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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-24-2008-4hhORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 24, 2008 Action Agenda Item No. ~- ~`is ; ~ SUBJECT: Resolution Endorsing Two NCDOT Projects to Enhance Safety and Improve Traffic Flow DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) ~~ ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1. Resolution of Endorsement Karen Lincoln, 245-2594 2. Location Map of Proposed Projects Craig Benedict, 245-2592 3. Letters from Division 7 Engineer PURPOSE: To consider a resolution endorsing two transportation improvements proposed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). BACKGROUND: Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Chapter §136-11.1, the NCDOT Division 7 Engineer has notified Orange County of two transportation improvements that have been approved by the NCDOT Division 7 Board of Transportation. The projects are being funded with a combination of Spot Safety funds and Contingency funds (administered by the NC Secretary of Transportation). The NCDOT requests that Orange County submit a written resolution expressing the County's views on each project. . These projects were chosen because abenefit/cost analysis of areas having high crash rates or recurring accidents of a specific type indicated the proposed improvements would yield the highest benefits at these locations. The proposed improvements have proven effective for enhancing safety and improving traffic flow in areas having similar geometric designs. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the Resolution Endorsing Safety Improvements to Enhance Safety and Improve Traffic Flow. Attachment 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A RESOLUTION ENDORSING PROPOSED ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO ENHANCE SAFETY AND MORE EFFICIENT TRAFFIC FLOW WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statutes Chapter §136-11.1 provides that the North Carolina Department of Transportation inform all municipalities and counties affected by a planned transportation project, and request each affected municipality or county to submit within 45 days a written resolution expressing their views on the project; and WHEREAS, North Carolina Department of Transportation Division 7 Engineer has provided Orange County with notice of two proposed projects to enhance safety and provide more efficient traffic flow in the affected areas of the County; and WHEREAS, Orange County supports improvements to the transportation network that enhance the safety for all modes of travel; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners that Orange County endorses the following transportation projects proposed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation: 1. Improve sight distance on SR 1710 (Old NC 10) at SR 1713 (Mt. Herman Church Road) by lowering the crest vertical on the westbound approach to the intersection; and 2. Construct a right turn lane on SR 1710 (Old NC 10) at NC 86 and install a traffic signal. Upon motion of Commissioner ,seconded by Commissioner the foregoing resolution was adopted this the 24th day of June 2008. I, Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for the County of Orange, North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of said Board at a meeting held on June 24, 2008, as relates in any way to the adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are recorded in the minutes of said Board. WITNESS my hand and the seal, of said County, this _ day of , 2008 Clerk to the Board of Commissioners ~.: J Attachment 2 NORTH C~RC~LIN~ DEP~-RTNIENT t~F TRAN~P~RT~TIC~N P'Rt~P~~ED ~A~FETY ENHANCEI~IENT PRC~JECT~ 1 0.50 Mmes 1r `t a.~i'sTar~,~„ 4P~ v...we `Novi ly - y 9~~wrrn"n .a+" STATE o~ NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICPIAEL F. EASLEY DIVISION OF I~IGHWAYS LYNDO TIPPETT GOVL'RNOR May 29, 2008 Ms. Donna Baker Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners I'. O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Dear Ms. Baker: SHCPETARY This is to advise that in accordance with Article 1 of Chapter 136 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Department of Transportation shall inform all municipalities and/or counties affected by a planned transportation project. It is also requested that each affected municipality or county submit, within 45 days, a written resolution expressing their views on the project. In accordance with this statute, this is to notify you that the Department of Transportation proposes to construct the following project within Orange County: Improve sight distance on SR 1710 (Old NC 10) at SR 1713 (Mt, Herman Church Raad) by lowering the crest vertical on the westbound approach to the intersection. This project will enhance safety and provide more efficient traffic flaw in this area. I would appreciate your placing this on the agenda fox the Boaxd of County Coxluxlissioners to review, and if approved, submitting a resolution back to t11is office. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, ~~ J. M. Mills, PE DIVISION ENGINEER jMM/jbh cc: Mr. Barry Jacobs Ms. Laura Blackmon / P. O. Box 14996, Greensboro, NC 27415-4996 Telephone No. (336j 334-3192 Fax No. (336) 334-3637 '"' C7 ~S. ti y .. 1' ~ - ~O my STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS LYNDO TIPPETT GOVERNOR May 29, 2008 Ms. Donna Baker Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners I'. O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Dear Ms. Baker: SECRETARY This is to advise that in accordance with Article 1 of Chapter 136 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Department of Transportation shall inform all municipalities and/or counties affected by a. planned transportation project. It is also requested that each affected municipality or county submit, within 4S days, a written resolution expressing their views on the project. In accordance with this statute, this is to ratify you that the Department of Transportation proposes to construct the following project within Orange County: Construct a right hxrn Iane on SR 1710 (Old NC 1p) at NC 86 and install a traffic signal. This project will enhance safety and provide more efficient traffic flow in this area. I would appreciate your placing this on the agenda fox the Board of County Cornrnissioners to xeview, and if approved, submitting a resolution back to this office. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, ~~~~~~ J. M. Mills, PE DIVISION ENGINEER JMM/ jbh cc: Mr. Barxy Jacobs Ms. Laura Blackmon P. O. Box 14996, Greensbozo, NC 27415-4996 Telephone No. (336) 334-3192 Fax No. (336j 334-3637 '"'