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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOUTBoard agenda 091813AGENDA Orange Unified Transportation Board September 18, 2013 7:00p.m. You can bring your laptops/tabletsif you would like to use them. Conference Room 004 (LowerFloor) Orange County West Campus 131 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough Time Item Title 7:001.Call to Order and Roll Call 7:05 7:08 2. 3. Approval of Minutes Minutes from August 21, 2013 Consideration of Additions to the Agenda 7:10 7:45 8:30 8:40 4. 5. 6. 7. Regular Agenda Discussion with Dale McKeel, Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator, Department of Transportation, City of Durham/DCHC MPO regarding: i.Regional bicycle routes, and MPOdesignation of St. Mary’s Road as a regional bicycle route; and ii.Prioritization and funding of bicycle and pedestrian projects under the Strategic Mobility Formula. OUTBoard Action:To receive the information from Dale McKeel and the Orange County Planning staff and provide feedback. State, RPOand MPO Project Prioritization i.Consider and recommend new projects in the Triangle Area Rural Planning Organization (TARPO) planning area boundary for the TARPO regional priority list and 2016-2022 StatewideTransportation Improvement Program (STIP); and ii.Consider and recommend new projects in the Durham-Chapel Hill-CarrboroMetropolitan Organization (DCHCMPO) planning area boundary for the 2016-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)and the STIP. OUTBoard Action:Toprovide a recommendationfor new projects in the TARPO and DCHC MPOplanning areasfor the 2016-2022STIP. Draft Eno Economic Development Area Access Management Plan.The draft Access Management Plan is availableon the Orange County Planning Department website at: http://orangecountync.gov/planning/SpecialProjects.asp . OUTBoard Action: This plan has been referred to the OUTBoard by the BOCC for review, with a request that a recommendation be returned to the BOCC intime for its November 19, 2013 regularmeeting. The OUTBoard will receive a brief introductionto the Plan at tonight’s meeting, and will be the focus of the Board’sOctober 16, 2013 meeting. Staff Updates a.Board of County Commissioners(BOCC) recommendationsfornew projects in the Burlington-Graham Metropolitan Planning Organization (BGMPO) for the 2016-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). 1 8:50 8:55 8:59 9:00 8. 9. 10. 11. b.Master Aging Plan Steering Committee meeting September 18, 2013 c. Planning and Public Health: Bridging the Gap event September 25, 2013 d.OUTBoard Appointments and Reappointments e.OUTBoard items of discussion for Chuck Edwards, NCDOT DistrictEngineer OUTBoard Action: Receive updates Upcoming Agenda Items of Interest on Other Regional Transportation Related Board Agendas OUTBoard Action:Receive information as a handout Board Comments OUTBoard Action: Receive comments Meeting Schedule – The OUTBoard’s next meeting will be October 16, 2013 Adjournment 2 D R A F T MINUTES1 ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD2 AUGUST 21,20133 4 MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Guthrie, Chapel Hill Township;Jeff Charles, Bicycle Advocate; Alex Castro, Bingham 5 Township; Annette Jurgelski, Eno Township;Jeff Miles, Pedestrian Access & Safety Advocate; Andrea Rohrbacher, 6 Planning Board Representative;Sam Lasris, Cedar Grove Township; Ted Triebel, Little River Township; Amy Cole, 7 Transit Advocate; Gary Saunders, CFE Representative8 9 10 MEMBERS ABSENT: Susie Enoch, Cheeks Township; Hillsborough Township - Vacant;Economic Development 11 Commission - Vacant 12 13 14 STAFF PRESENT:Abigaile Pittman, Transportation/Land UsePlanner;Bret Martin, Transportation Planner; Tina 15 Love, Administrative Assistant II16 17 18 OTHERS PRESENT:Meredith Stewart, Orange County Health Dept.19 20 21 AGENDA ITEM I: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL22 23 24 AGENDA ITEM II: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JUNE 19,201325 26 27 TheJune 19,2013OUTBoard Minutes were approvedwith correctionsby consensus.28 29 30 AGENDA ITEM III: CONSIDERATIONS OF ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA31 32 33 AGENDA ITEM IV: REGULAR AGENDA34 a.State and MPO Project Prioritization. 35 i.Review effect of changes to State and MPO project prioritization methodology 36 on County projects, and37 ii.Considerand recommend new projects in the Burlington-Graham Metropolitan 38 Organization (BGMPO) planning boundary for the 2016-2022 Transportation 39 Improvement Program (TIP)40 OUTBoard Action:To receive the information from Orange County planning staff and 41 provide comments and recommendations for new projects in the BGMPO planning area 42 for the 2016-2022 TIP. 43 44 Bret Martin: We are setting the stage for the bi-annual prioritization for the state to go through the process of 45 updating its Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.We are working on putting together projects for the 46 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program,to be adopted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation 47 in July 2015,and approved by the Federal Highway Administration in October 2015. We will need to submit projects 48 to each of the transportation planning organizations within Orange County to prioritize at a regional level so the 49 projects that the OUTBoard and the BOCC want to bescored will be scored by the state using their new criteria,and 50 thenthey will be considered for addition in the statewide transportation improvement program. (Bret reviewed the 51 Abstract).52 53 Alex Castro: The DOT is divided up into divisions. What role do these divisions play in this planning process?54 55 3 D R A F T Bret Martin: The money that is being divided up throughout the statefor divisionsis 30% of thestate’s transportation56 money and will go to capital projects. There is a statewide scoring methodologythat applies toallprojects but all the 57 division projects will be ranked at the division level and then the MPO/RPO level.58 59 Alex Castro: We are in division 7, Orange County, less the MPO, Durham is in Division 5 so you have cross 60 jurisdictional conflicts, how do you resolve that when the Chapel Hill Durham MPO is partially in Division 7 and 61 partially in Division 5. Do they have to be coordinated by both divisions?62 63 Bret Martin: Yes, they will. 64 65 Paul Guthrie: Why don’t you go through the description because there are other questions?66 67 Bret Martin: (Continued presentation).68 69 Paul Guthrie: There is already, if you look at our previous materials from the Triangle Transit, you notice there is a 70 commuter rail link starts in Raleigh and stops in Durham County which is part of a longer plan. One of the 71 motivations is because that is the line where the district ends. I think that is a manifestation of what we will see on 72 moreactivities as we go along with the plan and have strategy as to how we deal with that.73 74 Bret Martin: Some of the criticismregarding the equity formula will pop up with this. (Continued presentation).75 76 Ted Triebel: In this formula, decisions are made at the district level for some things and a regional level for other 77 things. At the district level, we are competing with Greensboro and Burlington/Graham than anything inOrange 78 County. At the regionallevel, we are competing with Winston Salem and awhole list of towns down to Charlotte. 79 Most of our contacts are now to the east, we are at a disadvantage in being able to fully incorporate ourselves in the 80 Research Triangle under this formula.81 82 Bret Martin: That is a fair statement. 83 84 Paul Guthrie: When were these divisions set up?85 86 Bret Martin: Many decades ago to coordinate with prison labor to deal with road maintenance.(Continued 87 presentation).88 89 Jeff Charles: Do bicycle facilities fall under this?90 91 Bret Martin: Yes.92 93 Jeff Charles: The division needs the SR routes which are the regional ones where we want the bike lanes for the 94 most part. 95 96 Bret Martin: I will get to that in a moment. There are specific changes that apply to that.97 98 Paul Guthrie: 25% of the 50% is local input and the other 25% is DOT Engineer input. The 50% is really 25%.99 100 Bret Martin: 25% is the division rank and 25% is the local input. The division rank means, how did the project score 101 according to the same criteria within the division as opposed to against. (Continued presentation).102 103 Jeff Charles: If DOT is going to have 100% statewide; 50% plus the division DOT Engineer’s 25%, that is 75% 104 regional control and then in the sub regional they get 50% plus another 25%. It seems the MPO/RPO rank is 0 at the 105 statewide region and 25% at the sub-regional.106 107 Ted Triebel: Minimal influence.108 109 4 D R A F T Bret Martin: This iswhat we worked off of before. At the division level, the MPO/RPO rank has always been a hefty 110 40% which is profound. For quantitative data, this is the scoring criteria.111 112 Ted Triebel: I appreciateyour excellent presentation. Regarding the economic competitiveness under the Statewide 113 MobilityFormula, I understand they are pushing to make that 15% to 20% instead of 10%, have you heard that? The 114 Board of Transportation chair wanted to get that 15% to 20% andthis has not yet been approved on Jones Street.115 116 Bret Martin: I didn’t know that.117 118 Paul Guthrie: It occurs to me that since so many of the projects will require federal involvement and a fairly 119 significant financial investment, has anyone determined if this will pass the environmental impact test?120 121 Bret Martin: The NEPAprocess is project level. One of the things I was concerned about was thatthe original 122 proposalwas to do 40/40/20 instead of 40/40/30,and I stated I don’t think it is legally possible to do that under 123 federal laws governing what could be done with the portions provided to the states from the federal highway trust 124 fund. That was changed at the division levelbecause a large part of the money they get from the federal government125 must be dividedup by population. They changed it from 40/40/20 to 40/30/30.I don’t know how the NEPA process 126 would impact any of this.127 128 Paul Guthrie: Obviously on a project by project basis.129 130 Bret Martin: Part of the NEPA process requires for a need and purpose to be established for each project and there 131 has to be a case made before you can use federal money.132 133 Paul Guthrie: I have a map produced on the daily traffic volumes of US interstate highway systems across the United 134 States and the highest travel routes that I would like to share. I-40/85from Durham to Winston-Salem is one of the 135 highest peak highway interstate traffic problems in the country from the standpoint of this map. I don’t think we are 136 dividing up the money on this formula with that in mind.137 138 Jeff Miles: How often are the division rank and the MPO/RPO that different? 139 140 Bret Martin: Every MPO/RPO has an internal ranking process. Typically, they have tried to make their scoring 141 methodology similar to that of the state because they don’t want to have criterion that worksagainst the state. The 142 division rank is the same criteria as what you see here.(Continued presentation).143 144 Jeff Charles: DOT controls 75% and the division rank of 25%. The MPO/RPO had 35% before and now it has only 145 25%. From my perspective we have less input under the new system.146 147 Bret Martin: The division ranking criteria can change. Regions and divisions can devise their own methods.148 149 Jeff Charles: How do we get our division to do this?150 151 Bret Martin: We need to get all the MPOs and RPOs in our division to agree to it. You can adopt a variation of 152 scoring factors. 153 154 Abigail Pittman: Do we have to wait until 2015?155 156 Jeff Charles: Because we didn’t do it soon enough we have to wait until 2015.157 158 Paul Guthrie: We are not be able to change itnowbut if we wish to get it changed and make an argument at that159 time that these are the factors we should be using to score theprojects we should be funding and be loud enough, it 160 might be effective.161 162 Bret Martin: Scoring criteriahave to be approved by the Board of Transportation. Part of the reason they set a 163 deadline is because they tried to say these are the rules, no more changing. (Continued presentation).164 5 D R A F T Jeff Miles: Does the ‘no right-of-way rule only apply to projects that cost less than a million dollars or for all bike and 165 ped projects?166 167 Bret Martin: It is for bike/pedprojects. Those over a million dollars, that doesn’t apply.Those that are over a million 168 dollarsaresubmitted as highway projects,andthey will not score well enough to be funded.169 170 Jeff Charles: Unless we change regionally the way we rank projects in the system. 171 172 Alex Castro: The coststhat will no longer be borne by the DOT, what percentage are we talking of a contract?173 174 Bret Martin: That depends on the projects.175 176 Alex Castro: 5% to 10% might be a good figure.177 178 Bret Martin: (Continued presentation).179 180 Paul Guthrie: Do you have an opinion of how the NC 86 North project would rank?181 182 Bret Martin: I don’t think that is in their system. I know itis a strategic highway.183 184 Abigail Pittman: I don’t believe it was every scored.185 186 Bret Martin: There is a widening project that has been submitted for NC 86 at the intersection of NC 57. That project 187 will actually rank a little lower. Next month we will come to you with other projects from TARPO and DCHC,and 188 TARPO has already indicated that if we do not have a local match for bike/ped projects under one million dollars that 189 we are not to submit those projects.190 191 Jeff Charles: Basically the BOCC has to put a new line item in the budget specifically for bike/ped matching funds?192 193 Bret Martin: Yes. Some local government in Orange County has to pay.194 195 Jeff Charles: Basically rural Orange County projects will go by the wayside.196 197 Jeff Miles: How does transitfit into this?198 199 Bret Martin: Our transit system will not be that affected by this.200 201 Paul Guthrie:Numbers1, 2, 3 and 4 are basically correlationswith the interstate highway access and to the east the 202 future industrial zone which has Orange County implications. My personal opinion is that I see no problem with 203 particular projects. If they don’t make this on any state list, at least three could be justified on necessary 204 improvements to the interstate highway system.205 206 Bret Martin: The last project on Lebanon Road isto construct four foot bicycle lanes, that is likely over a million 207 dollars so it would need to be submitted as a highway project.208 209 Jeff Charles: Take if off the list. 210 211 Abigail Pittman: There is a potential new elementary school siterelated to this project. 212 213 Jeff Charles: That is fine.214 215 Motion made to approve the recommended projects in the Burlington-Graham Metropolitan Planning Area as listed 216 and proposed by staff. Seconded by Jeff Charles.217 218 Vote: Unanimous219 6 D R A F T 220 AGENDA ITEM V: STAFF UPDATES221 a.OUTBoard Appointments and Reappointments 222 b.OCBRIP public outreach for bus planning223 OUTBoard Action: Receive updates224 225 Abigaile Pittman: I have handouts. The first is from the TARPO meeting. NCDOTpassed out a list of active projects 226 in Orange County.Reviewed handout. The next topic is OUTBoard appointments and reappointments. We still 227 have two vacant positions. We need a representative from the Economic Development commission and Hillsborough 228 Township. 229 230 AGENDA ITEM VI: UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS OF INTEREST ON OTHER REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION RELATED 231 BOARD AGENDAS 232 OUTBoard Action:Receive information as a handout233 234 Abigaile Pittman: Reviewed information in the handout. 