruction (Harrison Rd and Route 1) n/a n/a $ 22,000,000

SpotsylvaniaRoute 658 - Bridge Replacement over North Anna River n/a n/a $ 2,500,000

StaffordUS-1 Bridge Replacement over Potomac Run n/a n/a

Spotsylvania

Replace bridge over I-95 on VA-606, Road Improvements East of I-95 n/a n/a $ 22,400,000

StaffordTurn Lane Improvements at US-1 and Potomac Creek Drive n/a n/a

Stafford

Interstate 95/Route 630 (Courthouse Road) Interchange Relocation and Route 630 Widening n/a n/a $ 185,300,000


I-95 Safety Improvements at Route 3 n/a n/a

StaffordCommunter Lot Expansion I-95 E of Exit 140 n/a n/a

SpotsylvaniaTurn Lane improvements - lafayette blvd @ Harrison blvd n/a n/a

SpotsylvaniaNew Commuter parking lot route 1 at commonwealth drive n/a n/a $ 16,600,000

Multi-jurisdictionalChatham Bridge Replacement over Rappahanock River n/a n/a $ 22,000,000

SpotsylvaniaIntersection Improvements - Rt 17 Mills Dr and RT 609 n/a n/a $ 1,300,000

SpotsylvaniaRt 208 and Rt 636 - Intersection Improvement n/a n/a

StaffordVRE Station Improvements - Leeland & Brooke n/a n/a

StaffordSGR 95 SB&NB OVER RTE 17 BRIDGE REPLACE n/a n/a

StaffordI-95 Bridge Rehab: Potomac Creek NB/SB n/a n/a

StaffordI-95 Bridge Rehab: Aquia Creek NB/SB n/a n/a

SpotsylvaniaI-95 Bridge Rehab: Ni River NB/SB n/a n/a

Multi-jurisdictional Route 301 Bridge Rehabilitation n/a n/a $ 6,700,000

Multi-jurisdictionalRoute 301 Northbound Turn Lane Extension n/a n/a $ 730,000

Stafford Route 1 and Woodstock Lane n/a n/a

StaffordRoute 1 and Telegraph Road Intersection n/a n/a

StaffordRoute 606 (Ferry Road) Intersection Improvements n/a n/a $ 3,900,000


Virginia Central Railway Trail Bridge n/a n/a $ 160,000

CarolineRte 738/639 Intersection Safety Improvements n/a n/a

King George Naval Base Dahlgren Turn Lane Ext. Rt. 301 South n/a n/a $ 2,000,000

$ 8,800,000

$ 6,600,000

Stafford

Intersection Improvements at Old Plank Rd and Ashleigh Park Blvd n/a n/a

Stafford

Intersection Improvements at Lee Hill School Dr and Old Dominion Pkwy n/a n/a

Caroline Rte. 207 EBL over Polecat Creek n/a n/a

CarolineRte. 207 WBL over Mattaponi River n/a n/a

Caroline Rte. 638 over South River n/a n/a

CarolineRte. 652 over Branch Stevens Mill n/a n/a

StaffordRte. 17 NBL and SBL over Deep Run n/a n/a

Stafford Rte. 1 over Chopawamsic Creek n/a n/aStafford Rte.3 over CSX RR n/a n/aStafford Rte. 2200 over Stream n/a n/a

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7d. Smart Scale Update and Project Discussion

January, 2018

Update on Smart Scale Round 3

Smart Scale Schedule

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Application Limits

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Four Applications:1. FAMPO2. GWRC3. GWRC Localities4. FRED

Ten Applications:1. PRTC10

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Preliminary Smart Scale Funding Estimates

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Round 2: About $1 Billion

Draft Round 3 Total Funding: $800 Million to $1 Billion with most available funding in FY-24/251. Statewide High Priority: $400 to $500 Million2. District Grant: $400 to $500 Million

Fredericksburg District: $25 to $30 Million?

Recent/Upcoming Changes to Smart Scale Candidate Project List

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1. I-95 NB Rappahannock River Crossing removed due to FRED EX announcement

2. Some additional I-95 improvements needed to complement River Crossing projects added

3. Several updates likely in next few months with completion of several studies across the region

FAMPO/GWRC: Schedule for Smart Scale

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January to April, 2018: Continued Discussion/Development of Regional Candidate ProjectsCoordination on project applications: FAMPO/GWRC and Localities

May, 2018: Regional Forum to Discuss Regional Smart Scale Projects

May, 2018: FAMPO/GWRC Review and Approval of Regional Candidate ProjectsAction to be requested on May 21st

FAMPO Approval: Stafford, City, and SpotsylvaniaGWRC Approval: Stafford, City, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline

June, 2018: FAMPO/GWRC Approval of Local District Grant Candidate ProjectsFAMPO Approval: Stafford, City, and SpotsylvaniaGWRC Approval: King George and Caroline

March 1, 2018: Smart Scale Round 3 Application Period BeginsJune 1, 2018: Deadline to initiate a new project applicationAugust 1, 2018: Application deadline

Questions?

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7di. Updated Matrix of Regional Projects

Draft Candidate Smart Scale Round 3 Projects for GWRC/FAMPO Consideration Draft: 12/11/2017

Highway Transit TDM Bike/Ped ITS

AI-95 Widening from 6 to 8 lanes between Exit 130 and Exit 126, and Harrison Rd bridge replacement

Highway ? X X XProject could be split into smaller pieces. Harrison Rd bridge replacement likely necessary to widen I-95

BI-95 NB Widening from 3 to 4 lanes between Exit 133 and Exit 136

Highway ? X X X XI-95 Phase 1 Study found this improvement needed to alleviate NB Rappahannock River Crossing terminus congestion. Could include US 17 STARS.

