DRAFT 2011 HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION R u r a l L o n g R a n g e T r a n s p o r t a t i o n P l a n

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1 SOUTHAMPTON ISLE OF WIGHT Please visit the VDOT website to find additional information regarding this and other important transportation initiatives in your area. GREENSVILLE CITY OF SUFFOLK HAMPTON ROADS Planning District Commission R u r a l L o n g R a n g e T r a n s p o r t a t i o n P l a n DRAFT 2011 HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 1

2 HAMPTON ROADS Planning District Commission VIRGINIA TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction and Purpose Overview of the Region Description and Function of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Summary of Transportation Network Goals and Objectives Demographic and Land Use Trends Relationship of Land Use and Development to Transportation Population Trends Demographic Trends Transportation Implications Regional Transportation System Roadways Public Transportation Airports Land Use Travel Demand Management Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Goods Movement Transportation System Performance & Recommendations Roadways Safety Operations and Maintenance Capacity Public Transportation Airports Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Goods Movement Land Use and Future Growth Travel Demand Management Plan Adoption References HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION

3 INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE The Transportation and Mobility Planning Division (TMPD) of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has worked with other modal agencies to develop VTrans 20, the Commonwealth s multimodal long range plan and a more detailed subset report known as the 20 Surface Transportation Plan. The highway element of the 20 Surface Transportation Plan includes proposed improvements on Virginia s federal functionally classified roadways. This Rural Long Range Transportation Plan is one piece of the 20 Plan. VDOT, Virginia s Planning District Commissions (PDCs), and the local governments they represent, are partners in the development of this new initiative to create regional transportation plans in rural areas that complement those in Virginia s metropolitan areas and small urban areas. The transportation system within the rural areas for each region was evaluated, and a range of transportation improvements - roadway, rail, transit, air, bicycle, and pedestrian - are recommended that can best satisfy existing and future needs. Some of the PDCs contain urbanized areas whose transportation needs are coordinated by a metropolitan planning organization (MPO). In the case of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC), there is an urbanized area whose transportation needs are coordinated by an MPO. The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) conducts the transportation planning for almost all of the HRPDC. The transportation needs of the more urban areas are addressed in the Hampton Roads 2030 Long-Range Transportation Plan, which is a separate component of the 20 Surface Transportation Plan. The HRTPO is also currently developing the 2034 Long-Range Transportation Plan, which is due for implementation in January For the purposes of this Plan, only the transportation network within Southampton County and the City of is analyzed and addressed in this report. The transportation needs of Surry County are addressed in the Plan for Crater PDC; the transportation needs for the portion of Gloucester County which lies outside of the HRTPO boundary are addressed in the Middle Peninsula Plan. Each rural regional plan has a horizon year of 20 and addresses the anticipated impacts of population and employment growth upon the transportation system. This plan will be reviewed and updated as needed. Each rural plan was developed as a vision plan, addressing all needs of the transportation system studied regardless of anticipated funding availability. It is envisioned that each regional plan will be used as a basis to identify transportation funding priorities. Additional details on topics discussed in this plan can be found in the Technical Report. Each rural plan was developed as a vision plan, addressing all needs of the transportation system studied regardless of anticipated funding availability. OVERVIEW OF THE REGION STUDY APPROACH Development of regional transportation goals and objectives, Public involvement, Data compilation and collection, Data analysis, Identification of transportation deficiencies and recommendations, and Environmental overview. Description and Function of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission SURRY The Hampton Roads region is located in southeastern Virginia and encompasses a portion of the Virginia Peninsula and the geographic area on the south side of the James River and Chesapeake Bay. The HRPDC serves the Cities of Chesapeake,, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg and the Counties of Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, Southampton, Surry, and York. The Hampton Roads region is predominantly an urban and suburban area, with more rural development patterns in the western portions of the region. The geography of the region is relatively flat and influenced by numerous rivers and waterways, including the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. SUSSEX 308 SOUTHAMPTON 460 ISLE OF WIGHT Summary of Transportation Network GREENSVILLE CITY OF SUFFOLK The primary corridors in the City of and Southampton County include US, US 2, US 460, VA, and VA 186. Public transportation services are provided by Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (SSSEVA). M a r y l a n d Travel demand management servicesare provided by TRAFFIX based in Hampton Roads. There are no official VDOT maintained park and ride lots within the region. Passenger rail is not available in the region. There are two general aviation airports in the area. Both CSX and Norfolk Southern own the freight rail lines in the region. RAIL & ROAD NETWORK Road Network Railroads All Counties Hampton Roads TPO V i r g i n i a N o r t h C a r o l i n a Hampton Roads PDC Hampton Roads PDC HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 1

