Project Pipeline Franklin Turnpike Study (LY-23-09)

Project Pipeline is a performance-based planning program to identify cost-effective solutions to multimodal transportation needs in Virginia. Through this planning process, projects and solutions may be considered for funding through programs, including SMART SCALE, revenue sharing, interstate funding and others.

The purpose of this study is to analyze the safety and operational issues identified along the U.S. 41 (Franklin Turnpike) corridor between Orphanage Road and north of Hunting Hills Road, with a focus on providing safety improvements and enhanced bicycle, pedestrian, and transit access.

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Study Partners

Pittsylvania County

Danville Metropolitan Planning Organization

EPR

Study Location

Study area map for Project Pipeline Study LY-23-09 depicting the U.S. 41 (Franklin Turnpike) corridor between Orphanage Road and north of Hunting Hills Road within Pittsylvania County

The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? (Check all that apply)

Bike Access

Pedestrian Access

Vehicular Safety

Pedestrian Safety

Transit Access

Transportation Demand Management (defined as ways to reduce the number of vehicles, especially during peak times, through transit, ride sharing, or other means)

Closed to responses

Are there other issues along the study corridor (not identified above) that you think should be addressed?

Closed for Comments

Rank what is the most important issue to you along the study area.

Drag your top items in order of importance.

Closed to responses

Which of the following safety issues concern you? (Check all that apply)

Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility

Speeding / aggressive driving

Inadequate pavement marking and signage

Insufficient / missing crosswalks

Inadequate lighting

Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks

Inadequate bicycle facilities

Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes

Side-impact crashes

Closely spaced driveways

Inadequate transit / bus stops

Other

Closed to responses

Do you experience congestion when traveling along the study area? If so, when? (Check all that apply)

Weekday morning rush (6a-9a)

Weekday midday (9a-4p)

Weekday afternoon rush (4p-7p)

Weekday evening/overnight (7p-6a)

Weekends

Never

Closed to responses

What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? (Check all that apply)

Difficulty when walking

Difficulty making left turns

Difficulty accessing businesses

Difficulty when riding a bicycle

Lack of turn lanes

Vehicles blocking entrances

Other

Closed to responses

When do you typically experience mobility issues in the study area? (Check all that apply)

Weekday morning rush (6a-9a)

Weekday midday (9a-4p)

Weekday afternoon rush (4p-7p)

Weekday evening/overnight (7p-6a)

Weekends

Never

Closed to responses

When do you typically travel in the study area? (Check all that apply)

Weekday morning rush (6a-9a)

Weekday midday (9a-4p)

Weekday afternoon rush (4p-7p)

Weekday evening/overnight (7p-6a)

Weekends

Never

Closed to responses

How often do you travel along the study area?

Daily

A few times per week

A few times per month

A few times per year

Less than once a year

Closed to responses

Why do you travel along the study area? (Check all that apply)

Home

Work

Shopping / Errands

Entertainment

Passing through

Other

Closed to responses

What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? (Check all that apply)

Personal vehicle

Taxi / Uber / Lyft

Carpool / Vanpool

Truck or commercial vehicle

Walking

Cycling

Other

Closed to responses

What multimodal facilities are needed along this study area? (Check all that apply)

Crosswalks / pedestrian signals

Shared-use path

Sidewalks

Bicycle lanes

Transit service bus shelters

Park & ride lot

Bus transfer station

Other

Closed to responses

Please drop a pin within the study area and share your concerns.

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Project Pipeline Franklin Turnpike Study (LY-23-09)

Project Pipeline Franklin Turnpike Study (LY-23-09)

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The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? (Check all that apply)

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Are there other issues along the study corridor (not identified above) that you think should be addressed?

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Rank what is the most important issue to you along the study area.

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Which of the following safety issues concern you? (Check all that apply)

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Do you experience congestion when traveling along the study area? If so, when? (Check all that apply)

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What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? (Check all that apply)

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When do you typically experience mobility issues in the study area? (Check all that apply)

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When do you typically travel in the study area? (Check all that apply)

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How often do you travel along the study area?

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Why do you travel along the study area? (Check all that apply)

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What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? (Check all that apply)

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What multimodal facilities are needed along this study area? (Check all that apply)

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Please drop a pin within the study area and share your concerns.