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The proposal would make sections of Wood Street and Royal Street one‑way in places where limited width and tight turning radii cause drivers to encroach into opposing lanes and where parking, drainage and sidewalk constraints limit the availability of full two‑way cross sections. Staff said Liberty Street is narrow and often blocked by loading activity; officials said turning vehicles sometimes must encroach into the opposite lane to complete a maneuver. In the revised plan, staff said they retained two‑way access on a short stretch near South King Street after council members expressed concern about removing that connection.

Staff showed photos of loading trucks and vehicle queues at school arrival/dismissal periods and said that, at some segments, available right‑of‑way is insufficient to provide sidewalks, curb/gutter and two standard travel lanes plus parking. Staff recommended converting specific short segments to one‑way traffic to allow space for drainage and pedestrian improvements and to reduce conflict points. The recommendation would also support planned capital improvements on Royal Street aimed at drainage and pedestrian enhancements from Church Street to Liberty Street.

At an open house, staff said 15 people attended; 12 supported the proposed changes, two were concerned about parking impacts until staff said parking would not be lost, and one resident opposed the change. Economic development and other town departments reported no objection. Staff emphasized the proposal is not final and will be brought to Town Council for a decision; commissioners discussed outreach, signage, and coordination with emergency services regarding lane widths and fire/rescue apparatus access.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Residential Traffic Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Staff presented a proposed conversion of several narrow downtown streets to one‑way operation to improve vehicle flow and pedestrian safety, noting an open house in which most attendees supported the concept. Town Council had requested keeping some connections open and the proposal was revised accordingly; no council decision has been made.","taxTitle","Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia","taxId",5641,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6425522,"Commission reviews speed surveys, crash statistics and driver‑feedback sign pilot; staff to collect additional data",2693,646000,3339000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5901416-cbc5bb383c04080845a5fcb661af447d&start=646&end=3339","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5901416-cbc5bb383c04080845a5fcb661af447d/thumbnail_646000.jpg","/articles/6425522/Leesburg/Loudoun-County/Virginia/Commission-reviews-speed-surveys-crash-statistics-and-driverfeedback-sign-pilot-staff-to-collect-additional-data","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425522-d91c6b4f35b437f10ce56645001b5f49/orig.mp4?Expires=1770980413&Signature=Jb2LadVPuh~uSsfeEOvSXH1JXreFi7Mi6gx8hgCRIyl4PtOTYb5hVCyArhb4A-rlHFVMdYh3QgfOFIJF0~0C2i~pYn6R7UcEeG1xX7yey5RyXh-MyU2G7nysAcj5~0tkN9ELhZ-m8KCXXP7bX5ASLlCS8PzUAjOZqzPiYVWh1OZ2Ui0caNP8mpZm3s2eiXUv0PtG5ifibqIMMdkTr08z-RxFRrx2nrKcfwO6D81Eke78EFr2ueCYgpTkE10vsUCtW-dnEMLva1x7CdiVTz-T8GJCqH0h02Sqz3JucNXPoqswP-LzF8mIS9lJFB8fJ7Ai7k-I1ixGya5GVlNJZEMUjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town traffic staff presented recent crash statistics, speed survey results and the status of a driver‑feedback sign pilot during the Leesburg Traffic Commission meeting.

Staff reported 743 crashes in the town for 2025 to date and listed top crash locations including East Market Street and the Leesburg Bypass; staff said the crashes did not show a consistent roadway deficiency. Speed surveys at several locations produced mixed results: one speed trailer deployment on Axios/Mason (near Mason's Lane) recorded a minimum of 6 mph, a maximum of 35 mph and an average speed of about 13.4 mph in a 25 mph zone; another five‑day count on North King Street showed an average near 29.25 mph, an 80th percentile around 35.87 mph and a maximum of 61 mph in the sample period. Staff also reported an average daily volume of about 4,289 vehicles on North King during the measured period.

