survey
The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, transportation demand management, and bicycle/pedestrian/transit improvements along U.S. 41 (Franklin Tpke.) between Orphanage Rd. and north of Hunting Hills Rd. in Pittsylvania County is complete.
project purpose
The purpose of this study is to analyze the safety and operational issues identified along the U.S. 41 (Franklin Turnpike) corridor between Orphanage Road and north of Hunting Hills Road, with a focus on providing safety improvements and enhanced bicycle, pedestrian, and transit access. The project recommendations made as part of this study may be developed into future funding applications for SMART SCALE and other transportation funding programs.
study partners
- Pittsylvania County
- Danville Metropolitan Planning Organization
- EPR
key points of contact
District Lead: Rick Youngblood
Lead Consultant: Jeanie Alexander
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 |
Phase 1 Public Engagement Summary
| Dates | September 7-21, 2023 |
| Number of Participants (unique individuals) | 245 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
| Vehicular Safety | 89% |
| Pedestrian Safety | 49% |
| Pedestrian Access | 39% |
| Bicycle Access | 31% |
| Transit Access | 25% |
| Transportation Demand Management | 21% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
| Personal Vehicle | 97% |
| Walking | 10% |
| Cycling | 7% |
| Truck or Commercial Vehicle | 6% |
| Other | 2% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 1% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 0% |
| How did you find this survey? | |
| 59% | |
| Newspaper | 11% |
| Community Newsletter or Email | 8% |
| Friend / Family / Colleague | 8% |
| Nextdoor | 6% |
| Other Social Media | 3% |
| Other | 3% |
| 2% | |
| 1% | |
| VDOT / Project Website | 1% |