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Bland Boulevard to Jefferson Avenue (Route 143); Jefferson Avenue (Route 143) from Bland Boulevard to Denbigh Boulevard
The study area includes Bland Boulevard from Warwick Boulevard (Route 60) to Jefferson Avenue (Route 143) and Jefferson Avenue (Route 143) from Bland Boulevard to Denbigh Boulevard. With the upcoming I-64/Denbigh Boulevard interchange, the anticipated shift in traffic is expected to put additional demand on Bland Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue (Route 143). Both corridors have segments that are VTrans Priority 1, 2, or 3 locations. This study will focus on improving roadway and pedestrian safety, 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 Bland Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue, between Warwick Boulevard (Route 60) and Denbigh 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
|
722 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 79% |
| Safety improvement | 76% |
| Pedestrian safety improvement | 57% |
| Pedestrian access | 46% |
| Transit access | 45% |
| Bicycle access | 39% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 95% |
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 82% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 80% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 80% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 80% |
| Public transit access and service | 74% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 72% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 68% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 62% |
| Running red lights | 58% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 53% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 31% |
| Side-impact crashes | 28% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 28% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 23% |
| Inadequate lighting | 23% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 18% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 11% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 11% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 10% |
| Other | 5% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Poor signal coordination | 56% |
| Difficulty making left turns | 43% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 39% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 29% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 25% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 12% |
| Difficulty when walking | 9% |
| Other | 4% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 99% |
| Cycling | 7% |
| Walking | 7% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 6% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 4% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 2% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
Last updated: June 16, 2025
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