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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 03-24-2003 - 10aORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 24, 2003 Action Agenda Item No. ~ (~ -~ SUBJECT: Joint Orange Grove Road Transportation Group DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) ATTACHMENT(S): 1) Executive Summary -Access Management Awareness Project & Report, Orange Grove Rd. (Under Separate Cover) 2) JOGRTG Report and Access Management Plan (Previously Provided at February 4, 2003 BOCC Meeting) INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Benedict, ext. 2592 Karen Lincoln, ext. 2594 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 968-4501 Durham 688-7331 Mebane (336)227-2031 PURPOSE: To receive a report from the Joint Orange Grove Road Transportation Group. BACKGROUND: The Orange County Board of Commissioners and Hillsborough Town Board, at a joint meeting in May of 2002, established the Joint Orange Grove Road Transportation Group (JOGRTG) as part of a continuing planning cooperative effort. Existing and proposed development activity as well as existing public facilities such as schools in this corridor prompted a review of transportation issues and a discussion regarding the range of transportation planning initiatives that can lead to awell-planned, safer, multimodal transportation system in concert with a coordinated land use development pattern. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) was also a partner in the effort. The JOGRTG found that the crux of many solutions was based in access management. The Orange Grove Road Access Management Plan is the product of the group's work. The Access Management Plan will help manage growth in the area, as well as promote safety for motor vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Other groups can use this report and goals to support their efforts in related areas such as "Walkable Hillsborough" initiatives. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The County Manager recommends that the Board receive the report and consider authorizing staff to pursue the recommendations. ,air ei V° 6" ~~ T01iG v st ~ +<<b Caas~`~' EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ,4 cce~s M avua.~ewient t1 warenea~ f'roject& R~a^E" Ora~i GravPi Rotxd~ Town of Hillsborough and Board of County Commissioners Orange County, North Carolina March, 2003 r~3 ~~ o~ coNr~Nrs Project Phases and Work Products The Access Management Awareness Project is divided into five work phases. ^ Phase 1 - Project Background and General Goals ................................................................ 1 ^ Phase II - Orange County Case Study ....................................................... 5 ^ Phase III -Access Management: A Review of Recent Literature ..........................................................17 ^ Phase IV -Access Management: Current Policies and Regulatory Framework ............................25 ^ Phase V - Access Management Toolkit ..............................................................31 ^ APPENDIX A. Transportation Goals and Policies ............................................................. B. A Bicycle Transportation Plan ................................................................... C. Orange County Proposed Priority Bicycle Transportation Routes Map (July 1998)......... \ ~" .l fl ... ~~~~ O NG TpW E RpgD AT -NTER ARD RRrDGE pvER I-4prpN OF pAKD ALE DRrVE 5..i ..ttc ~;~if1 I~ :~ 4~~ r ~ t ~ ~~ ~. ~ ' , d c ~ ~ ~}i.' r. ~ a ~ ~'~ i.~~ i ~, ~ V ~. ~ ~;~(. ~ t .~? ^~ NEW GRADY BROWN SCHOOL ROAD BETWEEN ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL LOOKING TOWARD ORANGE GROVE ROAD PHASE PROJECT BACKGROUND AND GENERAL GOALS - TASK FORCE CREATION - ACCESS MANAGEMENT - ACCESS MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS - GENERAL GOALS - SPECIFIC GOALS PHASE II ORANGE COUNTY CASE STUDY 1. BACKGROUND II. COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE REVIEW III. ROAD CONNECTIVITY IV. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ROAD CONFIGURATION V. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AND SIGNALIZATION VI. ACCESS MANAGEMENT AND RECOMMENDED LAND USE CONTROLS VII. RECOMMENDATIONS 5 PHASE III ACCESS MANAGEMENT: A REVIEW OF RECENT LITERATURE I. BACKGROUND II. DEFINITION OF ACCESS MANAGEMENT III. SUMMARY OF THE LITERATURE IV. LITERATURE REVIEW METHODOLOGY AND SOURCES V. GENERAL MATERIALS ON ACCESS MANAGEMENT VI. RESEARCH ON ACCESS MANAGEMENT A. Impacts of Access Management on Traffic Flow and Congestion B. Impacts of Access Management on Safety C. Impacts of Access Management on Business Vitality, Business Customers, and Area Residents VII. ACCESS MANAGEMENT CASE STUDIES VIII. ACCESS MANAGEMENT LAWS AND REGULATIONS IX. ACCESS MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES AND GUIDELINES X. ACCESS MANAGEMENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS A. Educational Materials Designed Mainly for the General Public and Elected Officials B. Educational Materials Designed Mainly for Professionals XI. PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT MATERIALS XII. ACCESS MANAGEMENT HOT LINKS 17 PHASE IV ACCESS MANAGEMENT: CURRENT POLICIES AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK I. BACKGROUND II. ACCESS MANAGEMENT LAWS AND REGULATIONS A. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS B. PLANNING AND REGULATORY TOOLS • Land Division • Subdivision Regulation • Access Controls • Zoning Regulations C. SUMMARY REPORT III. CONCLUSIONS 25 PHASE V ACCESS MANAGEMENT TOOLKIT: ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ACCESS MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS 1. Driveway-Related Crashes 2. Driveway Spacing 3. Driveway Density And Driveway Consolidation 4. Intersection Spacing And Traffic Signal Spacing 5. Functional Areas Of Intersections 6. Conflict Points 7. Speed Differential Between Turning Vehicles And Through Traffic 8. Benefits Of Access Management 9. Economic Impacts Of Access Management 10. Access Management And Pedestrian Safety COMMON ACCESS MANAGEMENT TREATMENTS 11. Driveway Grade 12. Driveway Width 13. Clearing Driveways Away From Corners 14. Shared/Joint Driveways And/Or Cross Access 15. Continuous Two Way Left-Turn Lanes 31 16. Three-Lane Roadways With Twa-Way Left-Turn Lanes 17. Raised Medians At Intersections 18. Continuous Raised Median 19. Comparison Of Raised Median And Two-Way Left-Turn Lanes 20. Frontage And Backage Roads 21. Dedicated Left And Right Turning Lanes 22. Driveway Turn Radius 23. Internal Circulation In Land Developments OTHER CORRIDOR DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 24. Sight Distance 25. Incorporating Aesthetics Into Access Management 26. Clear Zones, Utility Placement And Lighting 32 APPENDIX A. Transportation Goals, Objectives and Policies B. A Bicycle Transportat-ion Plan C. Orange County Proposed Priority Bicycle Transportation Routes Map (July 1998) Recommendations 1. Pursue funding to implement recommendations in this study. The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Spot Safety funds and Small Urban Funds are potential funding sources for roadway improvements. Small Urban Funds may be used for projects within 1- mile outside city limits. Both Small Urban and Spot Safety funding sources are subject to the discretion of the Division's Board of Transportation (BOT) member, and are generally requested for projects in the $50,000 to $200,000 range. The local jurisdiction(s) must request those funds from the BOT member. Transportation Improvement Program, in general, is used to fund projects that cost $300,000 or more. There are also some contingency funds that may be requested through the area's representatives to the State legislature. The local jurisdictions should pursue funding to advance the following improvements in the Orange Grove Road corridor. 1.1 Pursue funding to widen the bridge on Orange Grove Road over Interstate 40 to include bicycle and pedestrian facilities. North Carolina Department of Transportation estimates the cost to add bicycle and pedestrian facilities to the bridge is approximately $750,000. 1.2 Pursue funding and work with NCDOT to install a crosswalk with a flashing light to warn vehicles of the pedestrian crossing at the bus driveway entrance at Cedar Ridge High School. 1.3 Pursue funding and work with NCDOT to investigate installing a traffic light at the intersection of Oakdale Drive and Orange Grove Road, and to provide right turn lanes on both Oakdale Drive and Orange Grove Road to assist traffic flow through the intersection. Recommendations 2. Provide pedestrian facilities along Orange Grove Road. 2.1 Research actual, right-of--way along Orange Grove Road throughout the corridor study area through land records and pursue feasibility of obtaining the recommended 80' right-of- way through dedication or acquiring easements. 2.2 Investigate installing sidewalks along the north side of Orange Grove Road in the corridor study area including determining the feasibility of construction with respect to changes in elevation along the road and with respect to cost. 2.3 After technical report has been received by both the Hillsborough Town Board and the Orange County Board of Commissioners, if the data indicates that construction of a sidewalk on the north side of Orange Grove Road is not financially feasible, pursue widening Orange Grove Road to 12' lanes with, at a minimum, 4' paved shoulders and preferably with 6' or 8' paved shoulders to allow for a shared bicycle/pedestrian facility. 2.4 Coordinate with the School Board to pursue installation of sidewalks along Orange Grove Road adjacent to the school property, along New Grady Brown School Road and from the proposed crosswalk on New Grady Brown School Road to the Grady Brown .School and to Cedar Ridge High School. Recommendations 3. Implement recommendations into local plans and regulations. 3.1 Include recommendations in this study in the development of Multi-modal Transportation Plans for Orange County and the Town of Hillsborough. 3.2 Adopt recommended cross section for Orange Grove Road into Orange County and Town of Hillsborough zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations. 3.3 Amend each jurisdictions respective land use regulations to support and/or implement recommendations in this study including a provision that any development having ingress/egress off Orange Grove Road in the study area either construct its fair share of recommended improvements or provide payment in lieu of for such improvements. 3.4 Support TIP Project R2825, South Churton Street improvements, by continuing to assign a high priority to that project as a transportation need in the biennial update of the TIP. Recommendations 4. The following items are recommended for Future Studies. 4.1 Work with the business community through the Economic Development Commission and the Orange County/Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce to implement the recommendations in the Feasibility Study for South Churton Street concerning Daniel Boone Village and to develop access management for other businesses in the South Churton Street corridor. 4.2 Pursue a future study for the Oakdale Drive corridor. 5. 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