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1 Prince William County Government Citizen Information Meeting Minnieville Road Improvements June 30, 2014

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3 Project Overview The proposed widening of Minnieville Road to a 4-lane facility is included in Prince William County s Comprehensive Plan. The project was included in the voter-approved 2006 Road Bond Referendum Administered by the Prince William County Department of Transportation The project will widen the existing roadway to provide a four-lane facility from Route 234 to Spriggs Road Project is funded by a combination of state funds and local funds through the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) 2

4 Typical Section Minor Arterial Roadway, (Four-Lane, 45mph Design Speed) 3

5 Additional Design Features & Considerations Replacement of culvert crossing at Powell s Creek Stormwater Management Ponds (4 ponds) Traffic Signals at Spriggs Road, Route 234, and Harvest Moon Ln./Howison Homestead Park Entrance (pending approval) Pedestrian Facilities 10 Shared Use Path (north side of Minnieville Road) 5 Sidewalk (south side of Minnieville Road) Transportation Management Plan Utility Relocations Minnieville Road Improvements Extensive overhead and underground utilities 4

6 Right of Way Acquisition Right of way and easements (permanent and temporary) will be required for project construction One relocation will be required for project construction Affected property owners will be contacted during land acquisition process initiation For additional information related to right of way acquisition, please contact Prince William County Right of Way Manager, Mr. Scott Hatten: Mr. Scott Hatten Prince William County Department of Transportation 5 County Complex Court, Suite 290 Prince William, VA shatten@pwcgov.org Telephone:

7 Project Schedule June 2014 Citizen Information Meeting Fall 2014 Finalize Design Plans Winter 2014 Begin Right of Way Acquisition Summer 2015 Begin Utility Relocations Winter 2015 Advertise For Construction Spring 2016 Begin Construction 6

8 Current Project Estimate Right of Way Acquisition $2.1M Utility Relocation: $2.6M Construction: $23.2M Project Total: $27.9M Funding by Local Funds (Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) & State Funds 7

9 Questions & Comments Staff from Prince William County Department of Transportation and its consultant, Rinker Design Associates, P.C. are available to discuss the project and answer questions. Written comments can be submitted to Prince William County s Project Manager, Ms. Gladis Arboleda: By at: garboleda@pwcgov.org Or by mail at: Ms. Gladis Arboleda Prince William County Department of Transportation 5 County Complex Court, Suite 290 Prince William, VA

10 A review of the project corridor is being performed to determine the environmental impacts associated with this project. Prince William County will coordinate the review with the appropriate federal, state, and local agencies, and all required permits will be obtained prior to construction. Efforts will continue to be made to minimize land impacts. Property owners will be informed of the exact locations and use of the easements during the right of way acquisition process prior to construction. If you require further right of way information, contact: Mr. Scott Hatten & Mr. Tim Witter Prince William County Department of Transportation 5 County Complex Court, Suite 290 Prince William, VA at: shatten@pwcgov.org, and twitter@pwcgov.org The following tentative schedule has been proposed: Fall 2014: Finalize Design Winter 2014: Initiate Right of Way Acquisition Summer 2015: Begin Utility Relocations Spring 2016: Advertise for Construction Welcome to the Prince William County Department of Transportation (PWDOT) Citizen Information Meeting on the proposed widening of Minnieville Road. Thank you for attending this Citizen Information Meeting to discuss the proposed improvements to Minnieville Road. Tonight is an opportunity for any person, acting on his/her own behalf or representing a group or governing agency, to give the department comments and/or suggestions on the proposed roadway widening project. Citizen Information Meeting Minnieville Road Widen to Four Lanes Prince William County Monday, June 30, 2014, 6 8 p.m. Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center Bristow Road, Manassas, VA VDOT project No R98, C 501, RW201, B601 Prince William County strives to ensure that all members of the community have the opportunity to participate in public decisions on transportation projects and programs affecting them. Please take the opportunity to review the materials provided and displayed tonight. A comment sheet is included in the handouts tonight, and your input is encouraged. Prince William County representatives are present to discuss the project and answer your questions. In order to be a part of the citizen information meeting documentation, written comments should be submitted (postmarked) within 30 days after the meeting to: Ms. Gladis Arboleda Prince William County Department of Transportation 5 County Complex Court, Suite 290 Prince William, VA at: garboleda@pwcgov.org Give your written or verbal comments at the hearing or submit them by July 31, 2014, to Ms. Gladis Arboleda, Project Manager, Prince William County Department of Transportation, at the same address. You may also your comments to garboleda@pwcgov.org. Please reference Minnieville Road Widening CIM Comments in the subject heading. The public comment period closes July 31, 2014 Widen and realign existing Minnieville Road to a 4 lane divided roadway with curb & gutter, sidewalk, and shared use path. From the intersection of Route 234 Dumries Road to the intersection of Spriggs Road. 2.1 Miles $ 27.9 million

