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Bike and Pedestrian Improvements
Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians in Virginia's Transportation Network
In 2004, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) adopted the Policy For Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations (2004 CTB Policy) (PDF). The policy provides a framework for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Chesterfield County to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians in the planning, funding, design, construction, operation and maintenance of Virginia’s transportation network.
These accommodations seek to provide the public with access to the transportation network, connections to alternate modes of transportation, and allow for personal transportation regardless of age, ability or income. View the Nov. 17, 2021, Board of Supervisors Community Connectivity Sidewalk Fund project update video.
Bike Lanes and Right Turns
Bike lanes are to separate bikes, e-bikes, motorized skateboards and scooters from other traffic. Bike lanes may be marked by signs, as well as white lines or colored pavement, and symbols applied to the pavement. Parking is not allowed in bike lanes. Often cyclists need to ride outside a bike lane when it is too narrow or hazards are present.
Motorists will not drive in a bike lane except in some cases when making a right turn. Motorists are only allowed to cross into a bike lane when turning right. Before crossing a bike lane to turn, drivers must scan for cyclists to the right, rear and forward, use their turn signal, scan again and then merge into the bike lane for the turn.
Current Bike and Pedestrian Improvements
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Bailey Bridge at Timber Trail Drive Pedestrian Improvements
County Community Connectivity Funds have been secured to provide pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Bailey Bridge Road and Timber Trail Drive.
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Bessie Lane Reconstruction
Bessie Lane will be reconstructed with curb, gutter, sidewalk and shared-use path. The intersection of Bessie Lane and East River Road will be realigned. This project is being coordinated with Amtrak’s improvements to the train station, platform and parking lot.
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Bon Air Pedestrian/Bike Improvements, Phase II
Funds have been secured to construct the following improvements: signing and marking a neighborhood byway via Western Road, Lancraft Lane, and Bullington Road; constructing a trail at the Bon Air Library between Bullington Road and Rattlesnake Road; constructing a sidewalk on Pulliam Street between Rattlesnake Road and Polk Street and on Polk Street from Pulliam Street to McRae Road; and constructing an off-road trail from Bon Air Elementary School to Quaker Lane and extended to Rockaway Road where it will connect to a section of trail to be constructed as part of the McRae Sidewalk project.
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Buford Road at Kenwin Road Pedestrian Improvements
County Community Connectivity Funds have been secured to provide pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Buford Road and Kenwin Road.
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Coalfield Road (Bristol Village Drive to Woolridge Road) Sidewalk
County Community Connectivity Sidewalk funds are being used to construct sidewalk
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Courthouse Road Trail
Chesterfield County is building a phased trail system on Courthouse Road.
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Deer Run Drive Sidewalk
Chesterfield County is constructing the phases of the Deer Run Drive Sidewalk.
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Early Settlers Sidewalk (Robious Rd–Hospital/Park)
A five-foot wide concrete sidewalk with curb and gutter will be constructed along Early Settlers Road from Robious Road to 1445’ south.
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Evergreen Parkway Sidewalk
Chesterfield County is constructing the phases of the Evergreen Parkway Sidewalk.
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Fordham Road Sidewalk
Chesterfield County is constructing a sidewalk on Fordham Road from Hull Street Road to Jacobs Road Elementary School.
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Irongate Drive Sidewalk
Chesterfield County is constructing the phases of the Irongate Drive Sidewalk.
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McRae Road Sidewalks
Revenue Sharing funds (50% state funds and 50% County funds) will be used to construct curb, gutter and sidewalk on McRae Road from Forest Hill Avenue to Rockaway Road and on Rockaway Road from McRae Road to the Bon Air Community Association.
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Meadowdale Boulevard Bike and Pedestrian Improvements
A sidewalk and bike lanes will be constructed on both sides of Meadowdale Boulevard from Dalebrook Drive to Beulah Road.
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Polo Parkway at Annakay Crossing Pedestrian Improvements
County Community Connectivity Funds have been secured to provide pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Polo Parkway and Annakay Crossing.
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Provincetown Drive Sidewalk
County community sidewalk fund will be used to construct a sidewalk along Provincetown Road.
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River Road Sidewalk – Phase A (Hickory Road to Brickhouse Drive)
County Community Connectivity Sidewalk Funds will be used to construct a sidewalk along eastbound River Road from Hickory Road to Attucks Drive.
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Rivermont Road Sidewalk (Enon Church Road – Walnut Drive)
Federal Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP) funds are being used to construct a sidewalk on Rivermont Road from Enon Church Road to Walnut Drive.
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Robious Road at Cranbeck Road and Woodmont Drive Pedestrian Improvements
County Community Connectivity Funds have been secured to provide pedestrian improvements at the intersections of Robious Road and Cranbeck Road and Woodmont Drive.
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Route 1 (Dwight Avenue – Gettings Lane) Shared-Use Path
A 10-foot wide trail for bike riders and pedestrians will be constructed on the east side of Route 1 between Dwight Lane and Gettings Drive.
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Route 1 (Falling Creek Avenue - Food Lion) Bike, Pedestrian and Transit Improvements
A trail on the east side of Route 1 and a sidewalk on the west side of Route 1 will be constructed between Falling Creek Avenue and the Food Lion, north of Chippenham Parkway.
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Route 1 (Falling Creek Wayside Park to Food Lion) Shared-Use Path
Federal Smart Scale funding has been secured to construct a shared-use path along Route 1 between Falling Creek Wayside Park and Food Lion, north of Chippenham Parkway.
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Route 1 (Perdue Springs Court – Osborne Road) Sidewalk
Community Connectivity Sidewalk Funds will be used to construct a sidewalk along the southbound lanes of Route 1 between Perdue Springs Court and Osborne Road to provide access to an existing bus stop route along Route 1.
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Route 1 (Sherbourne Rd - Swineford Rd) SB Sidewalk
Community Connectivity Sidewalk Funds were used to add a new sidewalk providing pedestrian connectivity to an existing bus stop on Route 1.
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Route 1 (Marina Drive to Elliham Avenue) Shared-Use Path
A 10-foot wide trail for bike riders and pedestrians will be constructed along the east side of Route 1 from Marina Drive to Elliham Avenue.
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Route 60 (Spring Rock Green to Ruthers Road)
Federal Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds will be used to add vehicle safety and operational improvements as well as pedestrian facilities and signals along Midlothian Turnpike (Route 60) from Spring Rock Green to Ruthers Road. UPC 115063
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Route 360 and Courthouse Road Pedestrian Improvements
Sidewalk will be constructed along Route 360 eastbound from Courthouse Road to the Shoney’s entrance and a pedestrian signal installed or pedestrians crossing Courthouse Road.
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Stonehenge Sidewalk
Chesterfield County is constructing a sidewalk within Stonehenge neighborhood.
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VDOT Bike and Pedestrian Resources
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides the following resources in the Bicycling and Walking in Virginia - Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Program section.
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Chessa Walker
Director
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Transportation
Physical Address
9800 Government Center Parkway
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Mailing Address
Chesterfield Transportation Department
P.O. Box 40
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone 804-748-1037Fax 804-748-8516
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.