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Harrisonburg: VDOT welcomes public input on Vine Street in online survey

Rebecca Barnabi
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The public is invited to participate in an online survey, Tuesday, Jan. 21 to Tuesday, Feb, 4, regarding a 1.4-mile segment of Vine Street in Harrisonburg.

The segment of Vine Street that the Virginia Department of Transportation requests comment on is between U.S. 33 and U.S. 11. Input opportunities include how Vine Street is used and offer perspective on current transportation conditions, challenges and opportunities for the roadway.

The survey is part of a Virginia Department of Transportation STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study in collaboration with the City of Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, and the Harrisonburg Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Organization (HRMPO).

The study evaluates safety and operational needs for all corridor users and can be used to develop improvement recommendations. Recommendations will focus on the identified needs, improve non-motorized access along the corridor, and consider an overall future vision of the corridor in terms of purpose and typical section.

Final study recommendations will be considered by the city of Harrisonburg for advancement through state transportation funding programs.

Vine Street is a two-lane roadway that serves as an important north/south connector through a primarily residential area within the city.

Designated as a Minor Arterial roadway, Vine Street has a posted speed limit of 25 mph and contains sections of existing bike lanes and limited sidewalks.

The study corridor contains several intersections and segments designated with Potential of Safety Improvement (PSI) rankings. PSI is a VDOT safety evaluation tool. More information can be found on the Vine Street study page on the VDOT website.

Upon survey completion, VDOT and its study patterners will evaluate the data and develop potential recommendations for future improvements.

Rebecca Barnabi

Rebecca Barnabi

Rebecca J. Barnabi is the national editor of Augusta Free Press. A graduate of the University of Mary Washington, she began her journalism career at The Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star. In 2013, she was awarded first place for feature writing in the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Awards Program, and was honored by the Virginia School Boards Association’s 2019 Media Honor Roll Program for her coverage of Waynesboro Schools. Her background in newspapers includes writing about features, local government, education and the arts.