Gilmerton Bridge to I-464 ramps
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements at the interchange of South Military Highway (Route 460/Route 13) and Bainbridge Boulevard (Route 460/Route 166) between the Gilmerton Bridge and I-464 ramps, in the city of Chesapeake is complete.
The purpose of this study is to analyze the safety and multimodal access issues identified at the interchange of South Military Highway (Route 460/Route 13) and Bainbridge Boulevard (Route 460/Route 166) between the Gilmerton Bridge and I-464 ramps, with a focus on providing enhanced bicycle and transit access, transportation demand management, and safety improvements. This interchange has a high number of angle crashes and rear-end crashes. One bicyclist involved crash was reported. 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, bicycle/transit access, and transportation demand management improvements at the interchange of South Military Highway (Route 460/Route 13) and Bainbridge Boulevard (Route 460/Route 166) between the Gilmerton Bridge and I-464 ramps, in the city of Chesapeake is complete.
Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
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August 24-September 11, 2023 | 185 |
The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
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Safety Improvements | 75% |
Transportation Demand Management | 66% |
Enhanced Transit Access | 52% |
Enhanced Bicycle Access | 32% |
What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
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Personal Vehicle | 98% |
Truck or Commercial Vehicle | 7% |
Cycling | 5% |
Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 5% |
Walking | 3% |
Carpool / Vanpool | 2% |
Metro Bus, Local Bus, or Commuter Bus | 2% |
Other | 0% |
Last updated: April 5, 2024