C Exit 126 Interchange Improvements Highway ? X X XVDOT Exit 126 STARS Study improvement will be ready for Rte 1 NB to I-95 NB ramp movement. Other improvements identified in previous studies.

DNew Access point to Central Park from I-95 SB and NB Rappahannock River Crossing CD lanes

Highway ? X X X SB offramp and NB onramp and offramps under consideration

EUS 17 Bus. STARS Study Improvements and US 17 PNR Lot improvements

Highway ? X X XFrom 2016/2017 VDOT STARS Study. PNR lot needed due to expected growth from Exit 133 being new southern terminus for 95 Express Lanes.

FRte 3 STARS Improvements and Rte 3 Interchange Improvement for I-95 NB to Rte 3 EB

Highway $15,000,000 X XFrom 2016/2017 VDOT STARS Study. Rte 3 Interchange improvement dropped from original NB River Crossing project.

G Mine Rd PNR Lot Expansion (~400 spaces) TDM $20,000,000 X ? Project was screened out of Smart Scale Round 2. Existing lot is at capacity.

HOther PNR Lot Improvements: Rte 17 Bus., Chatham Heights, Rte 3 East, Central Park, Commonwealth Dr Expansion, Exit 110-Ladysmith

Highway $25,000,000 ?PNR Needs identified from I-95 Phase 2 Study. Some could be packaged with highway improvements.

I US 301/Rte 207 Study Improvements Highway ? Several projects to be identified from VDOT Study.

J Bike/Ped and TDM improvements at Gov. Nice Bridge TDM ? X XProject could be combined with a highway improvement. Expand and improve existing PNR Lot near museum and bike/ped improvements from Dahlgren Heritage Railroad Trail to New Governor Nice Bridge

Other Projects tentatively scheduled to be submitted by Localities1 City Lafayette Blvd Intersection Improvements2 City US 1 STARS3 City Bike/Ped4 FRED Transit Shelters/Signs5 City/Spotsylvania Rte 2/17 Bus. Study improvements, e.g., Rte 2/Lansdowne Rd6 Spotsylvania US 1/208 Study improvements7 Caroline/King George US 301/Rte 207 Study improvements8 Stafford Enon Rd/US 1 Intersection improvement

CommentsID Primary Improvement

Primary Improvement

Type Cost Estimate

Potential Secondary Improvements

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7ei. I-95 Corridor Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Study

Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 406 Princess Anne Street

Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 (540) 373-2890

Fax (540) 899-4808 www.fampo.gwregion.org

Meg Bohmke

FAMPO Interim Chair

Paul Agnello FAMPO Administrator

January 22, 2018 Honorable Shannon Valentine Secretary of Transportation Commonwealth of Virginia 1111 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 RE: Request for State to conduct an ITS/ICM Study for I-95 Corridor from I-495 to Massaponax Dear Secretary Valentine: We want to thank the Commonwealth for their ongoing support for I-95/395 corridor improvements including the FRED EX Express lane extension, River Crossing projects, Courthouse Rd Interchange, and VRE Fredericksburg line capacity improvements. As many stretches of I-95 in our region and Northern Virginia (NOVA) approach what may be their final build out, it will become increasingly important in the coming years to effectively manage corridor capacity to maximize the movement of people and goods, particularly with FAMPO and NOVA being the two fastest growing regions of Virginia and FAMPO population expected to nearly double by 2045. The Commonwealth has been a national leader in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Systems and projects it has developed for the I-66 Outside and Inside the Beltway projects in NOVA. I-95 SB and NB between FAMPO and NOVA are the two most congested roads in the State according to the September, 2017 INRIX study and could benefit from the ITS and ICM experience developed from the recent I-66 work. We request that the Commonwealth conduct an ITS/ICM study for I-95 between I-495 in NOVA and Massaponax (Exit 126) to develop ITS/ICM projects to best manage scarce corridor capacity in the future. Sincerely, Meg Bohmke Interim Chair Cc: FAMPO Policy Committee CTB Members State Delegation

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7eii. State Transportation Funding Study

Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 406 Princess Anne Street

Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 (540) 373-2890

Fax (540) 899-4808 www.fampo.gwregion.org

Meg Bohmke

FAMPO Interim Chair

Paul Agnello FAMPO Administrator

January 22, 2018 Honorable Shannon Valentine Secretary of Transportation Commonwealth of Virginia 1111 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 RE: Request for State to Study Developing a New State Transportation Revenue System Not Based on Gas Taxes Dear Secretary Valentine: We are writing because we are concerned with the future sustainability of our existing state transportation revenue system because of its reliance on gas taxes. We feel that the existing level of transportation funding is inadequate to meet statewide needs. The last round of Smart Scale had over $9 Billion in project requests competing for only about $1 Billion in available funding. As the existing vehicle fleet continues to transition to more fuel efficient, hybrid, electric, and other vehicle types which do not use gas, our gas tax revenues are expected to decrease significantly relative to usage of our transportation system as measured by metrics such as Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), transit ridership, etc. According to a study by Forbes, at the end of 2016, electric vehicles accounted for less than 1% of the U.S. Market share, but this is projected to grow to between 8% and 11% by 2025 and between 25% and 38% by 2030. If the current transportation funding system is left unchanged, this transition will cause the amount of transportation funding available for Smart Scale and other State funding programs to decrease significantly in the coming years. We appreciate the work the Commonwealth has done to develop the Smart Scale system for prioritizing the use of scarce transportation funding, but it will be of limited use in the future if there is little to no transportation funding to prioritize. Nationally, several states have studied this issue, e.g., California, Illinois, Oregon, Washington, etc., and are considering alternative systems for raising transportation revenues not based on gas taxes, e.g., mileage based fees. The Commonwealth has been a leader in transportation innovation nationally for many years in many areas including the Virginia Automated 20xx statewide strategic planning effort that is studying the transition to autonomous vehicles. This issue is another opportunity for the Commonwealth to be a

