Dominion Virginia Power Project to Impact Route 7 Commutes This Summer

Loudoun County Motorists Should Expect 15 Minute Stops Between 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Construction of Dominion Virginia Power’s 12-mile, high-voltage power line between Hamilton and Leesburg in Loudoun County will require periodic traffic stops of up to 15 minutes on Route 7 from mid-May through September, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

Dominion Virginia Power is building the line from a new substation northwest of Hamilton, near the intersection of Berlin Turnpike and Route 7, to a substation off Cochran Mill Road east of Leesburg. The work will require crews to string electric lines along about nine miles of VDOT roads, crossing them a total of 15 times.

All lanes of traffic in both directions will be stopped for up to 15 minutes when wires are pulled across roadways. These traffic stops will be permitted only on:

• Mondays from noon to 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon.

“We are keenly aware of how these stoppages will create backups,” said Howard Massey, VDOT Permits Inspector for Loudoun County. “Therefore we are limiting the hours of operation on weekdays and will not allow any road closures during rush hours, at night, on weekends or holidays.”

Expect Summer Delays
While the schedule for traffic stops is not complete, motorists can expect delays throughout the summer at these times and locations:

• May 17- June 4: expect periodic traffic stops on Route 7 near the interchange at Hamilton Station Road in Hamilton
• June: expect periodic stops on Route 7 near the interchange of Route 9
• July: expect periodic stops on the Route 7 Bypass between Dry Mill Road and Route 15
• August-September: motorists will experience the most delays in this timeframe as workers string lines along Route 7 and the Bypass between Route 15 and River Creek Parkway.

Route 7 carries about 38,000 vehicles a day near Hamilton and 72,000 vehicles a day through Leesburg.

Dry Mill Road Detour Begins May 10

Dry Mill Road, from Route 9 to Woodburn Road, will be closed to thru-traffic for about five days beginning on or about May 10 while crews bury a transmission line under the road. A six-mile detour will be in place while crews mill the road, dig a trench, install conduits, backfill trenches and repave the affected area. Dominion will provide each resident along Dry Mill Road with specific details on the closure and its impacts. Traffic volumes on Dry Mill Road range from 3,400 to 4,500 vehicles per day.

About the Project

In February, 2008, the Virginia State Corporation Commission approved Dominion’s application to build the line and issued an order to build approximately nine miles of the line overhead along Route 7 and two miles of the line underground along the W&OD Trail. Near the intersection of Dry Mill Road and the W&OD Trail at Clarks Gap, the underground line will cross Dry Mill Road to a transition station where the line will continue overhead along the north side of Route 7. The work will be done under a permit by VDOT.

Keeping Motorists Informed

Dominion and VDOT report they will both keep the public informed about upcoming work at least one week in advance. A complete, estimated schedule will be available on Dominion’s website, www.dom.com, and VDOT’s website, www.virginiadot.org, as new information is available. For more information on Dominion’s project visit www.dom.com and enter “Pleasant View” in the search bar.

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Motorcycle Safety Tips from the Virginia State Police and Motorcycle Virginia

There's lot of motorcycle riders in Loudoun County. That's why when we found this video, featuring Virginia State Police Sergeant Dan Jessee, we felt it would be helpful for Loudoun County Traffic readers. The WDBJ TV (Roanoke) video provides important motorcycle safety tips.


Here are some tips for Loudoun County motorcycle riders from Motorcycle Virginia!:

• Position your motorcycle so that other road users can see you. Avoid the car's blind spot. All vehicles, big or small, have blind spots, where other vehicles cannot easily be seen in their mirrors.
• Check your rear vision mirrors and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes or merging.
• Overtake carefully without speeding or swerving too much.
• Ride at a speed that will allow you to deal with the unexpected and allow you to slow down or stop.
• While traveling around curves, ride at the advised speed limit. It is very easy to "come unstuck". In fact, 48% of motorcyclists? fatal crashes occur on curves.
• Be particularly alert at intersections where many motorcycle-motor vehicle crashes occur. Approach intersections cautiously and prepare to stop, even if you have the right of way.
• Wear a Standards Approved helmet when riding. Helmets that are dropped or damaged may not protect you in a crash. Replace them immediately. Do not buy a second hand helmet. Don't ride in the middle of the traffic lane.

