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Quarterly Transportation Report

2nd Quarter

June 21, 2016

Thomas Blaser – Director Department of Transportation

NVTA 30% Funding

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In January 2014, via Res. No. 14-67, the BOCS approved the following projects as Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) 30% funding priority projects with a current total of over $300M:

Minnieville Road University Boulevard Neabsco Mills Van Buren Road

Ball Ford Road Vint Hill Road

Telegraph/Summit School Road Wellington Road

Projects were to be funded through a combination of NVTA, Revenue Sharing (50% match required), and additional state and federal funds.

NVTA 30% Funding


The County is currently working on the Minnieville Road (Spriggs to Route 234) Project using a mix of funding sources including NVTA 30%. The next project, Neabsco Mills (Route 1 to Dale Boulevard) is now funded only through design.

With the reduction of approximately 50% in NVTA 30% revenue, this County will not be able to take full advantage of grant programs, since the County no longer has the additional revenue to use for match funds. No schedules can be given until funding can be identified.

The cumulative impacts of these reductions go beyond major projects and affect smaller grants such as Transportation Alternative Program (TAP), Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS), Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), Airport Access Grants, and other state and federal matching opportunities. This will also reduce the amount of small pedestrian and safety projects that can be completed as well.

Federal Grant Opportunities


The PWC Department of Transportation looks at all possible Federal grant opportunities that are applicable to our program, the following are the Federal grant opportunities the Department applied for in 2016.

Transportation Infrastructure Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) – Rte. 15.

Fostering Advancements In Shipping And Transportation For The Long-Term Achievement Of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) Grants – Route 15.

Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) – Rt15, Neabsco Mills, Rt. 23/Balls Ford Road and University Blvd.

Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality (CMAQ) – PRTC Bus Replacement, VRE Platforms, Innovation Sidewalk, VRE Extension.

Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)/ Safe Routes to School (SRTS) – Various Sidewalk Projects Countywide.

Bus and Bus Facility Grants – completed by PRTC and VRE.

Challenges with Grants


Most Federal grants require a 20%-50% Match, with the 50% reduction in local/NVTA transportation dollars the County will not be able to match its Federal grant applications. For example, the TIGER grant for Route 15 is for $45 million, if fully granted, we will receive approximately $34M with an expected local match of $11M.

This is also true with State Grants such as the Revenue Sharing Program, which requires you to match at 50%. The grant maximum is $10 million, which the County will not be able to take full advantage of in FY17.

Smaller Federal/State Programs will also be affected (such as the TAP, HSIP, SRTS, Airport Access, etc.) since these usually need a 10%-20% match. These programs are used to do smaller pedestrian, safety, and intersection improvements.

The new proffer legislation will not allow for cash collection of proffers in the past, so local transportation dollars will not cover these matches.

Receiving Federal grants means completing projects under Federal Guidelines and Requirements, which makes a project take longer and more expensive.

WMATA Safe Track Plan/ PRTC Response


Updates:

To assist passengers during Metro’s Safe Track plan, PRTC implemented changes that began on June 4, 2016.

The last evening trips of the Manassas Metro Direct and Linton Hall Metro Direct routes from the Tysons Corner Metro Station will be delayed by 15 minutes.

The delay of the last evening trips will only be in effect during the construction period of the Orange and Silver lines.

During construction- the final Manassas Metro Direct bus will leave Tysons at 9:35pm; the final Linton Hall Metro Direct bus will leave at 7:10pm.

Commuters seeking an alternative to Metrorail can register with PRTC’s free OmniMatch program (www.omniride.com), which helps residents find carpools and vanpools.

Manassas residents may also take the OmniRide bus to the Pentagon and transfer to the Rosslyn/Ballston.

http://www.omniride.com/

Burwell Road/Fitzwater Drive Improvements


Updates:

Construction in progress.

Addition of 2,300 linear feet of paving is scheduled for the remaining gravel section of Burwell Road extending to the Fauquier County line.

A request to adopt the Burwell Road extended paving project as a Rural Rustic Road will be submitted to the BOCS July 2016.

Issues:

None

Timeline:

Expected date of construction completion of the initial project is late Summer 2016.

Brentsville Magisterial District

Route 28 Phase I (Linton Hall Road to Vint Hill

Road)

Updates: The Contractor is currently working on rock

excavation on Vint Hill Road. Paving on Route 28 is 40% complete. Paving on Vint Hill Road is 85% complete.

Issues: Potential waterline tie-in is planned for late June

2016. Rock excavation on Vint Hill.

Timeline: Revised project completion date is anticipated for

September 2016.



Route 28 Phase II, Vint Hill Road Extension, and Route 28 Phase III Construction Timeline


Umbrella Contract Timeline:

• Advertise RFQ - June 2016

• Advertise RFP - Aug 2016

• Award Design/Build Contract - Nov 2016

• Projected Design/Build Timelines:

Route 28 Phase II (Fitzwater to Vint Hill)

($28M):

Design Complete

Construction: Nov 2016- Dec 2018

Vint Hill Road Extended ($14M):

Design: Nov 2016-Sept 2017

Construction: Sept 2017-Dec 2018

Route 28 Phase III (Vint Hill to Pennsylvania

Avenue ($24.5M):

Design: Nov 2016-May 2018

Construction: May 2018-May 2020


Hellwig Park Entrance Improvement

Updates: All utilities have been relocated. Bristow Road entrance has been opened.

Paving is 100% complete.

All construction activity was completed on May 25, 2016.

Issues: Force main change order for Parks and Recreation.

Timeline:

This will be the last report for Hellwig Park Entrance Improvement Project.

