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From Denbigh Boulevard to Cook Road
The purpose of this study is to analyze the operational and safety issues identified along Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Highway) between Denbigh Boulevard and Cook Road, with a focus on providing enhanced pedestrian, bicycle, and transit access as well as preserving vehicular capacity, transportation demand management, and safety improvements. Over 600 crashes were reported within the study corridor between 2015 and 2022. About one-third of the crashes resulted in injury and 13% involved speeding. The objective of this study is to identify cost-effective preferred improvement alternatives that address the identified needs.
District Lead: Jerry Pauley
Lead Consultant: Rob Prunty/Andy Nagle/Bill Wuensch
| PHASE | DATES | TASKS |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | May - August 2023 | Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives |
| Phase 2 | September 2023 - April 2024 | Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives |
| Phase 3 | May - August 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy |
HR-23-09 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 1.2MB
The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, transportation demand management, and bicycle/pedestrian/transit access improvements along Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Highway) between Denbigh Boulevard and Cook Road, in York County is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
| September 6-20, 2023 | 602 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
|---|---|
| Safety Improvements | 71% |
| Preservation of Vehicular Capacity | 66% |
| Operational Improvements | 65% |
| Transportation Demand Management | 52% |
| Bicycle Access | 46% |
| Pedestrian Access | 44% |
| Enhanced Transit Access | 31% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal Vehicle | 99% |
| Cycling | 10% |
| Walking | 7% |
| Truck or Commercial Vehicle | 3% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 2% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 2% |
| Other | 1% |
| Metro Bus, Local Bus, or Commuter Bus | 0% |
HR-23-09 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 1.3MB
HR-23-09 Final Report - PDF, 22MB
Last updated: September 20, 2024
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