STARS E 3rd Street/Persimmon Tree Fork Road Study

This STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study aims to evaluate operational and safety conditions for vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian users at the intersection of US 460 BUS (E 3^rd Street) and Persimmon Tree Fork Road / Milnwood Road in the Town of Farmville, Virginia. The study will assess existing traffic challenges and safety concerns, and it will develop potential improvement alternatives to enhance mobility, safety, and efficiency at this critical intersection.

The study intersection serves as a key access point within Farmville’s transportation network and is expected to experience increased traffic demand due to regional growth and upcoming developments. The Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) at the intersection is projected to increase with planned land use changes, including a proposed data center development along Persimmon Tree Fork Road. This development will introduce a significant volume of new traffic, including a large percentage of heavy truck traffic, further impacting the intersection’s traffic operations and safety conditions.

The existing intersection geometry features an acute-angle configuration, which may present operational challenges for turning movements, particularly for heavy vehicles and trucks. Additionally, the intersection is part of the VTrans Corridors of Statewide Significance (CoSS), highlighting its importance for regional connectivity and identified safety and travel demand management needs.

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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.

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 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

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

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

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)

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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STARS E 3rd Street/Persimmon Tree Fork Road Study

STARS E 3rd Street/Persimmon Tree Fork Road Study

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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.