Dates	Number of Participants (unique individuals)
May 14-30, 2025	1,058

 

The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs?
Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly)	74%
Safety improvement	69%
Congestion mitigation	65%
Pedestrian safety improvement	54%
Bicycle access	49%
Pedestrian access	45%
Transportation demand management (TDM)	37%
Transit access	30%

 

Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area.
Reducing traffic congestion	85%
Corridor safety / intersection safety	80%
Pedestrian safety and accessibility	73%
Speeding / aggressive driving	74%
Proper pavement marking and signage	74%
Bicycle safety and accessibility	71%
Public transit access and service	68%

 

Which of the following safety issues concern you?
Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks	55%
Speeding / aggressive driving	53%
Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing	41%
Inadequate lighting	39%
Inadequate bicycle facilities	35%
Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes	35%
Inadequate pavement marking and signage	31%
Running red lights	21%
Difficulty weaving / merging	18%
Inadequate transit / bus stops	16%
Side-impact crashes	15%
Closely spaced driveways	10%
Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility	8%
Other	7%

 

What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area?
Difficulty making left turns	49%
Lack of turn lanes	44%
Poor signal coordination	35%
Difficulty when riding a bicycle	31%
Difficulty when walking	20%
Vehicles blocking entrances	12%
Difficulty accessing businesses	8%
Other	4%

 

What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area?
Personal vehicle	99%
Cycling	17%
Walking	14%
Truck or commercial vehicle	3%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft	2%
Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus	2%
Other	1%
Carpool / Vanpool	1%

 

HR-25-04 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 456KB

The Phase 2 survey regarding proposed alternatives for Centerville Road between Richmond Road (Route 60) and Longhill Road, and on Richmond Road between Lightfoot Road (Route 646) and the Humelsine Parkway (Route 199) westbound ramps in James City County was completed in January 2026.

Dates	Number of Participants (unique individuals)
January 5-21, 2026	906

 

Richmond Road & Lightfoot Road

The intersection of Richmond Road and Lightfoot Road has safety, congestion, and pedestrian/bicycle access issues, with rear-end and angle crashes most common.

Alternative 1: Second Left-turn Lane

This alternative widens Lightfoot Road to add a westbound left-turn lane onto Richmond Road, improving the intersection capacity by accommodating the high demand for left turns.

Alternative 2: Partial Median U-Turn (MUT)

This alternative implements a partial median U-turn (MUT) for northbound and southbound left turns and widening Lightfoot Road. This design features a new median opening, providing access to businesses from Richmond Road southbound. It improves efficiency by allowing longer signal phases and enhances safety by reducing left-turn crashes. 

Learn more: VDOT Innovative Intersection webpage for MUTs. 

Alternative 3: Close Lightfoot Road Through Movements

This alternative restricts through movements between Lightfoot Road and Lightfoot Marketplace, requiring U-turns for drivers trying to go left or through the intersection. The design also includes road widening on Lightfoot Road. It improves safety by reducing the most dangerous crossing conflicts.

Learn more: VDOT Innovative Intersection webpage for Thru-Cuts.

Rate the proposed alternatives for Richmond Road and Lightfoot Road on a scale of 1 to 5. (1 = Strongly oppose; 5 = Strongly support) (789 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Alternative 1: Second Left-turn Lane	6%	4%	9%	28%	54%
Alternative 2: Partial Median U-turn (MUT)	32%	16%	17%	20%	15%
Alternative 3: Close Lightfoot Road Through Movements	60%	16%	12%	7%	6%
No Change	38%	15%	28%	10%	9%

 

Richmond Road & Centerville Road

The intersection of Richmond Road and Centerville Road has safety, congestion, capacity, and pedestrian/bicycle access needs. This intersection has the highest crash rate in the study area; most of the crashes have been rear-end collisions.

Alternative 1: Modify Westbound Lanes

Currently, queueing in the Richmond Road left-turn lanes onto Centerville Road is uneven. This alternative extends the Centerville Road right-turn lane at the Opportunity Way intersection, which is expected to distribute queues more evenly between both lanes. This improves safety by limiting the weaving of left-turning vehicles and provides more storage space.

Rate the alternative for the intersection of Richmond Road and Centerville Road on a scale of 1 to 5. (1 = Strongly oppose; 5 = Strongly support) (667 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Alternative 1: Modify Westbound Lanes	5%	3%	19%	38%	34%
No Change	28%	15%	38%	10%	9%

 

Richmond Road and Route 199 Ramps

The intersections of Richmond Road and Route 199 eastbound and westbound ramps have safety, congestion, capacity, and pedestrian and bicycle access needs. Rear-end crashes are the most common type of collision at this location.

