US-29-Hydraulic-250 Bypass Intersections Study

Phase 2

Phase 2 documents and Report 

29H250 Phase 2 Study is a continuation of the 29H250 Intersections Study that was completed in May 2003 using an efficient, highly inclusive process to develop practical solutions that met multiple goals.

A staff team from the MPO, VDOT, Charlottesville, and Albemarle were joined by expert consultants in November to begin the Phase 2 process.

Public workshops have been held to introduce the design concepts for transportation system improvements in the area around US 29, US 250, and Hydraulic Road. After requested feedback, detailed technical and economic analysis will be completed on those concepts.

Goals

The goal of this project is to develop a context-sensitive, multi-modal transportation improvements plan to complement existing and anticipated development along the US-29 corridor and Hydraulic Road, focusing on the extended area surrounding the intersections of US-29 with Hydraulic Road and US-250.

The comprehensive traffic, urban design, and economic study will develop and analyze alternative designs for:

• Improving the movement of people and goods through the area via multiple modes;
• Reducing congestion for both local and through traffic;
• Increasing customer access to businesses and services;
• Improving connections to and minimizing impacts on surrounding neighborhoods and businesses;
• Creating transit-oriented development opportunities, and
• Protecting existing tax base, businesses, and employment.
• Enhancing safety.

Constructability and cost will also be major factors in developing the design alternatives.

Options

Five options proposed by the 29H250 Technical Team are listed below in PDF format. They require the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Get Acrobat Reader.

Option A1 (273 KB)

Option A2 (272 KB)

Option B1 (272 KB)

Option B2 (363 KB)

Option C (290 KB)

Concepts

Three earlier concepts utilizing aerial photography in PDF format can be viewed by clinking on the links below. They require the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Get Acrobat Reader.

Proposal One (811 KB)

Proposal Two (689 KB)

Proposal Three (653 KB)

Phase I

Click to see results of the Phase I study.