235 236 AGENDA ITEM VII: MEETING SCHEDULE -Next meeting will be September 18,2013237 a. Continuation of State and MPO Project Prioritization238 b. Discussion with Dale McKeel, Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator, Department of 239 Transportation, City of Durham/DCHC MPO regarding regional bicycle routes, and the 240 designation of St. Mary’s Road as a regional bicycle route.241 242 Abigaile Pittman: Chuck Edwards did agree to meet with the OUTBoard but he will need an agenda of questions.243 244 Jeff Charles: One of the key things with Dale McKee should be to address the issueswe have talked about with the 245 new transportationprioritization and funding formula. How will he help us address so that we become more like 246 regions one and four. That is high priority.Another question should be, what does he view is the future of 247 recreational cycling under this new rule versus as commuter based cycling. This is a very important issue.248 249 Abigaile Pittman: On the agenda next month, I have the Eno Economic Development Access Management Plan to 250 show the recommendations I am making for access criteria.The BOCC would like the OUTBoard’s feedbackon it.251 252 AGENDA ITEM VIII: BOARD COMMENTS253 OUTBoard Action:Receive comments254 255 256 AGENDA ITEM IX: ADJOURNMENT257 258 The meeting was adjourned by consensus.259 7 8 1 ORANGE COUNTY ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD (OUTBOARD) REGULARAGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date:September 18, 2013 RegularAgenda Item No.4.i. SUBJECT:Review of St. Mary’s Road as a regional bicycle route DEPARTMENT:Planningand Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N)No ATTACHMENT(S): 1.DCHC MPO Draft 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) On-Road Facilities Map 2.Staff’s Comment Letter (4-4-2013) 3.Orange County/NCDOTBicycle Map 4.NCDOT/Orange County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) Bicycle Map 5.Town of Hillsborough Community Connectivity Plan Map INFORMATION CONTACT: Abigaile Pittman, Transportation/Land Use Planner, 245-2567 PURPOSE: To review the classification of St. Mary’s Road as a regional bicycle route, discuss the classification with Dale McKeel, Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator, Department of Transportation, City of Durham/Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro (DCHC) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and provide feedback. BACKGROUND:On May 22, 1013 the OUTBoard reviewedmaterials related to the bicycle route classification of St. Mary’s Road, and provided input to the Planning staff on the preferred regional bicycle route. The OUTBoard noted concerns about the safety of the route, noting that this is the primary reason that it is not used much bycyclists. Comments were also made regarding the drainage ditches and embankments, which would make a bicycle project along this route very expensive. There was discussion that a preferred regional route would be Lawrence Road to St. Mary’s Road to New Sharon Church Road. The OUTBoard asked that Dale McKeel be invited to a meeting to discuss this matter, and receive Board feedback. REVIEW OF THE ISSUE: TheDCHC MPO TransportationAdvisory Committee (TAC) approved the key components of the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), such as the highway, bicycleand transit projects and the financial plan, at their December 2012 meeting. The TAC is the MPO’s policy board and is the ultimate decision-making body on MPO plans.Then several months ago the DCHC MPO released the full report for the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (2040 MTP) and the related Air Quality Analysis/Conformity Determination report (AQConformity) for public comment, and the maps related to the MTP (including the On-Road Facilities Map). 9 2 Upon review of the DCHC MPOdraft Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) On-Road Bicycle Facilities Map (Attachment 1) staff noted that asegment of St. Mary’s Road between US 70 Bypass and the Durham County line was identified as a Regional Bicycle Facility. The Planning staff asked that this designation be removed in favor of a preferred alternative consistent with Orange County’s and the Town of Hillsborough’s approved bicycle routes (Attachments 2, 3, 4 and 5). In response, the DCHC TAC opted to: “Maintain St. Mary’s Road as a regional bicycle route in the MTP for the time being. As part of the DCHC MPO Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP), review other regional route alternativesto St. Mary’s Road. If a route other than St. Mary’s Road is selected, amend the MTP to reflect the preferred regional route.” REVIEW OF EXISTING APPROVED ALTERNATE ROUTES:Orange County/NCDOT and Town of Hillsborough bicycle related plans are summarized below. Together, these plans support an alternate route utilizing New Sharon Church Road and Guess Road to connect northern Durham to Hillsborough. NCDOT/Orange County The 2010 Orange County/NCDOT Bicycle Map (Attachment 3), reviewedand recommended by the OUTBoard, and approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) supports a route other thanSt. Mary’s to connect northern Durham to Hillsborough.The map depictsSt. Mary’s Road to New SharonChurchRoad, toGuess Road, to the County line. The Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) prepared by NCDOT for rural Orange County was reviewed and recommended by the OUTBoard and approved by the BOCC in March. The approved CTP Bicycle Map (Attachment 4) depicts a bicycle route along New SharonChurch Road. Town of Hillsborough In 2009 the Town of Hillsborough adopted a Bike Lane and Recommendations Map as part of its Community Connectivity Plan (Attachment 5). The Town’s map supports a route other than St. Mary’s to connect northern Durham to Hillsborough. The map depictsSt. Mary’s Road to New SharonChurchRoad(which would then connect to Guess Road and then to the County line). OUTBOARD ACTION:It is the OUTBoard’s prerogative to review and comment on the DCHC MPO’s designation of St. Mary’s Road as a regional bicycle route from Hillsborough to downtown Durham. 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A p p e n d i x 4 p r o v i d e s a l i s t i n g o f t h e r o u t e s . 11 Att a c h m e n t 1 12 13 Attachment 2 14 15 16 Durham-Chapel Hill- Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization Burlington-Graham Metropolitan Planning Organization 86 54 57 49 157 O r a n g e G ro v e R d (S R 1006) Old Greensb or o Rd (SR 10 0 5 ) Dodsons Cross Rd (SR1102) N e w S h a r o n C h u r c h R d (S R 1 5 38) HighRock R d (SR1340) B u c k h o r n Rd ( S R 1 1 1 4) C a rr S t ore R d(SR1004) Schle y R d (SR1548) Lynch StoreRd(SR1364) H ig hla n d F ar m R d ( S R 1332) HollyRidg e R d(S R 1524) C a r r S t o r e R d (S R 1 3 5 2 ) Mebane Oaks Rd (SR 100 7) W alnutGroveChurchRd (SR1001) B r a d s h a w Q ua rr y R d (S R 1 1 1 5 ) WhiteCrossRd (SR1951) Efland-Cedar Grove R d (SR 100 4/ 1 3 5 7 ) Dai ryland Rd(SR 1177) C o r b e tt R id g e R d ( S R 1 0 0 4) S a w m i l l Rd (S R 1 5 4 5) J o n es F e r r y R d (S R 1 9 4 2 ) OakGro v e C h u rc h R d (SR 1117) ¬¬M2 ¬¬M2 A l a m a n c e C o u n t y C a s w e l l C o u n t y P e r s o n C o u n t y D u r h a m C o u n t y C h a t h a m C o u n t y Bicycle Map Existing Needs Improvement Recommended On-road Existing Needs Improvement Recommended Off-road  Existing Grade Separation Proposed Grade Separation Needs Improvement Recommended Existing Multi-Use Paths ¬¬M#North Carolina Bike Route Orange County Comprehensive Transportation Plan DRAFT Plan date: December 11, 2012 q 01234 Miles Figure 1 Sheet 4 of 5 Refer to CTP document for more details Base map date: April, 2009 17 Attachment 4 18 ORANGE COUNTY ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD (OUTBOARD) ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date:September18, 2013 Action Agenda Item No.5 SUBJECT:Consider and recommend new projects in the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro (DCHC) MPO and Triangle Area Regional Planning Organization (TARPO) planning areas for the 2016-2022 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) DEPARTMENT:Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N)No ATTACHMENT(S): 1.Draft TARPO Project Priority List 2.Orange County Comprehensive Transportation Plan Highway and Bicycle Maps 3.TARPO Project List Map 4.Draft DCHC MPO Project Priority List 5.DCHC Project List Map INFORMATION CONTACT: Bret Martin, Transportation Planner, 245-2582 Abigaile Pittman, Transportation/Land Use Planner, 245-2567 PURPOSE:The Board’s objectives for this agenda item are: 1)To consider and recommend for approval a list of transportation project priorities within the Triangle Area Regional Planning Organization (TARPO) planning area to be submitted for prioritization scoring and inclusion within the TARPO regional priority list and the 2016-2022 STIP; and 2)To consider and recommend for approval a list of transportation project priorities within the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) planning area to be submitted for prioritizationscoring and inclusion within DCHC MPO’s 2016-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)and STIP. BACKGROUND:At the OUTBoard’s August 2013 meeting, Staff reviewed the anticipated effects of changes to the State’s project prioritization funding structure and methodology on County projects with the OUTBoard, and the OUTBoard considered and approved for recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) a list of new priority projects to be submitted to the Burlington- Graham Metropolitan Planning Organization (BGMPO) for projects within its planning area. As a continuation of the process of submitting priority projects for consideration and inclusion in the 2016-2022 STIP to the three (3) transportation planning organizations representing Orange County, project priority lists for both TARPO and the DCHC MPO have been developed by staff for the OUTBoard to consider and recommend for BOCC approval. Generally for both priority lists, the starting point for staff was to carry forward those projects submitted as the County’s project priorities to both TARPO and the DCHC MPO fromthe last iteration of project prioritization in 2011. 19 For the TARPO project priority list (Attachment 1), all projects that were submitted in 2011 were carried forward to this priority list, and two (2) new projects that were not submitted in 2011 were added to the list and prioritized as the top projects. One of these projects (NC 54 widening) is a completely new highway project not previously submitted that is recommended in the newly adopted Orange County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (OCCTP), which is depicted on the OCCTP Highway Map inAttachment 2.The other project (Efland-Cedar Grove Road improvements), alsodepicted on the OCCTP Highway Map in Attachment 2, was previously submitted for prioritization iterations before 2011 but was removed from that priority list before submission toTARPO and is now being added again for consideration. These two projects were added to the top of the list because they are both OCCTP-recommended projects and are likely to score higher against the State’s prioritization scoring criteria giving them a greater chance of being funded and included in the 2016-2022 STIP. The other four (4) projects were shifted down to priorities 3-6 because they are not likely to score as well for consideration in the 2016-2022 STIP as a result of not having added capacity impacts and not as much of an impact on safety to users as the other two (2) projects. These projects are also recommended on the OCCTP Bicycle Map in Attachment 2.Attachment 3is a map depicting the locations of the draft project priorities for those projects within TARPO’s planning area. For the DCHC MPO project priority list (Attachment 4), all projects that were submitted in 2011 were carried forward to this priority list, and three (3) projects that were not submitted in 2011 were added to the list: NC 54 widening from Neville Road to Old Fayetteville Road, I-40 widening from the I-40/I-85 interchange to the Durham County line, and I-85 widening from the I-40/I-85 interchange to the Durham County line. The NC 54 widening project is a continuation of the recommended NC 54 widening project in the draft TARPO project priority list, while the I-40 and I- 85 widening projects were not in previous County priority lists but are projects that have already been included in the STIP and are of statewide significance that will be scored regardless of Orange County’s submission. These two widening projects are likely to score higher than many of the other projects recommended for submission. The general order of suggested project ranking in the DCHC MPO list is: 1)Added capacity/mobility projects of local significance; 2)Added capacity/mobility projects of statewide/regional significance; 3)Transit/rail projects; 4)Modernization/bikeway projectsoflocal significance exceeding $1,000,000; and a 5)Pedestrian project (the pedestrian project was prioritized last because it would require a 20% local match that the County has not indicated it would provide). The strategy for this ordering of projects will be explained by staff at the OUTBoard’s September 18th meeting. Attachment 5is a map depicting the locations of the draft project priorities for those projects within the DCHC MPO planning area. RECOMMENDATION(S): Staff recommends the Board: 1)Consider and recommend for approvalthe list of transportation project priorities in the TARPO planning area for the BOCC’s endorsement; and 2)Consider andrecommend for approvalthe list of transportation project priorities in the DCHC MPO planning area for the BOCC’s endorsement. 20 At t a c h m e n t 1 : D r a f t T r i a n g l e A r e a R e g i o n a l P l a nn i n g O r g a n i z a t i o n ( T A R P O ) P r o j e c t P r i o r i t y L i s t Ma p I D # Pr o j e c t Pr o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n / N e e d St a t u s (N e w / E x i s t i n g P r o j e c t ) Ex i s t i n g P r o j e c t S c o r e / Ra n k St a f f R e c o m m e n d a t i o n 1 N C 5 4 W i d e n i n g De s c r i p t i o n : W i d e n N C 5 4 f r o m O r a n g e G r o v e R o a d ( S R 1 0 0 6 ) t o N e v i l l e R o a d ( S R 1 9 4 5 ) (D C H C M P O b o u n d a r y ) f r o m a t w o ( 2 ) - l a n e , 2 4 - f o o t u n d i v i d e d t h o r o u g h f a r e t o a f o u r ( 4 ) - l a n e di v i d e d b o u l e v a r d t y p e t h o r o u g h f a r e w i t h a t r a v e l - p r o h i b i t i v e m e d i a n t o i m p r o v e m o b i l i t y a n d pr o v i d e b e t t e r a c c e s s c o n t r o l . T h i s p r o j e c t i s r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e O r a n g e C o u n t y Co m p r e h e n s i v e T r a n s p o r t a t i o n P l a n ( O C C T P ) . Ne e d : NC D O T p r o j e c t i o n s r e v e a l t h a t t r a f f i c o n N C 5 4 f r o m O r a n g e G r o v e R o a d t o N e v i l l e Ro a d w i l l s u b s t a n t i a l l y e x c e e d t h e e x i s t i n g r o a d w a y c a p a c i t y b y 2 0 3 5 , w a r r a n t i n g a n i n c r e a s e in c a p a c i t y t h r o u g h w i d e n i n g . N C D O T t r a f f i c f i gu r e s a l r e a d y i n d i c a t e t h a t t r a f f i c a l o n g t h e se g m e n t o f N C 5 4 f r o m B u t l e r R o a d / D o d s o n s C r o s s R o a d t o N e v i l l e R o a d i s a t c a p a c i t y a n d wi l l o n l y c o n t i n u e t o s u b s t a n t i a l l y e x c e e d c a p a c i t y i n f u t u r e y e a r s . A m o n g a l l p r o j e c t s re c o m m e n d e d i n t h e O C C T P , t h i s p r o j e c t w o u l d l i k e l y s c o r e t h e h i g h e s t r e l a t i v e t o o t h e r pr o j e c t s g i v e n t h e i m p r o v e m e n t s t h e p r o j e c t w o u l d p r o v i d e f o r b o t h c o n g e s t i o n a n d b e n e f i t - c o s t fa c t o r s . T h i s p r o j e c t i s a l s o e l i g i b l e f o r f u n d i n g a t b o t h t h e r e g i o n a l a n d d i v i s i o n a l t i e r s , pr o v i d i n g i t a g r e a t e r o p p o r t u n i t y t o b e f u n d e d t h a n p r o j e c t s t h a t a r e o n l y e l i g i b l e f o r f u n d i n g a t th e d i v i s i o n t i e r . Ne w H i g h w a y P r o j e c t N / A Su b m i t t o T A R P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e T A R P O r e g i o n a l pr i o r i t y l i s t a n d S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 1 as a n e w hi g h w a y p r o j e c t . 2 Ef l a n d - C e d a r G r o v e Ro a d ( S R 1 0 0 4 ) De s c r i p t i o n : W i d e n E f l a n d - C e d a r G r o v e R o a d f r o m H i g h l a n d F a r m R o a d ( S R 1 3 3 2 ) t o t h e no r t h e r n p r o p e r t y l i n e o f t h e U . S . P o s t O f f i c e n o r t h o f C a r r S t o r e R o a d ( S R 1 0 0 4 / S R 1 3 5 2 ) fr o m a t w o ( 2 ) - l a n e , 2 0 - f o o t c r o s s s e c t i o n t o a 2 4 - f o o t c r o s s s e c t i o n w i t h s t r a i g h t e n i n g o f t h e ro a d w a y w h e r e n e e d e d , i m p r o v e m e n t s t o t u r n l a n e s , a n d t h e i n c o r p o r a t i o n o f b i c y c l e f a c i l i t i e s . Th i s p r o j e c t i s r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e O C C T P . Th i s p r o j e c t p r o p o s a l o v e r l a p s w i t h S T I P p r o j e c t W - 5 1 4 3 t o i m p r o v e t h e h o r i z o n t a l a l i g n m e n t o f th e c u r v e o n E f l a n d - C e d a r G r o v e R o a d n o r t h o f i t s i n t e r s e c t i o n w i t h H i g h l a n d F a r m R o a d . T h i s pr o j e c t i s s c h e d u l e d f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n i n A p r i l 2 0 1 4 a n d f o r c o m p l e t i o n i n D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 4 . Ne e d : Th e p r o j e c t w o u l d i m p r o v e t r a v e l t i m e w i t h a n i n c r e a s e i n d e s i g n s p e e d a n d w o u l d im p r o v e s a f e t y w i t h t r a v e l l a n e s t r a i g h t e n i n g a n d a n i n c r e a s e i n p a v e m e n t w i d t h . T h i s s e g m e n t of E f l a n d - C e d a r G r o v e R o a d i s a t r a v e l a l t e r n a t i v e t o N C 8 6 f o r t r a f f i c f r o m n o r t h w e s t e r n Or a n g e C o u n t y t o a c c e s s I - 4 0 / 8 5 , a n d a s s u c h , t r a f f i c i s p r o j e c t e d t o c o n t i n u e t o i n c r e a s e i n fu t u r e y e a r s . T h i s p r o j e c t i s n o t l i k e l y t o s c o r e v e r y h i g h u s i n g t h e S t a t e ’ s c o n g e s t i o n s c o r i n g fa c t o r a n d i s o n l y e l i g i b l e f o r f u n d i n g a t t h e d i v i s i o n t i e r . Ex i s t i n g H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n P r o j e c t su b m i t t e d f o r s c o r i n g i n S P O T 2. 