HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 11-19-2001-9eORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 19, 2001
Action Aill
Item No.
SUBJECT: Orange County Transportation Priority List for 2004 — 2010 TIP
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (YIN) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
t. Draft Letter to DCHC MPO Karen Lincoln, a #.2583
2. Proposed Priority List for 2004 -2010 MTIP Craig Bar id en. 2592
3. Draft Letter to NC Board of Transportation TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
4. Proposed Priority List for 2004 -2010 TIP Hillsborough 73241181
5. EDD Transportation Worhgroup Recommendations Chapel Hill 968 -4501
6. Project Request Forms Durham 688-7331
Mebane (336)227 -2031
PURPOSE: To consider Orange County's Transportation Priority Projects for the 2004 — 2010
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
BACKGROUND: Biannually, the North Carolina Board of Transportation (BOT) adopts a multi-
year State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) that specifies needed transportation
improvements across the state. The process stalls with local jurbiliciicns drafting local
transportation priority lists. Federal and state regulations provide for public input into the process.
Orange County's transportation priority needs list has two sections. One section deals with
selected projects within the Durham - Chapel Hill- Canboro Metropolitan Planning Organization
(DCHC MPO) planning boundary. The second section deals with projects in the remaining portions
of Orange County which lie outside of the Durham -Chapel Hill- Canbore metropolitan planning area.
Orange County's transportation pdor'hy list for Me projects within the Metmpoliten Planning Area
(MPA) must be submitted to Me DCHC MPO in November. The Transportation Advisory
Committee (TAC) will Men hold a public input meeting and Me North Carolina Department of
Transportation ( NCDOT) will meet with the MPO in January or February to discuss Me MPO's
priorties.
NCBOT held a TIP Public Input Meeting on October 30, 2001 for areas in Division 7 that are not
represented in a Metropolitan Planning Organization; however, NCDOT and NCBOT will accept
written requests for those projects through December 2001.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None at this time.
RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that the Board approve the attached
Orange County Transportation Priority Lists for Me 2004 -2010 TIP.
November 19, 2001
Ms. Becky Hemn, Chair
Transportation Advisory Committee
DurhamChapal Hill- Carrbom MPO
101 City Hall Plam
Durham, NC 27791
Dear Ms. Heron:
Enclosed with this letter you will find the Orange County Transportation Priority
List far Consideration of Funding In The 2006 - 2010 ❑ m Ch I HIII-Carriagm
Metaccalkan Transportation Improvement P
Orange County would like to give priority to identified safety, needs on existing
roads and bridges, to other transportation pmjects that encourage aderhatives to
automobile travel and to those that foster economic development. The County also
endarses environmentally responsible construction of all transportation projects.
Finally, the County supports adequate maintenance far existing transportation facilities.
Thank you for your time and consideration of Orange County's transportation needs. If
you would like to discuss this matter in dealt, please contard Beverly Blythe, Clerk to
the Board of County Commissioners at (919) 732 -9181, extension 2139.
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Sincerely,
Stephen H. Halkiotis., Chair
Enclosure
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY LIST
FOR CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING IN
THE 2004-2010 DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL - CARRBORO
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM fMTIP)
As a member of the Durham - Chapel Hill- Carrbom Metropolitan Planning
Organization, Orange County will continue W work with the Transportation
Advisory Committee ECHO TAC) to develop a complete list of prii priorities
for the portion of Orange County that Iles inside the urbanized area boundary.
However, there are selected projects in Orange County which we would like to
address now because they have been the subjects of discussions between the
TAC and the Department of Transportation or because there are other special
concerns.
REQUESTED PROJECTS
1) U -3888. Elizabeth Brady Road Extension Construct a facility, with bicycle
and pedestrian amended, connecting US 70 Business and US 70 Bypass
on an alignment that has least impact on the Eno River, the natural
environment and cultural sides. This project creates a parallel mute to the
highly congested Chums Street comidor (NC 86 & US 70 Business). This
route will be used b re -route heavy truck and through traffic out of the
downbwnlhistoric district.
An Economic Development District (EDD) Transportation Workgroup
made up of Orange County and Town of Hillsborough elected officials,
planning staff, devebpers and community groups was established to
address thimporlation issues depending the Hillsborough area EDD. That
group's recommendations and comments regarding this project are also
attached for consideration in planning and design of this project.
