ST-25-04: U.S. Route 522 – Frederick County

ST2504 Overview Map

U.S. Route 522 (N. Frederick Pike) from Red Oak Road to Echo Lane

Project Purpose

This study will focus on safety and capacity preservation in the rural segment of U.S. Route 522 (N. Frederick Pike) from Red Oak Road to Echo Lane west of Route 37. The corridor has several crash hot spots with issues related to high speeds and running off the road. The study is intended to assess mid-term to long-term challenges and opportunities and will identify project recommendations that can be advanced for federal, state, and local funding opportunities.

Survey

The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on U.S. Route 522 (N. Frederick Pike) between Echo Lane and Red Oak 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.

Study Partners

  • Frederick County
  • WinFred Metropolitan Planning Organization
  • Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission
  • ATCS

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Brad Reed

Lead Consultant: Ken Schuenemeyer

Schedule

Start date: March 2025

End date: August 2026

Study Documents

Dates Number of Participants (unique individuals)
May 5-19, 2025
418

 

The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs?
Safety improvement 84%
Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) 80%
Transportation demand management (TDM) 37%
Transit access 16%
Bicycle access 10%

 

Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area.
Corridor safety / intersection safety 80%
Reducing traffic congestion 82%
Speeding / aggressive driving 80%
Proper pavement marking and signage 71%
Pedestrian safety and accessibility 54%
Public transit access and service 54%
Bicycle safety and accessibility 49%

 

Which of the following safety issues concern you?
Speeding / aggressive driving 69%
Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes 53%
Difficulty weaving / merging 31%
Inadequate pavement marking and signage 30%
Running red lights 29%
Side-impact crashes 29%
Inadequate lighting 26%
Closely spaced driveways 10%
Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks 9%
Other 9%
Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing 7%
Inadequate bicycle facilities 6%
Inadequate transit / bus stops 6%
Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility 4%

 

What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area?
Lack of turn lanes 62%
Difficulty making left turns 47%
Poor signal coordination 34%
Difficulty accessing businesses 16%
Vehicles blocking entrances 14%
Other 8%
Difficulty when riding a bicycle 7%
Difficulty when walking 4%

 

What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area?
Personal vehicle 97%
Truck or commercial vehicle 15%
Cycling 3%
Walking 2%
Other 2%
Carpool / Vanpool 1%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft 1%
Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus 1%

 

Last updated: June 11, 2025

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