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From Route 751 (Gore Rd.) to Route 608 (Wardensville Grade)
This study will primarily assess the historical crashes, patterns, and existing conditions on Route 50 to identify alternatives and improvements to address safety. This corridor has several very high safety need segments and has seen multiple fatal crashes over recent time periods. Additionally, there are several crossover locations and concerns with speeding that will be analyzed. Capacity Preservation is a very high need, therefore, safety improvements will consider ways to preserve the long term operational characteristics of the corridor.
District Lead: Brad Reed
Lead Consultant: Nathan Umberger
| PHASE | DATES | TASKS |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | May - August 2023 | Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives |
| Phase 2 | September 2023 - April 2024 | Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives |
| Phase 3 | May - July 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy |
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 |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
Last updated: July 10, 2024
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