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Honorable Shannon Valentine January 22, 2018 Page 2 leader. We request that the Commonwealth conduct a study of potential ways to shift from a transportation revenue system based on gas taxes to a new alternative transportation revenue system not based on gas taxes that can provide a sustainable way to fund transportation in the 21st century. We would appreciate your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Meg Bohmke Interim Chair Cc: FAMPO Policy Committee CTB Members State Delegation

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7f. Approval of Resolution No. 18-17, Approving the Amended Slate of Offices to Serve in Fiscal Year 2018

(540) 373-2890 406 Princess Anne St. FAX: (540) 899-4808 Fredericksburg, Virginia22401 www.fampo.gwregion.org

FAMPO RESOLUTION 18-17

A RESOLUTION OF THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION APPROVING THE AMENDED SLATE OF

OFFICERS TO SERVE IN FISCAL YEAR 2018 WHEREAS, the MPO Policy Committee is the transportation policy decision-making board and is responsible for transportation planning and funding allocations in the Fredericksburg Area MPO and partners with the public, planning organizations, government agencies, elected officials and community groups to develop regional transportation plans, and: WHEREAS, the MPO Policy Committee is comprised of eleven elected and non-elected voting members. The Fredericksburg District Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) representative and the Citizens Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) chairman serves as ex officio members, and; WHEREAS, the MPO Bylaws include a provision for the annual rotation among the member localities that determines which locality shall fill each of the officer’s positions, and; WHEREAS, in the event that an officer vacancy occurs during the fiscal year, that seat shall be filled, for the remainder of the term by a MPO Policy Committee member from the same locality as that of the member vacating the office, and; WHEREAS, the position of Chairman is now vacant with that seat now residing the Stafford County, and; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION THAT IT HEREBY APPOINTS THE HONORABLE L. MARK DUDENHEFER TO SERVE AS CHAIRMAN FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2018.

Adopted by the FAMPO Policy Committee at its meeting on January 22, 2018.


Meg Bohmke




____________________________________________________


Date:___________________

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10. Correspondence

Chatham Bridge Rehabilitation

Route 3 Business

Stafford County and City of Fredericksburg

Design Public Hearing

Thursday, January 25, 2018, 5 – 7 p.m. Inclement weather date: January 30, 2018

VDOTFredericksburg District Auditorium

86 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405

Find out about proposed Chatham Bridge rehabilitation project. Stop by between 5-7 p.m. to review the proposed plans. Project plans and draft National Environmental Policy Act documents, Categorical Exclusion and 4(f) Net Benefits Programmatic Evaluation are available for review at VDOT’s Fredericksburg District Office at 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405.. Please call 540-899-4288 ahead of your visit to ensure appropriate personnel are available to answer your questions. Property impact information, relocation assistance policies and tentative construction schedules are available for your review at the above address and will be available at the public hearing. In compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and 36 CFR Part 800, information concerning the potential effects of the proposed project on properties listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places is provided in the environmental documentation. Give your written or oral comments at the hearing or submit them by Monday, February 05, 2018, to Byrd Holloway, Project Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation, 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405. You may also email your comments to [email protected]. Please reference “Chatham Bridge Rehabilitation” in the subject line.

VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights District Manager Valerie Talley at 540-899-4562 or TDD/TTY 711.

State Projects: 0003-089-686,P101,R201,C501,B614 UPC 105535

0003-111-293-C501,B603 UPC 110822 Federal Project: BR-5111 (282)


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11. FAMPO Committees Meeting Minutes

December 11, 2017 – FAMPO Technical Committee Meeting Minutes 1

FAMPO Technical Committee (FTC) Meeting Minutes

December 11, 2017

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Members Present:

Joey Hess, Chairman, Stafford County

Bassam Amin, City of Fredericksburg

Erik Nelson, City of Fredericksburg

Craig Pennington, Caroline County

Dan Cole, Spotsylvania County

Doug Morgan, Spotsylvania County

Todd Horsley, Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) (GoToMeeting Call-In)

Rodney White, Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FRED)

Diana Utz, George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC)

Stephen Haynes, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

Sonali Soneji, Virginia Railway Express (VRE) (GoToMeeting Call-In)

Others Present:

Susan Gardner, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

Nicole Waldheim, Cambridge Systematics

Dave McLaughlin, Citizens Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG)

Staff Members Present:

Paul Agnello, FAMPO

Lloyd Robinson, FAMPO

Marti Donley, FAMPO

Nick Quint, FAMPO

Kari Barber, FAMPO

John Bentley, FAMPO

Leigh Anderson, GWRC

JoAnna Roberson, GWRC

CALL TO ORDER

The FAMPO Technical Committee meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by Chair, Mr. Joey

Hess.

APPROVAL OF FAMPO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE AGENDA

The December 11th

FAMPO Technical Committee agenda was approved as submitted.

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APPROVAL OF FAMPO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Upon unanimous consent, the November 6th

FAMPO Technical Committee minutes were

approved as submitted.

REVIEW OF FAMPO POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Mr. Agnello advised that at the October Policy Committee meeting an Employment Development

Subcommittee was formed for the purpose of:

1. Investigating opportunities to move federal government employees to the GWRC

region

2. Investigating opportunities to create increased flexibility in federal government

telework options

3. Investigating ways to increase GWRC’s ability to attract and retain millennial

workers, new employers and increase economic development possibilities

Mr. Agnello advised that as result of votes taken at the November meeting; this subcommittee

may be under the leadership of GWRC instead of FAMPO.

