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I-81 (Exit 17) to Bradley Street
This study will address roadway and pedestrian safety, multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicycle, pedestrian, and transit), and transportation demand management (TDM) needs along Alternate Route 58 (Cummings Street) from Bradley Street to the I-81 Exit 17 ramps. Study elements will include, but are not limited to, access management, turn lane improvements, traffic signal timing, intersection geometric improvements, and pedestrian improvements. The project recommendations that come from this study will be developed into funding applications for SMART SCALE Round 7.
The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Alternate Route 58 (Cummings Street) from Bradley Street to the I-81 Exit 17 ramps was completed in June 2025. The study team will use the input obtained from the public to better focus on solutions and develop alternatives to address the identified needs.
District Lead: Blake Ailor, Michael James, and Samantha Mullins
Lead Consultant: Chris Daily
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
May 27-June 10, 2025
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440 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 80% |
| Safety improvement | 73% |
| Pedestrian safety improvement | 59% |
| Pedestrian access | 46% |
| Bicycle access | 38% |
| Transit access | 31% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 96% |
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 79% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 72% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 72% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 71% |
| Public transit access and service | 66% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 65% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 53% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 49% |
| Running red lights | 43% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 41% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 36% |
| Side-impact crashes | 36% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 29% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 26% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 22% |
| Inadequate lighting | 20% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 17% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 10% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 8% |
| Other | 4% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty making left turns | 66% |
| Poor signal coordination | 56% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 45% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 41% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 28% |
| Difficulty when walking | 16% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 15% |
| Other | 5% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 100% |
| Walking | 17% |
| Cycling | 10% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 7% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 2% |
| Other | 1% |
| Local bus | 1% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 0% |
Last updated: June 17, 2025
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