I-95 and Bells Road Interchange Study in Richmond, Virginia

The existing interchange at I-95 and Commerce Road/Bells Road experiences congestion during both the AM and PM peak periods, primarily in the westbound direction in the AM Peak and at the southbound left-turns at the intersection in the PM Peak. There have been a significant number of crashes at the Commerce Road and Walmsley Boulevard/Bells Road/I-95 Ramps intersection, which is within a segment that has been identified as a “Potential for Safety Improvement (PSI)” segment by VDOT. Difficult weaving maneuvers due to the existing ramp configurations have caused safety and operational concerns at the interchange.

This area is expected to experience new industrial development with renewed investments by the Port of Virginia that will increase barge service at the Richmond Marine Terminal and will generate truck traffic to this interchange and the surrounding roads. Future planned transportation network changes laid out in the ConnectRVA 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan, as well as the Walmsley Boulevard extension to Richmond Highway and impacts to the future surrounding transportation network are also expected.

The study is needed to identify improvements to alleviate operational and safety issues at the I-95/Bells Road interchange and to enhance/expand access to the Port of Richmond facility located along Deepwater Terminal Road to the east of I-95, while addressing the future needs and maximizing efficiency and capacity of the interchange within the City of Richmond.

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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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I-95 and Bells Road Interchange Study in Richmond, Virginia

I-95 and Bells Road Interchange Study in Richmond, Virginia

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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.