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STARS Ridge Street and W Main Street Study

STARS Ridge Street and W Main Street Study

 

This STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study will assess potential operational and safety conditions for the Ridge Street and W Main Street (US BUS 250)/W Water Street intersection in the City of Charlottesville. The intersection is pivotal for accessing the Downtown Mall, a central commercial area for the City of Charlottesville . The intersection is also known for its confusing layout, making it challenging for users of all modes to navigate. The Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) in the vicinity of this intersection ranges from approximately 21,000 to 2,000 vehicles per day (vpd).  The Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) each road of this intersection are as follows: Ridge McIntire Street – 21,000 vpd, Ridge Street – 21,000 vpd, W Main Street – 11,000 vpd, W Water Street – 8,000 vpd, and W South Street – 2,000 vpd. The study will consider and develop potential safety and operational improvements for vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian and transit users in the study area and develop cost estimates for the preferred alternatives. The study will not set construction dates for any of the alternatives. The purpose of this study is to develop proposed improvements that localities can pursue for funding and consider including in their comprehensive plans.
 

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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
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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
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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
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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
School
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
E-Scooter
Other
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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
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Please drop a pin within the study area and share your concerns.