0 . T h i s p r o j e c t w a s re c o m m e n d e d b y s t a f f i n 2 0 1 1 to b e r e m o v e d f r o m t h e p r o j e c t pr i o r i t y l i s t f o r O r a n g e C o u n t y an d w a s s u b s e q u e n t l y re m o v e d b e f o r e s u b m i s s i o n . Sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n a s a S u b r e g i o n a l H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t . R a n k e d 43 / 1 4 9 f o r a l l S u b r e g i o n a l H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n th e s t a t e . P r o j e c t i s a n t i c i p a t e d t o ra n k l o w f o r S P O T 3 . 0 b e c a u s e i t wo u l d n o t s c o r e w e l l w i t h t h e St a t e ’ s a d o p t e d m o b i l i t y s c o r i n g fa c t o r s . Su b m i t t o T A R P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e T A R P O r e g i o n a l pr i o r i t y l i s t a n d S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 2 as a re p r i o r i t i z e d h i g h w a y p r o j e c t . 3 Da i r y l a n d R o a d pa v e d s h o u l d e r s * De s c r i p t i o n : W i d e n D a i r y l a n d R o a d f r o m U n i o n G r o v e C h u r c h R o a d t o O r a n g e G r o v e R o a d t o in c l u d e f o u r ( 4 ) - f o o t p a v e d s h o u l d e r s . P a r t o f t h i s p r o j e c t i s l o c a t e d w i t h i n t h e D C H C M P O pl a n n i n g a r e a . T h e p o r t i o n o f t h i s p r o j e c t w i t h i n t h e D C H C M P O p l a n n i n g a r e a i s b e i n g re c o m m e n d e d f o r i n c l u s i o n i n t h a t p r i o r i t y l i s t . T h i s p r o j e c t i s s c h e d u l e d i n t h e S T I P f o r a fe a s i b i l i t y s t u d y ( S T I P # E B - 5 1 0 8 ) . T h i s p r o j e c t i s r e c o m m e n d e d a s a b i k e w a y i m p r o v e m e n t i n th e O C C T P b u t w i l l b e s u b m i t t e d a s a h i g h w a y p r o j e c t w i t h a c o s t e x c e e d i n g $ 1 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 . Ne e d : Th i s p r o j e c t w o u l d p r o v i d e o n e s e g m e n t o f a b i k e w a y c o n n e c t i o n t h r o u g h w e s t e r n Or a n g e C o u n t y f r o m C a r r b o r o t o t h e B u c k h o r n R o a d a n d M e b a n e a r e a a n d i m p r o v e t h e s a f e t y of t h e s u b j e c t t h o r o u g h f a r e f o r m o t o r i z e d v e h i c u l a r t r a v e l . T h e p r o j e c t i s n o t l i k e l y t o s c o r e v e r y hi g h u s i n g t h e S t a t e ’ s c o n g e s t i o n a n d b e n e f i t - c o s t s c o r i n g f a c t o r s a n d i s o n l y e l i g i b l e f o r fu n d i n g a t t h e d i v i s i o n t i e r . Ex i s t i n g H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n P r o j e c t su b m i t t e d f o r s c o r i n g i n S P O T 2. 0 . T h i s p r o j e c t w a s su b m i t t e d b y O r a n g e C o u n t y as o n e s e g m e n t o f p r o j e c t pr i o r i t y # 1 i n 2 0 1 1 . T h e p r o j e c t wa s s c o r e d i n s e p a r a t e se g m e n t s i n S P O T 2 . 0 . Sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n a s a S u b r e g i o n a l H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t . R a n k e d 62 / 1 4 9 f o r a l l S u b r e g i o n a l Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n th e s t a t e . P r o j e c t i s a n t i c i p a t e d t o ra n k l o w f o r S P O T 3 . 0 b e c a u s e i t wo u l d n o t s c o r e w e l l w i t h t h e St a t e ’ s a d o p t e d m o b i l i t y s c o r i n g fa c t o r s . Su b m i t t o T A R P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e T A R P O r e g i o n a l pr i o r i t y l i s t a n d S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 3 as a re p r i o r i t i z e d h i g h w a y p r o j e c t . 4 Or a n g e G r o v e R o a d an d B u c k h o r n R o a d pa v e d s h o u l d e r s * De s c r i p t i o n : W i d e n O r a n g e G r o v e R o a d f r o m D a i r y l a n d R o a d t o B u c k h o r n R o a d a n d B u c k h o r n Ro a d f r o m O r a n g e G r o v e R o a d t o W e s t T e n R o a d t o i n c l u d e f o u r ( 4 ) - f o o t p a v e d s h o u l d e r s . Th i s p r o j e c t i s r e c o m m e n d e d a s a s e t o f b i k e w a y i m p r o v e m e n t s i n t h e O C C T P b u t w i l l b e su b m i t t e d a s a h i g h w a y p r o j e c t w i t h a c o s t e x c e e d i n g $ 1 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 . Ne e d : Th i s p r o j e c t w o u l d p r o v i d e o n e s e g m e n t o f a b i k e w a y c o n n e c t i o n t h r o u g h w e s t e r n Or a n g e C o u n t y f r o m C a r r b o r o t o t h e B u c k h o r n R o a d a n d M e b a n e a r e a a n d i m p r o v e t h e s a f e t y of t h e s u b j e c t t h o r o u g h f a r e f o r b o t h b i c y c l i s t s a n d m o t o r i z e d v e h i c u l a r t r a v e l . T h e p r o j e c t i s n o t li k e l y t o s c o r e v e r y h i g h u s i n g t h e S t a t e ’ s c o n g e s t i o n a n d b e n e f i t - c o s t s c o r i n g f a c t o r s a n d i s Ex i s t i n g H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n P r o j e c t su b m i t t e d f o r s c o r i n g i n S P O T 2. 0 . T h i s p r o j e c t w a s su b m i t t e d b y O r a n g e C o u n t y as o n e s e g m e n t o f p r o j e c t pr i o r i t y # 1 i n 2 0 1 1 . T h e p r o j e c t wa s s c o r e d i n s e p a r a t e se g m e n t s i n S P O T 2 . 0 . Sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n a s a S u b r e g i o n a l H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t . R a n k e d 10 / 1 4 9 f o r a l l S u b r e g i o n a l Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n th e s t a t e . I n g e n e r a l , p r o j e c t i s an t i c i p a t e d t o r a n k l o w f o r S P O T 3. 0 b e c a u s e i t w o u l d n o t s c o r e w e l l wi t h t h e S t a t e ’ s a d o p t e d m o b i l i t y Su b m i t t o T A R P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e T A R P O r e g i o n a l pr i o r i t y l i s t a n d S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 4 as a re p r i o r i t i z e d h i g h w a y p r o j e c t . 21 At t a c h m e n t 1 : D r a f t T r i a n g l e A r e a R e g i o n a l P l a nn i n g O r g a n i z a t i o n ( T A R P O ) P r o j e c t P r i o r i t y L i s t Ma p I D # Pr o j e c t Pr o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n / N e e d St a t u s (N e w / E x i s t i n g P r o j e c t ) Ex i s t i n g P r o j e c t S c o r e / Ra n k St a f f R e c o m m e n d a t i o n on l y e l i g i b l e f o r f u n d i n g a t t h e d i v i s i o n t i e r . H o w e v e r , t h e p r o j e c t w i l l l i k e l y s c o r e w e l l u s i n g t h e St a t e ’ s s a f e t y s c o r i n g f a c t o r . fa c t o r s . 5 Ol d G r e e n s b o r o Ro a d * De s c r i p t i o n : W i d e n O l d G r e e n s b o r o R o a d f r o m C a r r b o r o ’ s e x t r a - t e r r i t o r i a l j u r i s d i c t i o n ( E T J ) t o th e O r a n g e / A l a m a n c e C o u n t y l i n e t o i n c l u d e f o u r ( 4 ) - f o o t p a v e d s h o u l d e r s . T h i s p r o j e c t w o u l d be a s e g m e n t o f t h e N o r t h C a r o l i n a M o u n t a i n s t o S e a B i c y c l e R o u t e ( d e s i g n a t e d a s N o r t h Ca r o l i n a B i k e R o u t e 2 ) . P a r t o f t h i s p r o j e c t i s l o c a t e d w i t h i n t h e D C H C M P O p l a n n i n g a r e a . Th i s p r o j e c t i s r e c o m m e n d e d a s a b i k e w a y i m p r o v e m e n t i n t h e O C C T P b u t w i l l b e s u b m i t t e d as a h i g h w a y p r o j e c t w i t h a c o s t e x c e e d i n g $ 1 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 . Ne e d : Th i s p r o j e c t w o u l d p r o v i d e a c o n t i n u o u s p a v e d b i k e w a y s e g m e n t f r o m C a r r b o r o t h r o u g h th e s o u t h w e s t e r n p o r t i o n o f O r a n g e C o u n t y t o c o n n e c t w i t h o t h e r b i k e w a y s e g m e n t s t h a t co m p r i s e t h e s t a t e ’ s M o u n t a i n t o S e a b i c y c l e r o u t e . T h e p r o j e c t i s n o t l i k e l y t o s c o r e v e r y h i g h us i n g t h e S t a t e ’ s c o n g e s t i o n a n d b e n e f i t - c o s t s c o r i n g f a c t o r s a n d i s o n l y e l i g i b l e f o r f u n d i n g a t th e d i v i s i o n t i e r . Ex i s t i n g H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n P r o j e c t su b m i t t e d f o r s c o r i n g i n S P O T 2. 0 . T h i s p r o j e c t w a s su b m i t t e d b y O r a n g e C o u n t y as p r o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 2 i n 2 0 1 1 . Sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n a s a S u b r e g i o n a l H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t . R a n k e d 21 / 1 4 9 f o r a l l S u b r e g i o n a l Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n th e s t a t e . I n g e n e r a l , p r o j e c t i s an t i c i p a t e d t o r a n k l o w f o r S P O T 3. 0 b e c a u s e i t w o u l d n o t s c o r e w e l l wi t h t h e S t a t e ’ s a d o p t e d m o b i l i t y sc o r i n g f a c t o r s . Su b m i t t o T A R P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n f o r i n c l u s i o n i n t h e T A R P O r e g i o n a l pr i o r i t y l i s t a n d S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 5 as a re p r i o r i t i z e d h i g h w a y p r o j e c t . 6 Or a n g e G r o v e R o a d fr o m I - 4 0 t o D o d s o n s Cr o s s R o a d a n d Do d s o n s C r o s s R o a d fr o m O r a n g e G r o v e Ro a d t o D a i r y l a n d Ro a d * De s c r i p t i o n : W i d e n O r a n g e G r o v e R o a d f r o m I - 4 0 t o D o d s o n s C r o s s R o a d a n d D o d s o n s C r o s s Ro a d f r o m O r a n g e G r o v e R o a d t o D a i r y l a n d R o a d t o i n c l u d e f o u r ( 4 ) - f o o t p a v e d s h o u l d e r s . Th i s p r o j e c t i s r e c o m m e n d e d a s a s e t o f b i k e w a y i m p r o v e m e n t s i n t h e O C C T P b u t w i l l b e su b m i t t e d a s a h i g h w a y p r o j e c t w i t h a c o s t e x c e e d i n g $ 1 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 . Ne e d : Th i s p r o j e c t w o u l d p r o v i d e b i c y c l e f a c i l i t i e s t o t h e G r a d y B r o w n E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l a n d Ce d a r R i d g e H i g h S c h o o l f r o m t h e a r e a s o u t h o f t h e s c h o o l s a n d c o n n e c t t o a p r o p o s e d bi k e w a y f a c i l i t y o n O r a n g e G r o v e R o a d n o r t h w a r d i n t o H i l l s b o r o u g h . T h e p r o j e c t w o u l d a l s o im p r o v e s a f e t y f o r m o t o r i z e d v e h i c u l a r t r a v e l o n t h i s s e g m e n t o f O r a n g e G r o v e R o a d . 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C h a p e l H i l l - C a rr b o r o ( D C H C ) M P O P r o j e c t P r i o r i t y L i s t Ma p I D # Pr o j e c t Pr o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n / N e e d St a t u s (N e w / E x i s t i n g P r o j e c t ) Ex i s t i n g P r o j e c t S c o r e / Ra n k St a f f R e c o m m e n d a t i o n 1 So u t h C h u r t o n S t r e e t (O l d N C 8 6 ) Im p r o v e m e n t s De s c r i p t i o n : D e v e l o p c o n g e s t i o n m a n a g e m e n t , l i m i t e d a c c e s s , b i c y c l e a n d p e d e s t r i a n im p r o v e m e n t s , a n d a e s t h e t i c a n d c a p a c i t y i m p r o v e m e n t s a l o n g S o u t h C h u r t o n S t r e e t ( O l d N C 86 ) f r o m I - 4 0 t o U . S . 7 0 B u s i n e s s . M o r e s p e c i f i c a l l y , t h e p r o j e c t w o u l d w i d e n S o u t h C h u r t o n St r e e t a l o n g t h i s s e g m e n t t o m u l t i p l e l a n e s w i t h a l a n d s c a p e d m e d i a n a n d w o u l d w i d e n t h e ra i l r o a d b r i d g e . T h i s p r o j e c t i s r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e D C H C M P O M e t r o p o l i t a n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Pl a n ( M T P ) . T h e f e a s i b i l i t y s t u d y c o m p l e t e d b y N C D O T i n F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 2 r e c o m m e n d s a f o u r (4 ) - l a n e d i v i d e d c u r b a n d g u t t e r c r o s s s e c t i o n w i t h a 1 6 - f o o t m e d i a n f o r t h e e n t i r e s e g m e n t . 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A l t h o u g h t h e pr o j e c t i s a n t i c i p a t e d t o r a n k t h e s a m e o r l o w e r f o r S P O T 3 . 0 , i t i s s t i l l p r o j e c t e d t o b e a m o n g th e h i g h e s t s c o r i n g p r o j e c t s t h a t a r e o n l y e l i g i b l e i n t h e d i v i s i o n f u n d i n g t i e r . Ex i s t i n g H i g h w a y M o b i l i t y Pr o j e c t s u b m i t t e d f o r s c o r i n g i n SP O T 2 . 0 . T h i s p r o j e c t w a s su b m i t t e d b y O r a n g e C o u n t y as p r o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 2 i n 2 0 1 1 . Sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n a s a S u b r e g i o n a l H i g h w a y M o b i l i t y pr o j e c t . R a n k e d 5 2 / 3 8 2 f o r a l l Su b r e g i o n a l H i g h w a y M o b i l i t y pr o j e c t s s c o r e d i n t h e s t a t e . P r o j e c t wa s r a n k e d 3 8 / 7 1 b y t h e M P O f o r hi g h w a y p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n S P O T 2. 0 . T h e p r o j e c t i s a n t i c i p a t e d t o ra n k a b o u t t h e s a m e o r s l i g h t l y lo w e r i n S P O T 3 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n . Su b m i t t o D C H C f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e D C H C M P O T I P a n d th e S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 1 as a r e p r i o r i t i z e d hi g h w a y p r o j e c t . 2 U. S . 7 0 E a s t / I - 8 5 Co n n e c t o r De s c r i p t i o n : M o d i f y t h e I - 8 5 C o n n e c t o r i n t e r c h a n g e a t U . S . 7 0 t o p r o v i d e a c c e s s f r o m a l l di r e c t i o n s . T h e e x i s t i n g C o n n e c t o r j u s t e a s t o f E f l a n d i s n o t a c c e s s i b l e t o t r a f f i c o n e a s t b o u n d U. S . 7 0 a n d t h e r e i s n o a c c e s s t o w e s t b o u n d U . S . 7 0 f r o m t h e C o n n e c t o r . T h i s p r o j e c t i s re c o m m e n d e d i n t h e D C H C M P O M T P . Ne e d : Th e p r o j e c t w o u l d e n a b l e t r a f f i c f r o m n o r t h w e s t e r n O r a n g e C o u n t y t o a c c e s s I - 8 5 m o r e ea s i l y w i t h o u t r i s k i n g t h e m a n y p o i n t s o f t r a f f i c c o n f l i c t t h r o u g h E f l a n d . T r a f f i c h a s i n c r e a s e d o n Ef l a n d - C e d a r G r o v e R o a d a s a n a l t e r n a t i v e t o N C 8 6 . M u c h o f t h a t t r a f f i c c u r r e n t l y “ d o g - l e g s ” th r o u g h E f l a n d v i a F o r r e s t A v e n u e t o M t . W i l l i n g R o a d t o a c c e s s I - 8 5 . T r a f f i c c o u n t s r e v e a l t h a t tr a f f i c h a s i n c r e a s e d a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 0 % o v e r t h e p a s t 1 0 y e a r s o n M t . W i l l i n g R o a d j u s t s o u t h of F o r r e s t A v e n u e , w h i l e t r a f f i c o n U . S . 7 0 e a s t o f E f l a n d - C e d a r G r o v e R o a d h a s i n c r e a s e d on l y 2 % . Th e p r o j e c t w o u l d d r a m a t i c a l l y i m p r o v e t r a v e l t i m e f o r t r a f f i c f r o m n o r t h w e s t e r n O r a n g e C o u n t y to I - 8 5 a n d w o u l d d r a m a t i c a l l y e a s e c o n g e s t i o n d u r i n g p e a k p e r i o d s i n E f l a n d . T h i s p r o j e c t d i d no t s c o r e v e r y h i g h f o r S P O T 2 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n b u t i s p r o j e c t e d t o s c o r e h i g h e r f o r S P O T 3 . 0 be c a u s e o f t h e a d d e d e m p h a s i s o n b o t h b e n e f i t - c o s t / t r a v e l t i m e a n d s a f e t y . I t i s a l s o an t i c i p a t e d t h a t t h e p r o j e c t w i l l b e e l i g i b l e a t b o t h t h e r e g i o n a l a n d d i v i s i o n a l f u n d i n g t i e r s . Ex i s t i n g H i g h w a y M o b i l i t y Pr o j e c t s u b m i t t e d f o r s c o r i n g i n SP O T 2 . 0 . T h i s p r o j e c t w a s su b m i t t e d b y O r a n g e C o u n t y as p r o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 5 i n 2 0 1 1 . Sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n a s a R e g i o n a l H i g h w a y M o b i l i t y pr o j e c t . R a n k e d 2 0 8 / 2 6 8 f o r a l l Re g i o n a l H i g h w a y M o b i l i t y p r o j e c t s sc o r e d i n t h e s t a t e . P r o j e c t w a s ra n k e d 6 6 / 7 1 b y t h e M P O f o r hi g h w a y p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n S P O T 2. 0 . P r o j e c t i s a n t i c i p a t e d t o r a n k hi g h e r f o r S P O T 3 . 0 b u t w i l l l i k e l y no t r a n k i n t h e t o p t i e r o f p r o j e c t s wi t h i n t h e r e g i o n a l a n d d i v i s i o n a l fu n d i n g t i e r s . Su b m i t t o D C H C M P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e D C H C M P O T I P a n d th e S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 2 as a r e p r i o r i t i z e d hi g h w a y p r o j e c t . 3 Or a n g e G r o v e R o a d Ex t e n s i o n De s c r i p t i o n : Ex t e n d O r a n g e G r o v e R o a d f r o m t h e e a s t s i d e o f C h u r t o n S t r e e t ( S R 1 0 0 9 ) t o U. S . 7 0 B u s i n e s s . T h i s p r o j e c t i s r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e D C H C M P O M T P . Ne e d : Th i s p r o j e c t w o u l d e a s e e x c e s s c o n g e s t i o n o n S o u t h C h u r t o n S t r e e t b e t w e e n O r a n g e Gr o v e R o a d a n d U . S . 7 0 B u s i n e s s a n d r e d u c e t r a v e l t i m e b y p r o v i d i n g a d i r e c t c o n n e c t i o n f r o m Or a n g e G r o v e R o a d t o U . S . 7 0 B u s i n e s s . T h e p r o j e c t w o u l d a l s o p r o v i d e a c c e s s t o a p o t e n t i a l si t e f o r t h e p r o p o s e d H i l l s b o r o u g h t r a i n s t a t i o n . T h i s p r o j e c t s c o r e d r e l a t i v e l y w e l l f o r S P O T 2 . 0 an d r a n k e d 7 7 / 3 8 2 f o r a l l s u b r e g i o n a l m o b i l i t y p r o j e c t s i n t h e s t a t e . A l t h o u g h t h e p r o j e c t i s ex p e c t e d t o r a n k t h e s a m e o r l o w e r f o r S P O T 3 . 0 , i t i s s t i l l p r o j e c t e d t o b e a m o n g t h e h i g h e r sc o r i n g p r o j e c t s t h a t a r e o n l y e l i g i b l e i n t h e d i v i s i o n f u n d i n g t i e r . Ex i s t i n g H i g h w a y M o b i l i t y Pr o j e c t s u b m i t t e d f o r s c o r i n g i n SP O T 2 . 0 . T h i s p r o j e c t w a s su b m i t t e d b y O r a n g e C o u n t y as p r o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 7 i n 2 0 1 1 . Sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n a s a S u b r e g i o n a l H i g h w a y M o b i l i t y pr o j e c t . R a n k e d 7 7 / 3 8 2 f o r a l l Su b r e g i o n a l M o b i l i t y p r o j e c t s sc o r e d i n t h e s t a t e . P r o j e c t w a s ra n k e d 3 5 / 7 1 b y t h e M P O f o r hi g h w a y p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n S P O T 2. 0 . T h e p r o j e c t i s a n t i c i p a t e d t o ra n k a b o u t t h e s a m e o r s l i g h t l y lo w e r f o r S P O T 3 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n . Su b m i t t o D C H C M P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e D C H C M P O T I P a n d th e S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 3 as a r e p r i o r i t i z e d hi g h w a y p r o j e c t . 27 At t a c h m e n t 4 : D r a f t D u r h a m - C h a p e l H i l l - C a rr b o r o ( D C H C ) M P O P r o j e c t P r i o r i t y L i s t Ma p I D # Pr o j e c t Pr o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n / N e e d St a t u s (N e w / E x i s t i n g P r o j e c t ) Ex i s t i n g P r o j e c t S c o r e / Ra n k St a f f R e c o m m e n d a t i o n 4 NC 8 6 I m p r o v e m e n t s no r t h o f H i l l s b o r o u g h De s c r i p t i o n : W i d e n N C 8 6 f r o m U . S . 7 0 b y p a s s t o n o r t h o f N C 5 7 t o f o u r ( 4 ) l a n e s w i t h in t e r s e c t i o n i m p r o v e m e n t s a t U . S . 7 0 b y p a s s a n d N C 5 7 . I m p r o v e m e n t s a t t h e N C 8 6 / U . S . 7 0 in t e r s e c t i o n s h o u l d i n c l u d e e x t e n d i n g t h e q u e u i n g l a n e f o r t r a f f i c t u r n i n g e a s t o n t o U . S . 7 0 by p a s s f r o m n o r t h b o u n d C h u r t o n S t r e e t / N C 8 6 . I m p r o v e m e n t s a t t h e N C 8 6 / N C 5 7 i n t e r s e c t i o n sh o u l d i n c l u d e a c r o s s w a l k a n d p r o v i d e a s a f e c r o s s i n g f o r p e d e s t r i a n s w i t h a s i d e w a l k co n n e c t i n g t h e i n t e r s e c t i o n o f N C 8 6 a n d N C 5 7 t o R e n c h e r S t r e e t . T h i s p r o j e c t i s n o t p r o v i d e d in t h e D C H C M P O M T P b u t i s r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e D C H C M P O C T P . Ne e d : Th e s e g m e n t o f N C 8 6 b e t w e e n N C 5 7 a n d U . S . 7 0 i s h i g h l y c o n g e s t e d . T r a f f i c c o u n t s in d i c a t e t h a t t h i s s e g m e n t o f N C 8 6 i s o v e r c a p a c i t y f o r a v e r a g e a n n u a l d a i l y c o u n t s . C a p a c i t y im p r o v e m e n t s w o u l d e a s e c o n g e s t i o n a n d i m p r o v e t r a v e l t i m e a l o n g t h i s p r i m a r y n o r t h - s o u t h co r r i d o r c o n n e c t i n g t h e T o w n o f H i l l s b o r o u g h t o N C 5 7 a n d n o r t h e r n O r a n g e C o u n t y . T h i s pr o j e c t s c o r e d w e l l f o r S P O T 2 . 0 a n d r a n k e d 6 0 / 3 0 6 f o r a l l s t a t e w i d e m o b i l i t y p r o j e c t s i n t h e st a t e . T h e p r o j e c t w i l l b e s c o r e d a s a r e g i o n a l a n d / o r d i v i s i o n t i e r p r o j e c t f o r S P O T 3 . 0 a n d i s an t i c i p a t e d t o b e a m o n g t h e h i g h e r s c o r i n g p r o j e c t s w i t h i n t h e s e t i e r s w i t h t h e a d d e d e m p h a s i s on c o n g e s t i o n a n d b e n e f i t - c o s t . Ex i s t i n g H i g h w a y M o b i l i t y Pr o j e c t s u b m i t t e d f o r s c o r i n g i n SP O T 2 . 0 . T h i s p r o j e c t w a s su b m i t t e d b y O r a n g e C o u n t y as p r o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 1 2 i n 2 0 1 1 . Fo r t h i s p r o j e c t t o b e f u n d e d , i t wo u l d n e e d t o b e a d d e d t o t h e DC H C M P O M T P . Sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n a s a S t a t e w i d e H i g h w a y M o b i l i t y pr o j e c t . R a n k e d 6 0 / 3 0 6 f o r a l l St a t e w i d e M o b i l i t y p r o j e c t s s c o r e d in t h e s t a t e . P r o j e c t r a n k e d 4 9 / 7 1 b y th e M P O f o r h i g h w a y p r o j e c t s sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 . I n g e n e r a l , pr o j e c t i s a n t i c i p a t e d t o r a n k a b o u t th e s a m e o r s l i g h t l y l o w e r f o r S P O T 3. 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n . Su b m i t t o D C H C M P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e D C H C M P O T I P a n d th e S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 4 as a r e p r i o r i t i z e d hi g h w a y p r o j e c t . 5 N C 5 4 W i d e n i n g De s c r i p t i o n : W i d e n N C 5 4 f r o m N e v i l l e R o a d t o O l d F a y e t t e v i l l e R o a d f r o m a t w o ( 2 ) - l a n e th o r o u g h f a r e t o a f o u r ( 4 ) - l a n e d i v i d e d b o u l e v a r d t y p e t h o r o u g h f a r e w i t h a t r a v e l - p r o h i b i t i v e me d i a n t o i m p r o v e m o b i l i t y a n d p r o v i d e b e t t e r a c c e s s c o n t r o l . T h i s p r o j e c t w o u l d c o n t i n u e t h e NC 5 4 w i d e n i n g p r o j e c t r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e O C C T P i n t o C a r r b o r o ; h o w e v e r , t h i s p r o j e c t i s n o t re c o m m e n d e d i n t h e D C H C M P O M T P o r C T P . Ne e d : NC D O T p r o j e c t i o n s w e s t o f t h e s e p r o j e c t l i m i t s r e v e a l t h a t t r a f f i c o n N C 5 4 i s a t ca p a c i t y , i m p l y i n g t h a t t r a f f i c a l o n g t h e s e p r o j e c t l i m i t s i s l i k e l y a t o r a b o v e c a p a c i t y , w h i c h wa r r a n t s a n i n c r e a s e i n c a p a c i t y t h r o u g h w i d e n i n g . T h e p r o j e c t w o u l d i m p r o v e c o n g e s t i o n a n d re d u c e t r a v e l t i m e a l o n g t h e c o r r i d o r . A s s u c h , t h e p r o j e c t i s l i k e l y t o s c o r e r e l a t i v e l y w e l l ag a i n s t t h e c o n g e s t i o n a n d b e n e f i t - c o s t s c o r i n g f a c t o r s , a n d t h e p r o j e c t i s e l i g i b l e f o r f u n d i n g a t bo t h t h e r e g i o n a l a n d d i v i s i o n a l t i e r s . Ne w H i g h w a y P r o j e c t N / A Su b m i t t o D C H C M P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e D C H C M P O M T P , TI P a n d t h e S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 5 as a n e w hi g h w a y p r o j e c t . 6 I - 4 0 W i d e n i n g De s c r i p t i o n : W i d e n I - 4 0 f r o m f o u r ( 4 ) l a n e s t o s i x ( 6 ) l a n e s f r o m t h e I - 4 0 / I - 8 5 i n t e r c h a n g e t o t h e Du r h a m C o u n t y l i n e . T h e p r o j e c t i s r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e D C H C M P O M T P . Ne e d : Ac c o r d i n g t o d a t a f r o m N C D O T , t r a f f i c a l o n g t h i s c o r r i d o r i s n e a r c a p a c i t y a n d i s ex p e c t e d t o e x c e e d c a p a c i t y i n f u t u r e y e a r s . T h e p r o j e c t w o u l d r e d u c e c o n g e s t i o n a n d t r a v e l ti m e a n d w i l l l i k e l y s c o r e r e l a t i v e l y w e l l w h e n c o m p a r e d t o o t h e r p r o j e c t s s u b m i t t e d b e c a u s e o f th e a d d e d e m p h a s i s o n c o n g e s t i o n a n d b e n e f i t - c o s t . T h i s p r o j e c t i s e l i g i b l e f o r f u n d i n g a t t h e st a t e w i d e , r e g i o n a l a n d d i v i s i o n a l t i e r s . Ex i s t i n g H i g h w a y M o b i l i t y Pr o j e c t s u b m i t t e d f o r s c o r i n g i n SP O T 2 . 0 . T h i s p r o j e c t w a s no t s u b m i t t e d b y O r a n g e Co u n t y i n 2 0 1 1 b u t i s a l r e a d y in t h e D C H C M P O T I P a n d t h e ST I P a n d i s c o n s i d e r e d a pr o j e c t o f r e g i o n a l s i g n i f i c a n c e . Sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n a s a S t a t e w i d e H i g h w a y M o b i l i t y pr o j e c t . R a n k e d 5 4 / 3 0 6 f o r a l l St a t e w i d e M o b i l i t y p r o j e c t s s c o r e d in t h e s t a t e . P r o j e c t r a n k e d 6 3 / 7 1 b y th e M P O f o r h i g h w a y p r o j e c t s sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 . P r o j e c t i s an t i c i p a t e d t o r a n k h i g h e r f o r S P O T 3. 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n a m o n g h i g h w a y pr o j e c t s t h r o u g h o u t t h e s t a t e . Su b m i t t o D C H C M P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e D C H C M P O T I P a n d th e S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 6 as a r e p r i o r i t i z e d hi g h w a y p r o j e c t . 7 I - 8 5 W i d e n i n g De s c r i p t i o n : W i d e n I - 8 5 f r o m f o u r ( 4 ) l a n e s t o s i x ( 6 ) l a n e s f r o m t h e I - 4 0 / I - 8 5 i n t e r c h a n g e t o t h e Du r h a m C o u n t y l i n e a n d r e c o n s t r u c t i n t e r c h a n g e s a n d b r i d g e s t r u c t u r e s . T h e p r o j e c t i s re c o m m e n d e d i n t h e D C H C M P O M T P . Ne e d : Th e p r o j e c t w o u l d r e d u c e c o n g e s t i o n a n d t r a v e l t i m e a l o n g t h e c o r r i d o r d u r i n g p e a k pe r i o d s . T h i s p r o j e c t i s e l i g i b l e f o r f u n d i n g a t t h e s t a t e w i d e , r e g i o n a l a n d d i v i s i o n a l t i e r s . Ex i s t i n g H i g h w a y M o b i l i t y Pr o j e c t s u b m i t t e d f o r s c o r i n g i n SP O T 2 . 0 . T h i s p r o j e c t w a s no t s u b m i t t e d b y O r a n g e Co u n t y i n 2 0 1 1 b u t i s a l r e a d y in t h e D C H C M P O T I P a n d t h e ST I P a n d i s c o n s i d e r e d a pr o j e c t o f r e g i o n a l s i g n i f i c a n c e . Sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n a s a S t a t e w i d e H i g h w a y M o b i l i t y pr o j e c t . T w o s e p a r a t e s e g m e n t s sc o r e d f o r t h e p r o j e c t r a n k e d 15 0 / 3 0 6 a n d 2 2 0 / 3 0 6 f o r S t a t e w i d e Mo b i l i t y p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n t h e s t a t e . Pr o j e c t r a n k e d 6 8 / 7 1 b y t h e M P O fo r h i g h w a y p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n SP O T 2 . 0 . P r o j e c t i s a n t i c i p a t e d t o ra n k h i g h e r f o r S P O T 3 . 0 pr i o r i t i z a t i o n a m o n g h i g h w a y pr o j e c t s t h r o u g h o u t t h e s t a t e b u t w i l l li k e l y n o t r a n k h i g h e n o u g h t o b e fu n d e d a t t h e S t a t e w i d e t i e r . Su b m i t t o D C H C M P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e D C H C M P O T I P a n d th e S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 7 as a r e p r i o r i t i z e d hi g h w a y p r o j e c t . 28 At t a c h m e n t 4 : D r a f t D u r h a m - C h a p e l H i l l - C a rr b o r o ( D C H C ) M P O P r o j e c t P r i o r i t y L i s t Ma p I D # Pr o j e c t Pr o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n / N e e d St a t u s (N e w / E x i s t i n g P r o j e c t ) Ex i s t i n g P r o j e c t S c o r e / Ra n k St a f f R e c o m m e n d a t i o n 8 Hi l l s b o r o u g h T r a i n St a t i o n De s c r i p t i o n : C o n s t r u c t a t r a i n s t a t i o n i n H i l l s b o r o u g h a n d i m p l e m e n t A M T R A K s e r v i c e a s de s i g n a t e d i n Hi l l s b o r o u g h ’ s R a i l S t a t i o n S m a l l A r e a P l a n an d i n t h e Or a n g e C o u n t y B u s a n d Ra i l I n v e s t m e n t P l a n . T h e t r a i n s t a t i o n c o u l d a l s o s e r v e f u t u r e c o m m u t e r r a i l o p e r a t i o n s a n d an c h o r a m u l t i m o d a l t r a n s p o r t a t i o n h u b i n H i l l s b o r o u g h . Ne e d : A r e v e n u e a n d r i d e r s h i p s t u d y c o n d u c t e d b y N C D O T a n d A M T R A K h a s i n d i c a t e d t h e r e is e n o u g h p o t e n t i a l r i d e r s h i p t o m a k e a s t o p i n H i l l s b o r o u g h f i n a n c i a l l y f e a s i b l e . T h e s t a t i o n a n d se r v i c e i n H i l l s b o r o u g h w o u l d f i l l a s i z a b l e g a p i n a r e a s e r v e d a l o n g t h e r a i l l i n e b e t w e e n Bu r l i n g t o n a n d D u r h a m . Wi l l b e c o n s i d e r e d a n e w tr a n s i t a n d / o r r a i l p r o j e c t * * N/ A Su b m i t t o D C H C M P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e D C H C M P O T I P a n d th e S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 8 as a n e w t r a n s i t an d / o r r a i l p r o j e c t . 9 Bu c k h o r n E c o n o m i c De v e l o p m e n t D i s t r i c t (E D D ) P a r k - a n d - R i d e De s c r i p t i o n : Co n s t r u c t a p a r k - a n d - r i d e f a c i l i t y t o b e l o c a t e d i n t h e I - 8 5 / B u c k h o r n R o a d Ec o n o m i c D e v e l o p m e n t D i s t r i c t ( E D D ) t o c o l l e c t r i d e r s h i p i n e a s t e r n A l a m a n c e a n d w e s t e r n Or a n g e C o u n t i e s . Ne e d : Th e p a r k - a n d - r i d e f a c i l i t y w o u l d p r o v i d e a t r a n s i t c o n n e c t i o n t o a n a r e a w i t h a g r o w i n g co m m u t i n g p r e s e n c e t o a n d f r o m t h e T r i a n g l e r e g i o n . Ne w T r a n s i t P r o j e c t * * Ra n k e d 1 0 / 1 7 a m o n g a l l D C H C MP O t r a n s i t p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n 20 1 1 . F i n a l r a n k w i t h M P O s c o r e s an d T r a n s p o r t a t i o n A d v i s o r y Co m m i t t e e ( T A C ) - a s s i g n e d p o i n t s wa s 1 4 / 1 7 . P r o j e c t r e c e i v e d n o po i n t s f r o m t h e T A C f o r t h e D C H C MP O d r a f t 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 2 0 T I P p r i o r i t y li s t . Su b m i t t o D C H C M P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e D C H C M P O T I P a n d th e S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 9 as a n e w t r a n s i t pr o j e c t . 10 En o M o u n t a i n R o a d an d M a y o S t r e e t a t Or a n g e G r o v e R o a d in t e r s e c t i o n re a l i g n m e n t a n d sa f e t y i m p r o v e m e n t s De s c r i p t i o n : Re a l i g n t h e i n t e r s e c t i o n o f E n o M o u n t a i n R o a d a n d M a y o S t r e e t w i t h O r a n g e Gr o v e R o a d a n d m a k e s a f e t y i m p r o v e m e n t s . T h i s p r o j e c t i s n o t p r o v i d e d / r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e DC H C M P O M T P . Ne e d : Th e p r o j e c t w o u l d i m p r o v e s a f e t y , r e d u c e t r a v e l t i m e , a n d i m p r o v e t r a f f i c f l o w b e t w e e n re s i d e n t i a l a n d c o m m e r c i a l a r e a s i n t h e T o w n o f H i l l s b o r o u g h . Ex i s t i n g H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t su b m i t t e d f o r s c o r i n g i n S P O T 2. 0 . T h i s p r o j e c t w a s su b m i t t e d b y O r a n g e C o u n t y as p r o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 8 i n 2 0 1 1 . Sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n a s a S u b r e g i o n a l H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t . R a n k e d 59 / 1 4 9 f o r a l l S u b r e g i o n a l Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n th e s t a t e . R a n k e d 1 6 / 7 1 b y t h e MP O f o r h i g h w a y p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n SP O T 2 . 0 . P r o j e c t i s a n t i c i p a t e d t o ra n k l o w a m o n g a l l p r o j e c t s s c o r e d in t h e d i v i s i o n t i e r . Su b m i t t o D C H C M P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e D C H C M P O T I P a n d th e S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 1 0 as a r e p r i o r i t i z e d hi g h w a y p r o j e c t . 