2) NO 86 Bicycle Lanes Construct bicycle lanes (4 -foot paved shoulders)
from Chapel Hill (Whitfield Road) to Hillsborough (US 70 Business). This
project will mend bicycle lanes an Airport Road (NC86) in Chapel Hill to
US 70 Business in Hillsborough. - Bicycle lanes have rocsntly been
completed along NC 86 from UNC to Whitfield Road (SR 1731) in Orange
County. NC 86 from Chapel Hill to Hillsborough is experiencing increasing
numbers of bicyclists using this route and there are also two schools along
this mute. This mute is listed as pdortty I of the primary bicycle mutes
proposed in the Orange County Bicycle Transportation Plan adopted April
6, 1999. This protect is listed in the 2002 -2008 TIP as an incidental
bicycle need. Orange County requests that bicycle lane be constructed
as an independent project, and, if necessary, programmed in phases.
3) R -2825 Improvements to South Chunton Street: Develop congestion
management, limited access, aesthetic and capacity improvements
between US 70 Business and Interstate 40. The portion between
Inlerstates 40 and 85 will conform to the design criteria of the Economic
Development District Design Manual (4 -lane divided sachem with bike and
pedestrian improvements). The feasibility study should explore a variety
of improvements within the current rghtaf -way for the segment north of
Interstate 85. Improved capacity through widening is not the first choice
because of significant constraints between Interstate 85 and US 70
Business and the proximity of the historic district north of the project limits.
Orange County requests that, where contlltions do not prevent the
addition of frontage made, the feasibility study include the addition of
frontage heads with limited access from the corridor.
4) US 70 Bypass Widening: Widen, from the Orange/Durham County Line to
the US 70 — 1415 Connector east of Efland, US 70 Bypass to a tour -lane
divided section with bike and pedestrian improvements. This project
should be phased to address traffic counts and existing congestion.
Orange County requests that this project be identified as a need and
included in the 2004 -2010 STIP.
5) NC 86 (N rth of Hll bo h) Innnneverneal Widen, from US 70 Bypass
north of Hillsbomugh to SR 1332 (Coleman Loop), NC 86 to four lanes
with intersection Improvements at US 70 Bypass. NC 86 is the major
nodh -south route through Orange County. NC 57 converges into US 86
just north of US 70 Bypass. The segment of NC 85 between NC 57 and
US 70 Is congealed, rendering a high accident location at the intersection
of US 70 Bypass at NC 86. Development pressures In this area will
exacerbate traffic congestion and accident proliferation.
6) 1 Hillsbonci Western Bwass: Construct a two-lane facility
connecting US 70 with NC 86 North and Smoud's Creek Lane, using a
portion of SR 1832 (Coleman Loop) right -of -way. This project will create a
connection between NC 57, NC 66 north of Hillsborough and US 70 west
of Hillsborough to create an aRemate for traffic seeking 14011 -85 from the
north of Hillsborough By providing a direct connection to the interstate
corridor without using NG 86 through Hillsborough, the project will help
alleviate traffic congestion on Crunch Street through the historic
downtown area. A portion of Stroud 'a Creek Lane amassing NC 57 has
been constructed with private funds. A 0. 3-mile (approx.) segment is
needed to complete the connection between NC 57 and NC 86.
OTHER REQUESTS
1) Ul Elizabieh B tl Rgad Ext Commands t the E
Development District (EDDI Transportation Workoround
NCDOT should continue Its study of seven options to reduce traffic
congestion and improve the Level of Service In Hillsborough's central
business district and to improve safety along Churton Street and NC 86. The
workgroup priontized the seven options In order of preference:
1. Elizabeth Brady alignment 3, Mich does not cross the river, goes across
ridge (IF this is the least impact to the river)
2. Elizabeth Brady alignment 2( averts racetrack, crosses river)
1 ( original) Elizabeth Brady alignment)
4. Lawrence Road (with 86 connector) — but different function from above
5. Western bypass
6. No build
7. Widen Chudon SL from 70 business to TO bypass
Elizabeth Brady Road Extension should be heated as a local toed, not a
bypass. The location of Elizabeth Brady Road is not adequate for a bypass.
NCDOT should extend the study area for a bypass to include the Hillsborough
50 -Year Water and Sewer Boundary. One option for a bypass would follow
the study area boundary for project U -3808, using existing marls where
possible and with an interchange on 1 -85 sae[ of Lawrence Road, Also,
please refer to the attached EDD Transportation Workgroup
recommendations and comments.
