The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is inviting residents and travelers to share feedback on four major transportation studies aimed at improving safety, traffic flow and multimodal access across parts of Botetourt County, Roanoke, Blacksburg and Radford.
“This is really about helping folks identify their needs and then working toward putting applications together for potential improvements to see if funding can be secured to advance these projects,” said Jason Bond, VDOT spokesperson.
Each study is part of the Commonwealth’s Project Pipeline program and includes an online survey open through June 2.
Route 220 Alternate in Botetourt County
VDOT is studying potential improvements along Route 220 Alternate (Cloverdale Road) between Eastpark Drive and Read Mountain Road. The study focuses on roadway safety, maintaining traffic flow, and enhancing options for biking and transit.
Residents express concerns about safety.
“It’s quite frustrating. You have to be on your toes and really paying attention to what’s going on around you. If you don’t, you’re gonna get run over or end up in a guard rail,” said Stephanie Sutliffe, works in Botetourt County.
Take the survey: publicinput.com/sa-25-05
Melrose Avenue/Orange Avenue in Roanoke
This study evaluates Route 460 between Lafayette Boulevard and Gainsboro Road/Burrell Street, focusing on congestion mitigation and safer access for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit.
Take the survey: publicinput.com/sa-25-04
Prices Fork Road in Blacksburg and Montgomery County
Residents can weigh in on the corridor between McCoy Road and North Main Street. Improvements could include pedestrian and cyclist safety upgrades as well as transit enhancements.
Take the survey: publicinput.com/sa-25-01-02
East Main Street in Radford
VDOT is also seeking input on East Main Street (Route 11) between Lee Highway and Tyler Avenue. The focus is on improving pedestrian and vehicle safety, and expanding multimodal options.
One resident believes safer pedestrian options are long overdue.
“There is definitely an issue with pedestrian crossings and people jaywalking—someone’s going to get hurt soon if this isn’t addressed,” said John Bartos, a Radford resident.
Take the survey: publicinput.com/sa-25-03
Community feedback from these surveys will help guide each study’s recommendations, which may be developed into future funding applications.