Top 10 Charlottesville Shortcuts - Part 1

While this blog is dedicated to the future of transportation, today, I’m providing immediate relief to your transportation woes by presenting my pick for the 10 best shortcuts in Charlottesville. Remember, every time you take a shortcut, you are doing your part to reduce our carbon footprint.

Note: Because of all the pictures, split this into two post…here we go:

#10: East Downtown Bypass

From: Monticello Ave.

To: Harris St.

Via: Carlton Rd. and Mead Ave.

Bidirectional: Yes

Why use it: Great way to miss downtown, and a back way to Belmont.

#9: South Downtown Bypass

From: Monticello Ave.

To: West Main St.

Via: Roosevelt Brown Blvd., Cherry Ave., and Elliot Ave.

Bidirectional: Yes

Why use it: It’s Quick way to UVA Hospital; Elliot has a rollercoaster hill.

#8: South West Bypass

From: 5^th Street Extended

To: Jefferson Park Ave.

Via: Harris Rd and Jefferson Park Ave.

Bidirectional: Yes

Why use it: A Favorite escape from Carl Smith Center

#7: Back Way to the Airport

From: Hydraulic/Rio Rd

To: CHO Airport

Via: Earlysville Rd. and Dickerson Rd.

Bidirectional: Yes

Why use it: Best way to the airport – all the taxis use it

#6: North West Passage

From: Commonwealth Ave.

To: Berkmar Drive

Via: Dominion Dr., Shoppers World Court

Bidirectional: Yes

Why use it: Northbound, it bypasses 4 lights and a U turn on Rt. 29