Graves Mill Rd. STARS Study (Lynchburg)

This STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study evaluates potential safety and operational enhancements for the Graves Mill Road corridor, extending from Gristmill Drive to McConville Road in the City of Lynchburg, Virginia. The study area encompasses both signalized and unsignalized intersections. The signalized intersections included in this analysis are Gristmill Drive, Millrace Drive, Rosedale Boulevard, Old Graves Mill Extension, Old Graves Mill Road, and the southbound and northbound ramps of the Lynchburg Expressway. The unsignalized intersections analyzed are the Bausch & Lomb/Bentley Commons Entrance and McConville Road.

This study involves a comprehensive crash data analysis and an operational analysis that will be based on data collection and field observations. These analyses will assist in identifying pertinent issues and in developing proposed improvements. Additionally, relevant previous or ongoing studies within and near the project corridor will be reviewed to gather supplementary data and recommendations. The objective of this study is to formulate alternatives that address existing congestion and safety challenges while enhancing access for all modes and users.

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

Drag your top items in order of importance.

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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 and pedestrian signal timing

Inadequate lighting

Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks

Inadequate bicycle facilities

Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes

Side-Impact crashes

Closely spaced driveways

Difficulty Weaving / Merging

Inadequate Transit / Bus stops

Running red lights

Other

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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

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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

Poor signal coordination

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

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

Home

Work

Shopping / Errands

Entertainment

Passing through

Other

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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

Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus

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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Graves Mill Rd. STARS Study (Lynchburg)

Graves Mill Rd. STARS Study (Lynchburg)

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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.