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Route 19 (Porterfield Hwy.) TO Hillman Hwy.
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements on Route 11 (Main St.) between Route 19 (Porterfield Hwy.) and Hillman Hwy. in the Town of Abingdon is complete.
The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Route 11 (Main Street) corridor within the Town of Abingdon. This study will focus on improving roadway safety, reducing traffic congestion, enhancing multimodal accessibility/connectivity (pedestrian, bicyclist, and transit), and accommodating parking needs. The project recommendations that come from this study will be developed into funding applications for Smart Scale Round 6 and other transportation funding programs.
As part of the study, VDOT hosted a public information meeting on Feb. 20, 2024, to review alternatives/study recommendations. The public comment period closed on Feb. 27, 2024.
District Lead: Blake Ailor and Samantha Farmer
Lead Consultant: Chris Daily
| PHASE | DATES | TASKS |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | May - August 2023 | Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives |
| Phase 2 | September 2023 – March 2024 | Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives |
| Phase 3 | March – July 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy |
BR-23-06 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 3.1MB
The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, access, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements on Route 11 (Main St.) between Route 19 (Porterfield Hwy.) and Hillman Hwy. in the Town of Abingdon is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
| June 19-July 3, 2023 | 307 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
|---|---|
| Congestion Mitigation | 84% |
| Pedestrian Access | 68% |
| Safety Improvement | 68% |
| Bicycle Access | 56% |
| Transit Access | 40% |
| Transportation Demand Management | 36% |
| Transit Access for Equity Emphasis Areas | 26% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal Vehicle | 99% |
| Walking | 46% |
| Cycling | 23% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 4% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 1% |
| Regional Transit | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 0% |
BR-23-06 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 3MB
BR-23-06 Final Report - PDF, 27MB
Last updated: September 12, 2024
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