A Transportation Plan for the Greenleaf Terrace Neighborhood

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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.
Objective Implementation: The City of Charlottesville should, in conjunction with neighborhood residents, determine the best locations for curb bulb-out use depending upon crosswalk presence, existing road width and resident parking preferences. Bulb-outs should not be installed in locations where existing resident driveways will make vehicle entrance/egress difficult. Objective 1.4: Add pedestrian signals at Rugby Ave/Rose Hill Drive intersection The traffic volume analysis of Greenleaf Terrace reveals that as many as 7900 vehicles pass through the intersection of Rugby Avenue and Rose Hill Drive each weekday. Data analysis also reveals that the same intersection is currently the only signalized intersection on the perimeter of the neighborhood that does not have dedicated signals for pedestrian or cyclist crossings. While the intersection of Rose Hill does not carry the traffic volumes experienced by the intersections at Rugby Road and Rugby Avenue or Rugby Road and Barracks Road, it still carries enough traffic to pose a threat to pedestrians attempting to cross Rugby Avenue. The intersection doe currently feature crosswalks, but is lacking the pedestrian signalization found at the other two previously mentioned intersections. Objective Implementation: Figure 2: Countdown signal Source: precisionsolarcontrols.com The City of Charlottesville should install a pedestrian signal utilizing “countdown” signals that inform pedestrians of crossing time remaining. Signal crossing time should be of a sufficient length to allow for the safe crossing of both cyclists and pedestrians, with consideration given to the needs of the disabled. Objective 1.5: Create park gateway to increase entrance visibility and enhance pedestrian safety Greenleaf Park is an outstanding neighborhood amenity that is enjoyed throughout the year by the residents of Greenleaf Terrace. The existing humble entrance, however, belies the variety of recreation possibilities that await residents. Greenleaf Park deserves an entrance more fitting of its important position in the life of the neighborhood. The lack of a highly-visible park entrance also creates a potential hazard for pedestrians and cyclists alike as they enter or leave the park from Rose Hill Drive. Motorists do not readily see the entrance and may not be expecting to encounter pedestrians or bikers in their path. It is recommended that a new, highly visible entrance be built for Greenleaf Park. The new park entrance should utilize the extra area afforded by the bulb-out to add
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Page 3 and 4: Introduction The following document
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