2) 1 -3308 Section A w deputo of 1-40 to six lanes from 1-85 in Orange Counlv to
NC 147 fBuck Dean Freeway) in Durham N — Orange County requests
that 14306 Section A and 1 -3308 Section R be divided Into two separate
projects and programmed separately in toe TIP.
Pmject planning and design for this facility is in progress. Orange County
requests that the development of the Major Investment Study and
Environmental Impact Statement for this project incude assurance that the
project will not have detrimental land use impacts to the Orange County
Comprehensive Plan Orange County is opposed to any widening of 140
through Orange County unless there is a commitment by NCDOT to provide
HOV and/or dedicated bus lanes.
COMMENTS ON OTHER TIP PROJECTS INITIATED BY NCDOT
1) 1305 widening of 1.85 to six lanes Gas sigitogniction fin rah 1pefin I-
49 at Hillabormuch to Ducharn County Li : Orange County is opposed ro any
widening of -85 through Orange County unless there is a commitment by
NCDOT to provide HOV and /or dedicated bus lanes.
Even though this project remains an "UNFUNDED PROJ=, Orange
County requests drat its staff be allowed to participate in the planning of the
facility. The County is specifically interested! in fire following infrastructure
improvements as they relate to the I -85/US 70 Economic Development
District
e) Ems on Control Measurx - Orange County requests that permanent
erosion . control measures be included in the project.
b) Pedestrian and B'cycla Fadithes - Orange County requests that Its
staff be allowed to participate In the dstertnination of where and what
type of facilities are to be included in this project. Among the features
requested for Incluslon are sidewalks and bike lanes (see the Regional
B,cvcle Plan for Durham and Orame Counties) along roads where
Interchange improvements are required and adequate guardrails on
overpasses.
c) Wel ife Corridor Under Ib5 - Orange County requests that its staff be
allowed to participate during this part of the planning stage and that
this issue be brought to the abortion of the NCDOT Staff Biologist.
Constructing this wildlife corddor Is one of Me recommendations
presented in the "The New Hope Condor Open Space Master Plan:
Proposals for Linking Duke Forest and Eno River Slate Park"
d) Ingemect on of Pleasant Green Road R ] & Mt Haman Church
Road SIR 1713) - NCDOT Division 7 Traffic Engineers have
recommended Mat MIS intersection be included as a part of 1-305
because of its provmily to the 1-85(US 70 Interchange. The entire
Intersection should be realigned so that Pleasant Green Road
intersects US 70 at a 90degree angle.
a) US 70 from NO 751 M Unthrossity aWbon Road (SR 17121- Due to the
needs of the Pleasant Green Reim 70 Intersection, Orange County
requests that US 70, from NC 751 te University Station Road, be
upgraded to provide for a suitable bansdion horrn'M 1-55. An example
of Me need for this project is the intersection of US 70 with Old No.10
(SR 1715) which Is currently operating at level of sewics "F ".
f) Mt Harms Church Rod (SR 17131 - Preliminary plans by the
Planning & Environmental Branch, Division of Highways of NCDOT
indicate that Mis road! may be relocated as part of 1.305. Orange
County request that this road be designed with 1T wide travel lanes
and 4' wide bicycle lanes for a Mtal paved width of 321
.
g) Old NC 10 (SR 17101 - Preliminary plans by Me Planning &
Environmental Branch, Division of Highways of NGDOT indicate that
this road may also be relocated as part of 1-305. Orange County
requests that this mad be designed with 12' wide travel Ines and 4'
wide bicycle lanes for a total paved width of 32'.
h) NC 86 - NGDOT has expressed concern that the width (24ane) of the
NC 86 overpass Is Inadequate for increased traffic volume that would
result from proposed development in the adjacent Economic
Development District. Orange County requests that the INC 86
overpass be widened.
2) NORTHWEST LOOP eENO ❑ IV new multAgne route
from 1 -65 in Qranae County to 1-85 in Durham County - Orange County is
strongly opposed W having this facility within Orange Couny and is also very
concemetl about the environmental impacts to the Eno River State Park.
Orange County requests that this facility be on a location outside of Orange
County.
November 19, 2001
Mr. J. Douglas Galyon
Division 7, Member
NC Board of Transportation
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Galyon:
Enclosed with this letter you will find the Orange County Transportafion
Priority List for Consideration of Funding in The 2006- 2010 North Carolina
Tranamrtation Improvement Prooram.
Orange County's transportation needs list is divided into two sections.