11 The purpose of this Citizen Information Meeting is to acquaint you with the design process and the features of this planned project. These meetings are beneficial to citizens and the Prince William County Department of Transportation alike. They permit the Department s engineers to report the facts developed in their studies and to obtain citizens comments which assist in determining the design of the proposed project. Representatives from Prince William County and the design consultants are present to discuss your concerns and answer your questions. This meeting provides the opportunity for any person (acting on their behalf or representing a group or governing body) to offer comments or submit written material concerning the proposed project. The comments you make as a result of this meeting will be considered as we further develop the design plans. We welcome your comments and suggestions, whether written or verbal. Right of Way Acquistion $ 2.1 million Utility Relocation: $ 2.6 million Construction: $ 23.2 million Total Cost: $ 27.9 million This project is in the early design stage, therefore, costs above are subject to change. The project wil be financed using a combination of State and County funds through the Northern Virgina Transportation Authority (NVTA). Prince William County ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of If you need more information in regards to your civil rights on this project or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact the project manager listed on the back of this brochure. The proposed project would widen the existing 2 lane Minnieville Road from the intersection at Dumfries Road (Route 234) to the intersection of Spriggs Road (Route 643) to a divided 4 lane facility. The existing roadway will be upgraded horizontally and vertically and utilize standard 12 thru lanes, curb and gutter, a 5 foot concrete sidewalk, and 10 foot shared use path. The total project length is approximately 2.1 miles. The project is funded through State and County monies through the Northern Virgina Transportation Authority (NVTA). The project is being administered by PWCDOT and is being developed in accordance with applicable VDOT guidelines and requirements. The widening of Minnieville Road will require the displacement of residential dwelling. No additional displacements to families, businesses or non profit organizations are anticipated. As we further develop and finalize the development of this project, additional easements for utility relocation may be required beyond he proposed right of way shown on the public hearing plans. The property owners will be informed of the exact location of the easements during the right of way acquisition process and prior to construction. Information about right of way acquisition is discussed in VDOT s brochure entitled, Right of Way and Utilities: a Guide for Property Owners and Tenants. Copies of this brochure are available from the County right of way agent. After this meeting, information regarding right of way may be obtained from the right of way contact listed on the back of this brochure.

12 COMMENT SHEET Citizen Information Meeting Minnieville Road Widening Project VDOT Project # R98, C-501 Monday, June 30, 2014 PLEASE PRINT NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: 1. In your opinion, does the design of this project meet the needs for Minnieville Road? Yes No. Comments: 2. Are there any concerns that you feel have not been addressed? Yes No. Comments: 3. Please provide us with any additional information which you feel would assist in the completion of this project. Comments: 4. Do you support this project? Yes No. Comments: Please feel free to add additional pages if needed. Please leave this comment sheet at the designated location or mail your comments to: Ms. Gladis Arboleda, Project Manager Prince William County Department of Transportation 5 County Complex, Suite 290 Prince William, Virginia The comment period ends July 31, 2014 VDOT Project # R98, C-501