Mr. Agnello relayed that updates/presentation on Smart Scale Round 3 were provided by him and

these recent changes/updates will be discussed with the FAMPO Technical Committee at today’s

meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

a.) Resolution No. 18-08, Amending the FY2018-2021 Transportation Improvement

Program (TIP) to Add a Statewide Rail Grouping – Mr. Nick Quint

Mr. Quint advised that Resolution No. 18-08, is a TIP amendment per request from VDOT that

FAMPO include a statewide grouping for rail projects; complete an inventory of all public at-

grade crossings and conduct pre-scoping for rail safety projects. Mr. Quint relayed this TIP

amendment would update the FY2018-2021 TIP to now include the rail project grouping.


Upon motion by Ms. Utz and seconded by Mr. Cole, with all concurring, Resolution No. 18-08

was endorsed by the FAMPO Technical Committee with a request that it be adopted by the

FAMPO Policy Committee at the upcoming December meeting.

b.) Resolution No. 18-09, Amending the FY2018-2021 Transportation Improvement

Program (TIP) to Add the Interchange Modification Report (IMR) for the Northbound

Rappahannock River Crossing Project – Mr. Nick Quint

Mr. Quint advised that Resolution No. 18-09 is a request made to FAMPO from VDOT. At the

October Policy Committee meeting, approval was received to authorize staff to transfer $50,000

from FY2018 RSTP funding to be applied to the Interchange Modification Report (IMR) for the

Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project. Mr. Quint stated Resolution No. 18-09

allows VDOT to initiate the bidding process.

Upon motion by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Pennington, with all concurring, Resolution

No. 18-09 was endorsed by the FAMPO Technical Committee with a request that it be adopted by

the FAMPO Policy Committee at the upcoming December meeting.

c.) Resolution No. 18-10, Adopting a Regional Highway Freight Network and Making

Recommendations to Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) – Mr. Lloyd

Robinson

Mr. Robinson advised that VDOT requested staff to consider endorsement of a three-part

hierarchy of roadway facilities to include freight movement within the region. The three issues

for consideration are as follows:

1. Listing of FAMPO’s Regional Highway Freight Corridors

2. FAMPO recommendations on critical urban and rural freight corridors

3. FAMPO recommendations on projects within the critical urban and rural freight

corridors

Mr. Robinson advised that in Virginia there are 250 miles of critical freight corridors, and the

three largest MPO’s (Hampton Roads, Richmond & Northern Virginia) will be designating 50%

or more of them; however, a portion of the remaining 50% could be designated in this region.

Mr. Robinson stated that staff worked with the FAMPO Technical Committee, local VDOT

district office & VDOT Central Office in compilation of the project listing submitted today for

endorsement by the FAMPO Technical Committee.

Mr. Nelson and Ms. Utz asked for clarification on the differences with freight routes versus truck

routes. Mr. Robinson stated that there is some overlapping among the two; however, all truck

routes are freight routes but not all freight routes are truck routes.


Upon motion by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Cole, with all concurring, Resolution No. 18-

10 was endorsed by the FAMPO Technical Committee with a request that it be adopted by the


d.) MAP-21/FAST Act Performance Measures – Ms. Nicole Waldheim, Cambridge

Systematics

Mr. Agnello advised that from a planning perspective, the FAMPO Region is in an unusual

situation regarding the implementation of the new MAP-21/FAST Act Performance Measures that

MPO’s will be required to establish. Mr. Agnello stated that some of the timeframes for

implementation of the Performance Measures into the LRTP do not coincide with FAMPO’s

LRTP timeframes. Mr. Agnello stated that some performance measures cannot be completed

until the spring of 2018; however, staff is attempting to be proactive and complete some steps

now during the current LRTP update. Mr. Agnello stated that Ms. Nicole Waldheim with

Cambridge Systematics will be providing a presentation on the new measures at today’s

Technical Committee meeting.

Ms. Waldheim advised she works with other MPO’s and also works with VDOT on its safety

performance targets in updating the LRTP. Ms. Waldheim stated there will be seven performance

management measures implemented into LRTP’s on an on-going basis.

Ms. Waldheim stated the Highway Safety Improvement Program measures will be due in

February of 2018 and the Transit Asset Condition measures will be due in January of 2018. Ms.

Waldheim stated it is the recommendation from Cambridge that FAMPO adopt the targets as

presented.

Regarding the Safety Target requirements, the MPO’s will need to establish targets for the same

five safety performance measures for all public roads within the MPO’s planning area within 180

days after the State establishes each target (Feb. 2018). Ms. Waldheim stated an MPO can either

agree to support the State DOT's targets or establish measures specific to a respective MPO

planning area.

Ms. Waldheim advised that the MPO Safety Target Setting process will review trends annually

and submit these results to VDOT; however, the actual updates are due every two years. Ms.

Waldheim stated targets are established for two years after the most recent available state crash

data is available. Ms. Waldheim stated the following points are to be reviewed: the crash trends;

defining a target setting method; review of the scenarios; select targets; & submit to VDOT for

reporting data.

Ms. Waldheim stated the following key points for MPO Safety Performance Targets are:

1. All MPO’s must set targets for each of the five safety performance measures


2. MPO’s may adopt their own targets; support the State’s targets; or use a combination

of the two

3. MPO targets are not annually assess for determining significant progress toward

meeting the established targets

4. MPO targets are reported directly to VDOT and an MPO is not penalized by the

federal government. Mr. Agnello stated the federal measures are looking at

consolidation of the state measures so both safety performance targets will be

consistent with each other

Regarding the SHSP/HSIP methodology, Ms. Waldheim advised that these are to be consistent

with the FHWA 5-year rolling average safety performance measures in place. Ms. Waldheim

stated these need to be consistent with the Commonwealth's FY2017-2021 SHSP.

