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Route 229 to U.S. Route 29 Business
The study area includes Ira Hoffman Lane from Route 229 (Rixeyville Road) to U.S. Route 15 Business (Brandy Road). This study will evaluate the corridor and develop recommendations to address the safety and multimodal (bicycle and pedestrian) issues. There are SMART SCALE applications for the intersections at each end of the corridor.
The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Ira Hoffman Lane from Route 229 (Rixeyville Road) to U.S. Route 15 Business (Brandy 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.
District Lead: Charles Proctor and Justin Cooner
Lead Consultant: Bill Wuensch
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
June 2-16, 2025
|
674 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Safety | 90% |
| Pedestrian safety | 80% |
| Bicycle safety | 56% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Corridor safety / Intersection safety | 87% |
| Reducing traffic congestion | 94% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 81% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 81% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 77% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 76% |
| Public transit access and service | 79% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 63% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 59% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 43% |
| Inadequate lighting | 34% |
| Side-impact crashes | 29% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 28% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 28% |
| Running red lights | 22% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 21% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 20% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 10% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 10% |
| Other | 9% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 5% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty making left turns | 58% |
| Poor signal coordination | 37% |
| Difficulty when walking | 32% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 30% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 27% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 21% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 15% |
| Other | 8% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 99% |
| Walking | 17% |
| Cycling | 9% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 5% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 3% |
| Other | 2% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 1% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 1% |
Last updated: June 25, 2025
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