This robust transportation project has been completed, improving key corridors around the City of Staunton, making streets safer and more accessible. These updates will enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety, improve road conditions, and create more community-focused ways of getting around town. Learn more in this presentation from Sept. 23, 2025.

Project Highlights

• Sidewalk Upgrades: Upgrades have been made to sidewalks at 18 intersections, including 12 along West Beverley Street. This includes 600 feet of brand-new sidewalk from Grubert Avenue heading west on West Beverley. Higher visibility crosswalks will also be painted.
• Milling and Paving: Roads have been repaved including West Beverley Street (from the western city limits to West Frederick Street), New Street (Greenville Avenue to Sunnyside Street), a section of West Frederick, and about one mile of New Hope Road.
• Lane Reconfiguration (Road Diet): Along parts of West Beverley, the center left-turn lane has been removed and dedicated bicycle lanes have been added.
• Bicycle Friendly Features: New pavement markings and signage will support safer bike travel. New bike-friendly storm grates with smaller openings have been installed. 

Project Timeline

The project was completed in the summer of 2025. Here is the current timeline:

• Sidewalk Improvements: Completed with ADA compliant ramps, and new sidewalk construction.
• Repaving:Completed milling, paving and striping.

Why the Changes?

The project is about more than just fresh pavement:

• Safety: Sidewalk and crosswalk updates will create safer routes for pedestrians, especially at key intersections
• Complete Streets Approach: A "road diet" is being implemented on West Beverley Street, making the road more accommodating for all users - drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. 
• Traffic Calming: Reducing vehicle lanes and adding bike lanes can help lower speeds, making the streets safer for everyone. 

What is a Road Diet?

A "road diet" involves reducing the number of car lanes to create more space for cyclists and pedestrians. Studies show that road diets can reduce speeds, increase safety, and encourage more walking and biking. On West Beverley Street, this will mean clear markings, dedicated bike lanes, and improved crosswalks. 

Throughout different public engagement processes, residents in the West End and across the city have expressed a desire for safer connections and a more comfortable environment for people walking, biking, and taking transit. 

Project Benefits

• Pedestrian Safety: Shorter crossings and better sidewalk conditions
• Cyclist Safety: Dedicated bike lanes with new signage
• Community Connection: Easier access to local businesses and neighborhoods for more modes of transportation

Why Now?

Many of these updates and upgrades have been in the works for several years. In 2018, City Council identified the West End as a priority and started focusing on efforts to revitalize the area.

Funding for this project comes from a combination of sources: VDOT's State of Good Repair (SGR Paving) funds, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through HUD, and contributions from the City of Staunton. The upgrades aim to enhance the quality of life, create safer travel options, and encourage sustainable modes of transportation for all residents.