Traffic Commission

The City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 (304) 284-7412 Fax: (304) 284-7409 www.morgantownwv.gov Engineering Department AGENDA MORGANTOWN CALL TO ORDER TRAFFIC COMMISSION DATE: July 14th, 2021 TIME: 6:30PM ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTIONS In-person at Morgantown’s PUBLIC COMMENTS City Council Chambers and via teleconference COMMITTEE REPORTS: (605) 313-5111 1. Bike Board access number: 615-708 2. Pedestrian Safety Board and broadcast on Channel 15 NEW BUSINESS 1. City of Morgantown departmental changes (Engineering/Public Works) 2. WVDOH project updates 3. Traffic calming pop-up demonstration projects a. Debrief from May 2021 Grand/Ross demo b. Scheduling/planning future demonstrations in various wards 4. Healthy Streets a. Status update and discussion on plans for the future COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Traffic Commissioners: Frances Brownfield, 1st Ward, ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Tony Tarantini, 2nd Ward NOTE: The City has resumed limited in-person meetings and public attendance at these VACANT, 3rd Ward meetings for boards and commissions that wish to meet in-person. Occupancy of the VACANT, 4th Ward meeting rooms will be limited according to any Health Department guidelines in effect Danielle Trumble, 5th Ward at the time of the meeting All members of the public may view the meeting on Channel Sharon Patrick, 6th Ward 15 and by streaming hosted on the City’s website at www.morgantownwv.gov. Martin Dombrowski, 7th Ward Dave Harshbarger, City Council William Blosser, Planning Commission Matthew Cross, Pedestrian Safety Board, Chair Chip Wamsley, Municipal Bicycle Advisory Board Ex Officio Members: Barbara Morgan, City Engineering, Secretary Drew Gatlin, City Engineering Sgt. Bill Runyan, Morgantown Police Department NOTE: If you need an accommodation, please contact the engineering office at (304) 284-7412  The City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 (304) 284-7412 Fax: (304) 284-7409 www.morgantownwv.gov June 2021 Traffic Commission Supporting Documents WVDOH Project Updates As reported by Bill Austin, MMMPO, on 05/25/2021 [edited by staff engineer Drew Gatlin] University Avenue / Collins Ferry Road Intersection Improvement • This project involves the reconstruction of this intersection into a roundabout. • There have been two properties in dispute slowing progress on this project. o WVDOH has been granted access to one property. o There will be a legal (non-public) hearing on 6/14 for the other property. Van Voorhis Road Improvement from Burroughs Street to West Run Road • This project involves lane widening / standardization, sidewalk construction, and shoulder construction. • WVDOH has requested titles for acquired rights-of-way. • WVDOH expects construction to begin in 2023. West Run Road Widening from Stewartstown Road to Point Marion Road • This project includes lane widening, shoulder construction, and intersection redesign (at Point Marion Road) • WVDOH has acquired 99% of necessary rights-of-way. • WVDOH currently resolving an issue with FAA. Beechurst Avenue Spot Improvement Projects b/t Fayette Street and Campus Drive • City and WVU are finalizing a land swap at Campus Drive / McLane Avenue. • City, WVU, and WVDOH are finalizing discussions on Campus / Beechurst intersection abd wall design. • WVDOH expects construction to begin Spring 2022. Mileground Road Expansion • WVDOH is still acquiring rights-of-way. • WVDOH has granted notices to proceed on limited utility relocations. Greenbag Road Improvements • WVDOH expects a “Finding of No Significant Impacts” (FONSI) from FHWA imminently. • Recommended project is consistent with the environmental assessment on WVDOH website. NOTE: If you need an accommodation, please contact the engineering office at (304) 284-7412