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Termini of U.S. Route 19/U.S. Route 19 Business on each end of town
This study will address roadway and pedestrian safety needs on Route 19 near Exit 2, as well as along Route 19 Business (Main Street) at the intersection of Pioneer Drive. Study elements will include, but will not be limited to intersection geometric improvements, pavement marking improvements, and other traffic 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 Route 19 near Exit 2, as well as along Route 19 Business (Main Street) at the intersection of Pioneer Drive, 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
|
211 |
| The following needs have been identified for the area on Route 19 near Exit 2. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Safety improvement | 100% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you for the area on Route 19 near Exit 2. | |
|---|---|
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 81% |
| Reducing traffic congestion | 75% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 70% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 67% |
| Public transit access and service | 62% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you for the area on Route 19 near Exit 2? | |
|---|---|
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 51% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 47% |
| Side-impact crashes | 41% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 41% |
| Running red lights | 40% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 34% |
| Inadequate lighting | 32% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 10% |
| Other | 5% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the area on Route 19 near Exit 2? | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty making left turns | 70% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 41% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 34% |
| Other | 9% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling in the area on Route 19 near Exit 2? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 99% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 10% |
| Walking | 3% |
| Other | 1% |
| Regional transit | 1% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 0% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 0% |
| The following needs have been identified for the area along Route 19 Business (Main Street) at the intersection of Pioneer Drive. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Safety improvement | 97% |
| Pedestrian safety improvement | 61% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you for the area along Route 19 Business (MainStreet) at the intersection of Pioneer Drive. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 90% |
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 90% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 71% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 71% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 71% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 60% |
| Public transit access and service | 60% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you for the area along Route 19 Business (Main Street) at the intersection of Pioneer Drive? | |
|---|---|
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 50% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 47% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 45% |
| Side-impact crashes | 44% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 42% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 40% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 38% |
| Inadequate lighting | 30% |
| Running red lights | 16% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 10% |
| Other | 8% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the area along Route 19 Business (Main Street) at the intersection of Pioneer Drive? | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty making left turns | 82% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 41% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 26% |
| Difficulty when walking | 16% |
| Other | 3% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling in the area along Route 19 Business (Main Street) at the intersection of Pioneer Drive? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 100% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 15% |
| Walking | 7% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 1% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 1% |
| Regional transit | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
Last updated: June 17, 2025
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