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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/4/2016 - Regular1 Vinton Town Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers 311 South Pollard Street Tuesday, October 4, 2016 AGENDA Consideration of: A. 7:00 p.m. - ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM B. MOMENT OF SILENCE C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U. S. FLAG D. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS E. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS F. CONSENT AGENDA G. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS 1. Proclamation – Fire Prevention Week H. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and questions for issues not listed on the agenda. I. TOWN ATTORNEY J. BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing on the joint petition of Robert O. and Linda M. Quam, owners of Lot 1, Block 12; and Sherman E. and Barbara B. Sligh; owners of Lot 7, Block 9, of Plat Book 6, Page 30 showing Map of Section Number 4, Bali Hai Subdivision, property of W.E. and Olney G. Cundiff, prepared by C. B. Malcolm & Son and dated August 31, 1964, recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for the County of Roanoke, Virginia, on January 5, 1965, to abandon, vacate and deed a fifty (50) foot wide by approximately one hundred and fifty (150) foot long undeveloped right-of-way, known as Daleview Drive, to the adjoining property owners. They also requested that this undeveloped portion of the right-of-way never to be used as a street or road to any other property at any time in the future - Anita McMillan 2. Briefing on the proposed on the proposed granting of a telecommunications franchise to Lumos Networks, Inc. – Town Manager Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Matthew S. Hare, Vice Mayor Keith N. Liles, Council Member Sabrina McCarty, Council Member Janet Scheid, Council Member 311 South Pollard Street Vinton, VA 24179 (540) 983-0607 2 3. Briefing on a proposed Resolution to approve an application for an allocation of funds up to $200,000 to be matched through the Virginia Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Revenue Sharing Program – Joey Hiner K. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION L. TOWN MANAGER M. MAYOR N. COUNCIL 1. Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees O. ADJOURNMENT P. WORK SESSION 1. Follow-up discussion on the presentation at the September 20, 2016 Council meeting by Carl Palmer, General Manager for GRTC d/b/a Valley Metro. NEXT TOWN COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS: October 12, 2016 – 4:30 p.m. – Finance Committee meeting – Administration Conference Room October 18, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. – Council Meeting – Council Chambers October 24, 2016 – 8:00 a.m. – Council Strategic Planning Retreat – Vinton War Memorial NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide assistance or special arrangements to qualified individuals with disabilities in order to participate in or attend Town Council meetings. Please call (540) 983-0607 Meeting Date October 4, 2016 Department Fire/EMS Department Issue Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week Summary Fire Prevention Week urges our citizens to practice fire safety and prevention not just for a week but all year round. Attachment Proclamation Recommendations Read Proclamation and present to Fire/EMS Captain Chad Helms Town Council Agenda Summary PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our town; and WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally thus making smoke detectors a very important element of a fire escape plan because citizens may only have 1-2 minutes to escape a burning home once a smoke detector sounds; and WHEREAS, the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) statistics show that half of all home fire deaths happen between 11P.M. and 7A.M. when most citizens are sleeping as well as 20 percent of all U.S. homes with smoke alarms, the smoke alarms don’t work, 3 out of 5 home fire deaths results from fires in properties without smoke alarms (38%) or with no working smoke alarms (21%); and WHEREAS, Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a residential fire by almost half; When a smoke alarm has been in service for a long time it will not sense smoke as well as when it was newer; and WHEREAS, Per the NFPA, smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years; and WHEREAS, Vinton’s citizens should