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Commission approves tactical urbanism test of mini‑roundabout at Battlefield Drive and Granny White Pike
Summary
The commission approved a temporary tactical urbanism installation to test a mini‑roundabout and replace existing two‑way stop control with four‑way yield control at Battlefield Drive and Granny White Pike; staff said the trial could be reversed or formalized depending on results.
The Traffic & Parking Commission approved a tactical urbanism project to install a temporary mini‑roundabout at the wide asphalt intersection of Battlefield Drive and Granny White Pike.
Mr. Smith, a department staff member, told commissioners the tactical urbanism program installs temporary features to test safety and traffic flow and that successful trials can later become permanent. He said the existing control is a two‑way stop on Battlefield with Granny White Pike uncontrolled on the north and south approaches; the proposal replaces that with four‑way yield control for the trial.
Commissioners asked whether the installation is intended to remain permanent; Mr. Smith said the installation is temporary and would return to the commission for a formal change if warrants or permanence are requested. “If the tactical urbanism project becomes permanent, we don’t need an approval to reapprove four‑way yield control,” he said, and added officials would return with changes if needed.
The commission approved the motion by voice vote. Staff will monitor the installation and bring any proposed permanent changes back to the commission for review.
