Cancelation of Route 15 Pedestrian Bridge

Overview

Last October, the Department of Transportation staff was directed to conduct an analysis of pedestrian traffic at Route 15, adjacent to Battlefield High School, and similar schools across the County to determine how to proceed with the Route 15 Pedestrian Bridge Project. In addition to Battlefield High School, staff collected pedestrian counts at four additional schools (Unity Reed High School, Woodbridge Senior High School, Gar-Field High School, and Colgan High School). The study showed that the school-related pedestrian counts and overall pedestrian traffic rank lower in comparison to other comparable schools across the County. The current data collected at Route 15 adjacent to Battlefield High School does not support or warrant a pedestrian bridge based on the study. Based on the overall project estimate, available funding, and results of this study, staff is being directed to cancel the Route 15 Pedestrian Bridge Project and allocate the remaining Project funds to a new project that would expand parking adjacent to Battlefield High School. Staff is also directed to continue to work with VDOT and Prince William County Schools on identifying measures that can be implemented at the school study locations to increase overall pedestrian safety.

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