know that to check the age of their current smoke detector, they should check the manufacture date located on the inside of the detector; and WHEREAS, Vinton’s citizens should know if the smoke detector makes another sound- a chirp that sounds every few minutes that it is telling you that you need to replace the battery right away. Never ignore a chirping smoke detector and if you cannot change the battery yourself than ask help from a neighbor, relative or the Vinton Fire Dept. WHEREAS, the 2016 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Don’t wait, check the date” represents the final year of a 3-year effort to better educate the citizens of the Town of Vinton about the importance of smoke alarms, what it takes to make sure they are in working order and effectively serves to remind us to replace all your smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or if they do not sound when tested. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bradley E. Grose, Mayor of the Town of Vinton and on behalf of Town Council and all our citizens do hereby proclaim October 9– 15, 2016, as “FIRE PREVENTION WEEK” in the Town of Vinton and urges all the people of the Town of Vinton to check the date on their smoke alarms during Fire Prevention Week 2016, and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of the Town’s fire and emergency services. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Vinton, Virginia to be affixed on this 4th day of October, 2016. Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Meeting Date October 4, 2016 Department Planning and Zoning Issue Briefing on the joint petition of Robert O. and Linda M. Quam, owners of Lot 1, Block 12; and Sherman E. and Barbara B. Sligh; owners of Lot 7, Block 9, of Plat Book 6, Page 30 showing Map of Section Number 4, Bali Hai Subdivision, property of W.E. and Olney G. Cundiff, prepared by C. B. Malcolm & Son and dated August 31, 1964, recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for the County of Roanoke, Virginia, on January 5, 1965, to abandon, vacate and deed a fifty (50) foot wide by approximately one hundred and fifty (150) foot long undeveloped right-of-way, known as Daleview Drive, to the adjoining property owners. They also requested that this undeveloped portion of the right-of-way never to be used as a street or road to any other property at any time in the future. Summary The undeveloped right-of-way, known as Daleview Drive, is located between 647 and 701 Olney Road. Currently, there are two driveways located on this undeveloped right-of-way, which serve 647 and 701 Olney Road, respectively. Please see attached aerial map showing the two existing driveways located in the undeveloped right-of-way, Daleview Drive. The Planning Commission and Town Council will hold a joint public hearing for the request on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Attachments 1. Staff Report – 3 Pages 2. Supporting Materials – 22 Pages Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary 1 STAFF REPORT PETITIONERS: Robert and Linda Quam, 647 Olney Road Sherman and Barbara Sligh, 701 Olney Road PREPARED BY: Anita McMillan, Planning and Zoning Director DATE: September 19, 2016 A. NATURE OF REQUEST A joint petition of Robert and Linda Quam, and Sherman and Barbara Sligh, requesting that a fifty (50) foot wide by approximately one hundred and fifty (150) foot long undeveloped right-of-way, known as Daleview Drive, Map of Section No. 4, Bali Hai, Plat Book 6, Page 30, be abandoned, vacated, and deeded to them, as the adjoining property owners was received on June 24, 2016. They also requested that this undeveloped portion of the right-of-way never to be used as a street or road to any other property at any time in the future. B. BACKGROUND/SUMMARY The undeveloped right-of-way, known as Daleview Drive, is located between 647 and 701 Olney Road. Currently, there are two driveways located on this undeveloped right-of-way, which serve 647 and 701 Olney Road, respectively. Please see attached aerial map showing the two existing driveways located in the undeveloped right-of-way, Daleview Drive. Staff was contacted by Mrs. Anne Huffman Overbay in September 2012, requesting a meeting with Town personnel. On October 2, 2012, a meeting was held between Ardith and Anne Overbay, and Town staff including the former Town Manager, Town Attorney, Planning and Zoning Director, former Public Works Director and Assistant Director. The meeting was held to discuss the Overbays’ intention to