Ms. Waldheim advised that trends were from 2000-2015, and projections have been made through

2021. Ms. Waldheim stated these will be re-evaluated each year, so percentages could change.

Ms. Waldheim stated the goal is to see a reduction in deaths and serious injuries statewide by

2030. The current assigned percentages are: 2% annual reduction in vehicle fatalities; 3% annual

reduction in fatality rate; 5% annual reduction in serious injuries resulting from vehicle crashes;

7% annual reduction for serious injury rate; and 4% annual reduction for non-motorized fatal and

serious injuries (pedestrian & bicycle accidents).

Regarding target setting tools, Ms. Waldheim stated that VDOT has developed an online data

tool. Ms. Waldheim relayed the data tool is an excel format and details the four targets, the

performance measures & the data collection. These will be implemented to MPO boundaries,

urban areas, jurisdictions & non-motorized crashes. This data tool also provides total annual

crashes and persons by severity and by rate (per 100 million VMT) and enables data review and

trend testing to apply to target setting measures.

Ms. Waldheim advised that FAMPO is actually not that far away from the projections made by

VDOT, so minor updates will be required. Ms. Waldheim stated the VDOT target for annual

reduction for fatalities is 2%, and FAMPO is currently at 2.5%. For annual reduction of serious

injuries, the VDOT target is 5%, and FAMPO is currently at 4.2%. Ms. Waldheim stated the

VDOT target is 3% for annual reduction for fatality rates, and FAMPO is at 4%. The VDOT

target for annual reduction for serious injury rate is 7%, and FAMPO is at 6%. Ms. Waldheim

advised the five-year rolling averages for non-motorized people that includes pedestrian and bike

data shows a 4% VDOT target performance, and the current FAMPO trend is 16%.

Ms. Waldheim stated the recommendation from Cambridge is to adopt the statewide targets as the

data specific for FAMPO and VMT trends are consistent with the statewide trends. Ms.

Waldheim relayed that the HSIP SHSP and project specific safety outcomes within the FAMPO

region are anticipated to support/exceed the state targets. Ms. Waldheim stated the next step is

for FAMPO to include reference to designated targets in both the TIP and LRTP. A description


of the capital investments, programs, initiatives that are in the TIP and LRTP support attainment

of the targets. Ms. Waldheim stated that present and current crash trend data will be needed.

Ms. Waldheim advised the next performance category, Transit Asset Management (TAM), which

helps ensure transit agencies (such as FRED/VRE) are consistent and established. Ms. Waldheim

stated that both FRED's and VRE's targets have already been established. The four components

of the Transit Asset Management data collection entail the following: performance, targets, TAM

plan, and decision support tools.

Ms. Waldheim stated the transit asset management measures focus on the age/condition of

vehicles, equipment, infrastructure, and facilities. Ms. Waldheim stated the performance

measures rate those vehicles that have met or exceeded their useful life benchmark (ULB); the

number of vehicles that have met or exceeded the ULB; the percentage of track segments and

signal improvements are tracked. The percentage of facilities within an asset class that are rated

below 3 on the TERM scale.

Ms. Waldheim advised that MPO’s are required to adopt initial targets and include these in the

TIP. Ms. Waldheim stated the standard approach is to adopt operator specific targets for each

operator within the region. Ms. Waldheim stated there are two tiers for applicable providers:

Tier 1 – operation of rail with vehicles over 100 vehicles (this includes VRE and they

established their own targets).

Tier 2 (FRED) - has less than 100 vehicles and is a sub-recipient of FTA 5311 funding. Tier 2

participants can adopt targets already implemented from another group plan or develop

individual TAM plans. Ms. Waldheim advised these targets needed to be submitted by

January 2018.

Ms. Waldheim stated that transit providers such as FRED have adopted the DRPT targets within

the designated group plan and are currently consistent with the state of good repair levels in place

(buses at 80%; vans at 80%; & facilities at 80%). Ms. Waldheim stated the recommendation from

Cambridge is for the transit agencies to adopt the VRE and FRED targets that are established.

Ms. Waldheim stated the next steps will be to include reference to the targets in both the TIP and

LRTP and to describe the transit capital investments, programs, & initiatives in the TIP and LRTP

that support attainment.

i. Resolution No. 18-11, Adopting the VDOT Safety Targets for Each of the

Five Safety Performance Measures

Upon motion by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Pennington, with all concurring, Resolution

No. 18-11 was endorsed by the FAMPO Technical Committee with a request that it be adopted by

the FAMPO Policy Committee at the upcoming December meeting.


ii. Resolution No. 18-12, Adopting the Transit Asset Management Targets for

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Fredericksburg Regional Transit

(FRED)

Upon motion by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Cole, with all concurring, Resolution No. 18-

12 was endorsed by the FAMPO Technical Committee with a request that it be adopted by the


e.) Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ)/Regional Surface Transportation

Program (RSTP) Call for Projects – Mr. Nick Quint

Mr. Quint advised that FAMPO is issuing a call for CMAQ/RSTP projects. Mr. Quint stated that

a project request form is included in today’s agenda packet, and a form needs to be submitted for

each project. Mr. Quint stated the project request form is also linked to the webpage for this

agenda. Mr. Quint advised that there is not a limit on the number of projects a locality or entity

can submit; however, submitted projects must be prioritized. Mr. Quint stated the amount of

funding available for FY2024 & 2025 is estimated to be approximately $8 million.

f.) Smart Scale Update and Project Discussion – Mr. Paul Agnello

Mr. Agnello advised the revised draft technical guide for Round 3 of the Smart Scale application

process was released on November 13, 2017. Mr. Agnello stated the latest round of revisions

involved updates to the application process and the scoring. Mr. Agnello stated the changes to

scoring were minimal and had limited impact to the FAMPO Region. However, the application

process changes will impact the region.

