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The '''Meadowcreek Parkway Interchange''' is an element of the city's portion of the [[Meadowcreek Parkway]]. It replaces the current intersection of [[McIntire Road]] and [[Route 250]] and will connect both to the Parkway using a diamond signalized interchange. Engineers with the firm RKK are currently working on a final design, which should be ready by 2011. The | The '''Meadowcreek Parkway Interchange''' is an element of the city's portion of the [[Meadowcreek Parkway]]. It replaces the current intersection of [[McIntire Road]] and [[Route 250]] and will connect both to the Parkway using a diamond signalized interchange. Engineers with the firm RKK are currently working on a final design, which should be ready by 2011. The Federal Highway Administration issued a "Finding of No Significant Impact" on September 29, 2010, allowing the interchange to proceed to the next phase of construction<ref name="pr">{{cite web|title=Route 250 Bypass Interchange at McIntire Road Press Release|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/docs/20101001-MRI-Announcement.pdf|author=|work=|publisher=|location=Charlottesville, Virginia|publishdate=|accessdate=October 1, 2010}}</ref>. | ||
== Project details == | == Project details == | ||
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*November 16, 2009 - Council presented with design | *November 16, 2009 - Council presented with design | ||
*December 7, 2009 - Council approved design on 3-2 vote and authorizes City Manager Gary O'Connell to proceed with MOA | *December 7, 2009 - Council approved design on 3-2 vote and authorizes City Manager Gary O'Connell to proceed with MOA | ||
*September 29, 2010: Federal Highway Administration issues Finding of No Significant Impact<ref name="dp"></ref>. | |||
== Status == | == Status == | ||
{{current|section|transportation project}} | {{current|section|transportation project}} | ||
Now that the design has received a FONSI from the Federal Highway Administration<ref name="dp"></ref>, it is likely that the [[Coalition to Preserve McIntire Park]] will seek legal action<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Meadowcreek interchange gets federal OK|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/oct/01/meadowcreek-interchange-gets-federal-ok-ar-536767/|author=Rachana Dixit|pageno=|printdate=October 2, 2010|publishdate=October 1, 2010|accessdate=October 1, 2010|cturl=}}</ref>. | |||
== Steering Committee == | == Steering Committee == |
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Project Overview
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1. To enhance transportation mobility for local residents
2. To safely accommodate projected future traffic volumes 3. To accommodate and enhance pedestrian and bicycle needs in the project area |
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Cost | $32.5 million[1] | |
Location | TBA | |
Sponsor | Charlottesville | |
Next meeting | TBA | |
Status Update
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Awaiting memorandum of agreement, final engineering |
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Website | Project website | |
Contact | Angela Tucker, Development Services Manager, Charlottesville |
The Meadowcreek Parkway Interchange is an element of the city's portion of the Meadowcreek Parkway. It replaces the current intersection of McIntire Road and Route 250 and will connect both to the Parkway using a diamond signalized interchange. Engineers with the firm RKK are currently working on a final design, which should be ready by 2011. The Federal Highway Administration issued a "Finding of No Significant Impact" on September 29, 2010, allowing the interchange to proceed to the next phase of construction[2].
Project details
The current cost estimate of the project is $32.5 million, though the project could increase in cost. The majority of funding comes from an appropriation of federal funds announced in 2005. This came from an earmark from former Senator John Warner (R-VA). Other funds come from the City's match as well as VDOT revenue sharing. This project is being managed by Charlottesville under the First Cities initiative, with technical support provided by VDOT.
Grade separation
There is an agreement among the city, county, and VDOT that the interchange must be grade-separated[1]. Some members of the community are alarmed that the north-south pedestrian and bike trails will have to cross the on-ramps leading to U.S. 250 at-grade[1].
History
- February 18, 2003 - City Council hears report from NDS Director Jim Tolbert regarding an RFP that was being issued to study possible intersection designs for where the Meadowcreek Parkway would meet the Route 250 Bypass[3].
- July 2007 - Council votes 4-1 in July 2007 to approve project's fit with the city's comprehensive plan[citation needed].
- February 19, 2008 - Neighborhood Development staff asks Council to spend $1 million to match a VDOT revenue sharing plan. This would be put aside to pay for pedestrian and improvements, above and beyond the money from the federal government.
- March 18, 2008 - Steering committee overseeing the interchange designed votes 5-1-1 to select Alternative C1 as its preferred alternative[4].
- June 4, 2008 - City Council selected a modified version of Alternative G1[5].
- October 29, 2009 - Design public hearing
- November 16, 2009 - Council presented with design
- December 7, 2009 - Council approved design on 3-2 vote and authorizes City Manager Gary O'Connell to proceed with MOA
- September 29, 2010: Federal Highway Administration issues Finding of No Significant Impact[6].
Status
This section documents a current transportation project. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses. |
Now that the design has received a FONSI from the Federal Highway Administration[6], it is likely that the Coalition to Preserve McIntire Park will seek legal action[7].
Steering Committee
The project's initial development was overseen by a steering committee, appointed by the Charlottesville Mayor and City Council.
- Richard Berman, Neighborhood Representative
- Stephen Bolton, CHART Advisory Committee
- John Conover, Rivanna Trails Foundation
- Michael Farruggio, Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- Robert Hodous, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
- John Hossack, Neighborhood Representative
- Cheri Lewis, Charlottesville Planning Commission
- Kevin Lynch, Charlottesville City Council
- Leigh B. Middleditch, Jr., Citizens Committee for City-County Cooperation
- Calvin Morris, Albemarle County Planning Commission
- Russell Perry, Planner/Architect
Alternates: (also appointed by Mayor/City Council of Charlottesville)
- Jeffrey Wilbur, Rivanna Trails Foundation
- Robert Winstead, Planner/Architect
Project Team: Technical Support Staff to Steering Committee
- Tony Edwards, Charlottesville City Engineer
- Jeanette Janiczek, Charlottesville VDOT Program Coordinator
- Greg Krystyniak, VDOT Program Manager
- Owen Peery, RK&K Engineers Project Manager
- Leo Rutledge, VDOT Local Assistance Division
- Brent Sprinkel, VDOT Culpeper District
- Mike Svetz, Charlottesville Director of Parks & Recreation
- Angela Tucker, Charlottesville Project Manager
Map
External links
Route 250 Interchange Project by RK&K
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Web. Council reviews details of Meadowcreek Parkway interchange design, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, October 7 2009 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Web. Charlottesville City Council meeting minutes, .pdf, Council Chambers, City of Charlottesville, 18 Feb. 2003.
- ↑ 'Oval roundabout preferred by 250 Interchange Steering Committee', Charlottesville Tomorrow, posted on March 20, 2008
- ↑ 'City Council selects signalized intersection for Meadowcreek Parkway interchange', Charlottesville Tomorrow. 5 Jun. 2008. Charlottesville Tomorrow. 2 Mar. 2009
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Web. Meadowcreek interchange gets federal OK, Rachana Dixit, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, October 1, 2010, retrieved October 1, 2010.