4 Goals and Objectives Needs for each regional plan were developed based on regional and statewide goals and objectives. Similar concepts within the goals of the PDCs were found and used to shape common regional long range plan goals (at right) to address rural transportation planning across the Commonwealth. A basic goal for all transportation programs in Virginia is the provision for the effective, safe, and efficient movement of people and goods. The Plan for Southampton County and the City of was developed with this primary goal in mind, along with other goals including consideration for environmental issues and local travel desires. Each PDC developed transportation goals and objectives that were used to guide the development of the Regional Long Range Transportation Plan for their area. Rural transportation planning for this area is guided by the Rural Transportation Technical Committee (RTTC). This committee reviewed the needs of the region and formulated the following goals: GOAL 1 Provide a transportation system that facilitates the efficient movement of people and goods. GOAL 2 Provide a safe and secure transportation system. Common Rural Long Range Plan Goals In addition to the regional goals, a number of goals have been developed to address rural transportation planning across the Commonwealth. These were developed using input from each of the 20 PDCs in Virginia that include rural areas within their boundaries. These goals are consistent with those of VTrans 20 and are listed below: GOAL 3 GOAL 4 GOAL 5 Improve Virginia s economic vitality and provide access to economic opportunities for all Virginians. Improve quality of life and minimize potential impacts to the environment. Preserve the existing transportation system and promote efficient system management. GOAL 1 GOAL 2 Enhance the connectivity of the existing transportation network within and between regions across all modes for both people and freight. Provide a safe and secure transportation system. A basic goal for all transportation programs in Virginia is the provision for the effective, safe and efficient movement of people and goods. GOAL 3 GOAL 4 GOAL 5 GOAL 6 Support and improve the economic vitality of the individual regions by providing access to economic opportunities, such as industrial access or recreational travel and tourism, as well as enhancing intermodal connectivity. Ensure continued quality of life during project development and implementation by considering natural, historic, and community environments, including special populations. Preserve the existing transportation network and promote efficient system management in order to promote access and mobility for both people and freight. Encourage land use and transportation coordination, including but not limited to, development of procedures or mechanisms to incorporate all modes, while engaging the private sector. HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 2

5 Demographic and Land Use Trends Relationship of Land Use and Development to Transportation Rural areas throughout the Commonwealth, including Southampton County and the City of, are working either to balance growth or to seek new economic growth and diversification, while striving to preserve the rural character of the landscape. Most of the land in these counties is in agricultural or forested use, with more intensive land use in the towns and village centers, typically at the intersection of two roadways. There is a broad spectrum of the amount of growth and land use changes occurring throughout the Commonwealth, based particularly on proxim- towns, village centers, or service districts in order to provide services and to continue to address the needs of residents as well as maintain a general agricultural setting. As the population fluctuates, due to migration in or out of the region or the shifting of population within the region, the needs of the communities - including education, health care, social services, employment, and transportation - shift and fluctuate as well. Land use and development changes that particularly affect transportation in rural areas include, but are not limited to, school consolidation, loss or gain of a major employer, movement of younger sectors of the population to more urban areas, retirement community City of Southampton County Total in Rural Area 12,000 10,000 8,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 40,000,000 30,000 25, Total Population Over Time 7,864 8,346 8,292 8,809 9,348 11, ,550 17,482 19,262 17,507 17,604 27, ,414 25,828 27,554 26,316 26,952 38,542 Source: US Census, 1990, 2000, Weldon 2009; HRPDC, ity to urban areas. Many of the development, and growth of rural counties are trying to direct bedroom-community type devel- any new growth towards existing opments for nearby urban areas. The City of experienced a very slight drop in population since 2000, while Southampton County population grew by more than 10%. Two key factors that have affected land use in Southampton County and the City of include: population growth in Hampton Roads and the location of two state-wide roadway corridors which traverse the region, US and US 460. Population in Hampton Roads continues to increase and additional development has pushed west into the City of Suffolk and Isle of Wight County; these developing localities are located just to the east and north of Southampton County and the City of. This development has affected land use and the transportation network. Population growth in the area is forecasted to increase. Agriculture comprises a considerable portion of the current land use in Southampton County and is expected to dominate the county landscape as well in the future. Most of the future growth in Southampton County will occur in growth management areas located near existing towns. The City of is expected to see an increase in infill development. Therefore, it is foreseeable that land use could intensify where it already exists, pressuring the transportation network. Population Trends The Hampton Roads region, including the City of and Southampton County, has experienced steady population growth, which is expected to continue. Total population for the two jurisdictions was estimated at 27,554 in 2008 (Weldon, 2009). The City of experienced a very slight drop in population since 2000, while Southampton County population grew by more than 10%. Projections show an increase of 27% for and over 47% for Southampton County by 20. Population trends have implications for the transportation network of any geographic area. Improvements to the network are needed because mobility and safety are affected by increases in population. In the case of Southampton County and the City of, increasing pressure on the network has focused primarily on US and US 460. This has already resulted in changes to the network such as additional capacity demands on local roadways and additional demand for public transportation. The region has also experienced growth in through-traffic. HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 3

