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- Steering Committee #1
- Steering Committee #2
- Steering Committee #3
- Steering Committee #4
- Steering Committee #5
- Steering Committee #6
Steering Committee #1
Nov. 2, 2017
4-6 p.m.
Abram Frink Jr. Community Center
Overview
The first Steering Committee meeting was an opportunity for the Project Team to introduce themselves to the Steering Committee, discuss the project purpose, scope and schedule, and present findings of the Project’s Team review of the corridor. Information was presented on traffic operations/congestion, safety, connectivity and access, existing pedestrian, bicycle, and transit accommodations, and other upcoming projects which may influence transportation along the Pocahontas Trail Corridor. The Steering Committee was asked for feedback throughout the discussion and then specifically asked to identify their key concerns and most desired improvements for the corridor. The meeting materials and a more detailed meeting summary can be found using the links below:
Steering Committee #2
Dec. 13, 2017
4-6 p.m.
James City County Government Center, Building D
Overview
At the second Steering Committee meeting, the Project Team presented a summary of the feedback received from the community at the November 16 Public Workshop. Common concerns and desired improvements identified by the Steering Committee and general public were discussed. Next, the Steering Committee was presented with a series of “illustrative improvement concepts” for the corridor. These initial concepts depicted a range of potential improvements and were intended to show the Committee various ways by which the community concerns could be addressed and initiate a discussion of the potential impacts associated with different types of improvements. The Committee provided detailed feedback on the concepts which is being used to refine them prior to the next meeting on Jan. 18, 2018.
Steering Committee #3
Jan. 18, 2018
4-6 p.m.
Abram Frink Jr. Community Center
Overview
At the third Steering Committee meeting, the Project Team presented a summary of the feedback received on the preliminary illustrative concepts from both the Technical and Steering Committees. The concepts, which had been refined based on feedback at the previous Steering Committee meeting were reviewed and more detailed data was provided to compare the options being evaluated, including how well the concepts addressed the community concerns and desired improvements identified during the course of the study. Additional data was presented related to potential property impacts and feedback was sought on several topics related to additional improvements associated with the options. The Committee provided detailed feedback on the concepts which was used to finalize the information presented at the Jan. 24, 2018 Public Workshop.
Steering Committee #4
March 8, 2018
4-6 p.m.
Abram Frink Jr. Community Center
Overview
At the fourth Steering Committee meeting, the project team presented a summary of the feedback on the alternatives received at the January public workshop and through an online survey. The feedback indicated a preference for the 3-lane concepts, with approximately 75-80% of all responses identifying one of the 2 3-lane alternatives as best matching the vision for the corridor. Additional information was provided regarding future traffic growth along the corridor and how each alternative would accommodate future traffic needs. The project team also presented information on the relative costs of the concepts and led the Steering Committee through a discussion regarding how to best phase the improvements in different segments. The Committee provided detailed feedback on the phasing approach and identified potential priority areas if the improvements are constructed in phases. Additional detailed cost information and a recommended phasing plan will be presented at the next Steering Committee meeting in April.
Overview
At the fifth Steering Committee meeting, the project team presented detailed cost estimates for each of the 3 study alternatives. The project team also reviewed a potential approach to divide the corridors into shorter segments which could be completed as independent projects as funding allows. Six segments were reviewed with the Steering Committee with a focus on the specific needs in each segment and other relevant considerations (utilities, natural and cultural resources). Cost estimates were presented for each segment and 2 potential ways to sequence the improvements were discussed. The project team and Steering Committee agreed on a preliminary recommendation for the order of the segments to present to the public at the third public workshop on April 25, 2018. The meeting summary and materials are below:
Overview
The sixth Steering Committee meeting was a joint session with the Technical Advisory Committee. At the meeting, the project team presented a summary of the feedback received at the third Public Workshop on April 25, 2018. The public was asked to prioritize the individual improvement segments. The results for the top priority segment were consistent with the project team’s preliminary recommendations, but the second priority differed from the preliminary recommendations. The Committee members and project team reviewed the options and concurred with adjusting the recommended order of the improvements to match the public feedback. The final recommendations is included in the draft study report which will be presented to the Planning Commission for consideration on June 6, 2018 and the Board of Supervisors on July 10, 2018. The meeting summary and materials are below: