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The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Prices Fork Road (Route 412/685) corridor within the Town of Blacksburg and Montgomery County. This study will focus on improving roadway and pedestrian safety, multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicyclist, pedestrian, and transit), and transportation demand management (TDM) needs. The project recommendations from this study may be developed into funding applications for SMART SCALE Round 7 and other transportation funding programs.
The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Prices Fork Road (Route 412/685) between McCoy Road and N. Main Street was completed in June. 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: Michael Gray, Carol Moneymaker, and William Crawford
Lead Consultant: Dana Trone
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
May 19-June 2, 2025
|
1,440 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Safety | 88% |
| Pedestrian safety | 75% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 73% |
| Bicycle access | 67% |
| Pedestrian access | 66% |
| Transit access | 58% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 93% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 84% |
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 87% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 83% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 85% |
| Public transit access and service | 83% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 82% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 58% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 56% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 47% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 43% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 42% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 33% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 30% |
| Inadequate lighting | 24% |
| Running red lights | 21% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 21% |
| Side-impact crashes | 18% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 13% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 8% |
| Other | 8% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty making left turns | 50% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 42% |
| Poor signal coordination | 41% |
| Difficulty when walking | 38% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 32% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 19% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 15% |
| Other | 6% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 96% |
| Walking | 32% |
| Cycling | 26% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 14% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 4% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 4% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 3% |
| Other | 1% |
Last updated: June 17, 2025
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