SA-25-04: Melrose Avenue/Orange Avenue (Route 460) - City of Roanoke

SA2504 Overview Map

From Lafayette Boulevard to Gainsboro Road/Burrell Street

Project Purpose

The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Melrose Avenue/Orange Avenue (Route 460) corridor within the City of Roanoke. This study will focus on improving roadway and pedestrian safety, congestion mitigation, multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicyclist, pedestrian, and transit), and transportation demand management (TDM) needs. The project recommendations from this study may be developed into funding applications for SMART SCALE Round 7 and other transportation funding programs.

Survey

The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Melrose Avenue/Orange Avenue (Route 460) between Lafayette Boulevard and Gainsboro Road/Burrell Street was completed in June. 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

  • City of Roanoke
  • Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization

Key Points of Contact

District Leads: Michael Gray, Carol Moneymaker, and William Crawford

Lead Consultant: Dana Trone

Schedule

Start date: March 2025

End date: August 2026

Study Documents

Dates Number of Participants (unique individuals)
May 19-June 2, 2025
536

 

The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs?
Congestion mitigation 78%
Safety (Vehicular safety, pedestrian safety, and cyclist safety) 74%
Transportation demand management (TDM) 60%
Pedestrian access 48%
Transit access 41%
Bicycle access 36%

 

Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area.
Reducing traffic congestion 90%
Speeding / aggressive driving 82%
Proper pavement marking and signage 82%
Corridor safety / intersection safety 81%
Pedestrian safety and accessibility 78%
Public transit access and service 77%
Bicycle safety and accessibility 73%

 

Which of the following safety issues concern you?
Speeding / aggressive driving 62%
Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes 51%
Difficulty weaving / merging 47%
Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks 45%
Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing 44%
Running red lights 43%
Inadequate pavement marking and signage 38%
Inadequate lighting 36%
Side-impact crashes 25%
Inadequate transit / bus stops 23%
Inadequate bicycle facilities 22%
Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility 18%
Closely spaced driveways 15%
Other 6%

 

What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area?
Difficulty making left turns 57%
Poor signal coordination 54%
Lack of turn lanes 47%
Vehicles blocking entrances 34%
Difficulty accessing businesses 27%
Difficulty when riding a bicycle 20%
Difficulty when walking 18%
Other 4%

 

What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area?
Personal vehicle 96%
Cycling 10%
Walking 9%
Truck or commercial vehicle 8%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft 6%
Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus 5%
Carpool / Vanpool 3%
Other 1%

 

Last updated: June 17, 2025

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