subdivide their vacant parcel, consisting of 25.17 acres, which is located in the City of Roanoke. The parcel was without any improved street access from the City of Roanoke or the Town of Vinton, but could potentially be accessed from either the undeveloped right-of-way of Daleview Drive located between 647 and 701 Olney Road, and/or from Olney Road, in the area located to the north of 615 Olney Road, and to the south of 609 and 613 Olney Road. On January 11, 2013, a preliminary subdivision plat was submitted by the Overbays with a revised plat being submitted on February 27, 2013, showing two lots with access from the undeveloped right- of-way known as Daleview Drive. On March 27, 2013, a meeting was held between Ardith Overbay and his surveyor, Chris McMurry, and Town personnel. According to Mr. Overbay, he had been in contact with the property owners of 647 and 701 Olney Road regarding his proposed use of the undeveloped right-of-way for access of his two lots. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Overbay agreed to discuss with both property owners that they request that the Town close, vacate, and deed the undeveloped right-of-way to them, and subsequently convey a 20’ by 150’ strip contained within the vacated right-of-way to the Overbays, to serve as an access point for the two lots. 2 On March 29, 2013, preliminary drawings were submitted showing the proposed vacation of the right-of-way and the strip to be deeded to the Overbays. On April 10, 2013, Mr. McMurry submitted to Staff, signed statements from the Slighs and the Quams, stating that they agreed to the undeveloped right-of-way being vacated and would convey the said strip to the Overbays. The signed statements were not notarized, and there were some mistakes noted in the statements that needed to be corrected. On April 29, 2013, a plat of the right-of-way vacation, a concept plat showing the right-of-way portion to be conveyed to the Overbays, and the unsigned statements by the property owners, requesting the undeveloped right-of-way to be vacated and agreeing to convey a strip contained within the right-of-way to the Overbays, were faxed to Staff. According to Mr. McMurry, the Quams and Slighs would be present at the Planning Commission meeting and would sign the paperwork on May 2, 2013. On April 15, 2013, Staff sent correspondence to utility companies including Vinton Public Works Department, Roanoke Gas, American Electric Power (AEP), Verizon, and Cox Communications regarding the vacation request of the said undeveloped right-of-way. All of the utility companies responded and stated that they did not have any objections to the vacation request. Twelve (12) adjoining property owners, including the owners of 647 and 701 Olney Road, Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Overbay, and Chris McMurry, were also notified of the vacation request through correspondence dated April 15, 2013. At the May 2, 2013, Planning Commission public hearing, Mr. McMurry, the Overbays’ representative asked for the vacation request to be tabled due to some concerns being raised by Sherman Sligh. On May 8, 2013, Staff received a telephone call from the Overbays’ attorney, John Patterson, who informed Staff that the Overbays wished to withdraw their request for the undeveloped right-of-way to be vacated. On May 10, 2013, the letter to withdraw the request was received from Mr. Patterson. In July of 2013, the Town Attorney and the Overbays’ attorney discussed the possibility of having a license agreement between the Town and the Overbays for the use of Daleview Drive. The license agreement was necessary because the Town did not wish to make improvements to the right-of-way and wanted to limit any potential liability it might have concerning the use of the right-of-way. However, on August 19, 2013, the Town received a letter from the Quams and the Slighs requesting that the Town reconsider vacating the right-of-way. The license agreement was placed on hold because the Overbays did not agree to the terms. On September 11, 2013, Staff received another letter from the Quams and Slighs requesting that the undeveloped Daleview Drive right-of-way be vacated and deeded to them, along with signed petition of the property owners along Olney Road, indicating that they were in agreement with the vacation request. On October 10, 2013, Staff received a copy of the survey plat and legal description of the undeveloped right-of-way to be vacated from LMW P.C., the surveying firm retained by the Quams