Forest Avenue Safety & Mobility Improvements Study

Aerial view of Forest Avenue between Rock Creek Road and Hill View Avenue outlined in red.

Project Summary

Project Status
Study
Estimated Cost
TBD
Magisterial District
Tuckahoe

Project Description

The study will examine options for adding a safe pedestrian route along Forest Avenue between Rock Creek Road and Hillview Avenue.  Henrico County will be assessing whether the east or west side of the corridor offers fewer conflicts with utilities, drainage, and right‑of‑way limits.  The study aims to improve walkability for nearby neighborhoods and enhance access to Tuckahoe Elementary School and other destinations.

For Studies Use

  • Study anticipated to begin 4th quarter 2026
  • Study completion anticipated 2027

Survey

Survey Link

A Public Information Meeting (PIM) will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Tuckahoe Elementary School, 701 Forest Avenue, Henrico, VA 23229.   Deadline for comments will be Thursday, December 3, 2026.  

 

Options Being Considered

Protected bike lane along a suburban roadway, marked with bicycle symbols and separated from vehicle traffic by painted buffer lines. A “Bike Lane” sign stands beside the roadway, with trees, sidewalks, and residential properties lining the street.
Buffered bike lane

 

A multi-use trail adjacent to a two-lane roadway provides space for pedestrians and bicyclists. The path is separated from the roadway by a grass strip and curb, with residential development and mature landscaping along the corridor.
Shared Use Path on Woodman Road

 

 

Cross-section graphic of a shared-use path bordered by trees, landscaping, and a sign. The illustration shows pedestrians and bicyclists using a paved trail. Dimension labels identify a 10 to 12-foot (3.0 to 3.6 meter) shared-use path, 2-foot (0.6 meter) shoulders on both sides, and 2-foot (0.6 meter) horizontal clearance between the path and nearby objects. The diagram illustrates recommended design standards for a multi-use trail accommodating both walking and bicycling.
Shared Use Path Typical Section