Route 221 Corridor Study

This study is assessing potential operational and safety improvements for the Route 221 corridor in Bedford County, Virginia, from Perrowville Road to Graves Mill Road. Route 221 serves as an east-west major arterial roadway connecting the residential areas to commercial areas and employment centers. This corridor has been identified to have safety and operational issues during peak periods (defined as 6am-9am and 4pm-7pm). The study will also address bicycle, pedestrian, and transit needs along the corridor. The goal of this study is to develop a series of solutions to address the arterial congestion and safety concerns along the subject corridor.

Study Area

The study area extends from Perrowville Road to Graves Mill Road focusing on the shaded areas and numbered intersections below.

Map showing the study area and intersections

Rank what is the most important issue to you along Route 221.

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

Inadequate Transit / Bus stops

Running red lights

Other

Closed to responses

Do you experience congestion in the study area? If so, where and 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.)

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 (6am-9am)

Weekday midday (9am-4pm)

Weekday afternoon rush (4pm-7pm)

Weekday evening/overnight (7pm-7am)

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

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

Weekday morning rush (6am-9am)

Weekday midday (9am-4pm)

Weekday afternoon rush (4pm-7pm)

Weekday evening/overnight (7pm-7am)

Weekends

Never

Closed to responses

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

Home

Work

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

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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Route 221 Corridor Study

Route 221 Corridor Study

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Rank what is the most important issue to you along Route 221.

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

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Do you experience congestion in the study area? If so, where and 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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How often do you travel along the study area?

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

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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.