SA-23-09: Tanyard Road (Route 40)

SA-23-09 Overview Map

Pell Avenue (Route 40) TO School Board Road/Market Place Drive

Survey

The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements along Tanyard Rd. (Route 40) between Pell Ave. and School Board Rd./Market Place Dr. in the Town of Rocky Mount is complete.

Project Purpose

The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Tanyard Road (Route 40) corridor within the Town of Rocky Mount. This study will focus on improving roadway safety. 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 Rocky Mount
  • Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
  • West Piedmont Planning District Commission
  • WRA

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: William Crawford
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 improvements along Tanyard Rd. (Route 40) between Pell Ave. and School Board Rd./Market Place Dr. in the Town of Rocky Mount is complete.

Dates Number of Participants (unique individuals)
August 2-18, 2023 324
Safety has been identified as the need for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment?
Yes 88%
No 12%
What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area?
Personal Vehicle 99%
Truck or Commercial Vehicle 13%
Walking 6%
Cycling 3%
Carpool / Vanpool 2%
Other 2%
Transit Service 1%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft 1%

Last updated: April 2, 2024

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