STARS study: U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Hwy.) corridor, Orange County

This STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study will assess operational and safety conditions along a 6.8-mile-long segment U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) in Orange County between the Town of Unionville and the Culpeper County line.

Two key intersections within this study area include:

1 - U.S. 522 at Route 617 (Everona Road) and Route 620 (Pine Stake Road)

2 - U.S. 522 at Route 611 (Raccoon Ford Road) and River Road

U.S. 522 serves as a primary route for north-south travel in the region. Within the study area, this rural two-lane roadway functions as:

• a minor arterial, connecting regional traffic to Route 3 (Germanna Highway) and U.S. 29 (James Monroe Highway).

• a local business route, providing primary access to the towns and communities in Orange County.

The study will examine traffic operational and safety challenges for all road users who use the corridor. The Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) for the roadway segment being studied is approximately 8,300 vehicles per day (vpd).

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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.

Closed to responses

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

Speeding / Aggressive driving

Inadequate pavement marking and signage

Inadequate lighting

Inadequate bicycle facilities

Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes

Side-Impact crashes

Closely spaced driveways

Narrow / no shoulder

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 when walking

Difficulty accessing businesses

Difficulty when riding a bicycle

Lack of turn lanes

Vehicles blocking entrances

Difficulty when passing

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

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)

Shared-use path

Sidewalks

Bicycle lanes

Transit service bus shelters

Park & ride lot

Other

Closed to responses

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

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STARS study: U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Hwy.) corridor, Orange County

STARS study: U.S. 522 (Zachary Taylor Hwy.) corridor, Orange County

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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.