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East of Massaponax Church Road to the Caroline County line
The purpose of this study is to analyze the safety and operational issues identified along Route 17 from Massaponax Church Road to the Caroline County Line, with a focus on providing safety improvements, preserving capacity (to keep traffic flowing smoothly), and enhanced bicycle and transit access. Recurring congestion occurs Monday-Friday at the intersections of Route 17 and Massaponax Church Road, Benchmark Road/Crossroads Parkway, Jim Morris Road/Thornton Rolling Road, and Tidewater Trail/Sandy Lane Drive. The corridor has a high number of rear-end crashes. 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 Massaponax Church Road to the Caroline County line 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
|
417 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) | 86% |
| Congestion mitigation | 85% |
| Safety improvement | 72% |
| Bicycle access | 35% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 35% |
| Transit access | 32% |
| Pedestrian access | 31% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 95% |
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 81% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 79% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 77% |
| Public transit access and service | 68% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 67% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 66% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 64% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 57% |
| Running red lights | 50% |
| Inadequate lighting | 37% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 32% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 32% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 27% |
| Side-impact crashes | 25% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 25% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 19% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 12% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 9% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 9% |
| Other | 7% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Poor signal coordination | 53% |
| Difficulty making left turns | 46% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 40% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 17% |
| Difficulty when walking | 16% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 15% |
| Other | 10% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 6% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 98% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 5% |
| Cycling | 5% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 4% |
| Walking | 3% |
| Other | 3% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 1% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 1% |
Last updated: June 13, 2025
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