LY-23-08: Route 86 (Central Boulevard) - City of Danville
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Industrial Avenue to North of Memorial Drive
Project Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Route 86 (Central Boulevard) corridor between Industrial Avenue and north of Memorial Drive. The identified VTrans high priority needs, safety improvement, bicycle access, pedestrian access, pedestrian safety improvement, and transit access, will be the focus of the study. Additional priorities, including rail on-time performance 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 Danville
- Danville Metropolitan 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-23-08 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 1.5MB
The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, transportation demand management, and bicycle/pedestrian/transit improvements along Route 86 (Central Blvd.) between Industrial Ave. and north of Memorial Dr. in the City of Danville is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
| September 7-21, 2023 | 82 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
|---|---|
| Vehicular Safety | 86% |
| Pedestrian Safety | 71% |
| Pedestrian Access | 66% |
| Bicycle Access | 51% |
| Transit Access | 47% |
| Transportation Demand Management | 33% |
| Rail On-time Performance | 25% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal Vehicle | 98% |
| Walking | 13% |
| Cycling | 6% |
| Metro Bus, Local Bus, or Commuter Bus | 3% |
| Truck or Commercial Vehicle | 3% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 0% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
LY-23-08 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 410KB
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements along Route 86 (Central Blvd.) between north of Memorial Dr. and Industrial Ave. in the City of Danville is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
March 18 – April 1, 2024
|
337 |
Broad Street Intersection
- Extend the southbound left-turn lane along Central Boulevard
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5 | 5% | 5% | 24% | 30% | 35% |
Watson Street Intersection
- Construct a northbound right-turn lane at the Central Boulevard and Watson Street intersection
- Add pedestrian improvements at the Central Boulevard and Watson Street intersection and the S. Main Street and Stokes Street intersection
- Modify striping at the S. Main Street and Stokes Street intersection
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5 | 3% | 5% | 14% | 29% | 49% |
LY-23-08 Final Report - PDF, 6MB
Last updated: September 26, 2024