The first section deals with selected projects within the Durham - Chapel Hilk
Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Area. The second section dada with projects in
the remaining portions of Orange County which he outside of the Durham -Chapel
Hfill- Canboro metropolitan planning arse.
We hope that you will be able to fund these highway, transit and bicycle
improvements.
Thank you for your time and consideration of Orange County's
transporldlon needs- If you would Iika to discuss fhis matter in detail, please
contact Beverly Blythe, Clerk te the Board of County Commissioner: at (919)
732 -8181. extension 2130.
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Sincerely:
Stephen H. Halkiotis, Chair
Enclosure
Cc: Mike Mills, Division Engineer, NCDOT Division 7
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY LIST
FOR CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING IN
THE 2004 -2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Orange County would like to give priority to identified safety needs on existing
real and bridges and to other transitional pmjects which foster alternatives to
automobile travel. The County also endorsee environmentally responsible
construction of all transportation projects. Finally, the County supports adequate
maintenance for exisfing transportation facilities.
Our transportation needs list is divided into two sections. The first section deals
with selected projects withln the Durham-Chapel Hill- Canbom metropolitan
planning area. The second section deals with projects in the remaining podpns
of Orange County which lie outside of the Durham - Chapel HillCarmoro
metropolitan planning area.
ORANGE COUNTY PROJECTS WITHIN
THE DURHAM- CHAPEL HILL- CARRBORO
METROPOLITAN PLANNING AREA
As a member of the Durham - Chapel Hid[Canboro Metropolitan Planning
OMan¢ation, Orange County will continue to work with the Transportation
Advisory Committee (DCHC TAC) to develop a complete list of project prioritise
for the portion of Orange County that has inside the urbanized area boundary.
However, there are selected projects in Orange County which we would like to
address now because they have been the subjects of discussions between the
TAG and the Department of Transportation or because there are other special
concerns.
REQUESTED PROJECTS
1) U -3808. Elizabeth Brady Road Exteres on. Construct a facility, with bicycle
and pedestrian amenities, connecting US 70 Business and US 70 Bypass
on an alignment that has least Impact on the Eno River, the natural
environment and cultural sites. This project creates a parallel mute to the
highly congested Churton Street corridor (NC 86 & US 70 Business). This
mute will be used to re -route heavy truck and through traffic out of the
downtown /histimc district.
An Economic Development District (EDD) Transportation Workgroup
made up of Orange County and Town of Hillsborough elected officials,
planning staff, developers and community groups was established to
address transportation issues regarding the Hillsborough area EDD. That
group s recommendations and comments regarding this project are also
attachad for consideration in planning and design of this project.
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2) NC 88 Bicycle Lanes Construct bicycle lanes (4 -foot paved shoulders)
from Chapel Hill (Whitfield Road) to Hillsborough (US 70 Business). This
project will extend bicycle lanes on Airport Road (NC86) in Chapel Hill to
US 70 Business in Hillsborough. Bicycle lanes have recently been
completed along NC 85 from UNG to Whitfeld Road (SR 1731) in Orange
County. NC 86 tram Chapel Hill M Hillsborough is experiencing increasing
numbers of bicyclists using this mute and there are also two schools along
this mute. This mute is listed as priority I of the primary bicycle mutes
proposed in the Orange County Bicycle Transportation Plan adopted April
6, 1999. This project is listed in the 2002 -2008 TIP as an incidental
bicycle need. Orange County requests that bicycle lanes be constructed
as an independent project, and, h necessary, programmed in phases.
3) R -2825 Improvements to South Church Street Develop congestion
management, limited access, aesthetic and capacity improvements
between US 7D Business and Interstate 40. The portion between
Interstates 40 and 85 will conform to the design criteria of the Economic
Development District Design Manual (4 -lane divided sector with bike and
pedestrian improvements). The feasibility study should explore a vaneiy
of improvements within the current right-of-way for the segment north of
Interstate 85. Improved capacity through widening Is not the first choice
because of significant constraints between Interstate 85 and US 70
Business and the proximity of Me historic distnd north of the project limits.
Orange County requests that, where conditions do not prevent the
addition of frontage roads, the feasibility study include the station of
frontage roatle with limited access from the corridor.
4) US 70 Bypass Widening Widen, from the Orange/Durham County Line W
the US 70 — 1 -86 Connector east of Efiand, US 70 Bypass to a four -lane
divided section with bike and pedestrian improvements. This project
should be phased to address traffic counts and existing congestion.