Let's all be safe on Loudoun County's roadways, especially as the weather gets warmer and more and more bikers are out enjoying the drive.

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Video - Distracted Driving Test from WJLA TV

As we continue to observe "Distracted Driving Week" here in Virginia and Loudoun County, WJLA TV-7 has an interesting report. ABC 7's Cynné Simpson in an "On Your Side" report shows just how easy it is to get distracted while driving -- and how dangerous distracted driving is.


Learn more about distracted driving at Drive Smart Virginia.

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Distracted Driving

Virginia Governor McDonnell proclaimed today, Wednesday, April 28, "Distracted Driving Awareness Day," and for the fifth consecutive year, police departments, insurance agencies, medical professionals, schools, and a variety of other local organizations have partnered for this important day in Virginia.

Take a few seconds and watch this PSA... and remember the lessons the next time you're on the road and fight the urge to be distracted.



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Today is Distracted Driving Awareness Day -- Let's Be Safe Loudoun County Commuters

DRIVE SMART Virginia has designated today, Wednesday, April 28, as Distracted Driving Awareness Day in Virginia. With people being busier than ever, distracted driving is a growing problem.

Operating a multi-ton vehicle requires full attention but it's common to see people eating, talking on the phone, texting, programming GPS devices, putting on make-up, reading, trying to keep children occupied – all while driving.

Three Seconds. That’s All it Takes.
A Virginia Tech Transportation Institute study (PDF) found that driver distraction causes 80% of all crashes and 65% of all near-crashes. In 2009, 753 people died on the roadways of Virginia. There were more than 97,000 crashes and 50,000 people injured (preliminary data from DMV). Driver inattention was a leading factor in many of these crashes.

Know the number one source of driver inattention behind the wheel? Cell phone use.

Top 10 Tips to Minimize Distracted Driving

1. CHANGE YOUR WAYS and recognize the activities that distract you; such as eating, conversing on the phone, or changing a CD.
2. MAKE A PLAN. Get directions, study your route, check weather and road conditions. Make sure children are properly buckled up and occupied.
3. MANAGE YOUR TIME so that you do not have to multi-task or drive aggressively on the road
4. DON’T LET YOUR DRIVE TIME BECOME YOUR DOWN TIME
5. SCAN the roadway to make sure that you are aware of others on the road at all times. Be prepared for the unpredictability of others.
6. CONCENTRATE on your driving. Make sure that you are not upset or tired when getting on the road.
7. PULL OVER to a safe place if you need to do something that will take your eyes and/or mind off of the road.
8. REDUCE THE USE! Use GPS and other technology sensibly. Program devices before you hit the gas.
9. TAKE A REFRESHER CLASS! A driver improvement class can raise your awareness and help you assess your driving behaviors
10. BUCKLE UP, EVERY TRIP, EVERY TIME. Making sure that everyone is properly buckled up is the best defense against distracted drivers.

Take the pledge to drive distraction free at www.drivesmartva.org.

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Ribbon Cut on Extension of Russell Branch Parkway in Ashburn

The Loudoun Independent had a nice story yesterday (Tuesday) about a segment of Russell Branch Parkway in Ashburn opening to motorists.

"With work kicking off two years ago, the $10 million four-lane extension of the road was supposed to open in December. But, because of an unexpected “kink” in the road that had to be fixed, opening was moved to April 27.

"Several local elected leaders, including State Sen. Mark Herring (D-eastern Loudoun) and county Supervisors Lori Waters (R-Broad Run) and Stevens Miller (D-Dulles), attended the ribbon-cutting event, as did members of the development team behind the future community called One Loudoun, who paid for the project. Speaking about easing congestion on nearby Route 7, Waters said, "the opening of this road will provide a key relief."

"The new segment connects Loudoun County Parkway and Ashburn Village Boulevard. In addition, a new traffic light was installed at Loudoun County Parkway and Russell Branch, which was also paid for by One Loudoun developers."

Leesburg Today also reports on the story. Their article post online also includes some video footage.

"It's been more than two years since local government and business leaders gathered on the property of One Loudoun to break ground on the much-needed extension of Russell Branch Parkway. This morning many of those same people officially opened the road, which was largely completed by early 2009, but remained closed to traffic awaiting VDOT approval.

