From Denbigh Boulevard to Cook Road

survey

The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, transportation demand management, and bicycle/pedestrian/transit access improvements along Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Highway) between Denbigh Boulevard and Cook Road, in York County is complete.

project purpose

The purpose of this study is to analyze the operational and safety issues identified along Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Highway) between Denbigh Boulevard and Cook Road, with a focus on providing enhanced pedestrian, bicycle, and transit access as well as preserving vehicular capacity, transportation demand management, and safety improvements. Over 600 crashes were reported within the study corridor between 2015 and 2022. About one-third of the crashes resulted in injury and 13% involved speeding. The objective of this study is to identify cost-effective preferred improvement alternatives that address the identified needs.

study partners

• York County
• Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO)
• Kimley-Horn
• EPR

key points of contact

District Lead: Jerry Pauley 

Lead Consultant: Rob Prunty/Andy Nagle/Bill Wuensch

SCHEDULE

Phase 1	May - August 2023	Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives
Phase 2	September - December 2023	Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives
Phase 3	January-July 2024	Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy