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From Miles Avenue to High Avenue
The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and operational issues along Route 36 (Winston Churchill Drive) between Miles Avenue and High Avenue. This 0.38-mile corridor includes segments identified with VTrans Priority 1 and 2 District Needs. Along the study corridor, two Potential for Safety Improvement (PSI) intersections and segments have been identified. The study goals are to identify safety, congestion, capacity, transportation demand management, and accessibility (bicycle and transit) improvements along the corridor for all transportation users.
District Lead: Liz McAdory
Lead Consultant: Sachin Katkar
| PHASE | DATES | TASKS |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | May - August 2023 | Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives |
| Phase 2 | September - December 2023 | Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives |
| Phase 3 | January-July 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy |
RI-23-09 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 20MB
The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, congestion mitigation, capacity preservation, access, transportation demand management, and bicycle/transit improvements along Route 36 (Winston Churchill Dr.) between Miles Ave. and High Ave. in the City of Hopewell is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
| August 14-September 6, 2023 | 101 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
|---|---|
| Safety | 85% |
| Congestion | 66% |
| Capacity | 48% |
| Transportation Demand Management | 41% |
| Transit Accessibility | 39% |
| Bicycle Accessibility | 33% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal Vehicle | 97% |
| Walking | 12% |
| Truck or Commercial Vehicle | 5% |
| Cycling | 5% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 4% |
| Metro Bus, Local Bus, or Commuter Bus | 3% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements along Route 36 (Winston Churchill Dr.) between Miles Ave. and High Ave. in the City of Hopewell is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
March 20 – April 10, 2024
|
334 |
Intersection of Winston Churchill Drive at Miles Avenue
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacing the existing signalized intersection with a roundabout. | 51% | 9% | 3% | 11% | 26% |
| Providing high-visibility crosswalks on all legs. | 11% | 2% | 14% | 14% | 59% |
| Installing American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramps. | 9% | 2% | 16% | 12% | 61% |
| Improving intersection lighting. | 7% | 1% | 11% | 13% | 68% |
| Relocating existing bus stops slightly south of the roundabout along Winston Churchill Drive. | 17% | 2% | 31% | 9% | 41% |
Intersection of Winston Churchill Drive at Roanoke Avenue
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providing high-visibility crosswalks along Winston Churchill Drive across Roanoke Avenue. | 12% | 1% | 10% | 14% | 63% |
| Installing ADA compliant ramps. | 9% | 1% | 14% | 14% | 63% |
| Providing improved intersection lighting. | 8% | - | 10% | 11% | 71% |
| Roanoke Avenue functioning as a Right-In/Right-Out option. | 20% | 3% | 28% | 11% | 39% |
Intersection of Winston Churchill Drive at Sunnyside Avenue
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacing the existing signalized intersection with a roundabout. | 47% | 3% | 8% | 7% | 35% |
| Providing high-visibility crosswalks. | 9% | 1% | 11% | 13% | 66% |
| Installing ADA compliant ramps. | 9% | - | 15% | 13% | 63% |
| Providing improved intersection lighting. | 6% | - | 11% | 10% | 72% |
Intersection of Winston Churchill Drive at Liberty Avenue
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providing a high-visibility crosswalk across Liberty Avenue. | 10% | - | 14% | 14% | 62% |
| Installing ADA compliant ramps. | 9% | - | 16% | 12% | 63% |
| Improving intersection lighting. | 7% | - | 12% | 10% | 70% |
| Liberty Avenue will function as a Right-in/Right-out option. | 21% | 2% | 27% | 12% | 38% |
Intersection of Winston Churchill Drive at High Avenue
Intersection of High Avenue at Oaklawn Boulevard
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacing the existing signalized intersection at Winston Churchill Drive and High Avenue with a roundabout. | 49% | 4% | 3% | 9% | 35% |
| Providing high-visibility crosswalks at Winston Churchill Drive and High Avenue. | 10% | 1% | 12% | 11% | 67% |
| Installing ADA compliant ramps at Winston Churchill Drive and High Avenue. | 10% | - | 13% | 10% | 67% |
| Providing improved intersection lighting at Winston Churchill Drive and High Avenue. | 8% | 1% | 13% | 7% | 72% |
| Providing a high-visibility crosswalk across Oaklawn Boulevard. | 8% | - | 11% | 10% | 71% |
| Installing ADA compliant ramps at High Avenue and Oaklawn Boulevard. | 9% | - | 11% | 11% | 68% |
| Improving intersection lighting at High Avenue and Oaklawn Boulevard. | 7% | - | 13% | 8% | 72% |
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closing four access points along Winston Churchill Drive between Miles Avenue and Roanoke Avenue. | 34% | 6% | 19% | 14% | 27% |
| Changing Sunnyside Avenue into a Cul-de-sac at the entrance of Hardee's. | 30% | 5% | 25% | 12% | 29% |
| Central Avenue becoming a Right-in/Right-out option. | 26% | 3% | 29% | 10% | 31% |
Last updated: August 19, 2024
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