SA04: Route 460 Business (N. Franklin Street) and Route 114 (Peppers Ferry Road)

Project Purpose

The study objectives are to address safety, pedestrian, and bicycle access concerns along the Route 460 Business (N. Franklin Street) and Route 114 (Peppers Ferry Road) corridors. One node and two segments were identified as VTrans Priority 1 needs along the study corridors, with eight additional segments identified as Priority 2 needs. Goals are to identify safety and operational improvements to improve safety and access for all transportation users.

Survey

The survey regarding potential transportation safety and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along N. Franklin Street and Peppers Ferry Road is complete.

Study Partners

• Town of Christiansburg
• New River Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Michael Gray

Lead Consultant: Dana Trone

Schedule

PHASE	DATES	TASKS
Phase 1	August 2021 – September 2021	Problem Diagnosis/Brainstorm Alternatives
Phase 2	October 2021 – March 2022	Stakeholder/Public engagement and feedback
Phase 3	March 2022 – July 2022	Investment strategy cost estimation and refinement