and Slighs. Twelve (12) adjoining property owners, including Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Overbay, and the Overbays’ attorney, John Patterson, were notified of the vacation request through correspondence dated November 3 18, 2013. As required by State Code Sections 15.2-2204 and 15.2-2272, the legal notice of both of the public hearings on the right-of-way vacation request was advertised in The Vinton Messenger. At the December 10, 2013, public hearing of the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission voted to table the request for 60 days in order for the three parties (Overbays, Slighs, and Quams) to reach an agreement regarding on the use of the undeveloped right-of-way and/or whether or not to vacate the undeveloped Daleview Drive. On December 13, 2013, hand delivered correspondence was received by the Town Manager’s office from C. Richard Cranwell, who was retained by the Quams and Slighs, requesting a continuance of the Town Council public hearing scheduled for December 17, 2013. In the interim, the Overbays submitted a revised subdivision plan showing access to the two proposed lots from Olney Road. On March 10, 2016, the Overbays’ subdivision plat was approved by the City of Roanoke and the Town of Vinton. As shown in the approved subdivision plat, the parcel was subdivided into two lots – 10 acres Lot A and 15.17 acres Lot B. The Overbays’ property (DB 1122, Page 228) indicates that there is an existing 50 right-of-way from the Town of Vinton’s Olney Road. The two new lots are shown to be accessed from Olney Road, a town right-of-way, located to the north east of these lots. A new 20 feet wide access and water line easement is provided on the subdivision plat through Lot A for Lot B. These two lots are to be served by the Town’s water service only; other services (snow removal, trash pick-up, schools, etc.) will be provided by the City of Roanoke. In May 2016, the lots were purchased by Michael Henderson. On June 24, 2016, a third petition to vacate the undeveloped Daleview Drive was submitted by the Quams and Slighs. Additionally, David Bullington, with The Bullington Law Firm, P.C., has been retained by C. Richard Cranwell to represent the Quams and Slighs. ATTACHMENTS 1. June 24, 2016, a written request received from the Quams and Slighs to close, vacate, and deed the undeveloped Daleview Drive to them, as the adjoining property owners – 1 Page. 2. A copy of the survey plat showing the Quams’ and Slighs’ property – 1 Page. 3. An aerial map showing 647 and 701 Olney Road driveways located within the undeveloped right-of-way of Daleview Drive – 1 Page. 4. December 17, 2013, minutes of the Town Council regular meeting – 2 Pages. 5. Correspondence dated December 13, 2013, from C. Richard Cranwell – 1 Page. 6. December 10, 2013, minutes of the Planning Commission public hearing – 6 Pages. 7. September 11, 2013, a written request and petition received from the Quams and Slighs to close, vacate, and deed the undeveloped Daleview Drive to them, as the adjoining property owners – 3 Pages. 8. August 20, 2013, minutes of the Town Council regular meeting – 6 Pages. 9. Copy of a portion of the recorded Overbays’ subdivision plat showing access by Olney Road – 1 Page. 1 Meeting Date October 4, 2016 Department Administration Issue Briefing on the proposed on the proposed granting of a telecommunications franchise to Lumos Networks, Inc. Summary In October 1990, Lumos Networks, Inc., a Virginia Corporation, fka Roanoke & Botetourt Telephone Company was granted a telecommunications franchise in the Town of Vinton. This franchise has expired and they have requested that the franchise be renewed. The Franchise renewal period will be for fifteen (15) years from the effective date of the agreement. The franchise is not an exclusive franchise and does not prevent the Town from granting to any other person, firm or corporation the same or similar franchise rights and privileges to be exercised in or upon its streets. It gives Lumos the right to use the streets of the Town to operate and maintain a fiber optic telecommunication system within and along the streets of the Town. Some of the specific items contained in the franchise agreement are: • if Lumos should cut pavement, sidewalks, curbs, gutters or other portions of streets that they will restore disturbed or damaged property to its former condition at its own expense in a manner acceptable to the Director of Public Works • Lumos shall indemnify and hold free and harmless