Project Information
Fontaine Avenue is a mixed use residential/commercial gateway to Charlottesville and the University of Virginia used by people who walk, bike, drive, and use the available transit systems. The existing right-of-way is 50 feet wide with two travel lanes, limited on street parking, a 4’ sidewalk on the southern side of the street and non-continuous bike lanes.
The Fontaine Avenue Streetscape Improvements project seeks to provide:
- Improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities
- Increased safety for all users
- Improved transit access and facilities
- Improved traffic flow
The improvements are anticipated to extend from the City Limts near Fontaine Research Park to and including the intersection of Fontaine Avenue and Jefferson Park Avenue, nearly one half of a mile in length. This project is expected to provide the following regional and local benefits:
- Connect to Albemarle County’s proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities that will lead to Fontaine Research Park and beyond
- Improve access to UVA Hospital from I-64 and US Route 29
- Increase opportunities for people to efficiently access businesses, jobs, services and distributions hubs
- Provide opportunities to reduce vehicular travel