Orange County requests that this project be identified as a need and
included in the 20042010 STIR
5) NC 86 (North of H'IlsbomuaM Improvements_ Widen, from US 70 Bypass
north of Hillsborough to SR 1332 (Coleman Loop), NC 86 W four lanes
with intersection improvements at US 70 Bypass. NC 86 is Me major
nosh -south mute through Orange County. NC 57 converges into US 88
just north of US 70 Bypass. The segment of NC 88 between NC 57 and
US 70 is congested, rendering a high accident location at the intersection
of US 70 Bypass at INC 86. Development pressures in this area will
exacerbate tragic congestion and accident proliferation.
6) R -3438 Hillsborough Westem Bypass: Construct a two -lane facility
connecting US 70 with NC 86 North and Stroud s Creek Lane, using a
portion of SR 1332 (Coleman Loop) right-of-way. ThIS project will create a
connection between NC 57 , NC 86 north of Hillsborough and US 70 west
of Hillsborough b create an alternate for traffic seeking 14011 -85 from the
north of Hillsborough. By providing a direct connection to the interstate
condor without using NC 86 through Hillsborough, the project will help
alleviate traffic congestion on Churton Street through the historic
downtown area. A portion of Stroud's Creek Lane appeasing NC 57 has
been constructed with private funds. A 0. &mile (approx.) segment is
needed to complete the connection between NC 57 and NG 86.
OTHER REQUESTS
1) U3808. Elizabeth Brady Road Extension Comments from the Econom'c
Development District (EDD) Transportation Workgrouo'
NCDOT should continue its study of seven options to reduce traffic
congestion and improve the Level of Service in Hillsborough's central
business district and to improve safety along Church Straet and NC 86. The
workgroup prioritized the seven option n order of prefence:
1. Elizabeth Brady alignment 3, which re tices not cross the river, goes across
ridge (IF this Is the least impact to the river)
2. Elizabeth Brady alignment 2 (averts racetrack, crosses river)
3. (original) Elizabeth Brady alignment 1
4. Lawrence Road (with 86 connector) — but different function from above
5. Western bypass
8. No build
7. Widen Church St. from 70 business to 70 bypass
Elizabeth Brady Road Extension should be treated as a local road, not e
bypass. The location of Elizabeth Brady Road is not adequate for a bypass.
NCDOT should extend the study area for a bypass to include the Hillsborough
50 -Year Water and Sewer Boundary. One option for a bypass would follow,
the study area boundary for project U -3808, using existing made where
possible and with an interchange on 185 east of Lawrence Road. Also,
please refer to the attached EDD Transportation Workgroup
recommendations and commends.
2) 1 -3306 Section A: widening of li to six lanes from 1 -851n Orange County to
INC 147 (Buck Dean F ) in Durham County — Orange County requests
that 18306 Section A and 18306 Section B be divided into two separate
projects and Programmed separately in the TIP.
Project planning and design for this facility is in progress. Orange County
requests that the development of the Major Investment Study and
Environmental Impact Statement for this project include assurance that the
project will not have detrimental land use impacts to the Orange County
Comprehensive Plan. Orange County is opposed to any widening of 14D
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through Orange County unless there is a commitment by NCDOT to provide
HOV and /or dedicated bus lanes.
COMMENTS ON OTHER TIP PROJECTS INITIATED BY NCDOT
1) W06 wideni mpqjction a es from 1 -
40 at Hillsborough to Durham County Line; Orange County is opposed to any
widening of 1-85 through Orange County unless there is a mmmkment by
NCDOT to provide HOV and/or dedicated bus lens.
Even though this project remains an "UNFUNDED PROJECT", Orange
County requests that its staff be allowed to participate In the planning of the
facility. The County is specifically interested in the following IMras[mcture
improvements as they relate M the I -851US 70 Economic Development
District:.
e) Ems on Comml Measures - Orange County requests Nat permanent
erosion control measures be included in the project.
b) Pedestrian and Slaves Facili les - Orange County requests that its
staff be allowed to Par iopate in Me detemrination M where and what
type of facilities are to be included in this project. Among the features
requested for Inclusion are sidewalks and bike lanes (see the Renional
Bicvcle Elan for Durham and Orange Ccunhes) along wads where
Interchange improvements are secured and adequate guardrails on
overpasses.
c) WilAlrte C-ooklor Under 1 -85 - Orange County requests that its staff be
allowed M participate during Mis part of the planning stage and Mat
this issue be brought to the attention of the NCDOT Staff Biologist.