6 Disadvantaged groups studied include low-income, minority, elderly, and people with disabilities, as defined by the US Census. Demographic Trends Disadvantaged population groups were studied in order to determine if there are any gaps or deficiencies in the transportation network which could affect these groups. Disadvantaged groups studied include low-income, minority, elderly, and people with disabilities, as defined by the US Census. In the 2000 US Census, both jurisdictions had a minority population percentage higher than that of the state (29.9%). Both jurisdictions also had low-income populations above the state percentage (9.6%). The respective portions of the population with disabilities were above the state percentage (18.1%). Both jurisdictions also had elderly populations in a higher proportion than the state in (11.2%). Transportation Implications US Census data from 2000 were reviewed at the block group level in order to provide enough detail to assess possible areas of service expansion for fixedroute and demand-responsive transit. Any segment of the population without a vehicle available, which can include elderly, people with disabilities, and low-income groups, are more dependent on fixedroute or demand-responsive transit in a rural area than in urban areas. This is due to the smaller network of fixed transit routes in rural areas when compared to urban areas. During the first phase of the study process for this project, transit did not exist in Southampton County or the City of. Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (SSSEVA) established a new local transit system (I-RIDE) which used this census data to establish routes and stops. In the 2000 US Census, both jurisdictions had a minority population percentage higher than that of the state (29.9%). LEGEND Elderly Disability Low-Income Minority Source: US Census, Note: People with disabilities is based on the population over 5 years of age. Lowincome is a percentage of the population for whom poverty is determined. Elderly, Disability, Low-Income, and Minority Populations in the Rural Areas for Hampton Roads PDC 55.0% 50.0% 45.0% 40.0%.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% Southampton County City of Commonwealth of Virginia HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 4

7 Regional Transportation System Each mode of travel roadways, public transportation, rail, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and airports has been independently analyzed for both current and forecasted conditions. SUSSEX SURRY 460 Roadways I-64 terminates in the Hampton Roads region. Its subsidiary interstates (I-264, I-464, I-564, and I-664) are spread throughout the region; none of these facilities are located in the City of or Southampton County. Due to the relatively flat topography and rural nature of the area, the towns are focal points for the local and regional roadway network. Primary corridors include US, US 2, US 460, VA, and VA 186. SOUTHAMPTON 308 ISLE OF WIGHT ROADWAY CLASSIFICATIONS Interstate Urban Interstate Major Collector Minor Arterial Minor Collector Local Urban Collector Urban Minor Arterial Urban Freeways/Expressways Urban Other Principal Arterials GREENSVILLE CITY OF SUFFOLK Other Principal Arterial Urban Local All Counties Due to the relatively flat topography and rural nature of the area, the towns are focal points for the local and regional roadway network. Public Transportation Public transportation includes public transit, both fixed-route and demand-responsive, as well as volunteer transportation, and private providers. Fixed-route and demand-responsive service are available through I-RIDE operated by SSSEVA. There are stops throughout and in four towns in the Southampton county: Boykins, Branchville, Courtland, and Newsoms. The service operates Monday through Friday in the City of and on alternating days in the towns. SUSSEX EXISTING REGIONAL TRANSIT ROUTES IRide Stops Transit At Risk Corridors SURRY 460 Organizations that do not serve the general public but do serve the transportation needs of specific disadvantaged SOUTHAMPTON groups include the Endependence Center and the Western Tidewater Community Services Board. The SSSEVA also provides demand-responsive service in the City of and 308 ISLE OF WIGHT Southampton County for those over the age of 60 and adults with disabilities. GREENSVILLE CITY OF SUFFOLK HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 5

8 SURRY Wakefield Municipal Airport Airports There are no commercial airports in the region. Norfolk SUSSEX International Airport is just over 50 miles east of the city and county. There are two general aviation airports 460 that serve this area; Wakefield Municipal Airports is SOUTHAMPTON located along US 460 just west of Southampton County. Municipal Airport is located just outside of city limits, in Isle of Wight County. There is also another 308 ISLE OF WIGHT regional airport to the west of the Hampton Roads boundary, Emporia Greensville Airport, located along Emporia-Greensville Airport Municipal Airport US in Greensville County. GREENSVILLE CITY OF SUFFOLK REGIONAL RAIL & AIR Airports Railroads There are two general aviation airports that serve this area: Municipal Airport and Wakefield Municipal Airport. Land Use The location and extent of land use and development throughout the region is reviewed as a part of traffic analysis. Changes in existing land use and geographic shifts of land use and development can have a long-term effect on traffic forecasts and demand on the transportation network. The City of has a broad range of existing land uses including single and multifamily residential, agricultural and forested areas, industrial, as well as big box and strip commercial development. Southampton County is projected to grow considerably and the need to manage growth will become increasingly important. Overall, Southampton County remains largely undeveloped. The development that has occurred is mostly along secondary roads in traditionally agricultural areas of the county. This type of development has led to increasing concern about the potential for conflicting land uses. In an effort to minimize haphazard development and preserve the community character, the county has designated specific areas (Growth Management) designed to accommodate growth as well as provide opportunities for economic investment. These areas are located close to existing towns and the City of. HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 6

9 According to the 2000 US Census, over half of the workers commuted outside of their jurisdiction; some of this is movement between city and county. Travel Demand Management Travel demand management (TDM) holds the potential for enhancing many elements of the transportation network, and with other improvements, has been shown to greatly aid in reducing single-occupant vehicle trips. TDM measures include carpooling and vanpooling programs, expanded peak hour public transit, commuter buses, park and ride lots, as well as better coordination between modes to facilitate intermodal transfers. While low population densities in rural areas are not always conducive to major shifts to mass transit, some gains can sometimes be realized. In the City of and Southampton County, there is some clustering of commuter destinations: Courtland,, Suffolk, and further east to Hampton Roads. Therefore, some gains in ridership could be realized. According to the 2000 US Census, over half of workers commuted outside of their jurisdiction; some of this is movement between the city and county. Public transportation, a key component of commuter transportation, is discussed above. Additional commuter-oriented pieces of the transportation network include available programs provided by TRAFFIX, the Hampton Roads travel demand management program. These include carpooling, vanpooling, and commuter matching, which are coordinated through Hampton Roads Transit. Park and ride lots are not located in the area. The nearest lot is on US in Suffolk at the western end of US Bypass. Passenger rail service is an additional link in travel demand management but is not currently available in this area. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities The City of adopted the City of Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan in The plan process included forming an advisory committee, assessing the existing sidewalks and roadways, reviewing local and regional plans and policies, soliciting public input, and developing policies, programs, and recommendations to implement bicycle and pedestrian facilities to link destinations in the city. Currently, Southampton County does not have a bicycle and pedestrian plans. The HRPDC reviewed and updated the sidewalk inventory for the City of in VDOT s Statewide Planning System database. Southampton County is projected to grow considerably and the need to manage growth will become increasingly important. Goods Movement The majority of goods movement within the region is by truck which mainly utilizes US, US 2, US 460, and VA 671. The International Paper Company had been a major freight generator located adjacent to the City of on US 2. A future occupant of this industrial site would also be expected to affect freight movement within the City and County. Other freight generators and shippers in the City of are heavily clustered along Armory Drive in the western part of the city. Freight generators in Southampton County are more scattered with some concentrations along US Business in Courtland, in Capron, and along VA 671 between and Boykins. Freight rail in the region runs along both Norfolk Southern and CSX rail lines. The Norfolk Southern line along US 460 in Southampton County carries some of the highest tonnage in the state. This line is part of the Heartland Corridor (intermodal single and double stack trains) and the Coal Corridor (particularly coal from West Virginia). The CSX line through the county is an extension of the company s National Gateway Corridor that generally parallels I-95. This extension connects the corridor to the Port of Hampton Roads. HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 7

10 Transportation System Performance & Recommendations Roadways Roadway analysis focused on safety, geometry and structure, and congestion. The HRPDC, in conjunction with member local jurisdictions, prepared a list of roadway priority study locations and safety assessment locations based on reviews of available data sources, input at public meetings, and information provided by local and regional officials. The priority study location list is based on roadway performance measures, safety considerations, or a combination of the two. Some priority locations had current improvement recommendations from recent studies and required no further analysis. Other priority locations required a new or updated analysis. Within the City of and Southampton County, 37 priority locations were analyzed; recommendations for these locations follow. Ten of these locations were identified for assessment of congestion and safety concerns, while the remaining 27 were analyzed only for safety. The safety assessment locations were identified using safety and crash database information, and input from local officials and the public. A more detailed discussion of all deficiencies and recommendations with planning-level cost estimates is located in the Technical Report. 1. Safety The roadway safety assessments identified deficiencies such as sight distance and visibility, access management, and inadequate signage. Recommendations were developed for both intersections and segments throughout the region. The recommendations are identified by jurisdiction. More detailed deficiency data appear in the Technical Report. 2. Operations and Maintenance a. Geometric Weaknesses Roadways and intersections with geometric deficiencies such as substandard lane width, shoulder width, or horizontal and vertical curvature, were identified from the VDOT Statewide Planning System (SPS) database. Higher priorities were given to those roadways with potential geometric concerns that also carried higher levels of traffic. Recommendations to address these needs are identified by jurisdiction. More Higher priorities were given to those roadways with potential geometric concerns that also carried higher levels of traffic. Bridge Deficiency Summary Functionally Obsolete Structural Deficiency REPLACE UPGRADE/REPAIR REPLACE UPGRADE/REPAIR Bridge Sufficiency Rating City of Southampton Co Rural Area Total detailed deficiency data appear in the Technical Report. b. Bridge Condition Current bridge sufficiency ratings were reviewed and those structures with a rating of less than 50 were considered deficient and in need of structural upgrade or replacement. These appear in a separate table by jurisdiction. 3. Capacity Level of service analyses were performed on all functionally classified roadways in Southampton County and the City of to assess current and projected year 20 operations. In addition, analyses were conducted for intersections identified by the HRPDC and local governments as priority study locations. The recommendations to address the deficient locations are identified as congestion or safety, by jurisdiction. Current Day, Mid-Term, and Long-Term recommendations were combined in the tables and maps. Deficiencies in the forecast year were noted for the functionally classified roadway network. Forecasted deficiencies are applicable only to anticipated mobility performance measures, since it is not possible to forecast safety issues or gemetric and structural deficiencies. HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 8

11 Hampton Roads TPO ROADWAY SYSTEM DEFICIENCIES Segment Deficiency Operation Deficiency Safety Deficiency Both Operation and Safety Deficiency Geometric Deficiency Intersection Deficiency Operation Deficiency Safety Deficiency Both Deficiencies Other Deficiencies HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 9

12 city of FRANKLIN RECOMMENDATIONS VA 3907 (Hunterdale Rd.)/VA 3912 (Fairview Dr.) Mid-term reconstruct intersection to provide left turn lanes on all approaches; Long-term widen north and south legs to provide two through lanes as part of Hunterdale Road project. VA 649 (Country Club Rd.)/VA 641 (Hunterdale Rd.) Mid-term apply access management and refresh pavement markings; Long-term continue to monitor for improvements. Bailey Dr./Steward Dr. Long-term realign roadway and apply access management. VA 3912 (Fairview Dr.) from VA 3907 (Hunterdale Rd.) to VA 3905 (High St.) Mid-term reconstruct roadway to urban two-lane standards, including turn lanes at major intersections and the hospital. VA 671 (Armory Dr.) from City Limits/US to VA 3907 (College Dr.) Short-term apply access management; Long-term continue to monitor for improvements. VA 3904 (Armory Dr.) from VA 3907 (College Dr.) to VA 3905 (High St.) Mid-term reconstruct roadway to urban four-lane standards with left turn lane as needed. 2nd Ave./VA 3904 (Armory Dr.) Mid-term install signal and pedestrian crosswalks. US (Mechanic St. N.)/4th Ave. Short-term improve pavement markings and signage and change eastbound control from Yield to Stop ; Mid-term add ADA ramps and crosswalks; Long-term monitor need for signal. US 2 (South St.)/VA 3903 (Pretlow St.) Short-term apply access management; Mid-term conduct traffic study to determine optimal improvements, such as signalization or lengthening turn lanes. US (Clay St.)/4th Ave. Short-term improve pavement markings and signage and prohibit parking along eastbound Fourth Avenue approach; Mid-term monitor crashes on Fourth Avenue approach and apply rumble strips if needed. VA 641 (Hunterdale Rd.)/VA 687 Mid-term maintenance and repave gravel shoulder by church VA 3905 (High St.) from VA 3912 (Fairview Dr.) to N. City Limits of Mid-term widen roadway to urban three-lane cross section; Longterm provide for a 8-foot hike and bike trail adjacent to roadway. VA 687 from Corporate Limits to VA 641 (Hunterdale Rd) Mid-term widen to urban three-lane cross section. VA 3903 (Pretlow St.) from SCL of to US Bypass E. Bound off Ramp Long-term reconstruct roadway to urban two-lane standards and add appropriate turn lanes at major intersections. VA 3903 (Pretlow St.) from US Bypass E. off Ramp to Progress Pkwy. Long-term reconstruct roadway to urban two-lane standards and add appropriate turn lanes at major intersections. VA 3903 (Pretlow St.) from Laurel St. to US 2 (South St.) Long-term reconstruct roadway to urban two-lane standards and add appropriate turn lanes at major intersections. VA 3905 (High St.) from Birch St. to US 2 (South St.) Long-term reconstruct roadway to urban two-lane standards and add appropriate turn lanes at major intersections. 2nd Ave. from Mechanic St. to City Line Long-term continue to monitor for improvements. Mechanic St. from 4th Ave. to 2nd Ave. Long-term continue to monitor for improvements. US 2 (South St.) from SCL of to Amber St. Long-term continue to monitor for improvements. US 2 (2nd Ave.)/US 2 (Main St.) Short-term install signs for left turn restriction during peak hours. US (Clay St.)/VA 3907 (College Dr.) Short-term review sight distances, signage, markings, and signal to assess safety needs. US 2 (South St.)/VA 3907 (College Dr.) Short-term construct intersection improvement planned under Virginia Transportation Development Plan (VTDP) City of CITY OF FRANKLIN DEFICIENCIES Intersection Deficiency Operation Deficiency Safety Deficiency Both Deficiencies Other Deficiency Segment Deficiency Operation Deficiency Safety Deficiency Geometric Deficiency Both Operation & Safety Deficiency 14 HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 10

