STARS Route 259 Study

The Route 259 (Mayland Road) STARS study is a collaborative effort between the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Rockingham County, and the Town of Broadway to evaluate transportation needs and develop recommendations for a 4-mile section of Route 259. The study location begins at the intersection of Route 259 and Broadway Avenue in the Town of Broadway and ends at the intersection of Route 259 and Route 11 in Rockingham County. The primary objective of this STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study is to identify crash hotspots and recommend targeted improvements to address observed safety issues. Recommendations to enhance mobility for all roadway users will also be considered.

Please complete this brief survey to inform the study team of how you use Route 259 and whether you have any concerns or suggestions for the corridor based on how it operates today.

For additional background, Route 259 is a two-lane roadway classified as a minor arterial with an Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) of 8,800 as of 2022 and a posted speed limit of 55 mph. Apart from connecting the Towns of Broadway and Timberville to I-81, the study corridor also connects Route 48, also known as Corridor H of the Appalachian Development Highway System, to I-81 southbound. By providing an alternative route for Route 48 users to reach I-81 southbound, the corridor attracts a high percentage of trucks.

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

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Project Partners

Project Location

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)

Speeding / Aggressive driving

Poor visibility when turning

Inadequate pavement marking and signage

Insufficient / Missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing

Inadequate lighting

Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks

Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility

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 making left turns

Difficulty accessing businesses

Difficulty when riding a bicycle

Difficulty when walking

Lack of turn lanes

Vehicles blocking entrances

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

Truck or commercial vehicle

Walking

Cycling

Other

Closed to responses

What multimodal facilities are needed along this study area? (check all that apply)

Park & ride lot expansion

Crosswalks / pedestrian signals

Shared-use path

Sidewalks

Bicycle lanes

Transit service

Other

Closed to responses

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

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STARS Route 259 Study

STARS Route 259 Study

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