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

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.