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From Eastpark Drive to Read Mountain Road
The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Route 220 Alternate (Cloverdale Road) corridor within Botetourt County. This study will focus on improving roadway safety, capacity preservation (to keep traffic flowing smoothly), multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicycle 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 Route 220 Alternate (Cloverdale Road) between Eastpark Drive and Read Mountain Road 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
|
874 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) | 86% |
| Safety | 80% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 52% |
| Transit access | 19% |
| Bicycle access | 16% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 88% |
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 84% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 78% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 77% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 63% |
| Public transit access and service | 62% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 61% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 64% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 54% |
| Running red lights | 54% |
| Side-impact crashes | 39% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 28% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 24% |
| Inadequate lighting | 24% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 18% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 11% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 10% |
| Other | 8% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 6% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 5% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 2% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty making left turns | 54% |
| Poor signal coordination | 44% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 31% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 20% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 20% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 7% |
| Other | 7% |
| Difficulty when walking | 6% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 99% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 8% |
| Walking | 3% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 3% |
| Cycling | 2% |
| Other | 1% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 1% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 0% |
Last updated: June 17, 2025
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