VDOT STARS Study: Community Information Session
Do you travel through the intersection of Ridge Street and West Main Street/Water Street in the City of Charlottesville? Then, drop by this open house-style public meeting!
VDOT will share information & collect public input on the recommended preferred alternative developed as part of our Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) study to assess potential improvements for all road users.
Project Map
This intersection is pivotal for accessing the Downtown Mall, a central commercial area in the City of Charlottesville. The intersection is also known for its confusing layout, which can be challenging for users of all modes to navigate. The Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) in the vicinity of this intersection ranges from approximately 21,000 to 2,000 vehicles per day (vpd). The AADT for each road in the study area are as follows:
- Ridge McIntire Street – 21,000 vpd
- Ridge Street – 21,000 vpd
- W. Main Street – 11,000 vpd
- W. Water Street – 8,000 vpd
- W. South Street – 2,000 vpd