Constructing this wildlife comdor is one of Me recommendations
presented in the The New Hope Comdor Open Space Master Plan:
Proposals for Linking Duke Forest and Eno River State Park'
d) I rereardluo of Pleasant n Road R 1 fi] & Mt Harman Church
Road (SR 17131 - NCDOT Division 7 Traffic Engineers have
recommended Mat this intersection be included as a part of 1 -305
because of its proximily, to the I -85IUS 70 interchange. The entire
Intersection should be realigned so Mat Pleasant Green Read
intersects US 70 at a 90-degree angle.
a) US 70. from INC 751 to University Station Road (SR 17121- Due to the
needs of Me Pleasant Green Rosd1US 70 intersection, Orange County
requests that US 70, from NC 751 to University Station Road, be
upgraded to provide for a suitable transition fivmRo 1 -85. An example
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of the need for this project is the Intersection of US 70 with Old Nti
(SR 1715) which is currently operating at level of service 'F'.
f) Mt Herman Church Road (SR 17131 - Preliminary plans by the
Planning is Environmental Branch, Division of Highways of NCDOT
indicate that this road may be relocated as part of 1-305. Orange
County requests Nat this mad be designed with 12' wide travel lanes
and 6' wide bicycle lanes for a total paved width of 32'.
g) Old ND 10 (SR 1710) - Preliminary plans by the Planning 8
Environmental Branch, Division of Highways of NCDOT indicate that
this mad may also be relocated as part of IJ05. Orange County
requests that this mad be designed with 12' wide travel lanes and d'
wide bicycle lanes for a load paved width of 32'.
h) NC_♦}¢ — NCDOT has expressed concern that Me width (2 -lane) of the
NC 88 overpass is inadequate for increased traffic volumes that would
result from proposetl development in the adjacent Economic
Development Diatdct. Orange County requests Nat the NC 80
overpass be widened.
2) R-2630 DURHAM multl-I a adds
fmm 1 -85 in Quince County to 1 -85 in Durham County - Orange County is
strongly opposed to having this facility within Orange County and is also vary
concerned about the environmental Impacts to the Eno River Sale Park.
Orange County requests that this facility be on a location ouaide of Orange
County.
ORANGE COUNTY PROJECTS QUTSIDE
THE DURHAM- CHAPEL HILL - CARRBORO
METROPOLITAN PLANNING AREA
Orange County would like to give priority to identified safety needs on existing
roads and bridges and to other transportation projects which foster alternatives to
automobile cravat. The County also endorses environmentally responsible
construction of all transportation projects. Finally, the County supports adequate
maintenance for existing transportation facilities.
1) Park and Ride Lot in Me Buct0horn Econam a Qmlooment District
Orange County requests a park and ride aGlity (fmm Me aGOpted Orange
County Economic Development Distinct Design Manual) be tunded In Me
Cdlmmnftv Transcurtaton momygificant Emqmm for Orange Public
Transportation. This project Is clearly justified as d would provide an
opportunity for coordination of public transportation efforts between two
growing regions in North Carolina, the Triad and Triangle.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION WORKGROUP
RECOMMENDATIONS
Notes from Transportation Work Group retreat
Hillsborough House Inn
Augusl18.2001
Recommendations from the group
Comments to NCDOT reganclina Elizabeth Brady Road
(note, the group did not ra�vote after additional eltematrves were offered):
The seven options being studied in priodly order by what is preferred by the work group:
1. Elizabeth Brady alignment 3, which does not cross the river. goes across ridge (IF this Is the
least impact to the river)
2. Elizabeth Brady alignment 2 (averts racetrack, mosses over)
3. (original) Elizabeth Brady alignment 1
4. Lawrence Road (with 86 connector) — but different function from above
5. Western bypass
6. No build
7. Widen Churton SL from 70 business to 70 bypass
Additional comments:
➢ Expand the DOT study area to the entire 50 -year water and sewer boundary from the town plan
P Have DOT continue with its existing list of options
➢ Add the consultant's current study area boundary as a e alternative, adjusted as needed and
using existing roads where possible
Y Design the Elizabeth Brady mad extension to minimize the impact on the Eno River, even if it
reduces mobility
➢ Treat Elizabeth Brady Rd. as a local road, not a bypass
➢ Treat Lawrence Rd option as having a different function from Elizabeth Brady, to move through
traffic around, not through, downtown
• Develop a new interchange of 1 -85 east of Lawrence Rd. b create passible bypass alternative
• Do other non -road fixes on Chudon Street to address congestion & safety, too
Other Recommendations —All Include bike and oeoestrian features (not In Doom, under)
Amend current plans:
1. Amend Western Bypass to begin near US 70 connector from IA5 and delete King Edward
Road extension from plan.