Commissioners and residents raised specific site concerns: a church representative at 741 Miller Drive asked about vehicle speeds near the crosswalk and described drivers “blow[ing] through” the 25 mph zone; residents flagged commuter cut‑throughs on Wood Street and Royal Street and near school dismissal zones at the middle school. Staff described enforcement activity by the sheriff’s office at Miller Drive (multiple traffic stops observed during one enforcement period) and the use of short deployments of radar trailers and pneumatic tubes to collect short‑term counts. Staff said a one‑ to several‑day trailer deployment is often sufficient for these initial checks; commissioners asked staff to run short counts at Harrison Street and Roanoke and at the 200 block of Kentucky (as discussed later in the meeting).

Commissioners discussed using driver‑feedback signs and other low‑cost measures, and whether devices should be sited in residential areas or on nonresidential corridors where enforcement support is readily available. Staff agreed to share exact active dates for sign trailer deployments and to provide follow‑up counts and a schedule for monitoring the pilot program. The commission also approved putting a small pool of funding toward flashing devices and pedestrian outreach materials: members noted $1,200 had been approved earlier in the meeting to support flashing devices and printing of outreach materials.","Town staff presented crash locations, speed survey results and driver feedback sign data from multiple locations. Commissioners directed staff to collect targeted short‑term counts at sites raised by residents and to continue enforcement coordination with the sheriff’s office.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6425526,"Traffic commission approves rectangular rapid‑flashing beacon at midblock crossing near 741 Miller Drive",57,3212000,3269000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5901416-cbc5bb383c04080845a5fcb661af447d&start=3212&end=3269","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5901416-cbc5bb383c04080845a5fcb661af447d/thumbnail_3212000.jpg","/articles/6425526/Leesburg/Loudoun-County/Virginia/Traffic-commission-approves-rectangular-rapidflashing-beacon-at-midblock-crossing-near-741-Miller-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425526-ba449e44f28f8e82a252e3966a17c532/orig.mp4?Expires=1770980413&Signature=KtUsrRHa5t1B-53MkatWdcrgZCFPwCXfLwlTPJ351AlOQg0loXuaKRNcxE~LuUiBd0J9Usouubz110lLpnsXBYzPPy0UdaYTTUvcVdBoZfJ7r2k7u6ixzSZhi645Z8AtSORnHYjEhUcYDlTajp3d3dn1aEf1bJVWrUnJ6msk7HxSOFfe5S3FpUxp6~GaKBWjnosDJ7vSyyy7PkDIjyH~w~4uSUy~vZazg9ER7A9AzNrNjqUP2vcG3jTX4UF-jVjlZqAbVFDyPTto8S~11Q93B19GQvdEyS65B58a-se18HCvDHxpwWH~MeBBw8qSSIU7NIzxxaTbYd6JYKlrpGpAbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leesburg Traffic Commission voted to install a rectangular rapid‑flashing beacon at the midblock crosswalk in front of Free Life Church at 741 Miller Drive.

Town traffic staff reported that the site met the technical criteria for an RRFB. Staff said the midblock crossing recorded about 24 pedestrian crossings in a 12‑hour period and a vehicle volume of about 11,700 vehicles per day, which staff said qualified the location for the device under current guidance. The commission then moved to place an in‑stock RRFB at the identified location; members voted verbally in favor and the chair called the motion approved.

The commission and members of the public described safety concerns at the crossing. A church security team lead said a four‑hour parking zone near the church includes an area where a “no parking” sign had been placed in the middle of the permitted zone, removing about “6 to 7 of the parking spots” the church had used on Sunday mornings. The security team lead also said the crosswalk is “dark” in parts of the approach, drivers often come around a curve with headlights and are “right on top” of pedestrians, and Sunday traffic includes older people and children crossing the street.

Sergeant Schumer was identified in discussion as having taken photos documenting the sign placement; town staff noted sight‑line concerns can require no‑parking zones near some intersections. Staff also described prior short enforcement efforts by the sheriff’s office at the location and the use of data collection tools (tubes and radar trailers) to measure speed and volume.

