AGENDA DATE: 5/20/2020
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Miller School and Owensville Roads Through Truck Restriction Updates
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Update to the Board on the Through Truck Restriction Requests and direction moving forward
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Filardo, Rapp, McDermott
PRESENTER (S): Kevin McDermott
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Throughout 2017, the increased frequency of large trucks using rural roads in the County had driven complaints from residents in rural areas of Albemarle County, causing high levels of concern related to the safety issues associated with this trend. These concerns were particularly prominent in areas surrounding and accessed by Miller School Road (Route 635) and Owensville Road (Route 678). To understand and address these concerns, on January 2, 2018, the Board authorized funding for a study to evaluate potential Through Truck Restrictions on these roads. On October 10, 2018, the Board of Supervisors held a Public Hearing on the proposal to restrict through-truck traffic on the roads. After considering the public comment and available information, at a meeting held on November 7, 2018, the Board approved Resolutions requesting that the Commonwealth Transportation Board set a restriction on the subject roads for Through Tractor Trailers, with an exception on Owensville Road for vehicles being used for the purposes of logging operations. At a subsequent meeting, the Board amended the exception for logging vehicles to an exception for all agricultural vehicles.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Rural Area Character: Preserve the character of rural life with thriving farms and forests, traditional crossroad communities, and protected scenic areas, historic sites, and biodiversity
DISCUSSION: In mid-2019, VDOT informed staff that a Through Truck Restriction was approved for Miller School Road, however, the Owensville Road restriction had not...
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