"A team effort and work is always going to have its problems, its kinks," Supervisor Lori Waters (R-Broad Run) said during the ceremony. "But I think this is an example of what we are able to accomplish together."

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How to Get Stop Signs Installed in Your Community

According to the Loudoun County Web site, installation of multi-way (four-way, three-way) stop signs must be justified by the specific conditions of the intersection and surrounding community.

Usually developers identify intersections that require stop signs during the design approval phase of development.

If residents moving into a new development feel additional traffic control is needed, there are two options.

• For public streets not accepted into the Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT's) Secondary Road System for maintenance yet: The homeowners association (HOA) requests that the developer apply to the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development to amend the developer's approved Pavement Marking and Signage Plan. To accomplish this, the developer is required to submit data and plans for the community showing the interaction between intersections with approved and proposed traffic control measures. The county reviews the request and with VDOT's concurrence approves the change and the developer can install the signs.
• For existing VDOT-maintained Roads -- The HOA contacts the member of the Board of Supervisors for their district with a copy of the request to County Administration. The HOA needs to submit a community map with locations of existing and proposed traffic control measures (stop signs, yield signs, speed limit signs) indicated. After review, the Board of Supervisors (by resolution) may ask VDOT to install the additional signage. The resolution and all supporting material including that submitted by the HOA is sent to VDOT's District Office for their determination if the signage is justified, and if so VDOT installs the signs.

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Loudoun County Commuters Should Call New Toll-Free Number to Report Road Hazards

WTOP Radio reports that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will set up a one-stop shop for commuters request assistance and report road hazards.

"The move comes as VDOT reduces its workforce and works to address a $4.6 billion shortfall. About 360 VDOT employees leave the agency [this past] Saturday. By establishing a customer service center, you'll no longer need to contact individual VDOT offices for help. You'll just call 1-800-367-7623. A scaled down version of the service center starts Monday [today], with the full service center opening in July."

The new service center is part of a mandated staffing reduction to 7,500 full-time employees by July 1, 2010, and to streamline the way VDOT does business around the commonwealth. VDOT’s restructuring program, called the "Blueprint for the Future" also changes business practices and alters the way citizens, developers, localities, businesses and transportation industry contacts will do business with the agency.

VDOT has more information online in this press release
 
Again, to report road hazards, find information and request assistance from VDOT, call 1-800-367-7623.

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S&P Rates Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority's Bonds for Dulles Metrorail Project

Loudoun County Traffic found this article while scouring the Internet and thought some of our readers might be interested. It comes from Aviation News Today.

"Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its triple B plus long-term rating, and stable outlook, to the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority's $65.0 million series 2010A second-lien capital appreciation bonds, and $95.0 million series 2010B second senior-lien convertible capital appreciation bonds. The ratings firm also assigned a triple B rating, and stable outlook, to MWAA's $190 million series 2010C subordinate third-lien current interest bonds and $300 million series 2010D subordinate third-lien current interest taxable Build America bonds (BABs).

"In addition, S&P affirmed its A long-term rating on the authority's $198 million in first senior-lien bonds and $765.2 million in second senior-lien bonds outstanding. The outlook is stable.

"These bond issuances are part of MWAA's plan to construct a $5.25 billion, 23.1-mile extension of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's rail system. MWAA will finance the project with $2.9 billion in debt. On Nov. 1, 2008, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) transferred operational and financial responsibility and control of the DTR to the authority for 50 years; as a condition to the DTR permit, MWAA has committed to finance and construct the Dulles Metrorail Project."

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VDOT Road Closures This Week

Lots of roadwork and lane closures again this week by the Virginia Department of Transportation (just a few pictured below):

Here's the complete list of Northern Virginia lane closures for the week of April 25.

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Registration is Now Open for Bike to Work Day

Attention Loudoun County Bikers

Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 21, and registration is now open.

New and experienced bicycle riders are encouraged to register for this free event at www.waba.org/, or by calling 202-518-0524. The Loudoun County Office of Transportation Services hosts two local pit stops, where registrants can pick-up free t-shirts, receive giveaways, enjoy refreshments and enter prize raffles.

