From East Charlotte Street to Church Street
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements on the Monticello Avenue/St. Paul's Boulevard corridor, from East Charlotte Street/Wood Street to Church Street, in the city of Norfolk is complete.
The purpose of this study is to analyze the operational and safety issues identified on Monticello Avenue/St. Paul's Boulevard from East Charlotte Street to Church Street, with a focus on providing enhanced pedestrian, bicycle, and transit access as well as congestion mitigation and safety improvements. From 2018 to 2022, there were 392 crashes along the corridor; 69 percent were angle crashes, and 16 percent were rear-end crashes. In the same time period, there were seven crashes involving pedestrians with two pedestrian fatalities and three total fatalities. Improving safety for all road users is a focus of this study. Congestion mitigation is also needed, particularly at the southern end of the corridor related to the I-264 ramps and at the northern end in the vicinity of 26th Street and 27th Street. The objective of this study is to identify cost-effective preferred improvement alternatives that address the deficient conditions and prioritize safety for vulnerable users.
District Lead: Eric Stringfield/Jerry Pauley
Lead Consultant: Rob Prunty/Andy Nagle
PHASE | DATES | TASKS |
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Phase 1 | May - August 2023 | Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives |
Phase 2 | September 2023 - April 2024 | Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives |
Phase 3 | May - August 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy |
The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, congestion mitigation, bicycle/pedestrian/transit access, and transportation demand management improvements on the Monticello Avenue/St. Paul's Boulevard corridor, from East Charlotte Street/Wood Street to Church Street, in the city of Norfolk is complete.
Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
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September 6-20, 2023 | 377 |
The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
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Safety Improvements | 75% |
Congestion Mitigation | 72% |
Pedestrian Safety Improvements | 71% |
Enhanced Pedestrian Access | 59% |
Enhanced Bicycle Access | 57% |
Enhanced Transit Access | 52% |
Transportation Demand Management | 43% |
What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
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Personal Vehicle | 94% |
Walking | 27% |
Cycling | 27% |
Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 14% |
Metro Bus, Local Bus, or Commuter Bus | 5% |
Carpool / Vanpool | 3% |
Other | 2% |
Truck or Commercial Vehicle | 1% |
Last updated: April 5, 2024