the Town, its officials, officers, agents and employees from and against any and all loss, cost or expense. • Lumos shall provide suitable evidence of insurance with limits of not less than $2,000,000 combined single limit for loss of life or injury to one or more persons and for property damage as a result of one incident. • Lumos shall require substantially identical indemnification and insurance coverages in favor of the Town, its officials, officers, agents and employees, from any independent contractor or other entity working on its behalf in Town right-of-way. • Lumos also pays the Public-Right-of-Way Use Fee to the Town on a quarterly basis. Agenda Summary 2 Attachments Proposed Telecommunications Franchise Agreement Recommendations No action required 1 Meeting Date October 4, 2016 Department Administration Issue Briefing on a proposed Resolution to approve an application for an allocation of funds up to $200,000 to be matched through the Virginia Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2017- 2018 Revenue Sharing Program Summary There is now a requirement for all funding agreements to be accompanied by documentation for a local official (in most cases a County Administrator, Town or City Manager) to be authorized to execute agreements on behalf of the locality. This is being referred to as Signatory Authority. There is also a requirement for all agreements to be accompanied by a commitment of local funds for any PE, RW and CN phase costs over and above the available VDOT funding. This is being referred to as Budgetary Commitment. These two requirements are confirmation of the locality's commitment to the projects originally applied for in the various funding programs as well as confirmation of the local funds required to fully fund your projects. In an effort to streamline these confirmation requirements the attached Resolution has been drafted with language that will satisfy the Revenue Sharing Program commitments on an annual basis. This resolution could be used as the yearly required Resolution to apply for the funds, as well as the authority for a local official to sign the agreements and as the locality's budgetary commitment. Attachments Proposed Resolution Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary RESOLUTION NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016 AT 7:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA 24179. WHEREAS, the Vinton Town Council desires to submit an application for an allocation of funds up to $200,000 to be matched through the Virginia Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Revenue Sharing Program; and WHEREAS, the Vinton Town Council hereby supports this application for an allocation of funds up to $200,000 to be matched through the Virginia Department of Transportation Revenue Sharing Program; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Vinton Town Council hereby agrees to commit to their share of the total cost for preliminary engineering, right-of-way and construction of the project(s) in accordance with the project financial documents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Vinton Town Council hereby grants authority for the Town Manager to execute project agreements for any approved revenue sharing projects for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. This Resolution was adopted on motion by Council Member , seconded by Council Member , with the following votes recorded: AYES: NAYS: APPROVED: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: Susan N. Johnson, Town Clerk 1 Meeting Date October 4, 2016 Department Council Issue Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees Summary Council needs to nominate and appoint for the following: Planning Commission William Booth’s term will expire on October 31, 2016. He has been contacted and is willing to serve another four-year term. Attachments None Recommendations Nominate individual and motion to approve Town Council Agenda Summary Meeting Date October 4, 2016 Department Administration Issue Follow-up discussion on the presentation at the September 20, 2016 Council meeting by Carl Palmer, General Manager for GRTC d/b/a Valley Metro. Summary Council will review and discuss the presentation and other information provided to Council in Dropbox with regard to the public transit service provided to the Town. It is anticipated that Council will create a list of questions to be forwarded to Mr. Palmer to receive his responses which can be reviewed and discussed at the upcoming