Bike to Work Day celebrates a clean, healthy and fun way to get to work at 35 different pit stops throughout the metropolitan Washington region. The two Loudoun County pit stops will be along the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail, rain or shine. On May 21, bicycle riders may visit:

• Leesburg at Raflo Park on Harrison Street, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• Sterling at Orbital Sciences Corporation, just east of Route 28, 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Commuters who are interested in participating must pre-register by May 14, in order to reserve a free T-shirt at the pit stop location they register to attend.

The regional Bike to Work Day is coordinated by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

For more information about local festivities, contact the Loudoun County Office of Transportation Services at 703-737-8044.

And if you participated last year, e-mail Loudoun County Traffic a picture. We'd love to post, as well as any photos from this year's event. Be sure to let us know whose in the picture, where it was taken, etc.

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National Work Zone Awareness Week Ends Today

National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 19-23) ends today, but even though the special week of observance is ending, you can practice work zone awareness every day you're out on Loudoun County's roadways.

The Virginia Department of Transportation reminds Loudoun motorists to follow these simple rules when driving through a work zone:

• Minimize distractions - Avoid activities when driving such as using cell phones, changing radio stations, eating or engaging in any activity that takes your eyes off the roadway.
• Pay close attention - Signs and work zone flaggers save lives.
• Turn on your headlights - Workers and other motorists must see you.
• Don't tailgate - Unexpected stops frequently occur in work zones.
• Don't speed - Note the speed limits in and around the work zone.
• Keep up with traffic flow - Dedicate your full attention to the road and those traveling around you.
• Don't change lanes in the work zone - The time saved just isn't worth it.
• Expect the unexpected - Keep an eye out for workers and their equipment.
• Be patient - Remember, the work zone crewmembers are working to improve your future travels.

Don't think you could be involved in a work zone accident? Or that by not following the above safety tips someon'e life won't be impacted?

Listen and watch this video as Virginia State Police Senior Trooper Troy Smith shares his experience of being struck in a work zone.

According to VDOT, there were more than 2,000 crashes in work zones on state-maintained roadways in Virginia in 2008. Of those crashes, six people died and more than 1,000 were injured. The majority of crashes occurred on primary routes and involved drivers in their early 20s.

Let's remember Loudoun County... just because Work Zone Awareness Week is ending it doesn't mean that our safety in and around work zones has to. Let's be safe out there!

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VDOT Video - National Work Zone Awareness Week

National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 19-23) continues today. VDOT has a Work Zone Awareness video that features the VDOT Workers Memorial and interviews with "real-life" stories from VDOT employees.



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Dense Fog Advisory in Effect Until 9 a.m. This Morning

The National Weather Service in Sterling has issued a Dense Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 9 a.m. this morning.

Widespread areas of dense fog will continue to develop and cover portions of the mid-atlantic region overnight. Recent rainfall, calm winds and clear skies have combined to aide in development of fog.

Into the early morning hours some areas will only have patchy dense fog, especially along higher ground. Many low lying areas, however, already have areas of dense fog that has reduced visibilities to under a quarter of a mile.

A dense fog advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving:

• Slow down.
• Use your headlights.
• Leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

For more weather information, visit Loudoun County Weather.

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Dulles Toll Road, Dulles Airport Access Highway to Temporarily Close Four Times Starting at Midnight Tonight

During the late night hours of tonight, Wednesday, April 21, and the early morning hours tomorrow, Thursday, April 22, all eastbound and westbound lanes of the Dulles Toll Road and the Dulles International Airport Access Highway will be temporarily closed four separate times between midnight and 2:45 a.m. This will take place just east of the Hunter Mill Road interchange.

At 11 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, April 21, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority police will begin setting barriers and tapering off the lanes leading to the full closures. Traffic will be stopped in 15-minute segments between midnight and 2:45 a.m., then all of the lanes will be reopened.

The closing of the Airport Access Highway and the Toll Road will affect both the westbound off-ramp and the eastbound on-ramp from Hunter Mill Road. The closings will allow Dominion Virginia Power to relocate power lines needed for the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority police will be on site to ensure motorists' safety.

Another late night/early morning closing of the same roads will take place on or about May 4 when Dominion Virginia Power will remove the existing power lines. Details will be announced closer to that event.

For information about the project, visit www.dullesmetro.com/ or call 703-572-0506.

