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South Military Highway to Indian Lakes Boulevard
Indian River Road between South Military Highway and Indian Lakes Boulevard is highly congested with numerous residential and retail shopping areas. It is also the primary access to one of Hampton Roads' most utilized Park and Ride lots. This study will focus on improving roadway and pedestrian safety, mitigating congestion, multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicycle, pedestrian and transit), and transportation demand management (TDM) needs. It is intended to assess mid-term to long-term challenges/opportunities and will identify project recommendations that can be advanced for federal, state and local funding opportunities.
The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Indian River Road between S. Military Highway and Indian Lakes Boulevard 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 Lead: Jerry Pauley
Lead Consultant: Karzan Bahaaldin
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
May 14-30, 2025
|
1,284 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Congestion mitigation | 95 |
| Safety improvement | 63% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 49% |
| Pedestrian safety improvement | 42% |
| Pedestrian access | 31% |
| Bicycle access | 28% |
| Transit access | 26% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 97% |
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 78% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 75% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 73% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 70% |
| Public transit access and service | 70% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 66% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 62% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 59% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 56% |
| Running red lights | 48% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 40% |
| Side-impact crashes | 31% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 30% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 26% |
| Inadequate lighting | 22% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 16% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 13% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 10% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 9% |
| Other | 5% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Poor signal coordination | 37% |
| Difficulty making left turns | 49% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 34% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 18% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 50% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 25% |
| Difficulty when walking | 28% |
| Other | 6% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 99% |
| Walking | 10% |
| Cycling | 9% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 8% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 3% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 3% |
| Other | 1% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 1% |
Last updated: June 16, 2025
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