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Washington Avenue to Mary Washington Boulevard
The purpose of this study is to analyze the safety and multimodal issues identified along Fall Hill Avenue between Mary Washington Boulevard and Germania Street/Washington Avenue in the City of Fredericksburg. The study will identify cost-effective safety improvements to enhance bicycle, pedestrian, and transit access.
The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Fall Hill Avenue between Mary Washington Boulevard and Germania Street/Washington Avenue 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.
District Leads: Linda LaSut and Rachel Inman
Lead Consultants: Andy Nagle, Olivia Persing, and Jeanie Alexander
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
May 7-21, 2025
|
599 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Safety | 85% |
| Pedestrian safety | 79% |
| Pedestrian access | 64% |
| Bicycle access | 60% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 48% |
| Transit access | 41% |
| Transit access for Equity Emphasis Areas | 28% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 92% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 81% |
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 81% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 79% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 78% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 74% |
| Public transit access and service | 71% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 65% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 53% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 39% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 38% |
| Inadequate lighting | 34% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 33% |
| Running red lights | 31% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 30% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 25% |
| Side-impact crashes | 17% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 17% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 11% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 8% |
| Other | 7% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Lack of turn lanes | 50% |
| Difficulty making left turns | 49% |
| Poor signal coordination | 37% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 34% |
| Difficulty when walking | 28% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 25% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 18% |
| Other | 6% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 98% |
| Walking | 45% |
| Cycling | 24% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 5% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 3% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 1% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
Last updated: June 13, 2025
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