Mr. Agnello advised the Round 3 application process will begin on March 1, with a June 1

deadline for creating an application and an August 1 application submission deadline. Mr.

Agnello stated the application process will begin sooner in Round 3, and there will now be a five-

month project evaluation and scoring window which provides two more additional months than in

the previous two Rounds.

Mr. Agnello stated the application limits that an entity can submit changed. For this region, with

populations of less than 200,000 for a locality and 500,000 for an MPO/PDC/transit agency, each

entity can submit up to four applications. For entities of more than 500,000 in population (in this

region this only applies to PRTC), up to ten projects can be submitted.

Mr. Agnello stated that a new requirement is that projects within an established MPO study area

that are not identified in or consistent with the region’s CLRP the projects must include a

resolution of support from the respective MPO. Mr. Agnello stated that for this region, FAMPO

support would be needed for projects submitted from the City, Spotsylvania & Stafford, and these

must be fiscally constrained projects. Projects from Caroline and King George are not fiscally


constrained, and the resolution of support will need to come from GWRC. Mr. Agnello stated the

resolution of support is now required for all projects.

Mr. Agnello stated that more projects are expected to be submitted statewide for consideration

under Round 3 of the Smart Scale process and unfortunately there is less money available. In

Round 2, there was approximately $1 billion available. The draft funding results for Round 3

show this figure being between $800 million and $1 billion, with most of the available funding

being allocated in FY2024 and 2025. Mr. Agnello stated that the Fredericksburg District is

expected to receive $25-30 million from the District Grant Program. Mr. Agnello did relay that

there still remains $2 million in available funding that has not been allocated, so the amount the

region could receive may end up being slightly higher.

i. Updated Matrix of Regional Projects

Mr. Agnello advised that included in today’s agenda packet is a list of twelve draft candidate

Smart Scale Round 3 projects that could be submitted by GWRC/FAMPO for consideration. Mr.

Agnello reiterated that these two entities can only submit up to eight projects, so some of these

projects will be removed from the list.

Mr. Agnello stated that some projects could be submitted from a locality rather than by

FAMPO/GWRC; some projects could be bundled together; and some projects may in fact not be

needed as a result of the improvements that will be made with pending projects (e.g., the I-95

Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing project, the Fred Ex project, etc.). Mr. Agnello stated

that staff will continue to work with localities and rely on VDOT expertise to ensure regional

projects could be considered and to eliminate duplication of projects being submitted by a locality

and FAMPO/GWRC.

CORRESPONDENCE

None

STAFF REPORT

Mr. Agnello advised that calendars are available for committee members for 2018 FAMPO

committee meetings. Mr. Agnello asked if any dates are not correct to please let staff know.

Ms. Donley advised that on January 11th

at Cedar Forest Elementary School, from 5-7:00 p.m.

VDOT will be conducting a public hearing for design for the Park & Ride lot on Route

1/Commonwealth Drive in Spotsylvania County.


MEMBER REPORTS

GWRC: Ms. Utz advised that GWRideConnect will be applying for its annual grant funded by

DRPT in January of 2018.

DRPT: Mr. Horsley advised that DRPT is currently in staff transition regarding filling the

position held by Mr. Roseboom. Mr. Horsley stated that in the interim, until the position is filled

by the end of the first quarter, he will be serving as the representative to the FAMPO Technical

Committee.

ADJOURN

The FAMPO Technical Committee on December 11th adjourned at 11:40 a.m. The next

Technical Committee meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.

November 8, 2017 – Citizens Transportation Advisory Group Meeting Minutes1

Citizens Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) Meeting Minutes

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Committee Members Present: Mr. Michael Wood, Vice-Chair, Spotsylvania County Mr. Guy Gormley, City of Fredericksburg Mr. David McLaughlin, City of Fredericksburg Mr. Tim Davis, Caroline County Mr. Rupert Farley, Spotsylvania County (At-Large) Mr. Larry Gross, Spotsylvania County (At-Large) Mr. Stan Huie, Spotsylvania County Mr. Art Snyder, Spotsylvania County Ms. Dawn McGarrity, Stafford County Others in Attendance: Mr. Randy Comer, Thrasher Group George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) Staff: Ms. Marti Donley, FAMPO Mr. Nick Quint, FAMPO Ms. JoAnna Roberson, GWRC CALL TO ORDER Mr. Wood called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Quint advised staff has an item description clarification to the agenda on Item 7d. Mr. Quint stated this agenda item should read as follows: I-95 exit 126, Route 1 southbound onto Southpoint Parkway. Upon motion by Mr. Farley and seconded by Mr. D. McLaughlin, with all concurring, the CTAG agenda, as amended, for the November 8th meeting was approved. APPROVAL OF CTAG MEETING SUMMARY OF OCTOBER 11, 2017 At the October CTAG meeting, Mr. D. McLaughlin had asked a question regarding the TAP projects for the applications filed by the City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County. Mr. D. McLaughlin