Coles and Potomac Magisterial District


Minnieville Road (Spriggs-Route 234)

Updates: Invitation For Bid was released on May 31,

2016. Certificate of Taking (COT) began on remaining

two parcels. Recordation of all easements expected by the end of July 2016.

Bids will be opened on July 22, 2016 with contract award submitted to the BOCS on August 2, 2016.

Issues: Utility companies will not start relocation work

until all easements are obtained.

Timeline:

Construction completion date is scheduled for

February 2018.

Coles and Potomac Magisterial District


Purcell Road

Updates: Retaining wall (RW-3) is complete. Storm pipe installation is ongoing.

Verizon has completed all copper splicing.

Fiber splicing will be completed by the end of June 2016.

Issues: Washington Gas is having issues with rock excavation.

Timeline:

Construction completion date is scheduled for

Fall 2016.

Coles Magisterial District


Logmill Road Improvements

Updates: Project is open to traffic and complete.

Issues: None

Timeline:

Project is 3 months ahead of schedule.

This will be the last update for this project.

Gainesville Magisterial District


Fuller Heights Road

(Quantico Marine Corps Base Entrance)


Potomac Magisterial District

Updates: The construction proposal bid documents were submitted to Naval Facilities

Engineering Command on February 26, 2016.

Issues: Project is delayed for 6 to 8 months.

Timeline: Project is on an indefinite hold.

Antietam Road Sidewalk

Updates:

Plans approved by VDOT in April 2016. All needed Right-of-Way and Easements attained

in April 2016.

Issues: During construction, the shoulder on the

opposite side of the road will be available for

pedestrian usage. Construction hours will be

from 9:00am to 1:45pm Monday-Friday.

Barricades will be placed to denote walking area.

Timeline:

Acquisition of VSMP and Site Development permits received in June 2016.

Preparation of bid document to start in Summer

2016.

Construction expected to begin late Summer 2016.

Occoquan Magisterial District


Old Bridge Road Sidewalk

Updates:

Task order approved by PWC DOT in April 2016 for design services.

Authorization to commence the project design was issued in April 2016.

Issues: None

Timeline:

Survey completed in early June 2016. Design completion is anticipated for Spring

2017.

Occoquan Magisterial District


Prince William Parkway- Phase II

Updates:

The contractor has completed clearing operations and started duct bank construction.

Night detour for turn lane and pedestrian traffic tentatively set up for the end of July 2016.

Issues: Utility relocation scheduling.

Timeline:

Final paving anticipated for October 2016.

Neabsco and Occoquan Magisterial District


Blackburn Road Sidewalk

Updates:

Project advertisement posted on June 10, 2016.

Submission of Land Use Permit application was

submitted to VDOT in June 2016.

Issues: None

Timeline:

Bid opening is scheduled for July 7, 2016.

Woodbridge Magisterial District


Powell’s Creek Pedestrian Footbridge



Updates:

One property will be affected due to waterline relocation. The County will pursue Right-of Way dedication or donation from property owner.

Construction advertisement date is set for July 2016.

Issues:

Due to environmental mitigation (threat of Northern Long-Eared Bat), the beginning date for construction may be affected.

Timeline: Construction is scheduled to begin in late Summer 2016 with a scheduled completion

date of November 2016.

Route 1 – Featherstone to Mary’s Way

Updates: Citizen Information Meeting was held on March

23, 2016. Cultural Resources draft report was received in

May 2016. Concept Storm Water Management/ Best

Management Facility design is ongoing. Preparation of Phase II EIS is ongoing; NEPA

document coordination is ongoing. Final Traffic Report preparation is ongoing. Design Wavier requests were submitted to VDOT

and are under review.

Issues: Utility relocation cost, which include

undergrounding or use of duct banks.

Timeline: Construction completion is planned for April

2021.



Route 1 - Neabsco Mills Road to Featherstone

Road



Updates: The project is complete and all lanes are open to traffic. Ribbon cutting is scheduled for June 21, 2016. Contractor is currently working on punch list items.

Issues: Currently the County is negotiating with the Contractor,

the Contractor intends to file claim requests.

Timeline: This will be the last update for this project.

Route 234/ Route 1 Turn Lane Modification



Updates: Project is complete and open to traffic on June 9, 2016. Contractor is currently working on punch list items.

Issues: None

Timeline: This will be the last report for this project.

Traffic Safety Projects

Current Projects

Dumfries Road Shared Use Path Extension-this project will design and construct a 10 foot wide asphalt shared use path from Country Club Drive to 240-feet south of Exeter Drive along the west side of Route 234/ Dumfries Road. (Potomac). Project being overseen by the Capital Projects Division. Currently coordinating MOU between agencies.

Dumfries Road Southbound Dual Lefts at Hoadly Road- this project will expand the existing single left turn lane on Dumfries Road onto Hoadly Road into dual left lanes. (Coles). Design proposal was received and contract negotiations are ongoing.

Southampton Street Pedestrian Improvements-this project will design and construct 620 feet of standard concrete sidewalk on the east side of Southampton Street from the Potomac Woods Senior Housing Community to Montgomery Avenue. (Woodbridge). Design proposal was received and contract negotiations are ongoing.

Blackburn Road Parking and Pedestrian Improvements-this project will construct a 100 vehicle commuter parking lot at the intersection of Rippon Boulevard and Blackburn Road. (Woodbridge). Design proposal received and under review.

Blackburn Road Shared Use Path-this project will design and construct a 10 foot wide asphalt shared use path on the south side of Blackburn Road from Route 1 to the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk and will include curb and gutter work along the entire length. (Woodbridge). A meeting was held with the project consultant, and a design proposal was received and is being reviewed.

Various Magisterial Districts


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