U.S. Route 29 - Albemarle County

The study area includes U.S. Route 29 from Teel Lane to north of the Fontaine Avenue interchange. Three previous projects have been funded related to this area: removing the loop ramp from U.S. Route 29 southbound to I-64 eastbound to eliminate weaving on I-64 (constructed); adding a choice exit lane to the northbound Fontaine Avenue interchange; and relocating the left-turn movement from U.S. Route 29 northbound to I-64 westbound (funded through SMART SCALE Round 5) through the Fontaine Avenue interchange. As part of the removal of the loop ramp, the southbound to eastbound movement is now being made via left turns from U.S. Route 29 southbound to get onto I-64 eastbound facilitated by a signal and a short, double left-turn lane. Traffic is currently backing up at that signal, and there are significant safety concerns at that location as a result. This study will also look to improve the small park and ride lot located on the east side of U.S. Route 29 northbound just south of the interchange on Teal Lane.

This brief survey will provide the study team with valuable context on existing transportation issues in the corridor so that they can be analyzed and addressed in the study.

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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.

Study Partners

Albemarle County
Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization
Jaunt
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)
ATCS

Study Location

Study area map for U.S. Route 29 from Teel Lane to north of the Fontaine Avenue interchange in Albemarle County

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

Safety

Capacity Preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly)

Transportation Demand Management (TDM - strategies that improve the efficiency of existing transportation systems)

Closed to responses

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

Closed for Comments

Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area.

Drag the items below into the priority box in order of importance (with the most important need at the top of the list).

Closed to responses

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

Speeding / aggressive driving

Inadequate pavement marking and signage

Inadequate lighting

Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes

Side-impact crashes

Closely spaced driveways

Difficulty weaving / merging

Inadequate transit / bus stops

Running red lights

Other

Closed to responses

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

Weekday morning rush (6 a.m-9 a.m.)

Weekday midday (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Weekday afternoon rush (4 p.m.-7 p.m.)

Weekday evening/overnight (7 p.m.-6 a.m.)

Weekends

Never

Closed to responses

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

Weekday morning rush (6 a.m.-9 a.m.)

Weekday midday (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Weekday afternoon rush (4 p.m.-7 p.m.)

Weekday evening/overnight (7 p.m.-6 a.m.)

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

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)

Transit service / bus shelters

Bus transfer station

Park & ride lot improvements

Shared-use path

Other

Closed to responses

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

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U.S. Route 29 - Albemarle County

U.S. Route 29 - Albemarle County

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

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

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Rank the following needs in order of importance 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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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.