SA-23-07: Roanoke Street (Route 11/Route 460 Business)

SA-23-07 Overview Map

Falling Branch Road TO Tower Road

Survey

The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements along Roanoke St. (Route 11/Route 460 Business) between Falling Branch Rd. and Tower Rd. in the Town of Christiansburg is complete.

Project Purpose

The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Roanoke Street (Route 11/Route 460 Business) corridor within the Town of Christiansburg. This study will focus on improving roadway safety, reliability, multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicycle, pedestrian, and transit), and transportation demand management needs. The project recommendations from this study may be developed into funding applications for SMART SCALE Round 6 and other transportation funding programs.

Study Partners

  • Town of Christiansburg
  • New River Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization
  • Blacksburg Transit
  • WRA

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Carol Moneymaker

Lead Consultant: Dana Trone

Schedule

PHASE DATES TASKS
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

The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, reliability, and bicycle improvements along Roanoke St. (Route 11/Route 460 Business) between Falling Branch Rd. and Tower Rd. in the Town of Christiansburg is complete.

Dates Number of Participants (unique individuals)
August 8-22, 2023 111
The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment?
Safety 92%
Transportation Demand Management 74%
Reliability 50%
Bicycle Access 41%
What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area?
Personal Vehicle 98%
Truck or Commercial Vehicle 15%
Walking 15%
Carpool / Vanpool 7%
Cycling 6%
Transit Service 2%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft 1%
Other 0%

Last updated: April 2, 2024

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