Steering Committee Purpose, Goals, Objectives, etc.
Topic: Steering Committee
This material appeared to me to be the significant information of interest of stakeholders not on the steering committee itself. This material is all online at the
project website in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. I have provided the key information here for ease of access and so that you can readily include pieces of it in comments you provide to the project manager.
Send your comments to:
Angela Tucker
Development Services Manager
Tele: (434) 970-3993
Fax: (434) 970-3359
Email: tuckera@charlottesville.org
ROUTE 250 BYPASS INTERCHANGE
At Mclntire Road
STEERING COMMITTEE
Purpose and RoleThe Purpose and Role of the Steering Committee is:
To provide advice to the City and VDOT regarding the proposed Route 250 Bypass Interchange at Mclntire Road.
The role of the Committee will be to provide input and make suggestions regarding the development of interchange concepts, detailed interchange alternatives and a preferred alternative, including the assessment of their effects. Members will be encouraged to participate in public workshops and the public hearing.
Input from the steering committee, the general public, the environmental resource and regulatory agencies, local and state elected officials along with the results of the various analyses will be considered by the City in making an informed project decision that meets the guidelines and requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the permitting agencies.
The Steering Committee is one element of an extensive outreach effort that includes the general public, federal and state environmental resource and regulatory agencies and local, state and federal officials, among others.
Project Team Efforts to Date (November 3, 2005)Held initial Project Team Steering Committee organizational meeting (City of Charlottesville staff, VDOT and RK&K Engineers)
Initiated State Environmental Review Process (SERP)
Conducted one_on_one interviews with Steering Committee members
Initiated Draft Project Purpose and Need
Initiated Draft Project Goals and Objectives
Initiated coordination with regulatory agencies (state and federal)
Began collection of environmental resource data Began collection of traffic data
Initiated contact with Thomas Jefferson District Planning Commission (TJDPC)
Draft Purpose and NeedTo enhance transportation mobility for local residents
To safely accommodate projected future traffic volumes
To accommodate and enhance pedestrian and bicycle needs in tbe project area
Draft Goals and ObjectivesDevelop a context sensitive and functional design
Minimize impacts to McIntire Park
Accommodate projected (future) traffic
Provide improved pedestrian and bicycle access
Ensure a comprehensive public outreach effort that provides formal and informal opportunities for public comment
Minimize construction impacts to the traveling public and surrounding neighborhoods
Develop an economical design that meets the aesthetic goals of the community
Provide a suitable gateway to the City and to McIntire Park
Project ScopeFrom the Request for Proposals (RFP):
This is to be an interchange at the beginning/termini of a parkway. Design alternatives and bridge designs must respect the park-like nature of the area with the appropriate use of materials, design, and aesthetics.
The city intends for this interchange to serve as a gateway to both McIntire Park and the downtown area. A "typical" interchange is not desired. City Council desires this project to set the tone for one of the most important public spaces in Central Virginia. The Rieley & Associates report must be the guide for all designs considered.
Pedestrian access between the downtown area and McIntire Park, bicycle connections, and reduction of impacts to the Rescue Squad facilities are key design features that must be incorporated into the project.Scope of Services
The Project Team Will provide complete project planning, concept development, alternative analysis, environmental studies, preliminary engineering, final design engineering and construction management for the proposed interchange. In doing so, the Project Team will work with the Steering Committee, City of Charlottesville, VDOT and the FHWA to Obtain the best possible design for this location.
More specifically:
The Project Team will provide traffic analysis, complete fight of way and construction, plans with signs, signals, lighting, pavement markingslmarkers and ITS elements.
The scope of work shall consist of providing supplemental ground survey, complete traffic data and analysis of the intersection and adjoining traffic network, geotechnical study, foundation and pavement recommendations, public involvement, conceptual alternatives, preliminary and final right of way, roadway construction, structure and bridge and landscape plans. The Project Team will coordinate the acquisition of any required environmental documentation, permits and approvals necessary for VDOT acceptance and funding of the selected option.
Interchange Design Options: The Project Team will develop multiple interchange options for review and consideration in accordance with City, VDOT and FHWA geometric guidelines.
Environmental: The Project Team will conduct an environmental evaluation for each interchange option to determine ability to construct each interchange design. This evaluation will include biological, ecological, historical, archeological and environmental justice issues along with air and noise impact for each option.
Traffic Analysis: An analysis utilizing Synchro 5 or other appropriate software shall be performed to evaluate the operational characteristics of each design option for presentation to City Council. Benefits to traffic movements will be considered for build and no-build options.
Project Costs: Planning level construction cost estimates will be prepared for each alternative utilizing the latest VDOT cost estimating system (PCES).
Sequence of Construction / Maintenance of Traffic: Conceptual construction phasing plans and maintenance of traffic plans will be developed for each option with consideration given to minimizing disruption to established traffic patterns.
Review of existing studies / documentation: The Project Team will work closely with the City and VDOT to incorporate plans for adjoining projects and development within the project area. Specifically the conceptual alternatives developed in the October 2000 Preliminary Study of Interchange Alternatives will be used as the starting point for the development interchange options.
Site Analysis: Natural and Cultural Conditions (hydrology, geology, soils, vegetation, utilities, property boundaries) will be evaluated. Available mapping and aerial photography will be assembled and supplemented as appropriate.
Development of Proposals: The Project Team will develop three acceptable design options including schematic level designs, cost estimates and computer renderings of each option on aerial photography.
Presentation to City Council: Presentations of all three options will be developed and reviewed with staff for presentation to the public and council.
Public Hearing: The Project Team envisions an extensive public involvement effort including regular meetings with the Steering Committee, interested groups and individuals, public workshops and a formal public hearing.
Selection and Development of Preferred Option: Following the public involvement process and selection of a preferred option by City Council, the Project Team will develop right of way and construction plans in accordance with City of Charlottesville, VDOT and FHWA guidelines.
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