Extend existing mads:
2. Extend Lawrence Rd. south and west to connect with NC86 at the Old /New 86 connector
3. Extend Framers Grove Church Road south to new interchange on 185 and continue south to
connect with New Hope Church Rd.
4. Extend NO 86 west at Chudon Street to am parallel with railroad and connect to Eno Street at
Nash Street
5. Extend Orange Grove Road east to US 70 business
6. Extend JJ Freeload Memorial Drive east to Valley Forge Road
7. Realign and extend Old NO 10 to connect the access mad through Hampton Paints & cross
railroad to provide access to Beclard's Ridge and through to Oakdale Drive
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NT DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION WORKGROUP
RECOMMENDATIONS
New road alignments:
8. Conned NC86, South Churton & Oakdale through the Corbin Dawns & Gateway Oaks
properties, extend east to New Hope Church Rd
G. Create nortWsouth connector connecting the extension of Old 10 with the road above in the
Corbin Downs Project
10. Connect Lafayette Drive with north/south Corbin Downs connector
11. Create a north /south contractors, through Collins property, connecting Orange Grove Road and
JJ Freeland extensions
Other Improvements:
12.Align Eno Mountain Road & Mayo Street
13 Widen TO bypass (in town plan but not in state TIP)
14.Add turn snows to existing sgnaf¢ed locations, especially downtown
15.Add right turn lane onto Mayo Street for south bound traffm
16.Add right turn lane onto Oakdale Drive for south bound traffic
17 . Provide longer turn lanes accessing Orange High School Road
18.1mprove lane configuration at the - 85 /Chuman Street interchange
19.Add turn lanes and pedestrian facilities at NC861US70 Bypass Intersection
20. Widen INC 86 between US TO Bypass and NCST and add bike and ped features
21.Straighlen and make turn lane improvements along Eland Cedar Grove Rd., and make more
direct connection to 1 -85
Policy recommendations:
• Encourage County to provide park& ride for employees
• Consider policy about mad widening similar to Carrboro's— nothing greater than
lanes in town
• Set up a standing joint town /county committee W address transportation issues.
Issues for another day
Non -road improvements needed
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DURHAM - CHAPEL HILL- CARRBORD
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT REQUEST
Prw' c This U -3808, Elizabeth Brady Road Extension
Estimated Coat' $15,082,000
Re ' u�Ay � ' n Orange County
Pointed Description -
A new facility, connecting US TO Business and US PO Bypass with bicycle &
pedestrian amenities. Special design consideration is desired to minimize
adverse environmental and culNrel impacts.
Probes JnalMCetlnn: This project creates a parallel mute to Me highly congested Churton Street
correct (NC 68 8 US 70 Business). Projections estimate dos project, with a
capacity of 21,000 vpd, will remove approximately 5,000 vpd from Churton
Street. This route will be used to re-route heavy truda and through traffic out
of the dowMOwNhlstoric district An Economic Development District exists
just south of Elizabeth Brady Road around Me interchange at 1 -85. This
Project is essential to the viability of that EDD.
Pmlect Evaluation Corona:
1.
An element of the " 2025 Current Trend Long Range Transportation Plan"
Yes
2.
Degree of congestion (volume/capal (Cbul Street, LOS O, 2030 ACT> 20,000)
1.5
3,
Safety tog, accidentsN00 million veil notice of trevep(on Churton St. - parallel route(
412
<.
Promotes National Highway System
No
5.
Reduces use ofsingle occupant veh(ole
No
B.
Provides for mane transportation choices
Yes
).
Promotes energy conservation
Yes
8.
Has minimal impact on Me natural environment
No
g.
Encourages eccnwnic development coreeptant with adopted land use plans
Yes
10.
ApYerse Impacts do not disproportionately affect low income populations
Yes
11.
Transportation Improvement Program Status
Yes
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U -3800 ELIZABETH BRADY EXTENSION
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_ ECOMMICDE LOPMEW ELV MBMDY EX..
