HR-23-06 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 2MB

The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, congestion mitigation, bicycle/pedestrian/transit access, and transportation demand management improvements on the Monticello Avenue/St. Paul's Boulevard corridor, from East Charlotte Street/Wood Street to Church Street, in the city of Norfolk is complete.

Dates	Number of Participants (unique individuals)
September 6-20, 2023	377

 

The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment?
Safety Improvements	75%
Congestion Mitigation	72%
Pedestrian Safety Improvements	71%
Enhanced Pedestrian Access	59%
Enhanced Bicycle Access	57%
Enhanced Transit Access	52%
Transportation Demand Management	43%

 

What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area?
Personal Vehicle	94%
Walking	27%
Cycling	27%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft	14%
Metro Bus, Local Bus, or Commuter Bus	5%
Carpool / Vanpool	3%
Other	2%
Truck or Commercial Vehicle	1%

HR-23-06 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 1MB

The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements on the Monticello Avenue/St. Paul's Boulevard corridor, from East Charlotte Street/Wood Street to Church Street, in the city of Norfolk is complete.

Dates	Number of Participants (unique individuals)
March 11-25, 2024	505

25th Street

Channelizing Islands

• Install channelizing islands at the intersection of Monticello Avenue and 25th Street on the eastbound and westbound approaches to physically prohibit left-turn and through movements.
• Maintain northbound and southbound left-turn movements from Monticello Avenue.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5	7%	8%	13%	29%	42%

Median Extension

• Extend the existing median from the railroad underpass through the intersection of Monticello Avenue and 25thStreet to allow only right-turn movements to and from 25th Street.
• Physically prohibit northbound and southbound left-turn movements from Monticello Avenue.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5	10%	10%	14%	21%	46%

26th Street

Note that the following concepts are not necessarily alternative options; the concepts could be implemented separately or together.
 
Northbound Right-Turn Lane

• Add a new northbound right-turn lane at the intersection of Monticello Avenue and 26th Street.

	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%	5%	15%	23%	48%

Southbound Left-Turn Restriction

• Restripe the center lane between 26th Street and 27th Street to remove the southbound left-turn lane at the intersection of Monticello Avenue and 26th Street and to extend the northbound left-turn lane at the intersection of Monticello Avenue and 27th Street.
• Prohibit the southbound left-turn movement onto 26th Street with a sign.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5	16%	13%	21%	20%	31%

Virginia Beach Boulevard

Northwest Corner Channelization and Pedestrian Connectivity

• Modify the existing channelizing island for the southbound right-turn lane at the intersection of Monticello Avenue and Virginia Beach Boulevard.
• Construct new sidewalk along westbound Virginia Beach Boulevard.
• Provide a new marked crosswalk.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Please rate this proposed concept recommendation on a scale of 1 to 5.	5%	4%	14%	26%	52%

Corridor Wide Improvements

Note that the following improvements are not necessarily alternative options; the improvements could be implemented separately or together.
 
To assist the study team with prioritization, please rank the following improvements in order of priority for the Monticello Avenue / St. Paul's Boulevard corridor:

Option	Result
Improve safety by installing "stop bar" markings on the pavement next to all stop signs	70%
Improve safety and reduce red-light running by increasing visibility of traffic signal heads with backplates	71%
Improve safety by converting left-turn signal phases that "Yield on Green Ball" to "Yield on Flashing Yellow Arrow"	64%
Improve pedestrian safety and visibility by refreshing existing crosswalk markings	70%
Improve pedestrian safety by installing pedestrian signal heads and push buttons for all crossings at signalized intersections	70%
Enhance pedestrian connectivity by installing new marked crosswalks and sidewalks to complete existing gaps	67%
Improve accessibility by installing ADA-compliant curb ramps and maintaining sidewalks	63%