A Transportation Plan for the Greenleaf Terrace Neighborhood

present. Intersections that do not fall under the “high volume” category should, at
minimum, include road striping to delimit the crosswalk location for both pedestrians and
motorists. It is preferred that all crosswalks include wheelchair ramps to ensure ease of
use for physically challenged residents.
Increased signage is another measure that should be employed to warn drivers of
approaching crosswalks. This is especially important in cases where a driver’s view of
the crosswalk may be obstructed, whether by a curve in the road or by changes in
elevation.
Objective Implementation:
The City of Charlottesville should initiate the construction or improvement of crosswalks
first at the following “high volume” intersections:
• Rugby Road, Dairy Road and Gentry Lane
• Del Mar Drive and Gentry Lane
• Greenleaf Lane and Rose Hill Drive
• Oxford Road and Rose Hill Drive (improvement)
The City should next focus its attention on the installation of crosswalks at all remaining
intersections along the major pedestrian routes along Rose Hill Drive, Oxford Road,
Wellford Street and Greenleaf Lane.
At intersections that present a particular risk to pedestrians, the City should investigate
the use of devices such as rumble strips to help slow vehicles and warn drivers of the
approaching crosswalks. Noise generated from items such as rumble strips must be taken
into consideration when installation is in a residential area such as Greenleaf Terrace.
Objective 1.3: Install curb bulb-outs in conjunction with crosswalks
Crosswalks at high-volume or low-visibility intersections should incorporate design
features that increase the awareness of drivers that they are approaching an area of
possible pedestrian interaction. Whenever possible, these types of crosswalks should be
used in conjunction with curb bulb-outs which will create a narrowing of the roadway.
Reducing roadway width will not only shorten the length of crossing for pedestrians; it
will likewise serve as a mechanism to slow vehicles approaching the intersection.
Narrower road widths typically lead to slower vehicle speeds, which in turn increases
safety for pedestrians and cyclists alike.
Curb bulb-outs also provide an additional aesthetic benefit; they provide an additional
area for landscaping, thereby adding color and interest to an otherwise nondescript and
mostly-paved location. Plantings in the bulb-outs can be coordinated with plantings at
neighborhood gateways to provide a consistent theme throughout the neighborhood.