Pedestrian safety is a concern to Williamsburg residents, particularly at night and at certain locations. Additional crosswalks would be helpful for pedestrians trying to cross Little Falls Road, Williamsburg Boulevard, Sycamore Street and Powhatan Street. There are currently few crosswalks on these streets, and drivers rarely yield to pedestrians who are trying to cross. Areas of particular concern include the entrances to Minor Hill on Williamsburg and Powhatan, Sycamore and 28th Streets, and Williamsburg and Trinidad Street. There is strong but not unanimous sentiment for the installation of traffic nubs at certain locations for pedestrian safety.

Recommendations

26. Install a textured pavement crosswalk on Williamsburg Boulevard at the entrance to Minor Hill (at the top of the hill just past the traffic circle).

27. Install a textured pavement crosswalk on Powhatan Street at either 35th Street or 36th Street.

28. Install textured pavement crosswalks at intersections where school crossing guards are on duty:

a. Williamsburg Boulevard and Ohio Street
b. Little Falls Road and John Marshall Drive
c. Little Falls Road and Ohio Street
d. Sycamore and 28th Streets

29. Install textured pavement crosswalks on Williamsburg Boulevard at Trinidad Street.

30. Evaluate whether additional crosswalks are needed at other locations on Little Falls Road, Williamsburg Boulevard and Sycamore Street for pedestrian safety. Install additional crosswalks if appropriate.

31. Install signs near crosswalks on major arterials to remind drivers that pedestrians have the right-of-way.

32. Install traffic nubs at the following intersections:

a. Little Falls Road and John Marshall Drive
b. Little Falls Road and Ohio Street
c. 27th and Lexington Streets
d. 27th Street and John Marshall Drive