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asked if the money was not used by the two localities making the grant request, can it then be used somewhere else. Mr. Quint stated that at the October meeting he did not have an answer to the question; however, does have one now and took the time to explain the process at tonight’s meeting. Mr. Quint stated there are two different funding allocations available from the TAP funding. Mr. Quint advised that this year the City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County each submitted an application. For the Fredericksburg application, the money is allocated to the VDOT Fredericksburg District which includes our PDC, the Northern Neck and the Middle Peninsula and this source receives $1 m in an annual allotment for transportation funding. Mr. Quint stated all the FAMPO regions are eligible to apply and if a $1 m in projects are not requested then the money remaining rolls over the next year. For Stafford County’s project, Mr. Quint stated that northern Stafford County is classified as the urbanized area for the Washington, DC region and they receive a separate allocation of $86,000 annually. However, this funding source is only applicable to projects within the northern Stafford County area and is not applicable for use by any other locality within the FAMPO region. Upon motion by Mr. Farley and seconded by Mr. Gormley, with Mr. Wood abstaining, and all others concurring, the October CTAG committee minutes were accepted with the following edits noted to be made after the conclusion of tonight’s meeting. REVIEW OF FAMPO POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 2017 Mr. Quint advised there were two items to highlight from the FAMPO Policy Committee meeting on October 16th. The first item was an action item in regard to the I-95 northbound Rappahannock River Crossing study. Mr. Quint stated this project has been submitted in both Round 1 & Round 2 for Smart Scale application consideration. Mr. Quint stated that both times the project was not accepted. Mr. Quint relayed that VDOT has received $200,000 towards completion of an IMR (Interchange Modification Report) to re-evaluate the original scope of the project to see if it can be downsized at a lesser project cost so it would in fact receive more consideration for approval through the Smart Scale process. Mr. Quint advised the total cost of the IMR is $250,000. Mr. Quint stated the Policy Committee is considering whether the project will be re-submitted again in Round 3 or whether it will be pulled from the project consideration list at this time. Mr. Quint stated though regardless of whether it is re-submitted in Round 3 or re-submitted in the future out years before anything else can be done on the project a current IMR needs to have been completed. Mr. Quint stated that FAMPO has $50,000 available from the RSTP funding allocations received and using the money to go towards an IMR study is an accepted use. The FAMPO Policy Committee voted to have FAMPO transfer $50,000 from RSTP to be applied to the IMR for the I-95 Northbound River Crossing project. Mr. Quint advised there was discussion on the Smart Scale Round 3 updates. Of the 6 scoring categories, the Congestion and Accessibility factors total 60% of the total scores awarded to projects within the FAMPO region.


Mr. Quint stated the accessibility category relates to 45/60 minutes respectively for auto/transit travel times from the region to the work site. Mr. Quint stated that for the rest of the State these figures are adequate; however, for this region the 45/60 minutes are not realistic. Mr. Quint stated that FAMPO had submitted a letter asking that either a decay curve be implemented for scoring of this category or that this region be grouped with Northern Virginia which would also be of benefit to our region. Mr. Quint advised that per Policy Committee request, FAMPO had submitted a letter to the Secretary of Transportation’s office asking that consideration be given to either of the two components listed above. Mr. Quint stated that originally FAMPO was provided with feedback from the State that indicated the request would be addressed and changed one way or the other. However, at the recent monthly October CTB meeting, the decision was then made that at this time no changes would be made to the accessibility category and as of now for the Round 3 Smart Scale process the 45/60 minute respectively time frame would remain as the constant. Mr. Farley asked for clarification of what a decay curve is. Mr. Quint stated decay curves are established for as you move further away from the job site the time increases and the number of points away from the job decreases. Mr. Snyder asked when a final decision would be received from the CTB. Mr. Quint stated that the CTB meets monthly and the Round 3 application process begins on March 1st so if anything is amended it would be within this time frame. Mr. Quint stated that it is also likely that the CTB will not re-visit the request and things would again continue to remain as they have been in Round 1 & 2 with no revisions made for Round 3. PUBLIC COMMENT None NEW BUSINESS None DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

a.) Resolution No. 18-06, Amending the FY2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for UPC #13558 – Mr. Nick Quint

Mr. Quint advised that Resolution No. 18-06 is a request from VDOT. Mr. Quint stated the request was somewhat unusual in that VDOT is asking for the Resolution to be endorsed so that it can serve as a placeholder for the express lane connection project to the I-95 southbound River Crossing project. The resolution is to provide $4,000,000 to be applied to the design phase of the bridge work associated with the project. Mr. Quint stated that VDOT needs the resolution to be able to move forward in awarding the bids.


Upon motion by Mr. Gormley and seconded by Mr. Huie, with all concurring, Resolution No. 18-06 was endorsed by the FAMPO CTAG committee with a request that it be approved by the FAMPO Policy Committee at the upcoming November Policy Committee meeting.

b.) Resolution No. 18-07, Amending the FY2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for UPC #112046 – Mr. Nick Quint

Mr. Quint advised that VDOT has a state-wide TIP (SYIP) and the MPO’s TIPS have to be in alignment with the state TIP. Mr. Quint stated that Resolution No. 18-07 is simply a housekeeping request from VDOT for amendment changes regarding the GARVEE bond funding allocations. Mr. Quint stated the resolution results in no changes to the project cost or project description changes. Both Mr. Farley & Mr. Gormley stated that in the past CTAG has not taken any action on resolutions that were strictly dealing with housekeeping requests. Several members had questions as to whether an actual vote of endorsement was a requirement. Mr. Quint stated that it was up to the individual committees (CTAG & Technical Committee) to either endorse or not. It was committee consensus that housekeeping resolutions would be provided for informational purposes only but the committee would not vote either way whether to endorse or veto so no motion on Resolution No. 18-07 was provided at the November CTAG meeting.