Commissioners discussed whether the proximity of the crossing to a signalized intersection could produce a false sense of security for pedestrians. Staff recommended complementary measures such as ensuring a high‑visibility ladder crosswalk marking, outreach and enforcement, and monitoring the crossing after installation. Commissioners asked staff to collect follow‑up speed and volume data at nearby locations, including Harrison Street and Roanoke, to evaluate broader patterns.

The vote and subsequent discussion focused on siting the device at the identified midblock crossing and on outreach to neighbors and the church to explain parking rules and enforcement. The commission requested staff return with monitoring data and any recommended additional measures.","The Town of Leesburg Traffic Commission voted to install a rectangular rapid‑flashing beacon (RRFB) at the midblock crosswalk serving Free Life Church near 741 Miller Drive after staff presented pedestrian counts and traffic volumes that met qualifying thresholds.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6425515,"Staff updates commission on new and pending development projects across Leesburg",892,1804000,2696000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5901416-cbc5bb383c04080845a5fcb661af447d&start=1804&end=2696","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5901416-cbc5bb383c04080845a5fcb661af447d/thumbnail_1804000.jpg","/articles/6425515/Leesburg/Loudoun-County/Virginia/Staff-updates-commission-on-new-and-pending-development-projects-across-Leesburg","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425515-2ebe22a2f50921dca598becda2283b83/orig.mp4?Expires=1770980413&Signature=CkOr7vBRikFHmIgSHXLF3x-uHznLUVubNqv4HX2sUJ7lwfyxFjymPs~Vbm66g5q09BEKhqc6H0bGhvKw6aZ4flNoFz9oWIl8w8axDtHvB8qLjLq~Nd4YEHzij4NsKjEwNKkaeHHo-p07cB~HGEYqETfrzpPVbf6sTgkpMO9HsQodgMZ5og4vAUWTRPvsqHWT2~9mS8Pz8zb5FVLpVfObfLJsuaV~KR1rkQ7HuimuqTWc5X9LnqdsWZc-YMlPAoGg5boXsQ0K0UKVg6n6E~RLlEfd6ygKswaUsLplDyjQx9ex4lh~lRzLoieCxJKK4AyD1mjWMQrIZvOzi6G3s1LzeQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town planning staff provided a summary of development projects in and around Leesburg, noting which projects are approved, under review or in site‑plan stage.

Approved and active projects mentioned included a Valvoline service at Compass Creek (4,000 sq ft), data center campuses where one building already has temporary occupancy, a freestanding emergency room behind Dick’s Sporting Goods (site plan approved in July), and reuses and expansions including Safford Brown Hyundai (reusing part of a building) and a Westpark Tech flex industrial area. Staff also listed residential projects in review or pending: The Village at Leesburg/Paddock site (56 multifamily units), a 116‑unit Church and Market project with ground‑floor restaurant/retail, Crescent Park (townhomes and stacked townhomes), and other multifamily and mixed‑use proposals. Several projects involve staging or coordination with county approvals because some parcels were annexed after county permitting; staff said legal and bonding work is ongoing to transfer permit records and manage bond obligations.

Commissioners discussed transportation implications — including access points, intersections and the need to monitor traffic impacts as projects advance — and asked staff to provide maps and clearer parcel locations at future meetings. Staff agreed to provide 11x17 maps of development locations and to include location context on future reports.","Town staff reviewed active and proposed development projects — including automotive services, data centers, multifamily housing and retail — and noted which projects are approved, under review or awaiting site plan actions.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission reviews proposed one‑way conversions downtown; open‑house feedback mostly supportive

Commission reviews speed surveys, crash statistics and driver‑feedback sign pilot; staff to collect additional data

Traffic commission approves rectangular rapid‑flashing beacon at midblock crossing near 741 Miller Drive

Staff updates commission on new and pending development projects across Leesburg