LY-23-06: Old Forest Road - City of Lynchburg
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Kings Drive to Link Road
Project Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Old Forest Road corridor between Kings Drive and Link Road. The identified VTrans high priority needs, safety improvement and bicycle access, will be the focus of the study. Additional priorities, including pedestrian access, transit access, transit access for equity emphasis areas, and transportation demand management, will also be reviewed and analyzed. The project recommendations made as part of this study may be developed into future funding applications for SMART SCALE and other transportation funding programs.
Study Partners
- City of Lynchburg
- Central Virginia Transportation Planning Organization
- Michael Baker International
Key Points of Contact
District Lead: Rick Youngblood
Lead Consultant: Zach Harris
Schedule
| PHASE | DATES | TASKS |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | May - August 2023 | Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives |
| Phase 2 | September - December 2023 | Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives |
| Phase 3 | January-July 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy |
Study Documents
LY-23-06 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 1MB
The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, transportation demand management, and bicycle/pedestrian/transit improvements along Old Forest Rd. between Kings Dr. and Link Rd. in the City of Lynchburg is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
| August 30-September 13, 2023 | 245 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
|---|---|
| Vehicular Safety | 83% |
| Pedestrian Access | 56% |
| Transit Access | 40% |
| Transportation Demand Management | 40% |
| Bicycle Access | 35% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal Vehicle | 98% |
| Cycling | 8% |
| Walking | 7% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 3% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 2% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 1% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
LY-23-06 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 323KB
LY-23-06 Final Report - PDF, 6MB
Last updated: September 20, 2024
