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Transportation & Aesthetics Existing Plans In April 11 th of 2000, on behalf of the Goochland County, the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission undertook a study entitled, “Goochland County Courthouse Village Square Assessment of Circulation and Associated Activities”. The following information concerning the existing transportation situation in Courthouse Village is derived, in part, from this source, as well as from the more current Phase III “Lighting and Pedestrian Access of Courthouse Village” component of the Goochland County 2005 Transportation Enhancement Application, submitted October 21 st of last year. A third source of information is the June 30 th , 2005, “Goochland County: Courthouse Village – Bicycle Plan Implementation Strategies”. Existing Road Network The major transportation routes (see Map 2) within and through the larger Courthouse Village area are State Routes 6, 632, 634 and US Route 522. Route 6 and US 522 share the same roadway in front of the historic Courthouse Village Square. These roads provide access to the Village, within the Village and movement through the Village. All are two-lane undivided roads. US Route 522 (Sandy Hook Road) runs roughly north-south through the Village and links the central part of the County, and those counties south of Goochland, to Interstate 64 and the northwest portion of Virginia. State Route 6 (River Road West) diverts from Route 522 at the northern and southern ends of the Village. At these points, Route 6 runs east-west and is the principle transportation route through the northern and southern portions of the County. Route 6 also provides a route through the County that links the Courthouse Village and areas to the west with the Richmond metropolitan area. State Route 6 is designated by the State as a Virginia Byway. A Virginia Byway is defined as a road with a relatively high aesthetic or cultural value, leading to or within areas of historical, natural or recreational significance. There have been no significant changes to Route 6 through the Courthouse area in recent history. However, as traffic volumes have increased on this segment of road, left turn movements have begun to become more difficult and increasingly unsafe. The County and VDOT have been discussing possible solutions to improve left turn movements in the Courthouse area. One option the County has suggested is to re-strip the roadway to create a center turn lane, especially near the Courthouse Square, where historic buildings and structures are adjacent to the roadway. VDOT has suggested a potential road widening. A Master Plan for Courthouse Village Page 27 of 96 Spring, 2006 Goochland County
State Route 632 (Fairground Road) provides access to the Village from areas to the north. When used in conjunction with Route 6, Route 632 provides access to Interstate 64 (via US Route 250) and to the Richmond metropolitan area. State Route 634 (Maidens Road) provides access to the Village from areas south of the Village. Maidens Road is scheduled for major improvements during the next six-years. The minor transportation routes serving the historic village area are State Routes 1201 and 1202 which comprise Courthouse Circle. This circular road provides the most immediate access to the Historic Courthouse Square. This road winds tightly around the historic courthouse buildings, and may easily be confused for a private drive. Transportation improvements that include sidewalks and historic-styled street lights have been requested for these two roads. Traffic Counts & Parking According to the 2004 VDOT Daily Traffic Volume Estimates (see Appendix D) Jurisdiction Report for Goochland County, the 1.74 mile segment of state route 6/US Highway 522 that occurs within the Village saw at or around 8,000 vehicles. Traffic counts which had been prepared by VDOT for the period between 1990- 1997 indicated an increase in the average daily traffic counts (ADTs) along this road segment showed an increase from 6,115 from 1990 to 6,500 in 1997, an increase of 6 percent. When compared to the projected service volume or capacity of 8,946 for this segment of this road, it is apparent that the road is approaching its design capacity. It should be noted that these earlier projections did not include the growth in activity impacts expected from the Motorola facility located in the West Creek Office Park, east of the Village. As of 1986 (the most current year recorded), ADTs for routes 1201 and 1202 indicate approximately 650 vehicles per day. There are several types of parking available throughout the Courthouse area. Most parking is directly associated with a public or private business and is off-street. This type of parking is typically organized into a lot that is clearly distinguishable and separate from the roadway (Figure 6). However, parking areas along state Routes 1201 and 1202 are not clearly distinguishable from the roadway. Parking along Route 6 is prohibited. There are numerous signs throughout the area to remind drivers that curbside parking is prohibited. Figure 6: Off-street Parking along Rt. 522/6 A Master Plan for Courthouse Village Page 28 of 96 Spring, 2006 Goochland County
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Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census,
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Appendix C: Goochland County Revise
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Source: VDOT Mobility Management Di
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LAND USE - Gateways to the Village
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