Route 1 – Caroline County
The purpose of this study is to compile and analyze data related to VTrans needs that have been identified along the corridor and to produce recommended improvements. Emphasis should be placed on the higher priority needs locations and maintaining capacity preservation along Route 1, to include the management of overflow traffic due to incidents on I-95. Additionally, pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements and access, and transit access will be evaluated. Deliverables should include recommendations in the form of SMART SCALE-ready projects containing analytical documentation, which fully support the recommended improvement(s).
VDOT will host a public information meeting regarding a preliminary transportation study assessing potential safety and operational improvements to the entire Route 1 corridor in Caroline County. View the newspaper advertisement.
Monday, July 8, 2024*, 6 – 8 p.m.
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
18101 Clark and York Boulevard, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
* In the event a backup meeting date is needed, the meeting will be held on July 15, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. at the same location.
Meeting materials will be available at ahead of the meeting.
Give your written comments at the meeting or submit them by July 18, 2024, to Cassy Lord, Planning Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation, 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405. You may also email your comments to fred.comments@vdot.virginia.gov. Please reference “Route 1 Pipeline” in the subject line.
District Lead: Linda LaSut and Casandra Lord
Lead Consultant: John Riley and Karzan Bahaaldin
PHASE | DATES | TASKS |
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Phase 1 | May - August 2023 | Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives |
Phase 2 | September - December 2023 | Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives |
Phase 3 | January-July 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy |
FR-23-07 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 1MB
The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, access, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements on Route 1 in Caroline County, for its entire length between Spotsylvania and Hanover counties, is complete.
Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
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July 17-31, 2023 | 464 |
The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
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Safety Improvements | 79% |
Capacity Preservation | 62% |
Pedestrian Safety Improvements | 55% |
Bicycle Access | 50% |
Pedestrian Access | 46% |
Transit Access | 45% |
What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
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Personal Vehicle | 99% |
Cycling | 7% |
Walking | 6% |
Truck or Commercial Vehicle | 5% |
Other | 3% |
Carpool / Vanpool | 1% |
Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 0% |
Metro Bus, Local Bus, or Commuter Bus | 0% |
FR-23-07 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 2MB
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements on Route 1 in Caroline, for its entire length between Spotsylvania and Hanover counties is complete.
Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
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March 18 – April 1, 2024
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1,082 |
Improvement 1
1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
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Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 3% | 2% | 19% | 22% | 53% |
Improvement 2
1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
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Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 6% | 5% | 30% | 20% | 40% |
Improvement 3
1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
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Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 3% | 1% | 7% | 11% | 78% |
Improvement 4
1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
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Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 32% | 15% | 11% | 16% | 25% |
Improvement 5
1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
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Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 10% | 9% | 27% | 19% | 35% |
Improvement 6
1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
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Sidewalk on the west side and shared use path on the east side of Route 1. | 6% | 5% | 32% | 21% | 37% |
Shared use path on the west side and sidewalk on the east side of Route 1. | 6% | 5% | 32% | 22% | 35% |
Follow-up Question for Improvement 6
Option | Result |
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Ladysmith Commons Boulevard | 60% |
Durrette Road/Starr Drive | 20% |
Glen Meadows Drive/Deerfield Road | 10% |
Pine Tree Drive | 5% |
Other | 6% |
Improvement 7
1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
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Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 3% | 3% | 31% | 24% | 38% |
Improvement 8
1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
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Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 4% | 3% | 28% | 27% | 39% |
Improvement 9
1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
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Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 4% | 3% | 36% | 24% | 33% |
FR-23-07 Final Report - PDF, 13MB
Last updated: September 26, 2024