ST-23-09 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 365KB

The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety improvements along Route 50 between Route 751 (Gore Rd.) and Route 608 (Wardensville Grade) in Frederick County is complete.

Dates	Number of Participants (unique individuals)
June 29-July 21, 2023	173

 

The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment?
Safety	85%
Capacity Preservation	64%
Transportation Demand Management	35%

 

Rank what is the most important issue to you along the study area.
Speeding / Aggressive Driving	79%
Corridor Safety / Intersection Safety	79%
Reducing Traffic Congestion	66%
Proper Pavement Marking and Signage	59%
Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility	42%
Public Transit Access and Service	43%
Bicycle Safety and Accessibility	40%

 

Which of the following safety issues concern you?
Speeding / Aggressive Driving	82%
Sudden Stopping / Rear-end Crashes	47%
Side-Impact Crashes	35%
Difficulty Weaving / Merging	34%
Inadequate Pavement Marking and Signage	29%
Inadequate Lighting	25%
Running Red Lights	16%
Closely Spaced Driveways	8%
Lack of ADA Ramps and Accessibility	6%
Lack of Sidewalks / Missing Sidewalks	5%
Other	5%
Inadequate Transit / Bus Stops	4%
Inadequate Bicycle Facilities	3%
Insufficient / Missing Crosswalks and Pedestrian Signal Timing	2%

 

What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area?
Lack of Turn Lanes	67%
Difficulty Making Left Turns	56%
Poor Signal Coordination	22%
Difficulty Accessing Businesses	20%
Vehicles Blocking Entrances	17%
Other	6%
Difficulty When Riding a Bike	4%
Difficulty When Walking	3%

 

What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area?
Personal Vehicle	99%
Truck or Commercial Vehicle	10%
Other	2%
Carpool / Vanpool	1%
Walking	1%
Cycling	1%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft	0%
Metro Bus, Local Bus, or Commuter Bus	0%

ST-23-09 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 1.5MB

The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements along Route 50 between Route 751 (Gore Rd.) and Route 608 (Wardensville Grade) in Frederick County is complete.

Dates	Number of Participants (unique individuals)
March 4-18, 2024	746

Hayfield Road

The proposed improvement will add a Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI) at the intersection of Hayfield Road and Route 50.

Do you understand how an RCI operates?

Yes	No
90%	10%

Do you believe that the safety benefits of an RCI are worthwhile?

Yes	No	Other
59%	37%	4%

Please rate the proposed improvement that will add an RCI at the intersection of Hayfield Road and Route 50.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	21%	16%	14%	25%	25%

Back Mountain Road

The proposed improvement will add an acceleration lane for the northbound right turns to allow traffic to turn freely and merge with eastbound traffic on Route 50.

Do you understand how this alternative operates?

Yes	No
96%	4%

Do you believe that the safety benefits are worthwhile?

Yes	No	Other
69%	25%	5%

Please rate the proposed improvements at the intersection of Back Mountain Road and Route 50.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	14%	11%	14%	23%	39%

Dicks Hollow Road

The proposed alternative will add a westbound right turn lane to accommodate the high right-turning volumes. Additionally, an eastbound left turn lane is proposed to accommodate the left-turning vehicles.

Please rate the proposed improvements for the intersection of Dicks Hollow Road and Route 50.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	3%	1%	8%	17%	71%

Wardensville Grade

The proposed alternative will add an RCI at the intersection of Wardensville Grade and Route 50.

Do you understand how an RCI operates?

Yes	No
99%	1%

Do you believe that the safety benefits of an RCI are worthwhile?

Yes	No	Other
67%	31%	2%

Please rate the proposed improvement that will add an RCI at the intersection of Wardensville Grade and Route 50.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5.	15%	11%	16%	23%	35%

 

ST-23-09 Final Report - PDF, 12MB