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From Springwood Park Drive to Starkey Road
The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Route 419 (Electric Road) corridor within Roanoke County. This study will focus on improving roadway and pedestrian safety, capacity preservation (to keep traffic flowing smoothly), 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.
The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Route 419 (Electric Road) between Starkey Road and Springwood Park Drive 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.
District Leads: Michael Gray, Carol Moneymaker, and William Crawford
Lead Consultant: Dana Trone
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
June 2-16, 2025
|
1,056 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) | 90% |
| Safety | 74% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 55% |
| Pedestrian safety | 48% |
| Pedestrian access | 38% |
| Transit access | 34% |
| Bicycle access | 31% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 89% |
| Intersection safety | 74% |
| Traffic signal timing | 71% |
| Corridor safety | 68% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 67% |
| Turn lane storage | 66% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 68% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 66% |
| Public transit access and service | 63% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 60% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 52% |
| Not enough green time at traffic signals | 48% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 48% |
| Not enough turn lane storage | 46% |
| Running red lights | 43% |
| Difficult turning onto Route 419 (Electric Road) | 43% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 41% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 32% |
| Missing crosswalks | 29% |
| Side-impact crashes | 23% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 20% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 19% |
| Inadequate lighting | 17% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 13% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 9% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 8% |
| Other | 3% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Poor signal coordination | 57% |
| Difficulty making left turns | 56% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 30% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 29% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 24% |
| Difficulty when walking | 15% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 15% |
| Other | 3% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 99% |
| Walking | 7% |
| Cycling | 7% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 5% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 4% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 3% |
| Other | 1% |
Last updated: June 25, 2025
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