The Village of Waterford, Virginia
A National Historic Landmark
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The Village of Waterford, Virginia |
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Study OverviewLoudoun County Department of Transportation Study to Calm Traffic and Bury Wires in Waterford, VirginiaAbout the Study Plan work flow »The contract which started in February, 2003 consists of a number of tasks including develping design alternatives; review current status of utility lines, etc.; propose drainage solutions; and establish traffic schemes that would enhance the village with respect to safety, historic preservation, and traffic taming. The process includes looking at landscaping, street lighting, and possible realigning of streets. VDOT must buy into the final plan because they will manage the roads when completed. Projected costs will be provided for each alternative. 1966 National Historic Preservation Act and local regulations will be factored into the project. All villagers are encouraged to contribute and participate in the town meetings that will be carried out as part of the planning process. Study OverviewLoudoun County is assisting the Village of Waterford in developing conceptual designs and cost estimates to improve traffic and pedestrian safety throughout the Village and to place overhead utility lines underground, while preserving the historic character of the Village. On January 27, 2003, a contract was awarded to a consulting team to assist the County and the Village in accomplishing these planning-level designs and estimates. Over the next 6 months, the consultant team, led by Kimley-Horn and Associates, will work closely with representatives from the Village of Waterford and the Loudoun County Department of General Services to provide Preliminary Engineering Services for this planning project entitled “Bury the Wires and Tame the Traffic.” The Village of Waterford is currently experiencing the challenges associated with growth of traffic in Loudoun County. In addition, the citizens have requested consideration for relocating the overhead utility wires, fixing pavement, and improving storm drainage as part of potential traffic safety improvements. Thus, the goal of this project is to develop a set of practical solutions, culminating with a master plan for the Village of Waterford that will include a logical program of traffic calming measures, utility relocations, and overall infrastructure improvements that will preserve the character of the village. The intent is that the stakeholders of the study will be able to take the master plan to the next steps in the planning, design, and construction process. The project is being substantially funded through a federal Transportation Equity Act (TEA-21) award administered through Loudoun County and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Input from citizens and friends of Waterford will be sought during this planning project. Two public meetings are planned – one in March 2003 to gather information and one in July 2003 to present findings and concept designs. In addition, the consultant team will coordinate throughout the study period with representatives of the Waterford Citizens’ Association, Waterford Parent Teacher Organization, and Waterford Foundation. The consultant will conduct activities within the Village, including collection of information on traffic, historic structures, environmental issues, and conditions of pavement, sidewalks, and utilities. Surveying crews, engineers, environmental scientists, and historians will be gathering information critical to performing engineering studies and developing planning-level solutions that will include aspects of:
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