13 CITY OF FRANKLIN RECOMMENDATIONS (continued) VA 3912 (Fairview Dr.)/VA 3905 (High St.) Mid-term consider signalization. 2nd Ave./US (Mechanic St.) Short-term review sight distances, signage, markings, and signal to assess safety needs; Long-term reconstruct intersection as part of Second Avenue widening. 2nd Ave./VA 3905 (High St.) Short-term install signs for left turn restriction during peak hours. VA 3904 (Armory Dr.)/VA 3907 (College Dr.) Short-term review sight distances, signage, markings, and signal to assess safety needs; Long-term reconfigure intersection as part of Armory Drive widening. Elm St./US 2 (Main St.) Mid-term improve turning radius in southeast quadrant. Bowers Rd. over N&W railroad Short-term install protective flashing lights and/or bells. VA 3905 (High St.) over N&W railroad Mid-term install gates. VA 3905 (High St.) over N&W railroad Mid-term install gates. Beaman St. over N&W railroad Short-term install protective flashing lights and/or bells. VA 3912 (Fairview Dr.) over N&W railroad Mid-term install gates. VA 3907 (Hunterdale Rd.) over N&W railroad Mid-term install gates. US 2 (South St.) from Amber Dr. to VA 3905 (High St.) Mid-term widen roadway to urban four-lane standards. 2nd Ave. from VA 3905 (High St.) to US (Mechanic St.) Mid-term widen roadway to urban four-lane standards. VA 3907 (College Dr.) from US 2 (South St.) to VA 3904 (Armory Dr.) Short-term review signage, sight distances, lighting, and driveway consolidation to assess safety needs; Long-term widen roadway to urban four-lane standards VA 3907 (College Dr.) from VA 3904 (Armory Dr.) to Steward Dr. Short-term review signage, sight distances, lighting, and driveway consolidation to assess safety needs. VA 3907 (College Dr.) from Steward Dr. to Sycamore Rd. Short-term widen roadway to urban four-lane standards. VA 3907 (College Dr.) from Sycamore Rd. to Clay St. Short-term widen roadway to urban four-lane standards. VA 3905 (High St.) from US 2 (South St.) to Beaman St. Short-term review signage, sight distances, lighting, and driveway consolidation to assess safety needs. VA 3905 (High St.) from Beaman St. to VA 3912 (Fairview Dr.) Short-term review signage, sight distances, lighting, and driveway consolidation to assess safety needs; Mid-term widen to three-lane roadway with curb and gutter, sidewalk, and 8-foot hike and bike trail. VA 3907 (Hunterdale Rd.) from Clay St. to Northern City Limits of Mid-term widen to urban four-lane standards and add 8-foot hike and bike trail. VA 3903 (Pretlow St.) from Progress Parkway to VA 3915 (Morton St.) Mid-term reconstruct to urban two-lane cross-section. VA 3903 (Pretlow St.) from VA 3915 (Morton St.) to 0.17 Mi. N. Morton St. Mid-term reconstruct to urban two-lane cross-section. VA 3903 (Pretlow St.) from 0.17 Mi. N. Morton St. to Laurel St. Mid-term provide sidewalk. Andrew Ave. Extension from Chaucer Ct. to VA 3905 (High St.) Mid-term construct rural two-lane roadway. Council Dr. from US BUS (Clay St.) to VA 671 (Armory Dr.) Mid-term construct rural two-lane roadway. Washington St. Extension from Railroad Crossing to VA 3904 (Armory Dr.) Mid-term construct rural two-lane roadway. HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 11

14 SOUTHAMPTON RECOMMENDATIONS VA 671 (General Thomas Hwy)/US eastbound exit Long-term install signal when warranted and consider upgrading interchange to partial cloverleaf or diverging diamond. VA 671 (General Thomas Hwy)/US westbound exit Short-term add Right Lane Must Turn Right signage on southbound General Thomas Highway and consider channelizing right turn lane at exit from McDonald s; Long-term install signal when warranted and consider upgrading interchange to partial cloverleaf or diverging diamond. VA 706 (Woods Trail) from Northern City Limits of to VA 6 (Black Creek Rd.) Long-term reconstruct intersection to improve horizontal alignment and reconstruct to rural two-lane roadway with turn lanes. VA 687 from US BUS (Camp Parkway) to Corporate Limits Mid-term preserve right-of-way for future widening to rural three-lane crosssection from railroad crossing to US BUS; Long-term widen to rural threelane roadway when volumes warrant. VA 671 (General Thomas Hwy.) from VA 650 to Corporate Limits Short-term add Intersection Ahead signage to all major intersections along corridor; Mid-term continue widening of roadway to rural five-lane standards. VA (Plank Rd.)/VA 719 Mid-term add northbound right and southbound left turn lanes and stop bars on minor approaches; Long term realign VA, including full intersections with minor roadways. VA (Plank Rd.)/VA 647 Mid-term add northbound and southbound right and left turn lanes and stop bars on minor approaches; Long-term realign VA, including full intersections with minor roadways. VA (Plank Rd.)/VA 713 Mid-term add northbound right and southbound left turn lanes and stop bars on minor approaches; Long term realign VA, including full intersections with minor roadways. VA 714 (Pretlow Rd.)/VA 189 (S. Quay Rd.) Short-term add Stop Ahead sign and rumble strips to minor approach; Mid-term add eastbound left turn lane; Long-term rebuild bridge structure to the east and add westbound right turn lane Ivor VA (Southampton Pkwy.)/VA 659 Short-term add stop bar and centerline markings on northbound approach and install flashers on Intersection Ahead signs; Midterm apply access management and lengthen all turn lanes. US (Southampton Pkwy.) from US BUS (Camp Pkwy.) to VA W. Exit Mid-term apply access management, reduce number of median openings, and add full turn lanes at remaining median openings. US 460 (General Mahone Blvd.) from VA 616 (Proctors Bridge Rd.) to VA 620 (Broadwater Rd.) Short-term extend northbound right turn lane at Main Street and southbound right turn lane at Broadwater Road; Mid-term apply access management and consider signalizing VA 620; Long-term monitor traffic on roadway for additional improvements. VA 643 from VA 644 to VA 611 Mid-term reconstruct roadway to rural two-lane standards with turn lanes at major intersections and extend improvements to VA 641 (Sedley Road). US (Southampton Pkwy.)/US BUS Deficiency with low priority. Continue to monitor for potential improvements. US (Southampton Pkwy.)/VA 650/E. End Courtland Bypass Short-term construct new interchange to replace existing at-grade intersection. US 2 (Smith Ferry Rd.) from Nottoway River Bridge S. to VA 189 Long-term continue to monitor for improvements. US 2 (Smith Ferry Rd.) from VA 684 N. to Us (Southampton Pkwy.) Long-term continue to monitor for improvements. VA 653 (Little Texas Rd.) from VA 730 to VA 661 (10-foot lanes). VA 653 (Little Texas Rd.) from VA 661 to VA 6 N. 39 Capron Ivor 40 SOUTHAMPTON DEFICIENCIES Intersection Deficiency Segment Deficiency Operation Deficiency Operation Deficiency Safety Deficiency Safety Deficiency 43 Both Deficiencies Geometric Deficiency Other Deficiency Both Operation & Safety Deficiency Capron Courtland City of Branchville 44 Boykins Newsoms City of 2 HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 12

