The LCD study is the first phase for federally funded transportation improvement projects. The LCD study phase includes data collection; coordination with local municipal officials, project stakeholders, and federal and state permitting agencies; public outreach; the development of a reasonable number of sensible and practical conceptual alternatives; and the recommendation of a Preliminary Preferred Alternative (PPA).

This study is needed to address safety, operation, and maintenance concerns within the project limits. The project includes a high-ranking crash intersection – Tom Brown Road and New Albany Road (Ranked 4th); a high-ranking pedestrian crash intersection – Riverton Road and New Albany Road (Ranked 7th); and a high-ranking pedestrian/bicyclist crash intersection – Riverton Road and Tom Brown Road (Ranked 24th). Corridors and intersections are ranked with 1 being the worst (i.e. high rank) location and a high number being a better location (i.e. low rank).

A total of 93 crashes occurred during 2016-2020. The majority of crashes happened at Tom Brown Road and New Albany Road and were right angle type crashes. Overrepresentations, which is a comparison of the site crashes to a typical similar roadway, also include injury, wet surface, at night. The latter two indicate there may be issues with the pavement or lighting.

As part of the study, the project team will review the Moorestown Bicycle Circulation and Safety Plan. We are also asking for input from the local officials and community stakeholders to understand what additional pedestrian and bicycle mobility and access is needed. As part of the LCD study phase, when developing the project purpose and need for improvements, all modes of transportation will be taken into consideration.

The reason for this study is to identify the current transportation issues and needs at Tom Brown Road and New Albany Road, Tom Brown Road and Riverton Road, and New Albany Road at Riverton Road. The project is currently in the LCD phase to identify the needs, develop alternatives and determine a Preliminary Preferred Alternative (PPA) for improvements. Burlington County and cooperating agencies will continue to seek community input on the design and proposed transportation improvements during the LCD phase and future phases of the project.

The cost of the LCD study is funded with Federal dollars. There is no estimated cost of the design and construction of the project since the Preliminary Preferred Alternative (PPA) is determined at this time.

Federally funded projects require environmental screening that follows the National Environmental Policy Act process (NEPA) to establish existing socioeconomic and environmental conditions and weigh the potential impacts that may be caused by the range of alternatives under consideration. Federal and state regulations require a careful assessment of potential environmental impacts and identification of mitigation or avoidance strategies that may be considered. Environmental resources include air, noise, hazardous or contaminated sites, parks, wetlands, water resources, ecological resources, threatened and endangered species, social and economic impacts and cultural resources such as historic structures and facilities.

Your input is important to every phase of the study. The Project Team will collect information such as how the local community uses the roadway, any current traffic problems and how the public sees alternative solutions. Community outreach during the planning stages is a vital part of the LCD process and we encourage the community to follow, participate and help make sure every potential effective element has been considered and examined for its viability.

Public meetings are a good way to make your voice heard. At public meetings, the Project Team will be present to answer your questions. If you are unable to attend a meeting, you can stay up to date on project developments by visiting this website and reviewing the meeting minutes and PowerPoint presentation.