Key Issue Area

TRANSPORTATION

Goals

Maintain and develop a safe, efficient and scenic transportation system.

Objectives

 TO-1 Maintain the existing primary and secondary road system at acceptable levels, working with VDOT, to promote regularly scheduled maintenance, upgrades, and safety of all public roads.

TO-2 Maintain and protect the high scenic quality of roadways in Highland County.

TO-3 Complete the already planned extensive sidewalk and street lighting network project between the new recreational center site and the Town of Monterey.

TO-4 Encourage greater utilization of existing and future transportation infrastructure to meet the social and economic needs of the County.

TO-5 Continue the development of the Central Shenandoah Bicycle Trail Plan.

TO-6 Develop plans to respond to those in need of third party transportation.

Strategies

Timelines

Responsibility

TS-1 Route 250 East—Bull Pasture Mountain, clarify short passing zone with appropriate signs. In areas of frequent accidents and high volume, continue installation of guardrails, centerline reflectors, and aggressive salting with winter maintenance.

2008

VDOT, Board of Supervisors

 TS-2 Conduct a feasibility study for Scenic Byways to determine the impact on future highway projects, tourism, and economy.

2009

 EDA

 TS-3 Implement sidewalks and lighting

2008

Board of Supervisors, Town of Monterey

TS-4 Feasibility study to determine the need for scheduled transportation services in and out of county.

2010

 EDA

 TS-5 Conduct a feasibility study for the development of commercial air service in and out of Highland County, with landing strip and pad.

2010

 EDA

 TS-6 Construct night-capable helipad for emergency services

2008

Board of Supervisors

 TS-7 Continue the development of Central Shenandoah Bicycle Plan.

Ongoing

Board of Supervisors