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Route 694 (Lambs Creek Church Road) to Bloomsbury Road
This study will examine safety concerns along Route 218 (Caledon Road) from Bloomsbury Road to Lambs Creek Church Road, aiming to find and identify cost-effective improvements to existing issues within the two-mile segment.
The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Route 218 from Bloomsbury Road to Lambs Creek Church 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
|
731 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Safety improvement | 98% |
| Transit access | 39% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 83% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 82% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 79% |
| Reducing traffic congestion | 71% |
| Public transit access and service | 62% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Inadequate shoulders | 79% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 66% |
| Inadequate sight distance | 62% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 40% |
| Inadequate lighting | 37% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 36% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 18% |
| Side-impact crashes | 17% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 10% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 8% |
| Other | 6% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Lack of turn lanes | 66% |
| Difficulty making left turns | 48% |
| Poor signal coordination | 20% |
| Other | 20% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 13% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 6% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 99% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 4% |
| Other | 3% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 1% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 1% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 1% |
Last updated: June 13, 2025
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