Twin Lake Drive/Kensington Bicycle and Pedestrian Connector

About the Project

The proposed Twin Lakes/Kensington Bicycle and Pedestrian Connector project would extend a paved shared use path, approximately 10 feet wide, along the north side of Lafayette Boulevard between Twin Lake Drive and St. Paul Street in the City of Fredericksburg.

The new section of path would connect with an existing shared use path on Lafayette Boulevard that currently terminates at St. Paul Street. The path would be handicapped-accessible, with ramps and crosswalks built where the path intersects with Twin Lakes Drive, Springwood Drive, Kensington Place, and St. Paul Street.

Additionally, the project would build a paved access point to the Virginia Central Railway Trail from the cul-de-sac of Springwood Drive. A bike repair station would be installed at Alum Spring Park.

The City of Fredericksburg submitted an application to fund this project through Virginia's SMART SCALE program. At the city's request, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is administering the preliminary engineering, right of way acquisition and construction phases of this project. The project is receiving additional funding through the federal Congestion and Mitigation Air Quality Program (CMAQ).

In-Person Design Public Hearing

Thursday, July 14, 2022

5-7 p.m.

Dorothy Hart Community Center

408 Canal Street

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Stop by anytime between 5-7 p.m. at the public hearing to review displays, proposed plans, and discuss questions with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and City of Fredericksburg staff.

Comments will be accepted at the public hearing, and afterward through July 25, 2022.

Comments can also be shared now through July 25 using an online comment form, located at the bottom of this page.

For individuals who prefer to share comments by mail or email, comments may be sent to Ms. Anastasia Kapitan, VDOT Project Manager, 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 or fred.comments@vdot.virginia.gov. Please reference “Twin Lake/Kensington Connector” in the email subject line.

VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need further information on these policies or need special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact the project manager, Ms. Kapitan, at (540) 899-4288 or (TTY/TDD users call 711).

Project and Meeting Documents

Note: Additional maps and documents will be posted to this page during the afternoon of Tuesday, June 14.

Proposed Project Design Display

Proposed Project Typical Section

Project Vicinity Map

Fredericksburg Trails Map

Design Public Hearing Brochure

Design Public Hearing Newspaper Advertisement

SMART SCALE application

Project Page on VirginiaDOT.org

Project Timeline

Public Comment Opportunity/Design Public Hearing: June 14-July 25, 2022

Finalize Design: 2022

Right of Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation: 2023

Project Advertised for Construction: November 2023

Construction Begins: Early/Spring 2024

Construction Complete: November 2024

How often would you use the shared use path on Lafayette Boulevard?

Several days a week

27%

I would not use this path

25%

Several times a year

17%

Several times a month

13%

Daily

10%

Once a week

Other

Closed to responses | 331 Responses

How often would you use the paved connection from the Springwood Drive cul-de-sac to the Virginia Central Railway Trail?

Closed to responses | 300 Responses

If you would use the Lafayette Boulevard shared use path, please choose your primary reason for using the path:

Closed to responses | 264 Responses

If you would use the paved connection from the Springwood Drive cul-de-sac to the Virginia Central Railway Trail, please choose your primary reason for using this connection:

Fitness/Exercise

47%

Recreation

42%

Travel for work (Commuting)

Other

Closed to responses | 253 Responses

Do you support this project?

Yes

81%

18%

Undecided

Closed to responses | 306 Responses

If you would use the path or the trail connection, would you use this path for the following activities (chose all that apply):

Walking

79%

Biking

73%

Running

41%

Other

Closed to responses | 264 Responses

Do you feel the project is beneficial to the community?

Yes

82%

17%

Other

Closed to responses | 305 Responses

Would you use the bike repair station planned at Alum Spring Park?

Yes

46%

Not sure/undecided

28%

26%

Other

Closed to responses | 303 Responses

Is there anything else you would like to share or comment on regarding this project?

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Twin Lake Drive/Kensington Bicycle and Pedestrian Connector

Twin Lake Drive/Kensington Bicycle and Pedestrian Connector

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How often would you use the shared use path on Lafayette Boulevard?

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How often would you use the paved connection from the Springwood Drive cul-de-sac to the Virginia Central Railway Trail?

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If you would use the Lafayette Boulevard shared use path, please choose your primary reason for using the path:

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If you would use the paved connection from the Springwood Drive cul-de-sac to the Virginia Central Railway Trail, please choose your primary reason for using this connection:

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Do you support this project?

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If you would use the path or the trail connection, would you use this path for the following activities (chose all that apply):

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Do you feel the project is beneficial to the community?

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Would you use the bike repair station planned at Alum Spring Park?

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Is there anything else you would like to share or comment on regarding this project?