Dates	Number of Participants (unique individuals)
May 7-21, 2025	438

 

The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs?
Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly)	79%
Safety improvement	62%
Pedestrian safety improvement	57%
Bicycle access	42%
Transportation demand management (TDM)	30%
Transit access	22%

 

Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area.
Reducing traffic congestion	87%
Corridor safety / intersection safety	76%
Pedestrian safety and accessibility	77%
Speeding / aggressive driving	81%
Proper pavement marking and signage	74%
Bicycle safety and accessibility	69%
Public transit access and service	68%

 

Which of the following safety issues concern you?
Speeding / aggressive driving	62%
Running red lights	41%
Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes	41%
Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks	39%
Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing	39%
Inadequate pavement marking and signage	29%
Inadequate bicycle facilities	28%
Inadequate lighting	24%
Difficulty weaving / merging	22%
Side-impact crashes	19%
Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility	14%
Closely spaced driveways	9%
Inadequate transit / bus stops	9%
Other	6%

 

What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area?
Poor signal coordination	41%
Difficulty making left turns	40%
Lack of turn lanes	32%
Difficulty when walking	29%
Vehicles blocking entrances	26%
Difficulty when riding a bicycle	23%
Difficulty accessing businesses	20%
Other	7%

 

What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area?
Personal vehicle	100%
Walking	30%
Cycling	14%
Truck or commercial vehicle	6%
Other	3%
Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus	1%
Carpool / Vanpool	1%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft	0%

 

Phase 1 FR-25-02 Executive Summary - PDF, 800KB

The Phase 2 survey regarding proposed alternatives for Route 17 between McFadden Way/Hospital Drive and Belroi Road, and on Main Street from Route 17 to Justice Drive in Gloucester County was completed in November 2025.

Dates	Number of Participants (unique individuals)
November 10-26, 2025	121

Intersection Alternatives

1. Route 17 and Hospital Drive/McFadden Way Intersection Improvements

The intersection of Route 17 and Hospital Drive/McFadden Way experiences angle crashes related to red-light running as well as congestion-related rear-end crashes. Vehicles stopped at the signal on southbound Route 17 block access to the southbound left-turn lane. The proposed improvement will reconfigure the existing lanes on McFadden Way and modify the traffic signal timings for the eastbound and westbound approaches to improve the operational efficiency of the signal by providing additional time for vehicles traveling on Route 17. This is projected to reduce the average delay at the intersection in the peak periods and reduce the potential for rear-end crashes. The southbound left-turn lane will be extended to reduce queuing impacts, and new signalized pedestrian crossings will be constructed. 

Please rate the proposed intersection improvements at the intersection of Route 17 and Hospital Drive/McFadden Way. (116 responses)

	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%	8%	9%	31%	34%

 

2. Do Nothing at Intersection of Route 17 and Hospital Drive/McFadden Way

The do-nothing alternative assumes that no new improvements would take place and that existing infrastructure would remain in its current condition at the intersection of Route 17 and Hospital Drive/McFadden Way. 

Please rate the do-nothing alternative at the intersection of Route 17 and Hospital Drive/McFadden Way. (112 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	27%	18%	24%	12%	20%

 

3. Route 17 and Route 17 Business (Main Street)/Fiddlers Green Road Intersection Improvements 

The intersection of Route 17 and Route 17 Business (Main Street)/Fiddlers Green Road experiences congestion in the AM and PM peak hours, especially in the northbound and southbound directions. There is also a history of angle crashes related to red-light running and congestion-related rear-end crashes. The proposed improvement will consolidate redundant movements at the Route 17 intersections with Route 17 Business (Main Street) and Belroi Road. Drivers who currently turn left from Main Street onto southbound Route 17 will instead turn left onto Belroi Road first, then turn left onto Route 17. Similarly, drivers who currently turn left from southbound Route 17 onto Belroi Road to reach Main Street will instead turn left directly onto Main Street from Route 17. These changes will remove the need for a separate left-turn signal for westbound traffic, which is projected to improve the operational efficiency of the signal by providing additional time for vehicles on Route 17. This is projected to reduce the average delay at the intersection in the peak periods and reduce the potential for rear-end crashes. The proposed improvements also include extending the southbound left-turn lane to reduce queuing impacts and the potential for rear-end crashes. 

Please rate the proposed intersection improvements at the intersection of Route 17 and Route 17 Business (Main Street)/Fiddlers Green Road. (98 responses) 

	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%	11%	9%	21%	20%

 

4. Do Nothing at Intersection of Route 17 and Route 17 Business (Main Street)/Fiddlers Green Road

The do-nothing alternative assumes that no new improvements would take place and that existing infrastructure would remain in its current condition at the intersection of Route 17 and Route 17 Business (Main Street)/Fiddlers Green Road. 

