Past Studies
The SAWMPO Small Area Studies assist member jurisdictions by examining site or area-specific needs identified in the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan. Studies evaluate current and future conditions, and develop recommendations to advance projects from the planning concept to the funding application stage.
The SAWMPO partners with VDOT, DRPT, its member jurisdictions, and the public on each study. Project studies may address issues such as:
- Roadway capacity
- Safety and operational improvements
- Bike and pedestrian planning
- Planning and design of new roadways.
Explore past studies in our region:
MPO Small Area Studies
Afton Mountain Transportation Assessment (2024)
The FY24 SAWMPO Afton Mountain Transportation Assessment evaluated existing vehicular and bicycle and pedestrian conditions at the Inn at Afton Mountain near the I-64 Exit 99 interchange as part of a larger site assessment being conducted by Augusta County. Timmons Group lead the MPO transportation study. The MPO study includes existing conditions data collection and a site visit, a future development scenario to inform recommendations, and three concept layouts depicting improvements.
Potential for Safety Improvement (PSI) Intersection Study (2023)
The SAWMPO Potential for Safety Improvement (PSI) Intersections Study analyzes six PSI intersections in Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro to address safety issues and develop engineering and operational solutions for which the localities or MPO can apply for grants.
Learn more about the Potential for Safety Improvement (PSI) Intersections Study.
Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Regional Transportation Safety Plan (2023)
The Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Regional Transportation Safety Plan is a data-driven effort, outlining the primary factors preventing people from arriving safely at their destinations as well as locations where safety improvements could make a difference.
Learn more about the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Regional Transportation Safety Plan (2023).
I-81 Exit 235 and Route 256 Study (2022)
The I-81 Exit 235 Small Area Study seeks to identify and evaluate solutions to address periodic congestion at the Exit 235 Interchange, anticipate long-term corridor needs and accommodate future growth.
Learn more about the I-81 Exit 235 and Route 256 Study (2022).
Bicycle and Pedestrian Regional Connectivity Study (2022)
This study identifies regional bicycle and pedestrian connectivity gaps between existing, funded, and proposed non-motorized facilities in Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro, and suggests potential corridors and facilities to create a connected regional network.
Learn more about the Bicycle and Pedestrian Regional Connectivity Study (2022).
Richmond Road (US 250) Corridor Study (2019)
The purpose of the study was to identify strategies to improve travel for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit users as well as improve safety and traffic flow in the corridor. The corridor serves both local and regional traffic and has regional transportation significance as it provides the most direct connection between Staunton and Waynesboro through Augusta County.
Learn more about the Richmond Road (US 250) Corridor Study (2019).
US 340 (Rosser Avenue) Corridor Signal Optimization Study (2019)
The purpose of this project is to develop coordinated signal timing plans for the nine traffic signals between Tiffany Drive and Ladd Road and provide recommendations to improve operating and safety conditions along Rosser Avenue.
Learn more about the US 340 (Rosser Avenue) Corridor Signal Optimization Study (2019).
Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center Small Area Study (2018)
The Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center Small Area Study focuses on improving operations and safety on the US 250 (Jefferson Highway) corridor at the entrance to the Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville, VA.
Learn more about the Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center Small Area Study (2018).
VDOT Studies
City of Staunton 10 PSI Intersections Improvement Study (2021)
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Staunton District, VDOT Transportation Mobility and Planning Division (TMPD), and the City of Staunton identified the need to evaluate the safety, multimodal, and traffic operations conditions for 10intersections at different locations throughout the City.
Learn more about the City of Staunton 10 PSI Intersections Improvement Study (2021).
US-250 Waynesboro and Augusta County STARS Study (2020)
US Route 250 (West Main Street/Jefferson Highway) in the City of Waynesboro/August County is a minor arterial route with several observed safety deficiencies. Three intersections within the corridor ranked in the top 100 on the 2013-2017 Staunton District Potential Safety Improvement (PSI) intersection list, which forms the basis for the safety analysis in this report.
Learn more about the US-250 Waynesboro and Augusta County STARS Study (2020).
Staunton and Augusta County Greenville Avenue (US 11) STARS Study (2019)
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) identified the Greenville Avenue (US 11) Corridor from the Route 262 interchange in Augusta County to the Commerce Road intersection in the City of Staunton for study under the Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) program.
Learn more about the Staunton and Augusta County Greenville Avenue (US 11) STARS Study (2019).