15 SOUTHAMPTON RECOMMENDATIONS (continued) VA 653 (Pinopolis Rd.) from VA 6 N. to SCL of Capron VA 668 (Clarksbury Rd.) from VA 666 to VA 653 (Pinopolis Rd.) VA 673 (Statesville Rd.) from North Carolina State Limits to VA 672 E. VA 684 (Monroe Rd.) from North Carolina State Limits to VA 720 VA 687 (Delaware Rd.) from VA 684 N. to VA 671 (General Thomas Hwy.) (10-foot lanes). VA 609 (Popas Station Rd.) from VA 7 to VA 608 E. (10-foot lanes). VA 653 (Caryls Bridge Rd.) from VA 651 to VA (Plank Rd.) VA 628 (The Rolfe Hwy.) from VA 728 to VA 605 S. (Millfield Rd.) VA 628 (The Rolfe Hwy.) from VA 605 S. (Millfield Rd.) to Sussex Co. Line VA 605 (Millfield Rd.) from VA 628 (The Rolfe Hwy.) to VA 614 (Seacock Chapel Rd.) (10-foot lanes). VA 614 (Seacock Chapel Rd.) from VA 605 (Millfield Rd.) to VA VA 603 (Unity Rd.) from VA 616 to VA 641 W. (Cottage Hill Rd./ Sycamore Rd.) (10-foot lanes). VA 603 (Unity Rd.) from VA 641 W. (Cottage Hill Rd./Sycamore Rd.) to VA 6 W. VA 603 (Unity Rd.) from VA 6 E. to Isle of Wight Co. Line VA 6 (Black Creek Rd.) from VA 626 to VA 603 N. (Unity Rd.) VA 616 (Proctors Bridge Rd.) from NCL of Ivor to VA 737 (10-foot lanes). VA 616 (Proctors Bridge Rd.) from VA 617 to VA 621 (10-foot lanes). VA Over Nottoway River Short-term replace bridge. VA 608 Over Raccoon Swamp Rd. Short-term replace bridge. VA 6 Over N&W Railroad Short-term replace bridge. VA 659 Over Flat Swamp Short-term replace bridge. US 460 Expressway from Sussex Co. Line to Isle of Wight Co. Line Long-term construct new roadway on new alignment with controlled access and construct interchange at VA 210 (south of Waverly). VA (Southampton Pkwy.)/VA 653 (Main St.) Short-term refresh stop bar and centerline markings on northbound approach, install flashers on Intersection Ahead signs, and extend sidewalk through intersection with pedestrian refuge in the median; VA 614 (Seacock Chapel Rd.) from VA 6 to Isle of Wight Co. Line (including full-width lanes and shoulders). VA 646 (Governor Darden Rd.) from ECL of Courtland to VA 641 N. VA 641 (Sycamore Rd.) from VA 632 to VA 1006 (including full-width lanes and shoulders) Mid-term apply access management, lengthen and widen all turn lanes, and reduce embankment to improve line of sight. (Capron) VA 653 (Main St.) from SCL of Capron to Us (Southampton Pkwy.) Long-term widen to urban two-lane roadway. (Capron) US BUS (S. Main St.) from VA (S. Main St.) to ECL of Courtland Long-term continue to monitor for improvements. (Courtland) VA 616 (Main St.) from SCL of Ivor to VA 1201 Long-term widen to urban two-lane roadway. (Ivor) 34 VA 641 (Johnson Mill Rd.) from VA 645 to VA 616 (10-foot lanes). HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 13