Council Strategic Planning Retreat on October 24th. Attachments September 20, 2016 PowerPoint presentation Recommendations No action required Town Council Agenda Summary 9/30/2016 1 Vinton Council Presentation September 20, 2016 Valley Metro Service ‐Vinton Operating Expenditures:  Impacts/Trends Transit Services Overview The Greater Roanoke Transit Company (GRTC) provides local and regional public  transportation serving the Roanoke Valley and the New River Valley. Valley Metro Local Fixed Routes (Vinton)  STAR Complimentary Paratransit (Vinton) Smart Way Smart Way Connector Star Line Trolley FY’ 16 Annual Ridership:  2,231,222 9/30/2016 2 31% 19%23% 27% FY'13 GRTC FUNDING  STRUCTURE Federal  State  Local  Revenue 27% 24%21% 28% FY'14 GRTC FUNDING  STRUCTURE Federal  State  Local  Revenue 30% 20%24% 26% FY'15 GRTC FUNDING  STRUCTURE Federal  State  Local  Revenue 31% 19%25% 25% FY'16 GRTC FUNDING  STRUCTURE Federal  State  Local  Revenue Vinton Transit Services(Route 31,32,35,36) 9/30/2016 3 Vinton Transit Services(Route 31,32,35,36) 62,532 61,948  74,603 71,890   ‐  10,000  20,000  30,000  40,000  50,000  60,000  70,000  80,000 2013 2014 2015 2016 Vinton ‐Fixed Route Ridership 3,607  4,918 5,174  4,096   ‐  1,000  2,000  3,000  4,000  5,000  6,000 2013 2014 2015 2016 Vinton ‐S.T.A.R. Ridership Vinton % of Total Ridership FY 13 – 2.6% FY 14 – 2.6% FY 15 – 3.2% FY 16 – 3.2% Vinton % of Total STAR Ridership FY 13 – 5.8% FY 14 – 6.7% FY 15 – 6.9% FY 16 – 5.6% Vinton Transit Services(Route 31,32,35,36) 1.8 1.5 1.8 1.7 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.3 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 FY 13  FY 14  FY 15  FY 16 Pa s s e n g e r s  pe r  Mi l e Vinton Service/GRTC System Passenger  Per Mile Comparison Vinton GRTC System $11.50 $8.30 $11.10 $10.90 $15.40 $16.60 $16.80 $16.50 $0.00 $2.00 $4.00 $6.00 $8.00 $10.00 $12.00 $14.00 $16.00 $18.00 FY 13  FY 14  FY 15  FY 16 Vinton Service/GRTC System STAR Cost  Per Ride Comparison Vinton GRTC System 9/30/2016 4 Vinton Transit Services(Route 31,32,35,36) $76,860 $72,812 $68,790 $64,990   $‐  $25,000  $50,000  $75,000  $100,000 2013 2014 2015 2016 Vinton ‐Fixed Route Assistance $41,455 $40,707  $57,646  $44,834   $‐  $20,000  $40,000  $60,000  $80,000  $100,000 2013 2014 2015 2016 Vinton ‐S.T.A.R. Assistance Vinton Transit Services(Route 31,32,35,36) $118,316  $113,315 $126,437 $109,824   $‐  $20,000  $40,000  $60,000  $80,000  $100,000  $120,000  $140,000 2013 2014 2015 2016 Vinton Assistance 9/30/2016 5 Vinton Transit Services(Route 31,32,35,36) Valley Metro ADA Service Program Management  Initiatives •Third Party Eligibility Determination; •New Fixed Route Transit Pass Program; 7‐Day,  24 Hour 31‐Day  15‐Ride •One staff member dedicated to monitoring paratransit activities; –Planning STAR Recertification Process –Monitor STAR monthly pass activity (plans to set limit on free rides) •“Fare Free” fixed route service for STAR certified passengers; Vinton Transit Services(Route 31,32,35,36) •Factors Influencing Costs –Labor –Materials & Supplies –Utilities –STAR service & associated costs •Cost Mitigation Strategies –Fixed Price Contract for Fuel –Fuel Efficient “mini‐hybrid” Buses 9/30/2016 6 Vinton Transit Services(Route 31,32,35,36) Conceptual Vinton Service Modifications •Modify Routes 31,32,35,36 to provide transit  only during peak periods. AM Peak 5:45am – 8:45am  PM Peak 3:45pm – 6:45pm 60% reduction in service & associated costs Para‐transit service remains unchanged Vinton Transit Services(Route 31,32,35,36) Conceptual Vinton Service Modifications •Modify Routes 31,36 or 35,32 to provide  transit service only during peak periods. AM Peak 5:45am – 8:45am  PM Peak 3:45pm – 6:45pm 30% reduction in service & associated costs Alternate midday routing may be desired Para‐transit service remains unchanged 9/30/2016 7 Vinton Transit Services(Route 31,32,35,36) PROPOSED SINGLE ROUTE/”Flex” TRANSIT SERVICE FOR VINTON Vinton Transit Services(Route 31,32,35,36) Transit Service Recommendations – Transit Vision Plan •Recommendation 1D: Enhance activity and improve connectivity in  and between Vinton and Downtown Roanoke by adding peak and  Sunday service; •Recommendation 2H: Reduce dependency on paratransit services  and provide new connections for residents via a new circulator  connecting key destinations in Vinton and Eastern Roanoke County. –A Porter’s Haven –Clearview Manor –Downtown Vinton –William Byrd High School 9/30/2016 8 Vinton Transit Services DISCUSSION/QUESTIONS THANK YOU!