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STARS Route 221 at Enterprise Drive/Vista Centre Drive

STARS Route 221 at Enterprise Drive/Vista Centre Drive

 

The Route 221 at Enterprise Drive/Vista Centre Drive STARS study is a collaborative effort between the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Bedford County to evaluate transportation needs and develop recommendations for the intersection of Route 221 (Forest Road) at Enterprise Drive/Vista Centre Drive. In addition, due to the proximity of the intersection of Enterprise Drive at Homestead Drive/Brook Park Place to the study intersection, it was also included in the study.

The primary objective of this STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study is to improve traffic operations and safety at the two intersections. The alternatives proposed in this study for the two intersections are expected to help mitigate the additional traffic generated by planned developments within the study area, which will increase traffic demand and impact operations at both intersections.

Please complete this brief survey to inform the study team of how you use the study intersections’ roadways and whether you have any concerns or suggestions based on how they operate today.

For additional background, Forest Road is a four-lane divided roadway classified as a minor arterial with an Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) ranging from 26,000 to 29,000 vehicles per day (vpd) as of 2024 and a posted speed limit of 45 mph. Enterprise Drive is a four-lane undivided roadway classified as a minor arterial with an AADT of 18,000 vpd as of 2024 and a posted speed limit of 35 mph. Homestead Drive is a two-lane divided roadway classified as a major collector with an AADT of 6,100 vpd as of 2024 and a posted speed limit of 35 mph.

The study will evaluate existing and future transportation conditions in the study area. VDOT is serving as the project manager for the study with JMT as a consulting partner for developing the study, supporting analysis, and improvement concepts. Final study recommendations will be considered by the County for advancement through state transportation funding programs.

Visit the project webpage.

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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
Closed to responses

Rank what is the most important issue to you along the study area.

Drag your top items in order of importance.

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
School
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

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