BR-23-07: Route 11 (Main Street)/Route 16 (Park Boulevard) - Town of Marion
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S. Holston St. TO Medical Park Dr. / Radio Hill Rd. TO Route 11 (Main St.)
Project Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Route 11 (Main Street) and Route 16 (Park Boulevard) corridors within the Town of Marion. This study will focus on improving roadway safety, reducing traffic congestion, and enhancing multimodal accessibility/connectivity (pedestrian, bicyclist, and transit). The project recommendations that come from this study will be developed into funding applications for Smart Scale Round 6 and other transportation funding programs.
This study did not continue into Phase 3.
Public Information Meeting
As part of the study, VDOT hosted a public information meeting on Feb. 21, 2024, to review alternatives/study recommendations. The public comment period closed on Feb. 27, 2024.
Study Partners
- Town of Marion
- Mount Rogers Planning District Commission (MRPDC)
- VHB
- Mountain Lynx Transit
- Emory & Henry College
Key Points of Contact
District Lead: Blake Ailor and Samantha Farmer
Lead Consultant: Chris Daily
Schedule
| 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* | January-July 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy |
* This study did not continue into Phase 3.
Study Documents
BR-23-07 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 2MB
The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, access, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along Route 11 (Main St.) between S. Holston St. and Medical Park Dr. and along Route 16 (Park Blvd.) between Radio Hill Rd. and Route 11 (Main St.) in the Town of Marion is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
| June 19-July 10, 2023 | 135 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
|---|---|
| Safety Improvement | 77% |
| Congestion Mitigation | 62% |
| Reliability | 32% |
| Transportation Demand Management | 32% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal Vehicle | 98% |
| Walking | 27% |
| Cycling | 13% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 8% |
| Other | 5% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 3% |
| Regional Transit | 3% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 2% |
BR-23-07 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 700KB
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements along Route 11 (Main St.) between S. Holston St. and Medical Park Dr. and along Route 16 (Park Blvd.) between Radio Hill Rd. and Route 11 (Main St.) in the Town of Marion is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
| 541 |
Intersection Improvements
Park Boulevard / Sayers Street / Terrace Drive / Groseclose Street Intersection
- Realign Sayers Street to line up with Terrace Drive
- Realign Groseclose Street to Park Boulevard to create two separate intersections
- A previously funded sidewalk project will also improve sight lines exiting Terrace Drive
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Please rate this proposed concept recommendation on a scale of 1 to 5.
|
19%
|
5%
|
15%
|
23%
|
37%
|
Main Street / Keller Lane Intersection
- Replace the existing unsignalized intersection with a roundabout
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Please rate this proposed concept recommendation on a scale of 1 to 5.
|
64% | 9% | 6% | 8% | 14% |
Main Street / Dabny Drive / Windy Drive Intersection
- Install pedestrian signals at the three pedestrian crosswalks
- Update the curb ramps to be ADA compliant
- Change a signal head display to be compliant
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pedestrian signals, ADA curb ramps, revised crosswalks, and compliant vehicular signal head
|
9%
|
3%
|
17%
|
24%
|
48%
|
Main Street / Wassona Drive / Johnston Road Intersection
- Signalize two pedestrian crossings
- Remove the crossing of Johnston Road
- Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
- Swap out traffic signal heads
- Close driveways on Main Street near the intersection
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedestrian Signals, ADA curb ramps, revised crosswalks, and appropriate vehicular signal heads |
11%
|
5%
|
21%
|
25%
|
39%
|
|
Closure of three existing driveways east of the signal to improve safety and reduce crash risk
|
22%
|
12%
|
22%
|
18%
|
25%
|
Safety Improvements
Main Street Segment Between Park Boulevard and Keller Lane
Main Street / Park Boulevard Intersection
- Replace the existing two-way left turn lane with a landscaped median on Main Street between Park Boulevard and Keller Lane
- Option 1:
- Allow left turn movements from Main Street into the Walmart Shopping Center
- Construct a signalized pedestrian crossing of Main Street at the Park Boulevard intersection
- Option 2:
- Allow left turn movements from Main Street into both the Walmart Shopping Center and Copenhaver Street
- Relocate the existing Walmart Shopping Center access point
- Option 1:
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option 1 | 28% | 13% | 22% | 18% | 19% |
| Option 2 | 25% | 13% | 24% | 21% | 17% |
Referring to the two different median concepts for the Main Street segment between Park Boulevard and Keller Lane that were shown above, which concept improvement option do you prefer for this location?
| Option | Result |
|---|---|
|
Option 1: Median with left turns into Walmart Shopping Center only
|
18% |
| Option 2: Median with left turns into both Walmart Shopping Center and Copenhaver Street; relocated Walmart Shopping Center access location | 33% |
| I like both options | 17% |
| I do not like either option | 32% |
Concept Combinations
Roundabout at Keller Lane Combined with One of the Two Shown Median Concepts from Park Boulevard to Keller Lane
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Please rate this proposed concept recommendation on a scale of 1 to 5.
|
61% | 9% | 6% | 8% | 17% |
BR-23-07 Final Report - PDF, 12MB
Last updated: February 13, 2025