Please rate the do-nothing alternative at the intersection of Route 17 and Route 17 Business (Main Street)/Fiddlers Green Road. (98 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	26%	14%	15%	12%	33%

 

5. Route 17 and Belroi Road Alternative A – Convert Belroi Road to One-Way

The intersection of Route 17 and Belroi Road experiences congestion in the AM and PM peak hours, especially in the northbound and westbound directions. There is also a history of angle crashes related to red-light running and congestion-related rear-end crashes. The proposed alternative will convert Belroi Road to a one-way road in the eastbound direction between Route 17 and Route 17 Business (Main Street). All westbound traffic from Belroi Road will be rerouted along Route 17 Business (Main Street) to the Route 17 intersection. The pavement on Belroi Road approaching Route 17 Business (Main Street) will be reconfigured to modify the angle at which vehicles approach the intersection, and turn lanes will be extended on Route 17. These improvements will reduce the number of locations where vehicle travel paths intersect at the intersection and are projected to provide additional signal time for vehicles traveling on Route 17, reduce the potential for rear-end crashes, and improve sight distance. 

Please rate the proposed Alternative A to convert Belroi Road to a one-way road. (98 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	52%	13%	7%	5%	22%

 

6. Route 17 and Belroi Road Alternative B – Modify Side Streets and Signal Timing

The proposed alternative will construct a new right-turn lane on the eastbound approach, reconfigure the existing pavement on the westbound approach to provide a dedicated left-turn lane, and extend the turn lanes on Route 17. These changes are expected to improve the operational efficiency of the signal by providing additional time for vehicles traveling on Route 17. This is projected to reduce the average delay at the intersection in the peak periods and reduce the potential for rear-end crashes. 

Please rate the proposed Alternative B to modify side streets and signal timing at the intersection of Route 17 and Belroi Road. (91 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	20%	3%	13%	25%	38%

 

7. Do Nothing at the Intersection of Route 17 and Belroi Road  

The do-nothing alternative assumes that no new improvements would take place and that existing infrastructure would remain in its current condition at the intersection of Route 17 and Belroi Road.   

Please rate the do-nothing alternative at the intersection of Route 17 and Belroi Road. (89 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	31%	8%	35%	8%	18%

 

Pedestrian Alternatives

1. Pedestrian and Bicycle Network Improvements 

Route 17 has a high need for bicycle access and was identified as the top corridor for future bicycle access in Gloucester County’s Multimodal Transportation Study. In addition, there are currently gaps in the pedestrian network along Route 17, Route 17 Business (Main Street), and Belroi Road. The proposed alternative will improve access, connectivity, and safety for pedestrians and cyclists throughout the study area by installing the following:  

• New sidewalk along the west side of Route 17  
• New shared-use path along the east side of Route 17   
• New sidewalk along the north side of Route 17 Business (Main Street) to complete an existing gap   
• New sidewalk along Belroi Road to provide access from multiple residential neighborhoods west of Route 17 to Main Street and the Courthouse area to the east 
• New crosswalks with pedestrian signal heads and push buttons at all three signalized intersections along Route 17   
• New and enhanced crosswalks along Route 17 Business (Main Street)   

Please rate the proposed pedestrian and bicycle network improvements. (74 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Sidewalk on west side of Route 17	19%	3%	16%	22%	40%
Shared-use path on east side of Route 17	23%	4%	12%	23%	37%
Sidewalk on north side of Route 17 Business (Main Street)	19%	1%	11%	21%	48%
Sidewalk on Belroi Road (west of Route 17)	24%	3%	11%	23%	39%
Sidewalk on Belroi Road (east of Route 17)	25%	1%	10%	23%	41%
New crosswalks at the Route 17 and Hospital Drive signalized intersection	19%	3%	14%	23%	41%
New and enhanced crosswalks at the Route 17 and Route 17 Business (Main Street) signalized intersection	21%	4%	11%	21%	44%
New crosswalks at the Route 17 and Belroi Road signalized intersection	24%	3%	11%	24%	39%
New and enhanced crosswalks along Route 17 Business (Main Street)	19%	-	18%	18%	44%

 

2. Do Nothing along Route 17, Route 17 Business (Main Street), and Belroi Road

The do-nothing alternative assumes that no new improvements would take place and that existing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure would remain in its current condition along Route 17, Route 17 Business (Main Street), and Belroi Road.  

Please rate the do-nothing alternative for the pedestrian and bicycle network within the study area. (72 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	42%	11%	22%	7%	18%