CU-23-07: U.S. 17 Business (Shirley Avenue) - Town of Warrenton

CU-23-07 Overview Map

U.S. 17 Business (Shirley Avenue) – Town of Warrenton

 

Survey

The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements along U.S. 17 Business (Shirley Ave.) between U.S. 211 (Frost Ave.) and Alwington Blvd. in the Town of Warrenton is complete.

Project Purpose

The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the U.S. 17 Business (Shirley Avenue) corridor between Route 211 (Frost Avenue) and Alwington Boulevard within the Town of Warrenton. This study will focus on improving roadway safety, reducing traffic congestion, and enhancing multimodal accessibility/connectivity (pedestrian, bicyclist, and transit). The study will build off previous planning efforts led by the Town of Warrenton on this critical transportation link. The project recommendations that come from this study will be developed into funding applications for Smart Scale Round 6 and other transportation funding programs.

Study Partners

  • Town of Warrenton
  • Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission
  • Fauquier County
  • RK&K

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Charles Proctor

Lead Consultant: Jeff Kuttesch

Schedule

PHASE DATES TASKS
Phase 1 May - September 2023 Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives
Phase 2 September 2023 - January2024 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

Phase 1 Public Engagement Summary

The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, congestion mitigation, access, and bicycle/pedestrian/transit improvements along U.S. 17 Business (Shirley Ave.) between U.S. 211 (Frost Ave.) and Alwington Blvd. in the Town of Warrenton is complete.

Dates Number of Participants (unique individuals)
June 17-31, 2023 402
The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment?
Congestion Mitigation 80%
Safety 70%
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accessibility / Connectivity 49%
Transit Accessibility / Connectivity 35%
What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area?
Personal Vehicle 99%
Walking 21%
Cycling 8%
Truck or commercial vehicle 4%
Other 1%
Carpool / Vanpool 1%
Metro Bus, Local Bus, or Commuter Bus 1%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft 0%

Last updated: April 4, 2024

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