HR-25-04: Centerville Road - James City County

HR2504 Overview Map

Centerville Road between Longhill Road and Richmond Road (Route 60)

Project Purpose

Centerville Road is a growing area. The study area includes Centerville Road between Richmond Road (Route 60) and Longhill Road, and on Richmond Road (Route 60) between Lightfoot Road (Route 646) and the Humelsine Parkway (Route 199) westbound ramps. This study will look for ways to extend the functionality of the roadway.  It will focus on improving roadway and pedestrian safety, mitigating congestion, preserving capacity (to keep traffic flowing smoothly), multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicycle, pedestrian and transit), and transportation demand management (TDM) needs. It is intended to assess mid-term to long-term challenges/opportunities and will identify project recommendations that can be advanced for federal, state and local funding opportunities.

Survey

The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Centerville Road, between Richmond Road (Route 60) and Longhill Road, and on Richmond Road (Route 60), between Lightfoot Road (Route 646) and the Humelsine Parkway (Route 199) westbound ramps, was completed in May 2025. The study team will use the input obtained from the public to better focus on solutions and develop alternatives to address the identified needs.

 

Study Partners

  • James City County
  • Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO)

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Jerry Pauley 

Lead Consultant: Karzan Bahaaldin

Schedule

Start date: March 2025

End date: August 2026

Study Documents

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%

 

Last updated: June 16, 2025

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