RI-25-01: Route 150 - Chesterfield County

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Dalebrook Drive to I-95

Project Purpose

The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and operational issues and develop solutions along Route 150 (Chippenham Parkway) between Dalebrooke Drive and I-95. There were three (3) fatal and 34 severe injury crashes on this segment between 2019 and 2024.

Survey

The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Route 150 (Chippenham Parkway) between Dalebrooke Drive and I-95 was completed in June 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

  • Federal Highway Administration
  • Chesterfield County
  • Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization
  • Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)
  • Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC)
  • WSP

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Liz McAdory

Lead Consultant: Sachin Katkar 

Schedule

Start date: March 2025

End date: August 2026

Study Documents

Dates Number of Participants (unique individuals)
May 12-June 7, 2025
774

 

The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs?
Safety  87%
Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) 85%
Transportation demand management (TDM) 39%
Transit access 26%
Pedestrian safety  19%
Bicycle access 11%

 

Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area.
Reducing traffic congestion 88%
Speeding / aggressive driving 80%
Corridor safety / intersection safety 72%
Proper pavement marking and signage 69%
Public transit access and service 55%
Pedestrian safety and accessibility 50%
Bicycle safety and accessibility 45%

 

Which of the following safety issues concern you?
Speeding / aggressive driving 73%
Difficulty weaving / merging 66%
Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes 61%
Inadequate pavement marking and signage 36%
Side-impact crashes 30%
Inadequate lighting 26%
Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks 16%
Running red lights 16%
Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing 14%
Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility 8%
Inadequate transit / bus stops 6%
Inadequate bicycle facilities 6%
Closely spaced driveways 5%
Other 4%

 

What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area?
Poor signal coordination 50%
Lack of turn lanes 37%
Vehicles blocking entrances 27%
Difficulty making left turns 26%
Other 20%
Difficulty accessing businesses 13%
Difficulty when walking 10%
Difficulty when riding a bicycle 7%

 

What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area?
Personal vehicle 97%
Truck or commercial vehicle 7%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft 5%
Walking 3%
Cycling 2%
Carpool / Vanpool 2%
Other 1%
Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus 1%

 

Last updated: June 16, 2025

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