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South of Feather Bed Lane to north of Guinea Road
The purpose of this study will be to analyze the safety and operational issues identified along Route 17 from Featherbed Lane to Guinea Road with a focus on providing safety improvements, preserving capacity (to keep traffic flowing smoothly), and enhanced bicycle and transit access. Currently, there are no existing bicycle facilities along the corridor and microtransit services. Route 17 is a Corridor of Statewide Significance (CoSS) serving local residents, regional commuters, vacationers, and is also an emergency evacuation route. The objective of this study is to identify cost-effective preferred improvement alternatives that address the documented needs.
The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Route 17 from Featherbed Lane to Guinea 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.
District Leads: Linda LaSut and Rachel Inman
Lead Consultants: Andy Nagle and Olivia Persing
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
May 7-21, 2025
|
686 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) | 89% |
| Safety improvement | 72% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 41% |
| Pedestrian safety improvement | 39% |
| Bicycle access | 36% |
| Transit access | 26% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 88% |
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 75% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 77% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 70% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 63% |
| Public transit access and service | 63% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 60% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 67% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 56% |
| Running red lights | 50% |
| Side-impact crashes | 36% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 35% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 33% |
| Inadequate lighting | 24% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 23% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 23% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 23% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 13% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 9% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 9% |
| Other | 8% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty making left turns | 53% |
| Poor signal coordination | 52% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 39% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 28% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 18% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 16% |
| Difficulty when walking | 15% |
| Other | 7% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 100% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 6% |
| Cycling | 5% |
| Walking | 5% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 3% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 0% |
Last updated: June 13, 2025
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