LY-23-07: U.S. 501 Business (Langhorne Road) - City of Lynchburg
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Halsey Road to Tate Springs Road
Project Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the U.S. 501 Business (Langhorne Road) corridor between Halsey Road and Tate Springs Road. The identified VTrans high priority needs, safety improvement, bicycle access, and transportation demand management, will be the focus of the study. Additional priorities, including pedestrian access, pedestrian safety improvement, and transit access, 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-23-07 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 1.2MB
The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, transportation demand management, and bicycle/pedestrian/transit improvements along U.S. 501 Business (Langhorne Rd.) between Halsey Rd. and Tate Springs Rd. in the City of Lynchburg is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
| August 30-September 13, 2023 | 105 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
|---|---|
| Vehicular Safety | 78% |
| Pedestrian Safety | 65% |
| Pedestrian Access | 60% |
| Bicycle Access | 51% |
| Transit Access | 45% |
| Transportation Demand Management | 38% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal Vehicle | 97% |
| Walking | 14% |
| Cycling | 11% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 5% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 3% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 1% |
| Metro Bus, Local Bus, or Commuter Bus | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
LY-23-07 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 446KB
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements along U.S. 501 Business (Langhorne Rd.) between Halsey Rd. and Tate Springs Rd. in the City of Lynchburg is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
March 18 – April 1, 2024
|
276 |
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
- Construct a 10-foot shared use path (SUP) on the north side of Langhorne Road behind the existing utility poles
The City has requested that the SUP be extended to the east to connect to Tate Springs Road. This will be evaluated in Phase 3.
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5 | 12% | 10% | 12% | 25% | 42% |
Pedestrian Crosswalks
- Add new crosswalks at specified locations
- Upgrade curb ramps at specified locations
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halsey Road | 9% | 4% | 12% | 25% | 50% |
| Hill Street | 7% | 4% | 13% | 21% | 55% |
| Tate Springs Road (East and West) | 6% | 3% | 8% | 23% | 60% |
Hill Street Intersection
- Signalize the intersection
- Construct an exclusive eastbound right-turn lane
| 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% | 7% | 10% | 25% | 50% |
LY-23-07 Final Report - PDF, 10MB
Last updated: September 20, 2024
