The Virginia Department of Transportation is conducting a study of the Ridge/McIntire intersection in Downtown Charlottesville — one of the busiest in the city — and the agency wants input from community members through an online survey.
The survey is part of a STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study, which is a collaboration between VDOT and the City of Charlottesville. Over the next couple of years, the study will assess how the intersection operates. From there it will make recommendations for how the intersection can be improved, from both an operational and safety standpoint, for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
After that, it will be up to the city to choose what to do with those recommendations and find the funding for any of the changes it wants to make.
In addition to being one of the most-traveled intersections in the city, the project website points out that the Ridge/McIntire intersection “is known for its confusing layout, making it challenging for users of all modes to navigate.”
VDOT reports that daily vehicle volumes range from 21,000 on both Ridge St. and Ridge McIntire St. to 11,000 on West Main St., 8,000 on West Water St., and 2,000 on West South Street.
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Take the Virginia Department of Transportation survey about the Ridge/McIntire intersection in Charlottesville. The survey is open through Monday, April 7.
The survey is part of a STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study, which is a collaboration between VDOT and the City of Charlottesville. The study will assess the intersection and make recommendations to improve it from an operational and safety standpoint.
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