FR-25-07: Truslow Road, Stafford Plaza Drive, and Route 17 - Stafford County
Route 17 from Stafford Plaza Drive to Cardinal Forest Drive.
Truslow Road from Cool Breeze Way to Berea Church Road.
Project Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine current and future traffic and safety concerns on Truslow Road, which runs parallel to Route 17 (Warrenton Road) in Stafford County. In addition, the planned Stafford Plaza Drive extension to access the two new schools is anticipated to open in 2026, which will alter travel patterns in the area. The study aims to identify cost-effective ways to enhance safety, improve road capacity, and provide better access for all road users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users.
Survey
The Phase 2 survey regarding proposed alternatives for Truslow Road, Stafford Plaza Drive, and Route 17 (Warrenton Road) in Stafford County was completed in November 2025. The study team will use the input obtained from the public as it refines the alternatives and performs planning-level cost estimation before selecting the preferred alternative(s) to address the identified needs.
Study Partners
- Stafford County
- Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO)
- Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!)
Key Points of Contact
District Leads: Linda LaSut and Rachel Inman
Lead Consultants: Andy Nagle and Olivia Persing
Schedule
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
Study Documents
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
May 7-21, 2025
|
751 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) | 91% |
| Safety improvement | 83% |
| Pedestrian safety improvement | 57% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 54% |
| Pedestrian access | 52% |
| Bicycle access | 45% |
| Transit access | 39% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 92% |
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 85% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 85% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 81% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 78% |
| Public transit access and service | 74% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 73% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 74% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 59% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 45% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 45% |
| Inadequate lighting | 44% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 41% |
| Running red lights | 38% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 29% |
| Side-impact crashes | 26% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 24% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 11% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 10% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 9% |
| Other | 9% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Lack of turn lanes | 48% |
| Poor signal coordination | 41% |
| Difficulty making left turns | 40% |
| Difficulty when walking | 32% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 27% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 16% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 12% |
| Other | 8% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 100% |
| Walking | 12% |
| Cycling | 9% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 3% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 2% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 2% |
| Other | 1% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 1% |
Phase 1 FR-25-07 Executive Summary - PDF, 1.2MB
The Phase 2 survey regarding proposed alternatives for Truslow Road, Stafford Plaza Drive, and Route 17 (Warrenton Road) in Stafford County was completed in November 2025.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
November 10-24, 2025
|
280 |
Truslow Road at Stafford Plaza Drive
1. Truslow Road at Stafford Plaza Drive/Summer Breeze Lane Single-Lane Roundabout
The intersection of Truslow Road and Summer Breeze Lane is projected to experience side street congestion in the future under the two-way stop-controlled intersection configuration that is currently under construction as part of the new roadway to the schools. This proposed alternative will convert the intersection to a single-lane roundabout. The roundabout will be designed to accommodate school buses and includes a pedestrian crosswalk on Stafford Plaza Drive that connects to the proposed sidewalks by the new schools. The roundabout is projected to operate more efficiently and improve safety relative to the two-way stop-controlled intersection configuration. The yield-controlled design of roundabouts reduces delays with fewer stops and improves safety by reducing the number of conflict points. Roundabouts also eliminate the potential for right-angle and head-on crashes.
Please rate the proposed alternative to convert the future intersection of Truslow Road and Summer Breeze Lane/Stafford Plaza Drive to a roundabout. (268 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. | 14% | 9% | 6% | 20% | 51% |
2. Do Nothing at Intersection of Truslow Road and Summer Breeze Lane/Stafford Plaza Drive
The do-nothing alternative assumes that no additional improvements would take place at the intersection, other than what has recently been constructed as part of the new roadway extension and schools. This includes the new dedicated turn lanes on Truslow Road and pedestrian crossings.
Please rate the proposed do-nothing alternative, which would retain a two-way stop-controlled condition at the intersection of Truslow Road and Summer Breeze Lane/Stafford Plaza Drive. (264 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. | 59% | 14% | 13% | 6% | 6% |
Truslow Road North of Summer Breeze Lane
1. Truslow Road S-Curve Reconstruction
The existing curves on Truslow Road north of Summer Breeze Lane experienced six crashes between 2020 and 2024. Three of these crashes involved vehicles leaving the roadway and hitting a fixed object, and a fourth was an angle crash that also involved a roadway departure. The proposed alternative will reduce the sharpness of the existing curves, making the road safer and easier for vehicles to navigate. This improvement will also enhance drivers’ visibility and provide conditions for a more consistent travel speed along Truslow Road.
Please rate the proposed alternative to reconstruct Truslow Road north of Summer Breeze Lane to straighten the existing curves. (261 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. | 8% | 3% | 8% | 15% | 66% |
2. Do Nothing on Truslow Road north of Summer Breeze Lane
The do-nothing alternative assumes that no new improvements would take place on Truslow Road north of Summer Breeze Lane and that existing infrastructure would remain in its current condition.
Please rate the proposed do-nothing alternative, which would retain existing conditions on Truslow Road north of Summer Breeze Lane. (258 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. | 62% | 14% | 12% | 5% | 8% |
Truslow Road South of Summer Breeze Lane
1. Truslow Road Shared-Use Path
There are currently no bicycle or pedestrian facilities on Truslow Road between Summer Breeze Lane and Berea Church Road. The proposed alternative involves widening Truslow Road to the west to construct a 10-foot-wide shared-use path along the western side of Truslow Road, between Stafford Plaza Drive and Berea Church Road. The path will connect to the proposed sidewalks near the new schools and the existing shared-use path on Truslow Road south of Berea Church Road. Widening Truslow Road also increases the existing travel lane and shoulder widths. The proposed shared-use path will provide a safe space for pedestrians and bicyclists traveling to and from the new schools and neighborhoods along Truslow Road. The widened travel lanes also will give drivers more room, reducing the likelihood of sideswipe or fixed-object off-road crashes.
Please rate the proposed alternative to construct a shared-use path along Truslow Road between Stafford Plaza Drive and Berea Church Road. (252 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. | 9% | 4% | 7% | 18% | 62% |
If the proposed shared-used path could only be funded and built in sections, how would you rank the following segments along Truslow Road? Respondents dragged the options and ordered them with their highest priority segment at the top and lowest priority at the bottom (122 respondents)
| Option | Rank |
|---|---|
| Between Truslow Ridge Court and Berea Church Road | 2.30 |
| Between Norfolk Street and Truslow Ridge Court | 2.07 |
| Between Summer Breeze Lane and Norfolk Street |
1.62 |
2. Do Nothing on Truslow Road south of Summer Breeze Lane
The do-nothing alternative assumes that no new bicycle or pedestrian improvements would take place on Truslow Road south of Summer Breeze Lane and that existing infrastructure would remain in its current condition.
Please rate the proposed do-nothing alternative, which would retain existing conditions on Truslow Road south of Summer Breeze Lane. (246 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. | 59% | 13% | 15% | 4% | 9% |
Last updated: December 19, 2025