11 Ho m e s t e a d R o a d bi k e l a n e a n d si d e w a l k i n s t a l l a t i o n * De s c r i p t i o n : I m p r o v e H o m e s t e a d R o a d f r o m O l d N C 8 6 ( S R 1 0 0 9 ) t o N C 8 6 t o i n c l u d e b i c y c l e la n e s a n d s i d e w a l k s i n s e c t i o n s o f t h e c o r r i d o r w h e r e t h o s e f a c i l i t i e s d o n o t e x i s t . T h i s p r o j e c t i s pr o v i d e d / r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e D C H C M P O M T P Ne e d : Th e r e a r e t h r e e ( 3 ) s c h o o l s i n t h e v i c i n i t y o f H o m e s t e a d R o a d : C h a p e l H i l l H i g h S c h o o l , Sm i t h M i d d l e S c h o o l , a n d S e a w e l l E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l . M a n y s t u d e n t s l i v e w i t h i n w a l k i n g a n d bi k i n g d i s t a n c e o f C h a p e l H i l l H i g h S c h o o l a n d m u s t w a l k o r c y c l e a l o n g o r a c r o s s H o m e s t e a d Ro a d o n a d a i l y b a s i s . P r o v i s i o n o f b i k e w a y a n d p e d e s t r i a n f a c i l i t i e s i s n e c e s s a r y t o g i v e st u d e n t s a c o m f o r t a b l e a n d s a f e p l a c e t o t r a v e l s e p a r a t e f r o m t h a t o f m o t o r i z e d v e h i c u l a r tr a f f i c . H o m e s t e a d R o a d i s a l s o a c o m m u t i n g r o u t e f o r a d u l t u t i l i t a r i a n b i c y c l i s t s c o n n e c t i n g re s i d e n t i a l a r e a s t o o t h e r a r t e r i e s s e r v i n g e m p l o y m e n t c e n t e r s . Ex i s t i n g H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t f o r su b m i t t e d f o r s c o r i n g i n S P O T 2. 0 . T h i s p r o j e c t w a s su b m i t t e d b y O r a n g e C o u n t y as p r o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 9 i n 2 0 1 1 . Sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n a s a S u b r e g i o n a l H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t . R a n k e d 75 / 1 4 9 f o r a l l S u b r e g i o n a l Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n th e s t a t e . R a n k e d 1 9 / 7 1 b y t h e MP O f o r h i g h w a y p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n SP O T 2 . 0 . P r o j e c t i s a n t i c i p a t e d t o ra n k l o w a m o n g a l l p r o j e c t s s c o r e d in t h e d i v i s i o n t i e r . Su b m i t t o D C H C M P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e D C H C M P O T I P a n d th e S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 1 1 as a r e p r i o r i t i z e d hi g h w a y p r o j e c t . 12 Eu b a n k s R o a d b i k e la n e i n s t a l l a t i o n * De s c r i p t i o n : Co n s t r u c t b i c y c l e l a n e s o n E u b a n k s R o a d f r o m O l d N C 8 6 ( S R 1 0 0 9 ) t o N C 8 6 . Th i s p r o j e c t w o u l d l i k e l y e x c e e d $ 1 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 , a n d a s s u c h , w o u l d b e s u b m i t t e d a s a h i g h w a y pr o j e c t . T h i s p r o j e c t i s p r o v i d e d / r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e D C H C M P O M T P . Ne e d : Th i s p r o j e c t w o u l d p r o v i d e a s e p a r a t e f a c i l i t y f o r b o t h r e c r e a t i o n a l a n d c o m m u t e r bi c y c l i s t s t o r e d u c e / e l i m i n a t e t h e b i k e / a u t o m o b i l e m o d a l c o n f l i c t a l o n g t h i s c o r r i d o r . T h e p r o j e c t wo u l d a l s o p r o v i d e a c c e s s t o t h e M o r r i s G r o v e E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l o n E u b a n k s R o a d . Ex i s t i n g H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n P r o j e c t su b m i t t e d f o r s c o r i n g i n S P O T 2. 0 . T h i s p r o j e c t w a s su b m i t t e d b y O r a n g e C o u n t y as p r o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 1 0 i n 2 0 1 1 . Sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n a s a S u b r e g i o n a l H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t . R a n k e d 19 / 1 4 9 f o r a l l S u b r e g i o n a l Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n th e s t a t e . R a n k e d 6 / 7 1 b y t h e M P O fo r h i g h w a y p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n SP O T 2 . 0 . P r o j e c t i s a n t i c i p a t e d t o ra n k l o w a m o n g a l l p r o j e c t s s c o r e d in t h e d i v i s i o n t i e r . Su b m i t t o D C H C M P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e D C H C M P O T I P a n d th e S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 1 2 as a r e p r i o r i t i z e d hi g h w a y p r o j e c t . 29 At t a c h m e n t 4 : D r a f t D u r h a m - C h a p e l H i l l - C a rr b o r o ( D C H C ) M P O P r o j e c t P r i o r i t y L i s t Ma p I D # Pr o j e c t Pr o j e c t D e s c r i p t i o n / N e e d St a t u s (N e w / E x i s t i n g P r o j e c t ) Ex i s t i n g P r o j e c t S c o r e / Ra n k St a f f R e c o m m e n d a t i o n 13 Da i r y l a n d R o a d pa v e d s h o u l d e r s * De s c r i p t i o n : W i d e n D a i r y l a n d R o a d f r o m U n i o n G r o v e C h u r c h R o a d t o O r a n g e G r o v e R o a d t o in c l u d e f o u r ( 4 ) - f o o t p a v e d s h o u l d e r s . P a r t o f t h i s p r o j e c t i s l o c a t e d w i t h i n t h e T A R P O p l a n n i n g ar e a . T h e p o r t i o n o f t h i s p r o j e c t w i t h i n t h e T A R P O p l a n n i n g a r e a i s b e i n g r e c o m m e n d e d f o r in c l u s i o n i n t h a t p r i o r i t y l i s t . T h i s p r o j e c t i s s c h e d u l e d i n t h e S T I P f o r a f e a s i b i l i t y s t u d y ( S T I P # EB - 5 1 0 8 ) . T h i s p r o j e c t i s p r o v i d e d / r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e D C H C M P O M T P . Ne e d : Th i s p r o j e c t w o u l d p r o v i d e o n e s e g m e n t o f a b i k e w a y c o n n e c t i o n t h r o u g h w e s t e r n Or a n g e C o u n t y f r o m C a r r b o r o t o t h e B u c k h o r n R o a d a n d M e b a n e a r e a a n d i m p r o v e t h e s a f e t y of t h e s u b j e c t t h o r o u g h f a r e f o r b o t h b i c y c l i s t s a n d m o t o r i z e d v e h i c u l a r t r a v e l . T h e p r o j e c t i s n o t li k e l y t o s c o r e v e r y h i g h u s i n g t h e S t a t e ’ s c o n g e s t i o n a n d b e n e f i t - c o s t s c o r i n g f a c t o r s a n d i s on l y e l i g i b l e f o r f u n d i n g a t t h e d i v i s i o n t i e r . Ex i s t i n g H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n P r o j e c t su b m i t t e d f o r s c o r i n g i n S P O T 2. 0 . T h i s p r o j e c t w a s su b m i t t e d b y O r a n g e C o u n t y as p r o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 1 1 i n 2 0 1 1 Sc o r e d i n S P O T 2 . 0 p r i o r i t i z a t i o n a s a S u b r e g i o n a l H i g h w a y Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t . R a n k e d 62 / 1 4 9 f o r a l l S u b r e g i o n a l Mo d e r n i z a t i o n p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n th e s t a t e . R a n k e d 2 1 / 7 1 b y t h e MP O f o r h i g h w a y p r o j e c t s s c o r e d i n SP O T 2 . 0 . P r o j e c t i s a n t i c i p a t e d t o ra n k l o w a m o n g a l l p r o j e c t s s c o r e d in t h e d i v i s i o n t i e r . Su b m i t t o D C H C M P O f o r S P O T 3 . 0 s c o r i n g a n d co n s i d e r a t i o n o f i n c l u s i o n i n t h e D C H C M P O T I P a n d th e S T I P a s pr o j e c t p r i o r i t y # 1 3 as a r e p r i o r i t i z e d hi g h w a y p r o j e c t . 14 Or a n g e G r o v e Ro a d / I - 4 0 P e d e s t r i a n Br i d g e * * * De s c r i p t i o n : C o n s t r u c t a p e d e s t r i a n b r i d g e o v e r I - 4 0 a l o n g s i d e O r a n g e G r o v e R o a d a n d co n s t r u c t a s i d e w a l k a l o n g t h e n o r t h s i d e o f O r a n g e G r o v e R o a d f r o m t h e b r i d g e t o T i m b e r s Dr i v e . Ne e d : I- 4 0 s e p a r a t e s t w o s c h o o l s , G r a d y B r o w n E l e m e n t a r y a n d C e d a r R i d g e H i g h S c h o o l , fr o m r e s i d e n t i a l a r e a s n o r t h o f I - 4 0 . 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BACKGROUND:The Eno Economic Development District (EDD) Area Small Area Plan (adopted June 24, 2008; amended February 3, 2009) recommended the approval of an access management program for US 70 and Old NCHighway 10 to provide better transportation systems and capacities as development proceeds in the area. Since adoption, Planrecommendations have been implemented in preparation for economic development in the Eno EDD areaincluding: x Land Use Plan Map amendments x Pre-zoningof land x Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendmentsfor EDD districts x An inter-local utility service agreement with Durham x Workhas begun on a public water and sewer master plan x Planning for a cross-county bus route x Striping of two-foot bike lanes along Old NC 10/Old Hillsborough Road x I-85/US 70 interchange concept plan was drafted by NCDOT x I-85 widening project and US 70 interchange project have been entered in the State’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for implementation in a post develop- ment program. The study area for the proposed access management plan comprises approximately 980 acres of landin the vicinity of US Highway 70 and OldNCHighway 10 (near Durham County).As properties are developed for non-residential land uses within the Eno EDD, transportation interconnectivity and access will become increasingly important, enhancingthe importance of a formally adopted access management plan for the area. Formally adopted transportation plans are necessary to procure federal and state funding for projects and to require developer action and contribution in providing transportation infrastructure consistent with a master plan. Adopted access management plans can also be incorporated into regional transportation plans, which will enhance Orange County’s collaboration with the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO). 33 The proposed access managementplan examines the US 70 and Old NCHighway 10 corridors within the Eno EDD and recommendsan access management concept to best meet local conditions and the needs of businesses and residents while maintaining the functionality of these important arterial facilities for current and future traffic. The improvement of the functionality of these arterials to both serve commuting and travelling traffic together with serving the businesses and residences along these routes is of high local and strategic importance as future development proceeds in the Eno EDD. Attachment 1is the Draft EnoEconomic Development District (EDD) Access Management Plan. The Eno EDD Access Management Planis also available on the Orange County Planning Department website at: http://orangecountync.gov/planning/SpecialProjects.asp . Public Outreach: In an effort to better inform interested persons in an informal setting, a Public Information Meeting/Open House was held on September 4, 2013 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Shared Visions Retreat Center (historic Murphey School), 3717 Murphey School Road, Durham, NC (in Orange County). BOCC Public Hearing: The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and Planning Board helda public hearing on the Plan at the September 9, 2013 Quarterly Public Hearing. Staff will provide an update on the public hearing at the meeting. RECOMMENDATION(S):Staff recommends the OUTBoard: 1.Receive Staff’s introduction to the Access Management Plan and begin its review at home in preparation for the October 16th meeting. 34 ORANGE COUNTY ENO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (EDD) ACCESS MANAGEMENT PLAN Draft September 9, 2013 35Attachment 1 36 Table of Contents I. Introduction………………………………………………………………………… 1 II. Existing Zoning and Land Use…………………………………..………….…… 6 III. Future Land Use Designations………………………………………………..… 8 IV. Environmental Considerations for Access Management in the Study Area.. 10 Topography……………………………………………………………...… 10 Floodplains………………………………………………………………… 10 Wetlands…………………………………………………………………… 10 Environmental Benefit of Access Management………………..……… 10 V. Existing Transportation Conditions 12 VI. Functional Classification of Roads…………………………….……….. 12 Medians………………………………………………………………...…. 12 Signalized/Unsignalized Intersections……………………………..…… 12 Traffic Counts……………………………………………………….…….. 14 Traffic Level of Service (LOS)…………………………………….. …… 16 High Frequency Crash Locations…………………………………..…… 18 Interstate Interchange……………………………………………….…… 20 Rail…………………………………………………………………….…… 20 Pedestrians and Bicycles……………………………..…………….…… 21 Bus, Car/Van Pool, and Park-and-Ride Lots……………………….…. 21 VII. Access Management Strategies………………………………………………… 23 VIII. Eno EDD – Access Management Concept Map and Criteria…… 24 IX. Access Management Criteria – A Guide to Interpreting and Implementing the Eno EDD Access Management Map…………………………………….… 25 X. Implementation…………………………………………………………………… 27 Coordination………………………………………………………....…… 27 Role/Responsibility of the NCDOT…………………………………...… 27 Role/Responsibility of Orange County………………………….……… 27 Role/Responsibility of the Developer/Property Owner/Applicant….… 28 XI. Appendix…………………………………………………………………………… 29 Goals, Transportation Objectives and Recommendations of the Eno Economic Development District (EDD) Area Small Area Plan, 2008.. 30 Eno EDD Transportation Access Management Concept Plan 2008… 31 List of Maps Eno EDD – Vicinity Map………………………………………………………………….. 2 Eno EDD – Access Management Plan Study Area……………………………………. 3 Eno EDD – Zoning………………………………………………………………………… 7 Eno EDD – Future Land Use Map……………………………………………………….. 9 Eno EDD – Environmental Map………………………………………………………….. 11 Eno EDD – NCDOT Road Functional Classification…………………………………… 13 Eno EDD and Surrounding Area – AADT Traffic Counts……………………………… 15 Eno EDD and Surrounding Area – High Frequency Crash Locations……………….. 19 Eno EDD – NCDOT Draft Interchange Concept ………………………………………. 22 Eno EDD – Access Management Concept Map……………………………………….. 26 Eno EDD Transportation Access Management Concept Plan 2008………………… 31 37 38 Draft 09-09-2013 1 | Page Eno Economic Development District (EDD) Access Management Plan Introduction The Study Area for the Draft Eno EDD Access Management Plan is the area depicted as Economic Development Transition on the Orange County Future Land Use Map. The Study area contains approximately 980 acres and is primarily bounded by the NCRR /Norfolk Southern (NS) Railway to the south, I-85 to the north, US 70 to the northwest, and properties in the vicinity of Mt. Herman Church Road to the west. The I- 85/US 70 interchange is located within the north/central part of the Study Area. The Whispering Pines residential subdivision, comprising approximately 67 acres, is included in the Study Area and is designated as a 10-year Transition Area on the Future Land Use Map. Maps of the Study Area follow on pages 2 and 3. The majority of the area has been designated as an urban growth area since 1981 because of its proximity to I-85, US 70, the interchange of the two, and the NCRR/Norfolk Southern (NS) Railway. The future of the area for urban growth was originally defined by the 1981 Orange County Land Use Plan, and reinforced by the 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2008), and economic development land use and zoning amendments for the majority of the area in 1994. Envisioned land uses included non-residential commercial, office and industrial, with some higher density housing. In 2006 the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the formation of a citizen Task Force to work with Economic Development and Planning Staff in developing a plan for the Eno EDD. The Eno Economic Development District (EDD) Area Small Area Plan was developed over the next two years as a collaborative effort by community representatives, elected officials, and staff of the Orange County Planning Department, and Durham City/County Planning Department. The Small Area Plan (adopted June 24, 2008; amended February 3, 2009) contains numerous recommendations in the following topic areas: x Water and Sewer x Land Use and Zoning x Transportation x Housing x Parks, Recreation, and Open Space x Communications x Intergovernmental Issues x Other Recommendations, including: o Potential Strategic Growth and Rural Conservation (SGRC Program o Plan Updates o Implementation The analysis within the Eno EDD Small Area Plan explains and supports the importance of this general area for higher intensity activity while preserving environmental and cultural resources of the Eno River to the north and Stoney Creek Basin to the west. 39 ?k ?ª ?ª ?r Aæ ?o ?o IrKÊ KÊIr I§ I§ !"c$ !"c$ !"_$ !"_$ K© AË Study Area City Limits ETJ Township Boundary 01 Miles 1 in = 3 miles· Orange County Planning and Inspections Department GIS Map Prepared by Brian Carson. 8/23/2013 Eno EDD - Vicinity Map 40 I§ !"c$ I§ GROUC H O RD D U N K E L D W A Y PLEA S A N T G R E E N R D UNIVERSITYSTATIONRD M URPHYSCHOOL RD FOLSOM CT INFINITY LN OL D N C 1 0 W H I L L S D R NETTIES T A NLEY RD PO N D E R O S A D R R E N F R E W D R WINDY HILL RD H E M L O C K D R M Y RTL E W O O D D R W C OR N W A LLIS RD WILLETT R D N I NAS R UN MO T A D R BENNETT MEMORIALRD S TA FFO R DDR O L D H I L L S B O R O U G H R D N E F F S T B R I G A D O O N D R BYRD RD E T T A R D H O W E S T HIG H M E AD O W RD R A P I D SLN G E BEL L N WRE N N R D L I V E O A K TRL G ATE H I L L D R EA S L E Y S T JACKSON RD ORANGEWOOD DR G R E E N G L D R SPRIN G LAKE D R P A S C H A L L D R DELLWOOD DR BRENROSE CIR WE L D O N RI D G E D R H O R I Z ON P L RO W A N WA L K MEG WAG LN LAUREL RIDGERD V E R B EN A T R L N E W LEAF L N OL D AUTUMNWOOD DR DOVEC REEKRD J R K D R DAVIDCRABTREERD P A PER B I R C H LN HOW E ST STATIONRD MOBILE ACRES II M T HERMO N C HURCH RD R E D HILLL N COUCH MOUNTAIN R D LINDEN R D SPARGER RD GORDON THOMASDR C URTI S BAN E RD OBERLIN DR LEXI LN RIV ER B E N D D R CEDAR CREEK DR YOND E R T R L GREENBRIAR DR SPRUCE PINETRL Co u n t y B o u n d a r y St u d y A r e a Pa r c e l s Or a n g e C o u n t y P l a n n i n g a n d I n s p e c t i o n s Br i a n C a r s o n ( 8 / 2 2 / 2 0 1 3 ) 1 i n c h = 0 . 