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CU-23-07: U.S. 17 Business (Shirley Avenue) - Town of Warrenton

U.S. 17 Business (Shirley Avenue) – Town of Warrenton

Project Purpose

The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the U.S. 17 Business (Shirley Avenue) corridor between Route 211 (Frost Avenue) and Alwington Boulevard within the Town of Warrenton. This study will focus on improving roadway safety, reducing traffic congestion, and enhancing multimodal accessibility/connectivity (pedestrian, bicyclist, and transit). The study will build off previous planning efforts led by the Town of Warrenton on this critical transportation link. The project recommendations that come from this study will be developed into funding applications for Smart Scale Round 6 and other transportation funding programs.

Study Partners

Town of Warrenton
Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission
Fauquier County
RK&K

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Charles Proctor

Lead Consultant: Jeff Kuttesch

Schedule

PHASE	DATES	TASKS
Phase 1	May - September 2023	Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives
Phase 2	September 2023 - January2024	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

Study Documents

The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, congestion mitigation, access, and bicycle/pedestrian/transit improvements along U.S. 17 Business (Shirley Ave.) between U.S. 211 (Frost Ave.) and Alwington Blvd. in the Town of Warrenton is complete.

Dates	Number of Participants (unique individuals)
June 17-31, 2023	402

The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment?
Congestion Mitigation	80%
Safety	70%
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accessibility / Connectivity	49%
Transit Accessibility / Connectivity	35%

What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area?
Personal Vehicle	99%
Walking	21%
Cycling	8%
Truck or commercial vehicle	4%
Other	1%
Carpool / Vanpool	1%
Metro Bus, Local Bus, or Commuter Bus	1%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft	0%

The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements along U.S. 17 Business (Shirley Ave.) between U.S. 211 (Frost Ave.) and Alwington Blvd. in the Town of Warrenton is complete.

Dates	Number of Participants (unique individuals)
February 23 – March 8, 2024	1,498

Hospital Dr.

Construct a roundabout at the intersection with Hospital Dr. The northbound movement would include two through lanes. The roundabout would include a right-turn slip lane for the southbound approach.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	28%	12%	12%	24%	24%

Install a concrete median to close the southbound left-turn lane at Garrett St. and a channelizing island at Garrett St. to restrict movements to and from Garrett St. as right turns only.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	19%	12%	28%	21%	20%

Carriage House Ln.

Construct a single-lane roundabout at the intersection with Carriage House Lane. The roundabout would include a right-turn slip lane for northbound traffic onto Carriage House Lane.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	32%	14%	13%	19%	23%

Install enhanced pavement markings to indicate no stopping in front of the entrance to the fire station access along Shirley Ave.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	8%	4%	21%	19%	48%

Keith St.

Install channelizing island at Keith St. to restrict movements from Garrett St. as right turns only.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	18%	14%	32%	18%	18%

Culpeper St.

Construct a single-lane roundabout at the intersection with Culpeper St.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	28%	9%	10%	22%	31%

Madison St. / Elm St.

Construct a mini-roundabout to form an intersection along Shirley Avenue with Elm St. and Madison St.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	38%	16%	20%	11%	16%

Re-configure the intersection of Madison St. at Shirley Ave. to relocate the southbound left-turn and northbound right-turn movements onto Madison St. south of the existing intersection. Adjust the alignment of Madison St. at Shirley Ave. to provide better sight-distance for vehicles entering Shirley Ave.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	12%	8%	27%	30%	23%

Pedestrian Improvements

Construct pedestrian accommodations along the west side of Shirley Ave.
- Construct a new 5' sidewalk from Culpeper St. to Taylor Middle School.
- Construct a 10' shared-use path from the Warrenton Branch Greenway crossing at Taylor Middle School to approximately 870' south.
- Insall a marked crosswalk at Green St.
- Install an upgraded crosswalk and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons near Cleveland St.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	6%	4%	18%	24%	49%

Last updated: June 20, 2024