A Transportation Plan for the Greenleaf Terrace Neighborhood

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Goal 2: Greenleaf Terrace provides a safe and friendly atmosphere for cycling. According to the results of the neighborhood survey conducted, over one-third of those surveyed cycle regularly. If the survey is representative of the average resident in the neighborhood, as many as 300 of the 1000 residents 16 in Greenleaf Terrace will potentially cycle within the neighborhood. The establishment of safe cycling routes within Greenleaf Terrace is clearly an important step toward increasing the number of transportation and recreation alternatives for neighborhood residents. However, the importance of establishing bicycle route within the neighborhood is equally relevant to the further expansion of Charlottesville’s existing bicycle lane and path system and the fulfillment of the current Charlottesville Comprehensive plan. Objective 2.1: Incorporate previous plan recommendations of bike lanes on Rugby Avenue The Charlottesville Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan 17 recommends the addition of bike lanes to Rugby Avenue. These lanes will provide an important link to the bike lanes on Rugby Road that are also proposed under the same plan, although adding bike lanes to Rugby Road will require major modification to the roadway, making near-term implementation unlikely. Cycling lanes on Rugby Avenue will also create a much-needed connection for bicycle traffic from the southern end of Greenleaf Terrace to McIntire Park. Bicycle lanes on Rugby Avenue should be designated by pavement striping at a minimum and the City should also investigate the use of pavement reflectors not only to aid visibility in poor weather and low lighting, but also to provide an auditory warning when vehicles begin to encroach on cyclists. Clear signage should also accompany the addition of bicycle lanes to notify motorists that they may encounter high levels of bicycle traffic. Objective Implementation: The City of Charlottesville should use the 5’ minimum width for the installation of bicycle lanes on Rugby Avenue and restrict parking to one side of the street if necessary after resident consultation. Applied striping materials should be used rather than painted stripes to ensure marking longevity. Reflectors should be installed in conjunction with the striping within 50 feet of intersections at minimum. Signage should be installed in accordance with location shown on Map 10 and should be located as near the roadway as possible in an area free from obstructions. 16 2000 US Census Bureau, Summary File 1 17 2003 City of Charlottesville Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Master Plan
Objective 2.2: Extend bike lanes on Rose Hill Drive north to Crow Recreation Center The Charlottesville Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan recommends adding signage to Rose Hill Drive to warn drivers of the presence of cyclists 18 . It is recommended that bicycle lanes be designated using pavement markings in addition to the planned additional signage. The lanes on Rose Hill Drive will facilitate a connection to the Crow Recreation Center adjacent to Walker Elementary and provide a safer route for cyclists in Greenleaf Terrace traveling to or from the downtown area to the south. In a similar fashion to the lanes recommended for Rugby Avenue, bicycle lanes on Rose Hill Drive should be marked clearly using pavement striping, signage and, if possible, reflectors for poor-visibility situations. Installation of lanes may require removal of some parking after resident consultation. Objective Implementation: See implementation instruction for Objective 2.2 Objective 2.3: Install bike route signs on Oxford Road, Del Mar Drive and Gentry Lane (from Del Mar to Rugby Road) Many motorists pay little attention to cyclists and pedestrians, a situation that can lead to hazardous emergency maneuvers that threaten the safety of both the driver and the cyclist/pedestrian. Cyclists are under additional risk relative to pedestrians because in most cases, they are forced to continuously share the road with vehicular traffic. Installing signage is a relatively easy method to ensure that motorists are aware of the possibility of interacting with bicycle traffic. Due to existing road widths and anticipated lower levels of cyclists, Oxford Road, Del Mar Drive and Gentry Lane (from Del Mar to Rugby Road) are not appropriate for pavement-designated bicycle lanes without either the elimination of parking on at least one side of the road or road widening. These streets should instead incorporate the use of “bike route” and “share the road” signage as described above. Objective Implementation: The City of Charlottesville should erect signage for the proposed bicycle routes in accordance with Map 10. Signs should clearly mark the roads as a “bike route” and should be accompanied by a “share the road” sign emphasizing the importance of driver awareness and additional courtesy required when dealing with cyclists. 18 2003 City of Charlottesville Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Master Plan
Page 1 and 2: A Transportation Plan for the Green
Page 3 and 4: Introduction The following document
Page 5 and 6: Existing Conditions General Neighbo
Page 7 and 8: The table indicates that, while all
Page 9 and 10: Existing Road Infrastructure Map 2,
Page 11 and 12: Map 3: Traffic Signals and Signs 25
Page 13 and 14: Map 4: Bicycle &Pedestrian Accommod
Page 15 and 16: Map 5: Public Transit Service HOLID
Page 17 and 18: Map 6: Average Daily Traffic Volume
Page 19 and 20: A close examination of directional
Page 21 and 22: Traffic Speeds All roads within the
Page 23 and 24: Accident Statistics Traffic acciden
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Page 55 and 56: Appendix A Traffic Count Data Sheet
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