3 3 m i l e s 05 0 0 1 , 0 0 0 Fe e t · En o E D D - A c c e s s M a n a g e m e n t P l a n S t u d y A r e a 41 Draft 09-09-2013 4 | Page Since adoption, several Eno EDD Small Area Plan recommendations have been implemented including: 1. Land Use Plan Map amendments designating the development potential categories of the Eno EDD (which was included in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, and amended through September, 2012); 2. The ‘pre-zoning’ of land to promote the economic development land use program (current zoning adopted in September, 2012); 3. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments for the creation and regulation of uses and development standards for the Eno EDD (which was included in the UDO adopted in 2011, and amended through January, 2013). The purpose of these amendments was to more strongly encourage quality, non-residential development in the EDD while balancing any adverse impacts to adjacent properties and the environment; 4. Development of a long range Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for all economic development zones; 5. The continued development of Orange County’s Economic Development program; 6. There has been progress with the Plan’s water and sewer recommendations: x An inter-local utility service agreement with the City of Durham was adopted in January, 2012 to further the area’s economic development potential; and x A consultant (CDM Smith) is currently working on a preliminary engineering study for a public water and sewer master plan for the area; 7. The County is working cooperatively with Triangle Transit Authority to plan for options for a new bus services outlined in the Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan, including a possible cross-county route through the Eno Study Area; 8. Triangle Transit Authority has evaluated the best location for a future commuter rail transit stop within the Eno EDD area; 9. Bike lanes approximately two-foot in width have been striped along Old NC 10; 10. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) prepared a draft concept plan for the re-design of the I-85/US 70 interchange in 2009; and 11. Projects for the widening of I-85 from I-40 to the Durham County line, including the re-design of the US 70 interchange, have been entered in the State’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for implementation in the future developmental program (post 2020); however, the State’s new project prioritization process (currently under development) may allow the project to be funded sooner. 42 Draft 09-09-2013 5 | Page These initiatives are in preparation for economic development in the Eno EDD area. Land development in the EDD is intended to occur through coordination between Orange County and the City of Durham, who will be the service provider of public water and sewer. Properties will be annexed by the City if/when served public water/sewer. The purpose of adopted amendments accomplished in 2012 was to align Orange County land use and zoning classifications with the City of Durham’s Urban Growth Area located within Orange County. Additionally, NCDOT is currently proceeding with the closing of a private rail crossing closure on Greenbriar Drive that will re-route the access of properties on Greenbriar Drive north of the NCRR/Norfolk Southern (NS) Railway through the Whispering Pines Subdivision. The adopted objective of the Eno EDD Small Area Plan was the provision of an efficient, multi-modal transportation system. The first recommendation for the implementation of this objective is the approval of an access management program for US 70 and Old Highway 10 to provide better transportation systems and capacities as development proceeds in the area. As properties are developed for non-residential land uses within the Eno EDD, transportation interconnectivity and access will become increasingly important, HQKDQFLQJ the importance of a formally adopted access management plan for the area.Formally adopted transportation plans are necessaryto procure federal and statefunding for projects and to require developer action and contribution in providingtransportation infrastructure consistent witha master plan. Adopted access management plans can also be incorporated into regional transportation plans, which willenhance Orange County’s collaboration with the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO). This report examines the US 70 and Old Highway 10 corridors within the area of the Eno EDD and recommends an access management concept to best meet local conditions and the needs of businesses and residents while maintaining the functionality of these important arterial facilities for current and future traffic.The improvement of the functionality of these arterials to both serve commuting and travelling traffic together with serving the businesses and residences along these routes is of high local and strategic importance as future development proceeds in the Eno EDD. 43 Draft 09-09-2013 6 | Page Existing Zoning and Land Use Existing Land Use The Study Area contains a variety of residential uses ranging from mobile home parks to modest single family homes on smaller lots, to large single family homes located on several acres of land. Additionally, the Study Area contains numerous commercial and industrial uses along Highway 70 and Mt. Herman Church Road. Five (5) parcels of land within the Focus Area are in the Agricultural Use Value program. Existing Zoning The existing zoning for the Study Area, derived from the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) is depicted on the Eno EDD - Zoning Map on page 7. The Study Area is currently zoned EDD-1 (Economic Development Eno Lower Intensity) and EDE-2 (Economic Development Eno Higher Intensity). The Whispering Pines subdivision is currently zoned R2 (Low and Medium Intensity Residential). Remaining areas of the Study Area are currently zoned R1 (Rural Residential). Additionally, the Study Area is within the Major Transportation Corridor (MTC) zoning overlay district. The MTC, which measures approximately 1,250 feet from the edge of I-85 and US 70, requires higher developments standards for setbacks, buffering and landscaping within the district. The following table describes the existing zoning districts found in the Study Area: Existing Zoning District Description EDE-1 Economic Development Eno Lower Intensity The purpose of the EDE-1 District is to provide locations for a range of lower intensity non-residential uses in the designated Eno Economic Development District. EDE-2 Economic Development Eno Higher Intensity The purpose of the EDE-2 District is to provide locations for a range of light industrial, distribution, retail, office, and service uses in the designated Eno Economic Development District. R-1 Rural Residential The purpose of the R-1 District is to provide locations for rural non-farm residential development, at very low intensities, in areas where the short and long-term solutions to domestic water supply and sewage disposal shall be individual wells and ground absorption system. R-2 Low Intensity Residential The purpose of the R-2 District is to provide locations for low intensity residential development and supporting recreational community service and educational uses in areas where urban services are available or are to be provided as part of the development process. MTC Major Transportation Corridor The intent of the MTC Overlay District is to protect and enhance important natural and environmental features through the provision of special controls of development along major transportation corridors. 44 I§ !"c$ I§ P L E A S A N T G R E E N RD N I V E R S I T Y S T A T I O N R D FOLSOM CT OL D N C 1 0 D PONDEROSA DR HEMLOCKDR M Y R T L E W O O D D R AV I A C T WIL L E T T R D P BU A R M O L D H I L L S B O R O U G H R D HOW E ST GROUCHO RD RAPIDS LN W R E N N R D LIVE OAK TRL JACKSON RD ORANGEWOOD DR ARBOR HILL M O BILE HOM E P ARK P A S C H A L L D R BRENROSE CIR WE L D O N RI D G E D R H O R I Z O N P L L A URELRIDGE RD V E R B E N A T R L N E W LEAFLN OLD AUTUMNWOODDR DO V ECREEKRD J R K D R DAVIDCRABTREERD H OWEST MT H E R M O N C H U R C H R D M T H E R M ONCHUR C H R D COUCH MOUNTAIN RD W H I S P E R I N G P I N E S C I R G E B EL L N GORDON THOMASDR C U R TIS B A NE R D CU R TIS BANE R DMOBIL E A CRES I I RIVE R BEN D DR CEDARCREEKDR GREENBRIARDR SPRUCE PINETRL St r e a m s St u d y A r e a Pa r c e l s AR Ci t y L i m i t s EC 5 ED E - 1 ED E - 2 PD H R 4 PI D R1 R2 Ov e r l a y M a j o r T r a n s p o r t a t i o n C o r r i d o r Ov e r l a y W a t e r s h e d Ov e r l a y S t o n e y C r e e k B a s i n Or a n g e C o u n t y P l a n n i n g a n d I n s p e c t i o n s Br i a n C a r s o n ( 8 / 2 2 / 2 0 1 3 ) 1 i n c h = 0 . 2 5 m i l e s 05 0 0 Fe e t · En o E D D - Z o n i n g 45 Draft 09-09-2013 8 | Page Future Land Use Designations Future development of properties within the Study Area will be guided by the Eno EDD - Future Land Use Map of the 2030 Orange County Comprehensive Plan, depicted on page 9. As a component of the Comprehensive Plan, the Future Land Use Map provides the framework for long-range decision-making regarding the area’s growth and development. The following table describes the adopted future land use categories found in the Study Area: Future Land Use Designation Description Economic Development Activity Node Land in areas of the County which has been specifically targeted for economic development activity consisting of light industrial, distribution, office, service/retail uses, and flex space (typically one-story buildings designed, constructed, and marketed as suitable for use as offices but able to accommodate other uses such as a warehouse, showroom, manufacturing assembly, or similar operations.) Such areas are located adjacent to interstate and major arterial highways, and subject to special design criteria and performance standards. 10-Year Transition Land located in areas that are in the process of changing from rural to urban densities and/or intensities, that are suitable for higher densities and/or intensities and could be provided with public utilities and services within the first 10 year phase of the Plan update, or where such utilities and services are already present or planned. Non-residential uses implemented in accordance with small area plans and/or overlay districts may be appropriate. Resource Protection Area Designated Primary Conservation Areas which contain sensitive environmental resources, historically significant sites, and features considered unbuildable because of their limitations or unsuitability for development. Includes wetlands and floodplains along drainage tributaries, steep slope areas (15% or greater), natural areas, wildlife habitats and corridors, and significant historic and archaeological sites. 46 Durham Co u n t y HILLSBOR O U G H R D US70E P L E A S A NTGREENRD OL D N C 1 0 US 7 0 E UNIVERSITYSTATIONRD U S 7 0 E O L D H I L L S B O R O U G H R D KERLEY R D I85SEXIT 170 I 85 NEXIT170 I 8 5 N W CORN WALLISRD MTHE R M O N CH URC H R D NC 7 5 1 Wa t e r S u p p l y W a t e r s h e d s OC / C H / C A J o i n t P l a n n i n g A r e a 10 Y e a r T r a n s i t i o n Ru r a l R e s i d e n t i a l Ru r a l B u f f e r Ag r i c u l t u r a l R e s i d e n t i a l Ci t y L i m i t s Ac t i v i t y N o d e s Ru r a l N e i g h b o r h o o d Ec o n o m i c D e v e l o p m e n t T r a n s i t i o n · Or a n g e C o u n t y P l a n n i n g a n d I n s p e c t i o n s Br i a n C a r s o n ( 8 / 2 6 / 2 0 1 3 ) 01 , 0 0 0 Fe e t 1 i n = 2 , 0 0 0 f e e t En o E D D - F u t u r e L a n d U s e M a p of t h e O r a n g e C o u n t y 2 0 3 0 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n Ad o p t i o n D a t e : N o v 1 8 , 2 0 0 8 Am e n d e d t h r o u g h S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 2 Or a n g e C o u n t y a n d P l a n n i n g a n d I n s p e c t i o n s D e p a r t m e n t . Th i s c o p y p r i n t e d A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 1 3 . M a p i s f o r r e f e r e n c e u s e o n l y . Co n t a c t P l a n n i n g s t a f f f o r v e r i f i c a t i o n o f d a t a . 47 Draft 09-09-2013 10 | Page Environmental Considerations for Access Management in the Study Area The Eno EDD – Environmental Map on page 1 depicts the topography, floodplains, and wetlands in the Study Area. These environmental considerationswill in some locations provide challenges to the development of access management strategies recommended in the Study Area. Topography The Study Area has gradual changes in topography except in the northwest and northeast portions. Elevation with the Study Area ranges from 340 feet above sea level to 550 feet above sea level. Slopes are not particularly steep even in the vicinity of drainageways except in the previously noted portions. Floodplains Floodplains are located within the Study Area predominantly along Rhodes Creek. Floodplains indicate areas of past and potential future flooding. Wetlands Potential wetlands have also been identified throughout the Study Area by using the presence of Bottomland Hardwood Forest vegetation as an indicator for the presence of wetlands. Wetlands are generally unsuitable for development and normally require additional regulatory oversight and permitting by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Environmental Benefit of Access Management From an environmental perspective, improved traffic flow afforded through an access management plan for the Eno EDD area could also translate into greater fuel efficiency and reduced vehicular emissions along the I-85, US 70 and Old NC 10 corridors. 48 I§ !"c$ I§ GROU C H O R D PLEA S A N T G R E E N R D M U RPHYSCHOOL RD FOLSOM CT OL D N C 1 0 W PO N D E R O S A D R H E M L O C K D R M Y RTL E W O O D D R W ILL E T T R D MEM S T A F F O R D DR O L D H I L L S B O R O U G H R D B Y H O W E S T R A P I D SLN G E BEL L N WRE N N R D L I V E O A K TRL G H I L L D R JACKSON RD ORANGEWOOD DR P A S C H A L L D R DELLWOOD DR BRENROSE CIR WE L D O N RI D G E D R H O R I Z ON P L LAUREL RID GE RD V E R B E N A T R L N E W L E AF L N O L D AUTU M N W OOD DR DOVEC R EEKRD J R K D R D A VID CRABT REE RD HOW E ST M O B ILE ACR E S II M T HERM O N C H URCH R D C O U CH M O U N T A IN R D LIN GORDON THOMASD R C U RT I S BA N E RD OBERLIN DR R IV E R B E N D D R CEDAR CREEK DR GREENBRIAR DR SPRUCE P INE TRL 45 0 45 0 4 7 0 470 47 0 5 1 0 50 0 48 0 4 5 0 53 0 52 0 510 50 0 4 7 0 5 2 0 5 1 0 5 0 0 510490 470 4 3 0 440 4 6 0 4 8 0 470 460 450 51 0 4 9 0 5 3 0 52 0 510 50 0 46 0 440 470 430 420 480 490 4 7 0 4604 5 0 48 0 50 0 49 0 480 4 2 0 440 450 48 0 46 0 47 0 42 0 43 0 440 49 0 500 45 0 44 0 4 6 0 45 0 4 7 0 510 440 10 ' C o n t o u r s ( N C D O T ) NW I W e t l a n d s 10 0 Y e a r F l o o d p l a i n 10 0 Y e a r F l o o d w a y Wa t e r B o d i e s St r e a m s Co u n t y B o u n d a r y St u d y A r e a Pa r c e l s Or a n g e C o u n t y P l a n n i n g a n d I n s p e c t i o n s Br i a n C a r s o n ( 8 / 2 2 / 2 0 1 3 ) 1 i n c h = 0 . 2 5 m i l e s 05 0 0 Fe e t · En o E D D - E n v i r o n m e n t a l M a p 49 Draft 09-09-2013 12 | Page Existing Transportation Conditions Functional Classification of Roads within the Eno Economic Development District (EDD) Roads within the Eno EDD have been classified using a road classification system refined from the NC Department of Transportation’s classification system. CategoryGeneralDescription Interstate Major traffic-carrying facilities that are part of the Federal Interstate Highway system; trip length characteristics are predominantly long-distance intra- and inter-state. Right-of-way width is a minimum of 230-feet and can increase to over 300- feet, depending on the number of lanes. Arterial The primary traffic-carrying facilities in the county; trip length and travel density characteristics of substantial inter-county travel or of serving urban-type development; typically would include rural freeways. Right-of-way width is typically 70- to 110-feet, depending on the number of lanes and whether bicycle lanes are provided. Collector Facilities that generally service intra-county travel. Provides the network connection between local roads and the arterial system. Shorter lengths, lower volumes, and more land access than the arterial system. Right-of-way width is typically 60- to 100-feet, depending on the number of lanes and whether bicycle lanes are provided. Local Primarily serves as access to adjacent land use. Any traffic is local in nature; therefore volumes and length are relatively low. Local roads comprise all remaining public roads not classified as a higher function. Right-of-way width is typically 60- to 80-feet. The Eno EDD – NCDOT Road Functional Classification Map on page 13 depicts the following road classifications in the Eno EDD. The Map also provides sub- classifications of the primary classifications listed above. x I-85 through the Study Area is classified as an Interstate. x US 70 is classified as a Minor Arterial through the Study Area. x Old NC 10 is a two-lane Major Collector road west of Mt. Herman Church Road. Mt. Herman Church Road and Pleasant Green Road area also two-lane Major Collector road. x Old NC 10 east of Mt. Herman Church Road, the US 70 frontage road, and several surrounding streets area classified as Local roads. Medians - There are existing medians in the vicinity of the I-85/US 70 interchange. Signalized/Unsignalized Intersections – The majority of the intersections in the Study Area are currently unsignalized. There are three existing signalized intersections: 1)US 70/NC 751; 2) US 70/Mr. Herman Church Road; and 3) Old NC 10/Mr. Herman Church Road. 50 I§ !"c$ I§ GROU C H O R D PLEA S A N T G R E E N R D M U RPHYSCHOOL RD OL D N C 1 0 W PO N D E R O S A D R H E M L O C K D R M Y RTL E W O O D D R W ILL E T T R D O L D H I L L S B O R O U G H R D H O W E S T R A P I D SLN G E BEL L N WRE N N R D JACKSON RD P A S C H A L L D R LAUREL RID GE RD V E R B E N A T R L N E W L E AF L N O L D AUTU M N W OOD DR DOVEC R EEKRD M T HERM O N C H URCH R D LIN GREENBRIAR DR SPRUCE P INE TRL St u d y A r e a Co u n t y B o u n d a r y Pa r c e l s NC D O T F u n c t i o n a l C l a s s e s In t e r s t a t e Mi n o r A r t e r i a l Ma j o r C o l l e c t o r Lo c a l Or a n g e C o u n t y P l a n n i n g a n d I n s p e c t i o n s Br i a n C a r s o n ( 8 / 2 2 / 2 0 1 3 ) 1 i n c h = 0 . 