The East Knox County Mobility Study is a community-focused initiative designed to enhance transportation planning for the Gibbs, Corryton, Ritta, Strawberry Plains, and Mascot areas. The study will integrate transportation best practices and consider all modes of travel. By identifying key transportation programs and projects, this study aims to accelerate progress toward the communities' transportation goals. The final result will be a comprehensive transportation strategy that supports a safe, vibrant, and connected East Knox County.

1. Improve Transportation Safety
   Enhance the safety of all users by identifying and addressing high-risk areas and promoting safer road designs.
2. Increase Mobility and Accessibility
   Ensure that residents and visitors can move efficiently through the area by improving transportation options, reducing congestion, and enhancing access to essential services and destinations.
3. Support Multi-modal Transportation
   Promote diverse transportation options to create a balanced, inclusive transportation network that meets the needs of all users.
4. Enhance Connectivity
   Strengthen connections between the Gibbs, Corryton, Ritta, Strawberry Plains, and Mascot communities to ensure that residents can access jobs, schools, businesses, and recreational activities easily and efficiently.
5. Promote Environmental Sustainability
   Develop transportation solutions that promote active transportation and minimize the environmental impact of future transportation projects.
6. Foster Community and Economic Development
   Support the growth of the local economy by improving transportation infrastructure, making it easier to access local businesses, and attracting new investment in the region.

Instructions for Using the Crash Severity Map

1. Navigating the Map:
   • Use your mouse or touchscreen to pan and zoom in or out on the map.
   • Click on the Layer icon in the upper lefthand corner to toggle different layers of crash severity on and off.
2. Understanding Map Layers:
   • Pedestrian Crashes: Crashes that involved at least one bike or pedestrian.
   • Fatal Crashes: Crashes resulting in at least one fatality.
   • Serious Injury Crashes: Crashes where at least one individual sustained severe injuries.
   • Other Crashes: This layer includes crashes classified as minor injury, possible injury, and property damage only. These are less severe incidents but still contribute to the overall safety analysis.

The crashes displayed on this map were reported between January 2019 and April 2024. This time frame allows for a comprehensive analysis of recent trends and patterns in roadway safety.

Crash Severity Map for East Knox County

Thank you for your feedback!

Scroll down to see the results of the initial 3 feedback opportunities.

Thank you for participating in the East Knox County Mobility Study. We value your input on the transportation projects being considered for our community.

How To Share Transportation Concerns or Ideas:

1. Select the ‘Add Marker’ button located at the bottom right of the map.
2. Click on the specific location on the map where you’d like to leave your comment.
3. An input form will open on the side of the map.
   • Choose a category that best fits your comment (e.g., road safety, traffic, pedestrian concerns, etc.).
     
   • Answer any follow-up questions related to your comment.
   • Leave a detailed comment describing your concern or idea.

Additional Assistance:

• For more detailed instructions on how to use the map, click on the '?' in the top left corner of the map below.
• To see a detailed list of the map marker categories, click on the 'i' in the top left corner of the map below.

Thank you for participating in the East Knox County Mobility Study. We value your input on the transportation projects being considered for our community.

How To Prioritize Projects:

Please use this interactive project map to help us understand which projects you feel should be prioritized and why. The current projects being considered in East Knox County are labeled on the map and you can interact with the projects by clicking on the project markers. Under each marker you will be able to:

1. Rate the Project Priority: Use the scale (1 star being low priority, 5 star being high priority) to indicate how important you believe the project is to the community.
2. Leave a Comment: If you have specific thoughts, concerns, or suggestions about the project, please share them in the comment box.

How To Share Your Project Idea:

Do you have an idea for improving transportation in East Knox County? We want to hear from you! Select the 'Add Marker' button to propose a new project that you believe would benefit our community.

Please provide the following details:

1. Project Description: Briefly describe your project idea, including the specific location and the type of improvement (e.g., road repair, new sidewalk, bike lane, ride sharing, etc.).
2. Reason for the Project: Explain why this project is important and how it will improve safety, mobility, or connectivity in East Knox County.
3. Who Benefits: Let us know who you believe would benefit most from this project (e.g., drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, local businesses).

Additional Assistance:

• For more detailed instructions on how to use the map, click on the '?' button in the top left corner of the map below.
• To see a detailed list of the map marker categories, click on the 'i' button in the top left corner of the map below.