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STARS US 11 at Exit 298 Study

STARS US 11 at Exit 298 Study

The Exit 298 planning study is a collaborative effort between the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Shenandoah County, and the Town of Strasburg to evaluate transportation needs and develop recommendations for the I-81 Exit 298 Interchange with US 11 (Old Valley Pike). The study location begins at the intersection of Radio Station Rd and US 11 in the Town of Strasburg and ends at the intersection of US 11 and Oranda Road in Shenandoah County.  The primary objective of this Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) study is to identify congestion and crash hotspots in the vicinity of the I-81 interchange and recommend targeted improvements to address observed issues. Future traffic from anticipated development will be considered in the analysis.

Please complete this brief survey to inform the study team of how you use the Exit 298 Interchange and whether you have any concerns or suggestions for the corridor based on how it operates today.

For additional background, US 11 is a four-lane roadway classified as a minor arterial with an Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) of 13,000 as of 2023 and a posted speed limit of 45 mph. The corridor attracts a high percentage of trucks from nearby industrial uses accessing I-81.

The study will evaluate existing and future transportation conditions along the study corridor. 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 and Town for advancement through state transportation funding programs.

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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)

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

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
Closed to responses

When do you typically experience transportation 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
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Why do you travel along the study area? (check all that apply)

Home
Work
Shopping / 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
Transit 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)

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.