c.) Update on Smart Scale Round 3 – Mr. Nick Quint Mr. Quint advised that included in tonight’s agenda packet is the Resolution that was adopted by the CTB at their October 24th meeting. Mr. Quint stated the most recent changes to the Smart Scale Technical guide involve the number of applications that localities with less than 200,000 population & MPO’s/PDC’s with less than 500,000 populations could apply for. Mr. Quint stated that for the FAMPO region, GWRC, FRED, and the individual localities, for Round 3 of the Smart Scale process each entity would be allowed to submit up to 4 projects each. For regions with populations of greater than 200,000/500,000 respectively they would be eligible to submit up to 10 projects. (Previously this figure was 8 so there was an increase made to those with over 500,000 populations). Mr. Quint stated this was a concern for the Policy Committee and staff was tasked with submitting a letter asking that the number of 4 applications be increased. Mr. Quint advised that as of October 24th, the CTB took no action in FAMPO’s request and as of now the number of 4 applications per entity is still in force.

d.) I-95 Exit 126, Route 1 Southbound onto Southpoint Parkway – Mr. Nick Quint Mr. Quint advised staff is in receipt of a potential new project Spotsylvania County is considering submitting for consideration from the locality for Round 3 of the Smart Scale process. Mr. Quint stated the project would be improvements to the I-95 Exit 126/Route 1 southbound from the Southpoint Parkway.


Mr. Quint stated the project under consideration currently has multiple components and any or all of them could be submitted. Mr. Quint stated all of the project components will allow for modifications being made to the I-95 Exit 126/Route 1 area. Mr. Quint stated one concept is for modifications to southbound I-95 exit ramp to Route 1; one concept is for modifications to Route 1 only; & the last concept is for modifications to Southpoint Parkway in both the northbound and southbound directions. Mr. Quint advised that currently there is 1 left turn lane and 1 right turn lane. One concept of the project scope would widen southbound I-95 exit ramp to 4 lanes – 2 left turn lanes & 2 right turn lanes. Mr. Quint stated a second concept would widen southbound Rt. 1 from 3 to 4 lanes between the I-95 exit ramp and Southpoint Parkway with the lane becoming the 2nd turn lane at Southpoint. This would result in 2 right turn lanes – 1 at the parkway and an additional right turn lane from Route 1. Mr. Quint stated the 3rd concept would be to widen Southpoint Parkway and implement safety improvements similar to those just completed by VDOT on Route 3 east. This would result in widening of the parkway and constructing an additional lane ending at the corner of the parkway where the existing businesses are today. Mr. Quint stated some new configurations would occur if this is implemented as the existing businesses would lose some of its current parking spaces. Mr. Quint stated that VDOT is now implementing more safety projects for better access management options which is a relatively new VDOT policy. Mr. Quint reiterated that on Route 3 safety improvement projects are a priority. Mr. Quint stated that VDOT currently is also conducting a safety improvement study for the Route 301/207 interchange in Caroline & King George counties. Mr. Quint stated this concept would improve access management with a left turn onto Southpoint Parkway and restrict to a right turn in and right turn out only traffic flow. Mr. Quint advised the preliminary engineering began in August of 2017 and based on the design from the preliminary engineering phase, public informational meetings are scheduled to occur in April of 2019. Mr. Quint stated the right-of-way acquisition phase is scheduled to begin in February of 2020; with construction beginning in October of 2021. Mr. Quint relayed the total project cost is estimated to be $14,495,000. CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Quint advised that included in tonight’s agenda packet is correspondence from VDOT that came as a result of the request made by Mr. Gormley at the October meeting regarding signage for no U-turns at the Route 17 Park & Ride lot. Mr. Gormley stated the signage so far has had minimal impact and he feels the signs should say no U-Turns allowed and/or specific times U-turns are not allowed – i.e. 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mr. Gormley stated he would continue to monitor the progress with the signage now in place over the next several months and report back after the first of the year if more action is needed by VDOT.


Mr. Quint stated the other correspondence item is the article regarding the new opening of the northbound/southbound express lanes at Route 630 (Stafford Courthouse). Mr. Gormley stated that for him personally with his daily commute the northbound a.m. peak travel time delays have positively impacted his morning commute by reducing his time from Rt. 630 to Quantico by 15 minutes. However, southbound in the p.m. peak travel times, to date, Mr. Gormley stated he has not seen any change or reduction in the travel congestion times. STAFF REPORT None MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Davis stated he attended the October 18th DRPT meeting regarding the DC2RVA environmental impact study. Mr. Davis relayed the meeting was sparsely attended by citizens and highly attended by DRPT staff. Mr. Davis stated there were 7 citizens in attendance that spoke & most were in favor of the current 3rd track proposal through the City of Fredericksburg. Mr. Davis stated 1 citizen expressed dissent & 2 had comments that were unavailable to be heard; and the other 4 spoke in favor. Mr. Davis also stated that he had received a random travel survey in the mail. The first point of contact was via a letter that was then followed up with a postcard giving a password for a resident to sign-in and pick an assigned day and log in all of the routes your family members travelled on a set day. Mr. Davis asked if anyone else had received the random survey and asked if it came from FAMPO. Ms. Donley & Mr. Quint stated the survey did not come from FAMPO and no other members of the committee had received the survey nor were aware of it. Mr. Huie expressed thanks for the “Rail to Trail” responses he has received. Mr. Snyder expressed thanks to the FAMPO staff for providing him with information and links to the INRIX data that he needed for transportation information for traffic counts on a daily basis to Washington, DC. Mr. Snyder stated he needed this data for his day job requirements and appreciated FAMPO’s assistance. ADJOURN The November 8th meeting concluded at7:20 p.m. The next CTAG meeting will be held on January10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Meeting Minutes completed by Joanna Roberson

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