16 Public Transportation One set of deficiencies and recommendations (base year and forecast year) was developed for the public transportation component of the Plan. The recent addition of I-RIDE service within the jurisdictions has been able to provide much needed human services transportation. During interviews with SSSEVA, the organization stated that there are plans to increase service hours and frequency of service, but not, as yet, expand routes. Demand-responsive transit is a vital service offered in many rural areas throughout the state because the providers offer transportation services to those with no other means of travel to necessary trip destinations. SSSEVA will continue to be the primary provider for demand-responsive service in the City of and Southampton County. I-RIDE routes were designed with full consideration for disadvantaged population groups, as well as access to business locations, and input from the public. The general routes had also been identified by the RTTC and consultation with Hampton Roads Transit confirmed that these routes would serve areas with disadvantaged population groups. Airports The Virginia Air Transportation System Plan Update forecasted average annual growth rates of based aircraft through 2020 for the two general aviation airports (DOAV, 2003). Aircraft based at the City of s Municipal Airport are expected to continue to grow at 0.2% annually and no growth is projected for Emporia-Greensville Regional. Access along US, US 2, and US 460 to Municipal and Emporia-Greensville will continue to be important. Future growth at these airports is not expected to have long-term effects on the existing transportation network. I-RIDE routes were designed with full consideration for disadvantaged population groups, as well as access to business locations and inputs from the public. The City of adopted the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan in Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities The City of Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2009) identified policies, programs, and recommendations for specific facilities. The recommendations are included here; the policies and programs are included in the Technical Report. Short Term Projects (0 to 5 years): Blackwater River Greenway Trail System (Initial Segments) Armory Drive Restriping Downtown Walking Route General Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements (e.g. racks, maps) Medium Term Projects (5 to 10 years) Blackwater River Greenway Trail System (Additional Segments) Shared-Use Paths Bicycle Access to US Bypass Promote Construction of Northern Walking and Bicycling Activity Area Long Term Projects (10 to 20 years) Additional Shared-Use Paths Blackwater River Greenway Trail System (Additional Segments) Additional Network Links Currently, Southampton County does not have a bicycle and pedestrian plan. In other rural areas in the Commonwealth, jurisdictions have first identified on-road corridors to provide connections between bicycle and pedestrian destinations. HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 14

17 Goods Movement The transfer of some goods shipments from roadway to rail has the potential to strengthen rail freight services offered, while also reducing the number of long-haul tractor-trailers trips and preserving or possibly enhancing roadway Level-of-Service (LOS). This transfer is possible when rail sidings are available both at the origin and destination of the goods. Even with this transfer, short-distance truck shipments are still necessary between the shipper and the siding. US, US 2, US 460, and VA 671 will continue to be key truck freight corridors, particularly because many of the freight generators identified by the PDC are already located along these corridors. US, US 2, US 460 and VA 671 will continue to be key truck freight corridors, particularily because many of the freight generators identified by the PDC are already located along these corridors. The potential future growth areas are locations towards which the city and county are directing additional development. SUSSEX SOUTHAMPTON SURRY 460 Land Use and Future Growth Land uses are expected to change in both the city and county due to future population growth. Potential future growth areas, in which the city and county are directing additional development, These were developed by the HRPDC in conjunction with the individual jurisdictions. These areas were used in the analysis of the roadway network to review existing traffic forecasts for the individual roadways and to produce new forecasts. The analysis was then used to prepare the recommendations. In the City of, these locations are where infill and additional development can be accommodated. For example, there are several proposed residential development areas along North High Street, Hunterdale Road, Clay Street, South Street, and College Drive. Growth Management Areas identified by Southampton County generally include the existing towns. It will be possible to accommodate growth in these areas because of their existing development and infrastructure. This will also allow the county to maintain its rural setting. 308 ISLE OF WIGHT LAND USE & GROWTH AREAS High Growth Areas Southampton Growth Management Areas GREENSVILLE CITY OF SUFFOLK Deerfield Correctional Area Boykins-Branchville-Newsoms Planning Area Capron Community Area Courtland Planning Area Drewryville Community Area Ivor Planning Area Sedley Community Area HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 15

18 Travel Demand Management In rural areas, low residential densities and dispersed work destinations are generally not conducive to high public transportation use. This is partially true in the City of and Southampton County. Some decreases in single-occupant vehicle trips are possible through use of the programs offered by TRAFFIX, particularly vanpools to major employers that would link to I-RIDE stops. I-RIDE Transit service expansions could further reduce single-occupant trips as well. Finally, park and ride lots in the region could play an important role for commuters to the Hampton Roads region. plan adoption The 20 Rural Long Range Transportation Plan for the HRPDC was adopted by the Planning District Commission on XX, This Plan will serve as a long term strategy for the transportation network of the region and as a component of the 20 Surface Transportation Plan. Projects can be prioritized for funding based on the recommendations that have been identified. Further information on this Plan and the 20 Surface Transportation Plan and VTrans 20 can be found at In rural areas, low residential densities and dispersed work destinations are generally not conducive to high public transportation use. references Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, 2010: The City of, Virginia Comprehensive Plan. Chesapeake, VA: HRPDC, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, Hampton Roads Rural Long Range Transportation Plan Phase I Report: Goals and Data Collection. Chesapeake, VA: HRPDC, U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, SF3, 1990, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, University of Virginia, Population Estimates for Virginia Localities, Planning Districts, and Metropolitan Areas: Final 2007 and Provisional Charlottesville, VA: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, January HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION 16