Alternative 1: Route 199 Eastbound Off-Ramp Second Left-turn Lane

This alternative widens the eastbound off-ramp to add a second left-turn lane, increasing intersection capacity and reducing queues.

Alternative 2: Route 199 Westbound Off-Ramp Lane Modification

This alternative converts the westbound off-ramp right-turn lane into a shared left/right-turn lane, allowing left turns from both lanes, reducing queueing, and minimizing construction costs.

Alternative 3: Hybrid Dual Lane Roundabouts

This alternative replaces both signalized intersections with hybrid dual lane roundabouts, improving safety by reducing conflict points and increasing efficiency through free-flow traffic. These improvements would occur together.

Learn more: VDOT Innovative Intersection webpage for Roundabouts.

An example of a hybrid roundabout is at the intersection of Longhill Road and Williamsburg Plantation Road in Williamsburg.

Rate the alternatives for the intersections of Richmond Road and Route 199 Ramps on a scale of 1 to 5. (1 = Strongly oppose; 5 = Strongly support) (643 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Alternative 1: Route 199 Eastbound Off-Ramp Second Left-Turn Lane	5%	5%	14%	30%	46%
Alternative 2: Route 199 Westbound Off-Ramp Lane Modification	14%	13%	24%	27%	22%
Alternative 3: Hybrid Dual Lane Roundabouts	57%	10%	8%	8%	17%
No Change	37%	17%	33%	6%	7%

 

Centerville Road and Opportunity Way

The intersection of Centerville Road and Opportunity Way (Route 1035) has safety, pedestrian, and bicycle access concerns. Rear-end crashes are the most common at this location. Opportunity Way provides access to Warhill High School and the Warhill Sports Complex.

Alternative 1: Eastbound and Westbound Lane Modifications

This alternative converts the two eastbound left-turn lanes into one left-turn lane and an additional through lane, increasing capacity and allowing more vehicles to clear the intersection each signal cycle. This design also includes improvements shown at Centerville Road and Richmond Road.

Alternative 2: Hybrid Dual Lane Roundabout

This alternative replaces the signal with a hybrid dual-lane roundabout, improving safety by reducing conflict points and increasing efficiency by minimizing stop-and-go traffic. Roundabouts lower speeds along a corridor, enhancing safety by reducing the severity of crashes.

Learn more: VDOT Innovative Intersection webpage for Roundabouts.

An example of a hybrid roundabout is at the intersection of Longhill Road and Williamsburg Plantation Road in Williamsburg.

Rate the alternatives for the intersection of Centerville Road and Opportunity Way on a scale of 1 to 5. (1 = Strongly oppose; 5 = Strongly support) (603 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Alternative 1: Eastbound and Westbound Lane Modifications	8%	7%	20%	36%	29%
Alternative 2: Hybrid Dual Lane Roundabout	50%	10%	7%	11%	23%
No Change	32%	15%	35%	9%	9%

 

Centerville Road Corridor

Centerville Road has safety, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit access issues. The study team looked into improvements that focused on improving safety for both drivers and non-motorized users.

Alternative 1: Forest Glen Turn Lanes

Results from the Phase 1 survey indicated drivers have difficulty accessing side streets. This alternative proposes widening Centerville Road to add dedicated left- and right-turn lanes onto Forest Glen Drive, improving overall safety by dedicating space to turning drivers.

Rate the alternative for the Centerville Road corridor on a scale of 1 to 5. (1 = Strongly oppose; 5 = Strongly support) (557 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Alternative 1: Forest Glen Turn Lanes	6%	3%	27%	48%	16%
No Change	20%	12%	50%	13%	4%

 

Transit Access Improvements

Several bus stops currently lack sidewalk access. Lack of connectivity can lead to lower ridership and unutilized locations. This alternative would look at extending existing sidewalks to some or all the bus stop locations listed below.

• Fox Ridge Bus Stop
• Adams Hunt Bus Stop
• Opportunity Way Bus Stop

I would like to see connection improvements to one or more of the bus stops listed above. (576 respondents)

Agree	Neutral	Disagree
60%	36%	4%

 

Pedestrian Access Improvements

To expand access and improve safety for pedestrians, the study team is proposing high-visibility crosswalks and rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at Francis Parker Lane and Colonial Heritage Boulevard. 

RRFBs are required for this roadway due to the speed and volume of cars that travel along it. RRFBs alert drivers when pedestrians are crossing. These improvements help slow down traffic and give pedestrians more time to cross safely.

Learn more: USDOT Federal Highway Association webpage for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons.  

I would like to see pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Centerville Road and Francis Parker Lane. (567 respondents)

Agree	Neutral	Disagree
55%	37%	8%

 

I would like to see pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Centerville Road and Colonial Heritage Boulevard. (652 respondents)

Agree	Neutral	Disagree
66%	21%	13%