Charlottesville, Virginia – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is inviting residents, commuters, and other stakeholders to participate in a transportation study focused on the U.S. 29 Business (Emmet Street) and U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) corridor between Route 654 (Barracks Road) and Woodbrook Drive. The study also includes the busy interchange where U.S. 29 Business intersects with the U.S. 29/U.S. 250 Bypass, a critical link for both local and regional travel.
As part of VDOT’s Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) program, the study aims to examine existing conditions along the corridor and evaluate ways to improve safety, traffic operations, public transit, and multimodal access for pedestrians and cyclists. The initiative is a joint effort involving VDOT, the City of Charlottesville, and Albemarle County.
The public is encouraged to contribute to the process by completing a short survey, which is open through May 23. Feedback from community members will help shape the direction of future recommendations. The survey can be accessed online at https://publicinput.com/us29250emmet…