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Fox 5 Report Claims Bizarre Traffic Stop With Loudoun County Deputy

Did you see the Fox 5 report about Tamara Thompson who was pulled over on Route 7 by a Loudoun County Deputy?

According to the TV news story, Thompson was given a citation for speeding, but the story gets a lot more interesting. Watch the video below.




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Register Now for Bike to Work Day 2010

On the third Friday of May, the Loudoun County Office of Transportation Services coordinates Bike to Work Day in cooperation with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. The annual event promotes bicycling as a clean, healthy commuting choice.

Registration is now open for the 2010 Bike to Work Day. It will be held rain or shine on the morning of Friday, May 21, 2010.

Loudoun County will host two early morning pit stops, where bicyclists can celebrate their clean, green commute with free t-shirts, refreshments and prizes.

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National Work Zone Awareness Week Begins Today

National Work Zone Awareness Week 2010 begins today and will be observed nationwide from April 19-23. The theme for this year is "Work Zones Need Your Undivided Attention."




Each year in April, National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is held to bring national attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility issues in work zones.

The goal of the week continues to be reminding drivers how they can help keep everyone in a work zone safe. In 2008, 720 workers and motorists were killed in highway work zones and more than 40,000 were injured -- seven people died in 2008 in Virginia in work zone crashes on state-maintained roadways. Eighty–five percent of those killed in work zones are drivers or their passengers.

Supporters of the 11th annual event include state transportation departments, American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and the Associated General Contractors of America.

Let's go Loudoun County... let's be sure to be extra safe around work zones in our county this week -- and every week!

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Child Car Seat Safety

According to the Virginia Department of Heatlh, motor vehicle crashes continue to be the number one cause of unintentional injury death of children between 1 and 8 years old in Virginia. Crash data for 2008 shows that 58 percent of children who were killed in a car crash were not properly restrained.

Virginia established the Safety Seat Check Program in 1999, and since 2006 has checked over 10,000 safety seats. This service thrives on the dedication of fire companies, police agencies and other community service groups to bring this free statewide resource to all parents, grandparents and caregivers in Virginia. This program is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through a grant from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.

To make an appointment with a Safety Seat Check Station near you, visit http://www.safetyseatva.org/, or call 1-800-732-8333 to obtain contact information for your local station.

After making an appointment with a station, parents should attempt to install the safety seat in their vehicles. It’s important for parents to bring their vehicle and safety seat manuals with them. Also, if possible, it’s a good idea to bring their children with them as well. After completing a brief form, a technician will review the installation of the seat and how well the child is secured in the seat. The technician will then help parents correct any errors and will answer any other questions about child passenger safety. Proper safety seat installation takes approximately 20 minutes per safety seat.

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue personnel follow the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration curriculum for child passenger safety. County firefighters have been trained to provide parents, grandparents, childcare providers or anyone who transports a child, information on properly installing a child safety seat.

To schedule an appointment to have your child seat inspected, call a station in your area of Loudoun County. Because of the large number of requests for this service, please remember to schedule your visit well in advance of your due date. For a list of the Loudoun County Fire Stations and their contact information, visit the county's child safety seat Web page, or call 703-771-5551.

The Leesburg Police Department is also a Virginia Department of Health Safety Seat Check Station. Call 703-771-4564 for an appointment.

To speak with a nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician regarding child safety seat use, call 1-800-732-8333.

And if you would like to watch an instructional video on the proper way to install your child's safety seat, the Virginia Department of Health offers several online videos.

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Advocates Say Poor Road Conditions Cost D.C. Area

The Washington Business Journal reports that poor road conditions are costing communities, employers and families more than $217 billion annually, and more so in this region than other parts of the country, according to transportation advocates.

The Journal article quoted Ted Miller, a Beltsville-based safety economist, who said that "under-repaired roadways played a role in more than half of the 43,000 highway fatalities reported in 2006."

"Each year, Miller said, deficient roadways cost businesses $22 billion and governments $12 billion, while producing $12 billion in extra medical expenditures. Costs include businesses being forced to pay out $1.7 billion on sick leave costs and $1.2 billion in worker’s compensation claims.

"In the District, the comprehensive cost per mile of road was $198,743, according to Miller’s calculations. Maryland’s comprehensive cost per mile was $133,283, while Virginia’s was $104,983. The U.S. national average was $73,359."

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