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Route 642 (Bell Creek Road) from U.S. Route 360 (Mechanicsville Turnpike) to Cold Harbor Road
The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and operational issues and develop solutions along Route 642 (Bell Creek Road) from U.S. Route 360 (Mechanicsville Turnpike) to Cold Harbor Road. There were two (2) severe injury crashes on this segment between 2019 and 2024. This segment includes identified VTrans needs and four (4) Potential for Safety Improvement (PSI) locations.
The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Route 642 (Bell Creek Road) from Route 360 (Mechanicsville Turnpike) to Cold Harbor Road was completed in May 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.
District Lead: Liz McAdory
Lead Consultant: Sachin Katkar
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
May 12-31, 2025
|
1,549 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Safety | 87% |
| Congestion mitigation | 80% |
| Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) | 80% |
| Pedestrian safety | 34% |
| Pedestrian access | 26% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 22% |
| Bicycle access | 19% |
| Transit access | 13% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 88% |
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 86% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 75% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 68% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 62% |
| Public transit access and service | 59% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 57% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 61% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 51% |
| Side-impact crashes | 50% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 42% |
| Running red lights | 31% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 29% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 25% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 23% |
| Inadequate lighting | 22% |
| Other | 13% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 10% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 9% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 5% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 4% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty making left turns | 84% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 40% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 39% |
| Poor signal coordination | 34% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 29% |
| Difficulty when walking | 10% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 7% |
| Other | 6% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 100% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 4% |
| Walking | 4% |
| Cycling | 3% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 2% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 0% |
Last updated: June 16, 2025
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