CU-25-03: 5th Street - Albemarle County/City of Charlottesville

CU2503 Overview Map

Pinehurst Court to Harris Road

Project Purpose

The study area includes 5th Street from Pinehurst Court to Harris Road. This is a re-evaluation of previous studies and SMART SCALE applications to refine and value engineer solutions that will have better potential for benefits in relation to cost. The study will result in refined concepts for the next round (Round 7) of SMART SCALE.

Survey

The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on 5th Street from Pinehurst Court to Harris Road 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.

 

Study Partners

  • Albemarle County
  • City of Charlottesville
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Charles Proctor and Sandy Shackelford

Lead Consultant: Dan Goldfarb

Schedule

Start date: March 2025

End date: August 2026

Study Documents

Dates Number of Participants (unique individuals)
June 2-16, 2025
729

 

The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs?
Congestion 83%
Safety 77%
Pedestrian access 58%
Bicycle access 53%
Transportation demand management (TDM) 52%
Transit access 40%

 

Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area.
Reducing traffic congestion 94%
Corridor safety / Intersection safety 87%
Pedestrian safety and accessibility 81%
Speeding / aggressive driving 81%
Public transit access and service 79%
Bicycle safety and accessibility 76%
Proper pavement marking and signage 77%

 

Which of the following safety issues concern you?
Speeding / aggressive driving 53%
Running red lights 51%
Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing 49%
Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks 48%
Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes 39%
Inadequate bicycle facilities  38%
Difficulty weaving / merging 36%
Side-impact crashes 27%
Inadequate lighting 21%
Inadequate pavement marking and signage 20%
Inadequate transit / bus stops 18%
Closely spaced driveways 15%
Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility  14%
Other 5%

 

What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area?
Poor signal coordination 54%
Difficulty making left turns 52%
Vehicles blocking entrances 48%
Difficulty when riding a bicycle 34%
Difficulty when walking 29%
Difficulty accessing businesses 29%
Lack of turn lanes 28%
Other 3%

 

What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area?
Personal vehicle 97%
Cycling 25%
Walking 24%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft 5%
Carpool / Vanpool 3%
Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus 3%
Truck or commercial vehicle 3%
Other 1%

 

Last updated: June 25, 2025

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