2 5 m i l e s 05 0 0 Fe e t · En o E D D - N C D O T R o a d F u n c t i o n a l C l a s s LI L F D W L R Q 51 Draft 09-09-2013 14 | Page Traffic Counts The table below shows the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) counts collected by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in 2011 and 2012. NCDOT does not collect traffic count data at every collection site every year. Years for which no data was collected at a specific point do not have a value in the chart showing the count. The Eno EDD and Surrounding Area – AADT Traffic Counts Map on page 15 depicts the points at the corresponding ID numbers provided in the table. Annual Average Daily Traffic Counts 2011-2012 ID Location 2011 AADT 2012 AADT A US 70 west of Seven Springs Road 12,000 12,000 B I-85 east of the NC 86 interchange and west of the US interchange 36,000 39,000 C Old NC 10 between New Hope Church Road and University Station Road 2,400 D University Station Road at Windy Hill Road 960 E Old NC 10 between University Station Road and Mt. Hermon Church Road 2,400 F Mt. Herman Church Road between I-85 and US 70 2,300 G Pleasant Green Road north of US 70 3,500 H Old Hillsborough Road between Hemlock Drive and NC 751 2,200 I US 70 between I-85 and NC 751 6,800 J NC 751 south of US 70 4,800 K US 70 between NC 751 and the Durham County line 8,500 L Sparger Road immediately north of US 70 6,000 M Sparger Road west of Cole Mill Road 4,200 N I-85 in Durham County east of Sparger Road 45,000 49,000 O US 70 east of the Durham County line 8,600 P NC 751 east of the Durham County line 2,100 52 2I`w 2I`w 2I`w 2I`w 2I`w !( !( !( !(!( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !"c$ I§ AË N A B P L OM I C G H F D E J K UNIVERSITYSTATIONRD PLE A S A N T G R E E N R D M U R P H Y S C H O O L R D BR O C KWELL R D OL D N C 1 0 LINDENRD R E N F R E W D R W I L L ETT RD W CORNWALLISRD O L D H I L L S B O R O U G H R D B R I G A D O O N D R H O WE ST R A P I D S L N JOMALIDR A M E SHIA D R RI G S B E E R D N WRE N N R D G R E E N G L E N D R KERLE Y RD P A S C H A L L D RDEN W O OD L N N E W LEAF L N SHADY L N G R EENBRIAR DR LEXI LN J R K D R D A VIDCRABTREERD PA P E R BI R C H LN STATION RD RE D H ILL L N SPARGER RD G R E EN HILL DR CU RT I S B A N E R D ETTARD OBERLIN DR YOND E R T R L MTHER M ON CH U R C H RD En o E D D a n d S u r r o u n d i n g A r e a - A A D T T r a f f i c C o u n t s St u d y A r e a NC D O T A A D T S t a t i o n s !( 20 1 1 T r a f f i c C o u n t s !( 20 1 2 T r a f f i c C o u n t s Pa r c e l s 2I`w Tr a f f i c L i g h t s Co u n t y B o u n d a r y Ra i l r o a d · Or a n g e C o u n t y P l a n n i n g a n d I n s p e c t i o n s Br i a n C a r s o n ( 8 / 2 3 / 2 0 1 3 ) 01 , 0 0 0 Fe e t 1 i n = 2 , 2 0 0 f e e t 53 Draft 09-09-2013 16 | Page Traffic Level of Service (LOS) Average Daily Traffic relates directly to a concept called “Level of Service” (LOS). LOS is a measure used by traffic engineers to determine the effectiveness of elements of transportation infrastructure. LOS is most commonly used to analyze highways by categorizing traffic flow with corresponding safe driving conditions. LOS calculations attempt to describe the traffic conditions of a given roadway as it relates to the carrying capacity of the road. The following are descriptions of LOS: Level of Service Description of Operating Condition A Free flow. Individual users are virtually unaffected by the presence of others in the traffic stream. Freedom to select desired speeds and maneuver within the traffic stream is extremely high (< 10.0 second delay per vehicle). B Stable flow but the presence of other users in the traffic stream begins to be noticed. Freedom to select desired speeds is relatively unaffected, but there is a slight decline in the freedom to maneuver within the traffic stream (10.0-15.0 second delay per vehicle). C Stable flow but marks the beginning of the range in flow in which the operation of individual users becomes significantly affected by interactions with others in the traffic stream. Selection of speed affected and maneuvering within the traffic stream requires substantial vigilance on the part of the user (15.1-25.0 second delay per vehicle). D High-density but stable flow. Speed and freedom to maneuver are severely restricted. Small increases in traffic flow will generally cause operational problems at this level (25.1 to 35.0 second delay per vehicle). E Operating conditions at or near the capacity level. Speeds are reduced to a low, but relatively uniform level. Freedom to maneuver within the traffic stream is extremely difficult (35.1 to 20.0 second delay per vehicle). F Forced or breakdown flow. In the extreme, speed can be reduced to zero (Delay in excess of 50.0 seconds per vehicle). Source: Highway Capacity Manual, Transportation Research Board, 2010. For reference, many municipal governments adopt policies requiring that new development not decrease LOS below level C or D. Whether Level C or D is chosen depends upon the individual policy decision of the local government and/or the jurisdiction having maintenance control. In North Carolina, municipalities maintain roads but counties, such as Orange, do not. Determining the LOS for a given roadway involves complex calculations taking into account factors such as roadway grades and lane width. However, generalized tables have been developed to serve as a guide in determining LOS using Average Daily Traffic (ADT) counts. 54 Draft 09-09-2013 17 | Page The following table depicts the information relevant to the planning area: Average Daily Traffic and Generalized Level of Service Total Number of Lanes ABCDE Freeways in Urbanizing Areas 423,500 38,700 52,500 62,200 69,100 636,400 59,800 81,100 96,000 106,700 849,100 80,900 109,600 129,800 144,400 State Two-Way Arterials (Less than 2 signalized intersections per mile) 2, Undivided * 4,000 13,100 15,500 16,300 State Two-Way Arterials (2 to 4.5 signalized intersections per mile) 2, Undivided * * 10,500 14,500 15,300 Major County Roadways 2, Undivided ** 7,000 13,600 14,600 Signalized Intersections on Major County Roadways 2, Undivided ** 4,400 9,400 12,000 *- Not Determined Source:Eno Economic Development District (EDD) Area Small Area Plan (2008) The Orange County/North Carolina DOT road classifications that correspond to the categories shown above are as follows: Interstate: Freeways in Urbanizing Areas Arterial: State Two-Way Arterials Collector: Major County Roadways Local: (not addressed) Comparison of Average Daily Traffic (ADT) Counts and Generalized Level of Service shows that all roadways within the Focus Area are operating at Level of Service (LOS) C or better. ID Points B, N, K and I are the areas with LOS at or just slightly better than “C.” 55 Draft 09-09-2013 18 | Page High Frequency Crash Locations High frequency crash locations within the Study Area from 2007-2011 are depicted on the Eno EDD and Surrounding Area – High Frequency Crash Locations Map on page 19.The data was obtained from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and is meant to provide a broad overview of existing accident rates for sections of roadway and intersections within the Study Area. Crashes have been grouped by number in the following five categories, identified on the map in different colors: 1.4-9 2.10-19 3.20-29 4.40-49 5.50 and above The categories identify both intersections and sections of roadways. The highest number of crashes, 50 and above, were on the sections of I-85 west and east of the US 70 interchange, dropping in number across the Durham County line to the east to between 40-49 crashes. A section of US 70, between University Station Road and Linden Road, had between 20-29 crashes, with these two intersections and the adjacent sections of US 70 having between 10-19 crashes. Pleasant Green Road north of US 70 and NC 751 south of US 70 also had between 20-29 crashes. Old NC 10 west of Mt. Herman Church Road, NC 751 across the county line to the east, and US 70 west of Ameshia Drive has between 4-9 crashes. The purpose of the North Carolina Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is to provide a continuous and systematic process that identifies, reviews and addresses specific traffic safety concerns, including crash data. The analysis of crash data is used to identify where, when, and why crashes are occurring, which can then lead to mitigation of the crash issues through a determination of potential access management countermeasures including the following: x Installation/adjustment of auxiliary lanes (left turn, right turn, etc.) x Installation or removal of a traffic signal x Adjustment of signal phasing, timing, and/or system x Installation or widening of shoulders x Installation of median islands, leftovers, etc. 56 !( !( !( !( !"c$ I§ AË UNIVERSITYSTATIONRD PLE A S A N T G R E E N R D M U R P H Y S C H O O L R D BR O C KWELL R D OL D N C 1 0 LINDENRD R E N F R E W D R G A R R E T TDR W INDY HILL R D H E M L O C K D RWI L L ETT RD W CORNWALLISRD STAFF ORDDR O L D H I L L S B O R O U G H R D B R I G A D O O N D R H O WE ST R A P I D S L N AM E S HIA D R RI G S B E E R D N WRE N N R D Z E R O RD G R E E N G L E N D R P A S C H A L L D R KE R L EYRD N E W LEAF L N SHADY L N D A R E R U N G R EENBRIAR DR LEXI L N J R K D R D AVIDCRABTREERD PA P E R BI R C H LN STATION RD RE D H ILL L N SPARGER RD G R E EN HILL DR C U RT I S B A N E R D ETTARD OBERLIN DR YOND E R T R L En o E D D a n d S u r r o u n d i n g A r e a - H i g h F r e q u e n c y C r a s h L o c a t i o n s St u d y A r e a Pa r c e l s Co u n t y B o u n d a r y Ra i l r o a d In t e r s e c t i o n s ( 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 1 1 ) !( 10 t o 1 9 !( 20 t o 2 9 Se c t i o n s ( 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 1 1 ) 10 t o 1 9 20 t o 2 9 4 t o 9 40 t o 4 9 50 a n d a b o v e · Or a n g e C o u n t y P l a n n i n g a n d I n s p e c t i o n s Br i a n C a r s o n ( 8 / 2 2 / 2 0 1 3 ) 01 , 0 0 0 Fe e t 1 i n = 2 , 2 0 0 f e e t 57 Draft 09-09-2013 20 | Page Interstate Interchange The I-85/US 70 interchange is located within the north/central part of the Study Area. Because interchanges invite development and traffic, it is essential to have requirements in place that address issues of compatibility and function. Access management plans and regulations help to preserve the safety and efficiency of interchange areas as development occurs. NCDOT has long range plans to redesign the I-85/US 70 interchange and designed a concept plan for the redesign in 2009. The conceptual design will impact access management concepts for the Eno EDD area, particularly the potential location of frontage roads and the spacing of access points from interchange ramps. The redesign of the interchange is currently included with a multi-phase project for the widening of I- 85 from I-40 to the Durham County line. The projects have been entered in the State’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for implementation in the future developmental program (post 2020); however, the State’s new project Strategic Mobility Formula prioritization process may allow the project to be funded sooner. The Eno EDD – NCDOT Draft Interchange Concept Map follows on page 2. Rail Although rail traffic has decreased considerably in North Carolina, the NCRR/Norfolk Southern (NS) Railway, which is the southerly boundary of the Study Area, is still used for general rail transport and intrastate commuter service provided by Amtrak. Additionally, there is a rail spur line to Chapel Hill in the western portion of the Study Area, east of University Station Road that is still used for deliveries to the UNC campus. There is also a rail spur that is in private use, east of Herman Church Road. The North Carolina Railroad’s (NCRR) Long Range Capital Plan identifies a corridor beginning east of Old NC Highway 10 stretching until approximately University Station Road to be double tracked to increase freight capacities. This is currently an unfunded project. The Triangle Transit Authority (TTA) completed final plans for Phase I of its regional commuter rail service in the Triangle and attempted to procure Federal funding to implement Phase I service that would link Raleigh, Cary and Durham. However, due to changes in federal cost-effectiveness guidelines, the project has been shelved for the near future. At this time, the future of Triangle commuter rail service is uncertain due to funding considerations. Historically, University Station was located near the spur rail line that reaches to Chapel Hill. UNC students, faculty, and visitors would have used University Station in their travels to and from campus and other areas. If the Region pursues commuter rail in the future, the spur line to Chapel Hill would likely become an important connector within the rail network. Triangle Transit Authority has identified a recommended location for a future passenger rail stop within the Study Area (west of Greenbriar Drive). 58 Draft 09-09-2013 21 | Page Pedestrians and Bicycles Approximate two-foot bike lanes have been striped along Old NC 10 and Old Hillsborough Road. These bicycle facilities are consistent with the rural expressway character of the roads. A bike lane project is proposed on NC 751 at the eastern edge of the Study Area. The project is included in the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). This bike lane would provide connectivity with the lanes along Old NC 10 and Old Hillsborough Road. Many of the arterials and collector roadways in the Eno EDD area do not currently have continuous pedestrian or bicycle facilities. As these existing rural areas transition to urbanized areas, pedestrian and bicycle facilities will be encouraged for the surrounding arterial and collector streets. Bus, Car/Van Pool, and Park-and-Ride Lots General bus services do not serve the Eno EDD area at this time. However, Orange Public Transit (OPT) provides social service transit service for area senior citizens and low income residents who can arrange for transportation to and from medical appointments through OPT. OPT and Triangle Transit Authority (TTA) are currently in a planning phase for new bus services included in the adopted Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (OCBRIP). A cross-county route, with stops along the way, is one of the initial regional routes being planned. This route will cross through the Eno EDD area on its way to Durham. Triangle Transit Authority (TTA) operates a ridesharing matching service for commuters who are interested in carpooling. In addition, TTA operates vanpools that are made up of at least seven commuters who live and work near each other and who share approximately the same work hours. One leg of the vanpool's trip must begin or end in Wake, Durham, or Orange County. TTA provides the van, pays for gas and insurance; and arranges, oversees, and pays for all maintenance. Riders pay a monthly fare based on the average daily round-trip mileage. Commuters who are interested in joining a vanpool may contact TTA to inquire about joining an existing vanpool or starting a new vanpool. At the present time, there are no official park-and-ride lots located in the Eno EDD area. 59 PLEASA N T GREEN R D M T H E R M O N C H U R C H R D PO N D E R O S A H E M L O C GROUCHO RD L A U R E L RIDGE RD O L D A UTU M N W OOD DR J R K D R D AVID CRABTREE RD S I I SPRU !"c$ I§ I§ En o E D D - N C D O T D r a f t I n t e r c h a n g e C o n c e p t ( 3 / 1 3 / 2 0 0 9 ) 10 0 Y R F l o o d p l a i n 10 0 Y R F l o o d w a y Pa r c e l s Wa t e r B o d i e s St r e a m s · Or a n g e C o u n t y P l a n n i n g a n d I n s p e c t i o n s Br i a n C a r s o n ( 8 / 2 2 / 2 0 1 3 ) 03 0 0 Fe e t 1 i n = 5 5 0 f e e t 60 Draft 09-09-2013 2 |Page Access Management Strategies Access management is the systematic control of