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From W. Mercury Boulevard (U.S. Route 258) to Hampton Roads Center Parkway/ W. Mercury Boulevard (U.S. Route 258) from Kilgore Avenue to N. Armistead Avenue
As the City of Hampton's prime shopping district, Coliseum Drive and Mercury Boulevard have long been sources of congestion and pedestrian conflicts. The study area includes Coliseum Drive and Mercury Boulevard between Hampton Roads Center Parkway and Armistead Avenue. 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 Coliseum Drive and Mercury Boulevard, between Hampton Roads Center Parkway and Armistead Avenue, 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
|
490 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Congestion mitigation | 90% |
| Safety improvement | 62% |
| Pedestrian safety improvement | 59% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 50% |
| Pedestrian access | 44% |
| Transit access | 28% |
| Transit access for Equity Emphasis Areas | 23% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 94% |
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 81% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 82% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 81% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 79% |
| Public transit access and service | 77% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 75% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 61% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 54% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 54% |
| Running red lights | 52% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 36% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 32% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 29% |
| Side-impact crashes | 27% |
| Inadequate lighting | 24% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 24% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 22% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 15% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 14% |
| Other | 4% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Poor signal coordination | 62% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 47% |
| Difficulty making left turns | 46% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 29% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 24% |
| Difficulty when walking | 17% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 16% |
| Other | 5% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 99% |
| Walking | 12% |
| Cycling | 6% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 6% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 4% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 1% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
Last updated: June 16, 2025
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