RI-25-03: U.S 58 (Clarksville Bypass) - Town of Clarksville

Dates	Number of Participants (unique individuals)
May 12-31, 2025	1,239

 

The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs?
Safety	97%
Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly)	73%
Industrial and Economic Development Area (IEDA)	34%
Transportation demand management (TDM)	34%

 

Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area.
Corridor safety / intersection safety	88%
Reducing traffic congestion	77%
Proper pavement marking and signage	69%
Speeding / aggressive driving	68%
Pedestrian safety and accessibility	54%
Public transit access and service	53%
Bicycle safety and accessibility	50%

 

Which of the following safety issues concern you?
Side-impact crashes	64%
Speeding / aggressive driving	55%
Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes	44%
Inadequate pavement marking and signage	42%
Inadequate lighting	31%
Difficulty weaving / merging	30%
Running red lights	13%
Other	11%
Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks	10%
Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing	10%
Inadequate bicycle facilities	7%
Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility	4%
Closely spaced driveways	3%
Inadequate transit / bus stops	2%

 

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

 

What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area?
Personal vehicle	99%
Truck or commercial vehicle	8%
Cycling	3%
Walking	3%
Other	2%
Carpool / Vanpool	1%
Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus	0%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft	0%

 

RI-25-03 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 1.3MB

The Phase 2 survey regarding proposed alternatives for the intersection of U.S. 58 (Clarksville Bypass) and U.S. 15 (Virginia Avenue) in the Town of Clarksville was completed in March 2026.

Dates	Number of Participants (unique individuals)
March 5-19, 2026	177

 

Alternative 1: Two-Way Stop along U.S. 58 and U.S. 15

The following proposed improvements would reduce speed-related crashes and improve driver decision making by reducing the number of decisions that need to be made. This includes: 

• Relocating stop signs at the intersection of U.S. 58 and U.S. 15 to stop traffic along U.S. 15 instead of U.S. 58
• Relocating the overhead caution lights to be positioned before the intersection, where drivers have clear line of sight as they drive up to the intersection.

Please rate Alternative 1, proposing a two-way stop control along U.S. 58 and U.S. 15. (157 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	43%	15%	18%	14%	10%

 

Alternative 2A: Intersection Tightening with Two-Way Stop along U.S. 58 and U.S. 15

The following proposed improvements will reduce speed-related crashes and improve driver decision making by reducing the number of decisions that need to be made. This includes: 

• Adding raised medians
• Extending curbs
• Reducing the width of the intersection
• Enhancing intersection lighting
• Eliminating the left turn lane along U.S. 58 and U.S. 15
• Improving driver visibility and line of sight by gently straightening the right turn lane
• Relocating the overhead caution lights to be positioned before the intersection, where drivers have clear line of sight as they drive up.

Please rate Alternative 2A, proposing intersection tightening with a two-way stop along U.S. 58 and U.S. 15. (125 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	30%	16%	18%	23%	14%

 

Alternative 2B: Intersection Tightening with Two-Way Stop along U.S. 58 and U.S. 15

The following proposed improvements will reduce speed-related crashes and improve driver decision making by reducing the number of decisions that need to be made. This includes:

• Relocating the stop sign to U.S. 58 and U.S. 15
• Adding raised medians
• Extending curbs
• Reducing the width of the intersection
• Enhancing intersection lighting
• Eliminating the left turn lane along U.S. 58 and U.S. 15
• Improving driver visibility and line of sight by gently straightening the right turn lane
• Relocating the overhead caution lights to be positioned before the intersection, where drivers have clear line of sight as they drive up.

Please rate Alternative 2B, proposing intersection tightening with a two-way stop along U.S. 58 and U.S. 15. (115 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	40%	19%	11%	18%	11%

 

Alternative 3: Intersection Tightening with All-Way Stop

The following proposed improvements will reduce speed-related crashes and improve driver decision making by reducing the number of decisions that need to be made. This includes: 

• Converting the existing two-way stop to an all-way stop
• Adding raised medians
• Extending curbs
• Reducing the width of the intersection
• Enhancing intersection lighting
• Eliminating the left turn lane along U.S. 58 and U.S. 15
• Improving driver visibility and line of sight by gently straightening the right turn lane
• Relocating the overhead caution lights to be positioned before the intersection, where drivers have clear line of sight as they drive up.

Please rate Alternative 3, proposing intersection tightening with an all-way stop control. (117 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	44%	10%	11%	15%	20%

 

Alternative 4: Thru-Cut along U.S. 58 and Intersection Tightening

The following proposed improvements will reduce speed-related crashes and improve driver decision making by reducing the number of decisions that need to be made. This includes:

• Eliminating the through movement along U.S. 58
• Adding raised medians
• Extending curbs
• Reducing the width of the intersection
• Enhancing intersection lighting
• Eliminating the left turn lane along U.S. 58 and U.S. 15
• Improving driver visibility and line of sight by gently straightening the right turn lane
• Relocating the overhead caution lights to be positioned before the intersection, where drivers have clear line of sight as they drive up.

Please rate Alternative 4, proposing a thru-cut along U.S. 58 with intersection tightening. (114 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	68%	8%	12%	9%	3%

 

Alternative 5A: U.S. 58 Closure with Intersection Tightening and Stop Control along U.S. 15

The following proposed improvements will reduce speed-related crashes and improve driver decision making by reducing the number of decisions that need to be made. This includes: 

• Closing the southern leg of the intersection (U.S. 58)
• Adding stop control along U.S. 15 only
• Adding raised medians
• Extending curbs
• Reducing the width of the intersection
• Enhancing intersection lighting
• Eliminating the through lane along U.S. 15
• Improving driver visibility and line of sight by gently straightening the right turn lane
• Relocating the overhead caution lights to be positioned before the intersection, where drivers have clear line of sight as they drive up.

Please rate Alternative 5A, proposing the closure of the southern leg of U.S. 58 with intersection tightening and stop control along U.S. 15. (115 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	70%	9%	7%	6%	9%

 

Alternative 5B: U.S. 58 Closure with Intersection Tightening and All-Way Stop

The following proposed improvements will reduce speed-related crashes and improve driver decision making by reducing the number of decisions that need to be made. This includes: 

• Closing the southern leg of the intersection (U.S. 58)
• Adding all-way stop control
• Adding raised medians
• Extending curbs
• Reducing the width of the intersection
• Enhancing intersection lighting
• Eliminating the through lane along U.S. 15
• Improving driver visibility and line of sight by gently straightening the right turn lane
• Relocating the overhead caution lights to be positioned before the intersection, where drivers have clear line of sight as they drive up.

Please rate Alternative 5B, proposing the closure of the southern leg of U.S. 58 with intersection tightening and all-way stop control. (114 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	73%	11%	8%	4%	5%