the location, spacing, design and operation of driveways, median openings, interchanges and street connections to a roadway. The chief goal of access management planning is to reduce the number and severity of conflicts between through moving traffic and traffic attempting to turn. Successfully managing these conflicts can result in fewer automobile and pedestrian accidents, reduced congestion and preservation of public investment in the road network. Access management strategies attempt to reduce and combine access points along major roadways while still encouraging complete circulation systems. The result is a street system that functions safer and more efficiently. As development grows along a roadway, there must be an effective plan to manage street access to increase public safety, extend the life of the roadway, reduce congestion, and support alternative modes of transportation, and improve the overall appearance of the roadway. Better mobility expands the market reach of businesses and enhances the efficient movement of people and goods. With the absence of access management, arterial roadways can deteriorate functionally and aesthetically as well as affect economic, physical, social and environmental characteristics in the following ways: x Increased vehicular accidents x Collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists x Reduction in roadway efficiency x Unattractive strip non-residential development x Decay of scenic views x Dispersion of higher traffic volumes on adjacent lower class (local) streets x Increase in commute times, fuel consumption, emissions, area of paved surfaces Some of the specific ways that the functionality of roadways can be improved in the Study Area is through the application of planning, regulatory, and design strategies relating to access management. The following strategies are excerpted from the Access Management Program adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on November 15, 2011: x Policies, guidelines and regulations issued by state and local agencies having permit authority on development and roadway infrastructure improvements; x State and county regulations, codes, plans and guidelines that are enforceable; x Land development regulations by state and local jurisdictions that address property access and related issues; x Understanding of access implications by property owners, developers, and businesses; x The spacing and location of driveways; x Driveway consolidation; x Driveway width; x Guidelines for adequate sight distance; x Protection of the functional area of intersections and interchanges; x The redesign of poorly functioning intersections and interchanges; 61 Draft 09-09-2013 2 |Page x Intersection spacing and traffic signal spacing; x Construction of right and left turn lanes; x The development of strategically placed raised medians; x The control of median openings; x Median U-turn treatments or directional crossover to control turning movements x Strategic connectivity to other roadways; x The development of auxiliary lanes such as frontage roads; and x The long-term development of multi-modal options; Eno EDD - Access Management Concept Map and Criteria The Eno EDD – Access Management Concept Map has been prepared utilizing land use, zoning, environmental, transportation data, and evaluating the desired access management strategies for the area. The map provides a concept for future locations and public street connections for properties and streets within the Study Area. The intent of the map is to guide the design of site-access driveways and internal circulation routes for properties located within the management area that are likely to be developed at some point in the future. For those properties that may not be redeveloped by the time the I-85/US-70 interchange is redesigned, the Plan will also be useful for evaluating how access to those sites should continue to be served. Given that development proposals may be years in the future and the details of their layout is unknown, the conceptual access management map focuses on depicting criteria for development of the future transportation network within the Study Area. Accompanying the Eno EDD – Access Management Concept Map is a set of written access management criteria to guide interpretation and implementation of the map. The Map follows the policies on page 25. 62 Draft 09-09-2013 2 |Page Access Management Criteria – A Guide to Interpreting and Implementing the Eno EDD Access Management Map Through the following criteria the Eno EDD – Access Management Concept Map supports transportation and land use objectives articulated in adopted plans: 1.Restrict access where possible from the functional area of intersections and the I-85/US 70 interchange. 2.Control turning movements at entrances: a.Where recommended by a traffic study, right-in/right-out entrance design prevents left ingress and egress turning movements. b.Limit access to a defined point of ingress and egress through the development of an entrance that prevent vehicles from backing up on to the highway and enhances on-site circulation. 3.Space intersections and driveway access points to plan for reduced traffic conflict points as traffic congestion increases: a.Align major intersections. b.Align minor entrances with positive offset(s) to increase safety. c.Provide a limited number of strategically located median crossovers on US 70. d.Add exclusive turn lanes where required by NCDOT. 4.Provide adequate separation between traffic signals to expand road’s traffic capacity and simplify signal synchronization. [Note: the Access Management Concept Map depicts existing signalized (and unsignalized) intersections. As development progresses, some unsignalized intersections may be required to be signalized by the NCDOT.] 5.Where feasible along arterials and collectors, share joint entrance(s) with adjoining property owner(s) through the recordation of joint access easements with maintenance provisions with adjoining property owner(s). 6.Where feasible along arterials, provide vehicular and pedestrian connections between adjoining properties through the recordation of access easement(s) with maintenance provisions, and construct connection(s) to the boundary with adjoining undeveloped parcel(s). 7.As properties develop, establish connectivity between the US 70 Frontage Road and future non-residential development to the south. 8.Provide frontage roads with non-residential development/redevelopment to increase safety on arterials and collector roads, and promote non-residential development for economic benefit. 9.Provide an interconnected street network in the Study Area as generally indicated on the map. 10. Provide an interior access network from identified primary access points along arterial and collector roads. 11. There shall be no access by non-residential development through the 10-year Transition Area until the area commences a transition in urban densities and/or intensities that are suitable for higher densities and/or intensities. 12. Accommodate transit, bicyclists and pedestrians on roadways in the Study Area. 13. Limit perennial stream crossings, and impacts to wetlands and steep topographical areas. 63 " "T U N I V E R S I T Y S T A T I O N R D P L E A S A N T G R E E N R D OLD NC10 PONDEROSADR HEMLOC K D R M Y R T L E W O O D D R HOWE ST O L D H I L L S B O R O U G H R D APIDS LN ENN R D M U R PH Y S CHOOLRD ORANGEWOOD DR P A S C H A L L D R T R D WEL DON RIDGE DR HO R I Z O N PL N E W L E AF LN DOVEC R EEKRD JR K D R MT H E R M O N C H U R C H R D MTHERMONCHURCHRD GORDONTHOM ASDR C U R TIS B A NE R D CEDARCREEK DR GREENBRIARDR SPRUCE PINETRL N C 7 5 1 !"c$ I§ I§ AË En o E D D - A c c e s s M a n a g e m e n t C o n c e p t M a p "T Po s s i b l e C o m m u t e r R a i l T r a n s i t S t o p " Ra i l r o a d C r o s s i n g C l o s u r e Po s s i b l e N C D O T F u t u r e R o a d Di r e c t i o n o f T u r n i n g M o v e m e n t s In t e r n a l _ C o n n e c t i v i t y 1- 8 5 / U S 7 0 I n t e r s e c t i o n L i m i t e d A c c e s s Z o n e Fr o n t a g e R o a d Me r g i n g I n t e r c h a n g e L a n e s Si g n a l i z e d I n t e r s e c t i o n Un s i g n a l i z e d I n t e r s e c t i o n Ra i l r o a d St r e a m s Co u n t y B o u n d a r y 10 0 Y e a r F l o o d p l a i n 10 0 Y e a r F l o o d w a y pa r c e l s St u d y A r e a · Or a n g e C o u n t y P l a n n i n g a n d I n s p e c t i o n s Br i a n C a r s o n ( 8 / 2 6 / 2 0 1 3 ) 05 0 0 Fe e t 1 i n = 1 , 2 5 0 f e e t 64 Draft 09-09-2013 2 |Page Implementation Coordination The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) lacks authority over the land development process, and Orange County lacks authority over access permitting decisions on state highways. Together, these factors make coordination essential and to create consistent standards and procedures in the Study Area. Coordination between NCDOT and the County must consider the effects of its decisions on the entire Eno EDD Study Area if the partnership is to work efficiently. Because each agency has authority over a different part of the process, they can achieve far more through mutual cooperation than either agency can achieve alone. Coordination is also beneficial to the public and the developer or property owner whose financial investment is at stake. Role/Responsibility of the NCDOT The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is responsible for regulating the location, design, construction, and maintenance of street and driveway connections on the State Highway system. The NCDOT recognizes landowners have certain reasonable rights of access consistent with their needs. However, access connections are a major contributor to traffic congestion and poor roadway facility operations that can result in decreased highway capacity, and increased safety hazards. Early NCDOT review of development proposals help ensure conformance with access management requirements and provides NCDOT an opportunity to suggest changes prior to local plat approval, which may occur well in advance of a request for a driveway permit. The NCDOT Access Management Group (of the Congestion Management Section of the Traffic Engineering and Safety Systems Branch) examines the potential safety and capacity impacts that new or expanding traffic generations may have on the state roadway system and provides recommendations based on the analysis. This process typically requires the completion of a Traffic Impact Study by the Developer/ Property Owner/Applicant Other recommendations may range from denying access, to requiring the developer to construct additional travel or turn lanes, access restrictions, internal traffic pattern operations or installing new traffic signals to minimize the traffic impact. Role/Responsibility of Orange County Several sections of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) (adopted 2011) will assist with implementation of the Eno EDD Access Management Plan. The UDO requires site plans to comply with County adopted access management, transportation and/or connectivity plans and denote the location of future roadways(s) and access easements, whether public or private, and to ensure and encourage future connectivity. The UDO also provides additional requirements for Economic Development Districts as well as the Major Transportation Corridor Overlay District (MTC), to ensure that a development proposal complies with EDD and MTC policies, procedures and regulations. 65 Draft 09-09-2013 2 |Page An important implementation tool for access management is the UDO requirement of a traffic impact study for all special use permits, subdivisions, conditional zoning applications, and site plans that exceed 800 trips per day, or 80 or more dwelling units for residential development. Additionally, a traffic impact study may be required when a road capacity or safety issue exists. The purpose of the traffic impact analysis is to insure that proposed developments do not adversely affect the highway network and to identify any traffic problems associated with access from the site to the existing transportation network. The objective of the traffic impact study is to identify solutions to potential problems and to present improvements to be incorporated into the proposed development. As individual developments occur in the Eno EDD Study Area, permits can be issued that conform to the access management plan, or permits outlining conditions (whether through conditional or special use zoning, or site plans) can be issued so that the development will ultimately be in conformance. NCDOT representatives encourage this process by providing technical assistance and support. Orange County can assist the NCDOT by attaching conditions to development approvals to require actions from the developer that support access management. This may include conditions that require unified access and circulations systems, alternative access roads, or joint and cross access. Continued intergovernmental coordination with the City of Durham will be important to realizing desired development and access management within the Study Area since the City will be the service provider of public water and sanitary sewer. Parcels within the area are within the City’s future annexation area and will be annexed if/when served by public water/sewer. Role/Responsibility of the Developer /Property Owner/Applicant A development applicant, such as the property owner and/or developer, is required to coordinate with Orange County and the NCDOT to identify possible conflicts with local, state or federal regulations and plans, including an adopted Eno EDD Access Management Plan. A traffic impact study may be required to be prepared by the applicant’s engineer, to determine any traffic problems associated with access from the site to the existing transportation network, and identify solutions to potential problems to be incorporated into the proposed development. Additionally, prior to beginning any development work, the applicant is responsible for obtaining all applicable permits required for construction within the highway right-of-way resulting from development, including but not limited to, a Street and Driveway Access Permit issued by the NCDOT District Engineer, and all applicable environmental permits (i.e., erosion control, water quality, and wetlands). In the event that other new developments are in the vicinity of the proposed development, the applicant is required to coordinate with any other involved agencies, including other local governments to identify conflicting or overlapping access issues. 66 Draft 09-09-2013  |Page APPENDIX 67 68 Draft 09-09-2013 3 |Page Goals, Transportation Objective and Recommendations of the Eno Economic Development District (EDD) Area Small Area Plan, 2008 SAP Goal: In the future, the Focus Area should be well served by reliable infrastructure to accommodate orderly, planned growth. An efficient multi-modal transportation system will operate in the area and commercial and light industrial uses will provide job opportunities to area and County residents. Transportation Objective: Provision of an efficient, multi-modal transportation system. The vehicular transportation system in the planning area generally functions well, but there are some concerns, especially regarding motorized vehicle flows during peak traffic hours. However, some peak hour congestion is also to be expected in an urban or suburban area. The key is managing the transportation system such that it can function as safely and efficiently as possible. Sidewalks and bicycles lanes do not exist anywhere in the Focus area. The shoulders along Highway 70 are paved 1 to 2 feet beyond the automobile travel lane and people use these paved shoulders as informal bicycle lanes. Broadening transportation alternatives beyond the passenger car is important. “Alternative” transportation modes such as pedestrian, bicycle, and mass transit are part of an intermodal transportation system. The following are recommendations pertaining to transportation: 1.Approve an access management program for US 70 and Old Highway 10 as shown on Map 23. This will provide better transportation systems and capacities as development proceeds in the area. (See Appendix B for an explanation of access management techniques). 2.Support the proposed future improvements by NCDOT that will redesign the I- 85/US 70 interchange. Limited access near the interchange will prompt an enhanced service road and access system to ensure equitable access to defined full access intersections. NCDOT should be strongly encouraged to incorporate bridge designs that allow wildlife to cross safely under the bridge and that allow pedestrian passage along any existing or planned trail-system connectors. 3.Evaluate the feasibility of providing bicycle lanes along Old NC 10. 4.Evaluate the feasibility and need to provide sidewalks along Highway 70 as the area develops. 5.The ability to have a commuter train station in the future should be explored. A station could serve the existing Amtrak service or a station could be incorporated into the future Triangle commuter rail system. 6.The county should work cooperatively with Triangle Transit Authority (TTA) to provide bus service in the area. 69 Map 23 'S P N  U I F  & O P  & D P O P N J D  % F W F M P Q N F O U  % J T U S J D U  & % %  " S F B  4 N B M M  " S F B 1 M B O  " E P Q U F E  + V O F         70