HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 10-09-2007-4lORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: October 9, 2007
Action Agenda
Item No.
SUBJECT: Resolution Endorsing Two NCDOT Projects to Enhance Safety and Improve Traffic
Flow
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) ~__
ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution of Endorsement
Location Map of Proposed Projects
Letters from Division 7 Engineer
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Karen Lincoln, 245-2594
Craig Benedict, 245-2592
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, NCDOT
Division 7 Engineer has notified Orange County of two transportation improvements that have been
approved for Spot Safety funding by the NCDOT Division 7 Board of Transportation member. The
NCDOT requests that Orange County submit a written resolution expressing the County's views on
each project.
NCDOT Division 7, with help from the Board of Transportation member Douglas Galyon, has
accelerated the two projects shown in the location map on page 3. Those 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 highest benefits at these locations. The
proposed improvements have proven effective far 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.
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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. Install right turn lane at the intersection of US 70 and NC 751; and
2. Install center traffic islands with stop signs on NC 57 at NC 157 (Guess Road).
Upon motion of Commissioner ,seconded by Commissioner
the foregoing resolution was adopted this the 9t" day of October 2007.
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 October 9, 2007, 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 , 2007.
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
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GOVERNOR SECRETARY
September 11, 2007
Ms. Donna Baker
Clerk fo the Board of County Commissioners
P. O. Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Ms. Baker:
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. If is also requested that each affected
municipality or county submit, witl1ii145 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 is
proposing to construct the following project within Orange County:
Install a right turn lane at the intersection of US 70 and NC 751.
TI1is project will e1til--ance safety and provide more efficient traffic flow in this area.
I would appreciate your placilzg tl~lis on tl~e agenda for the Board of County Commissioners to
review, and if approved, submitting a resolution back to this office.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
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DIVISION ENGINEER
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Ms. Laura Blackman /
P. O. Box 14996, Greensboro, NC 2'7415-4996 Telephone No. (336 334-3192 Fax No. (336) 334-3637
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GovERNOR
September 11, 2007
Ms. Donna Baker
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
P. 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 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 is
proposing to construct the following project within. Orange County:
Install center traffic islands with stop signs on NC 57 C NC 157.
This project will enhance safety and provide more efficient traffic flow in this area.
I~ would appreciate your placing this on the agenda for the Board of County Commissioners to
review, and if approved, submitting a resolution back to this office.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
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J. M. Mills, PE
DIVISION ENGINEER
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cc: Mr. Moses Casey
Ms. Laura Blackman
P. O. Box 14996,,Greensboro, NC 27415-4996 Telephone No. (336) 334-3192 Fax No. (336) 334-3637