AGENDA DATE: 12/14/2016
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Rio Road, Avon Street Extended, US250W/Rockfish Gap Turnpike Sidewalks
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request Board concurrence to include a mid-block pedestrian crossing on US-250W/Rockfish Gap Turnpike and to transfer of a portion of the remaining Meadow Creek Parkway revenue sharing funds to cover the additional costs
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Letteri, Kamptner, Henry, Abplanalp and Kelsey
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: The US-250W/Rockfish Gap Turnpike Sidewalk is one of three sidewalk projects included in this Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Revenue Sharing funded and locally managed project. The objective of this specific project is to provide sidewalks and a crosswalk to provide a safe connection between the residential/commercial areas on the north side of US-250W to the commercial areas on the south side.
This portion of US-250W is functionally classified as an Urban Minor Arterial with a posted speed limit of 45 mph. It is generally characterized as a three-lane roadway with two through lanes, a center two-way shared left-turn lane, and continuous right-turn lanes on the north and south sides of the road between Radford Lane and Clover Lawn Lane. An overview map of the project is provided as Attachment A.
The design scope for the project includes 1400 foot of curb and sidewalk along the north side of US-250W between Clover Lawn Lane and Cory Farm Road; 380 foot of sidewalk along the south side of US-250W from Radford Lane (south) and Clover Lawn Lane (Blue Ridge Builders Supply access road); and a Pedestrian Safety Study to evaluate and recommend improvements to accommodate safe and convenient passage of pedestrians across US-250W.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Prioritize, plan and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs.
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