Atlanta Avenue Corridor Study Community Meeting
You’re invited to attend the second Community Meeting for the Atlanta Avenue Corridor Study. The study focuses on Atlanta Avenue between Wards Ferry Road and Wards Road.
Region 2000 Local Government Council is conducting the study to define and address deficiencies in the operation of auto, bicyclist and pedestrian traffic. The study process includes an opportunity for community involvement, and the meeting schedule is detailed below.
At our first Community Meeting, held on April 23, 2015, we presented proposed measures to address several issues, including pedestrian and bicycle access, excessive vehicle speeds, and high crash rates at the Badcock intersection. The three key proposals included:
1. Installation of a Mini-roundabout at the Badcock Road intersection;
2. Installation of speed tables (humps) in the roadway pavement to slow speeds; and,
3. Installation of a sidewalk along the north side of Atlanta Avenue (on the right side of the street facing the Wards Ferry Road intersection).
Implementing some of these measures along the corridor will need approval of a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NMTP) by City Council, which requires the support by most of the residents of Atlanta Avenue. By attending this meeting, you can see the proposed improvements and indicate if you approve them.
The material provided will include maps, traffic and speed data, aerial photographs, and other exhibits. You will be able to ask questions or to express your comments and concerns. Both staff (Region 2000, VDOT, and the City of Lynchburg) and consultants (AECOM) will be attending this meeting and will be available to assist you through individual discussions.
The meeting date, time and location for the community meeting:
May 21, 2015 (Thursday)
3:00-6:00 p.m.
Church of the Brethren
200 Atlanta Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Please note that the meeting is informal. You may attend anytime between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. to discuss your concerns with staff and/or the consultants.
If you have questions concerning this study or meeting, please contact Bob White, Deputy Director, Region 2000 Local Government Council, 434.845.3491, bwhite@region2000.org.
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