DISMIM Pf FEB DALT MAN V
1. An element of the '2025 Current Trend Long Range Transportation %an"
2 Dagme of congese'on (volumemapactty)
3. Safety( e. g.. aeade"100mdlionbhOemgesoffrav1) (1997caiculation)
4. Promotes National Highway System
5 Reduces use wangle occupant vehicle
6. Pf wake; formae mensportalron chases
Z Promotes energy conservation
B. Has minimal trades on the natural enNronmenl
9. Eiwnumgea hears b development consistent widr adopted land use plans
10. Adverse impaas do not dispndoessonately aRea low, Income populations
11. Transformation Improvement Program Salua
Yes
0.63
478
No
Yea
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
DURHAM- CHAPEL HILL CARRBORO
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT REQUEST
Proect Title
NC 86 Bicyde Lanes (Paved Shoulders)
Request is for an Independent Project
Estimated Cost
§1,000,000
Remmstino Amancr
Orange County
Proiect Description'
Provide paved shoulders along NC 86 from US 70 A In Hillsborough to SR
1730 (Whitfield Road) In Chapel HIII and may b s programmed in phases.
Proiect Justification'
This road is popular route for bictn:Iwa to Navel from Chapel Hill to the rural
roads that in(ersact wit NC 88. Two edtmis are located along this route. This
project Is the number one primary mute listed in A Blovde Transportation Plan
for Orange County and Is also a part of the DCHC Regional Bxwds Plan. This
project would link bicycle lanes on Airport Road in Chapel Hill with bicycle
lanes along project U -3808 (Elizabeth Brady EN.). US 86 borders several
sections of the. Hillsborough Area EDD. An objective of that EDD Is to attract
mixed new that make It sensible and feasible to use altemative modes of
transportation within the EDD. This project is listed se an Inddental bicycle
project in the current TIP but no corresponding madway project has been
programmed The HilAcimugh Transportation Plan hats the ROW adequate
Purled Evaluation Criteria'
for ultimate roadway section to be four lanes divRled wit bicycle lanes.
1. An element of the '2025 Current Trend Long Range Transportation %an"
2 Dagme of congese'on (volumemapactty)
3. Safety( e. g.. aeade"100mdlionbhOemgesoffrav1) (1997caiculation)
4. Promotes National Highway System
5 Reduces use wangle occupant vehicle
6. Pf wake; formae mensportalron chases
Z Promotes energy conservation
B. Has minimal trades on the natural enNronmenl
9. Eiwnumgea hears b development consistent widr adopted land use plans
10. Adverse impaas do not dispndoessonately aRea low, Income populations
11. Transformation Improvement Program Salua
Yes
0.63
478
No
Yea
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
DURWiM- CHAPEL HILL- CARRBORO
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT REQUEST
Peal TMA R -2825, Improvements to South Crunch Street
Estimated Cost Unknown
Rectum ino Acencv: Orange County
Pmlect Descdoficn: Congestion management, Ilmiled access, a %there and capacity Improvements
between US 70 Business and Interstate 40. The portion between Internal
40 and 85 will concern to the design criteria of the Economic Development
District Design Manual (4 -lane divided section wth bike and pedestrian
improvements). North of Iroderate 85 a variety of improvements within the
current ngMrof-way need to be explored. Improved capeciry through wldening
is not the And cMlce due to significant constraints between Interstate 85 and
US 70 Business and the proximity of the historic district to the north of the
protect limits. Where condition do not prevent the addition of frontage roads,
maccess should be limited to specific points that access frontage roads along
e mrdaor.
Pmact miRi&Watil This route includes a developed commercial strip area, a developing mixed -
use corridor and bawasss the IAOII-85 Economic Development District
Traffic volumes along this mute exceed capacity of the roadway and turning
movements and ful 1pla access points exace Crates cingeation. The corridor
between the interrelates is developing more quickly than original esfimates and
Is drawing additional haffic into and through the developed town core non of
Interstate 85. The viability of the Economic Development DisMCt will strongly
depend on the county's ability to limit auto access along this condor and
provide facilities for alternate transportatlm modes.
Proied Evaluation Colors:
t An element of the "2025 Commit Trend Long Range Transportation Plan" Yes
2. Degree of connection (volurnakapecri(2000 ADT -20,000) 1.5
3. So" (e.g., accidentaH00 million vehicle miles afhavelf (1997 figure) 490
4. Promotes National Highway System Yes
5. Reduces use ofsmgle occupant vehicle No
6. Provides for more tanspodaton choires Yes
7. Promotes energy conservation Yes
8. Has minimal hoped on Me natural environment Yes
9. Encourages economic development conastand with adapted lend use plans Yes
10. Adverse impacts do not disproportionately affect low income populations No
11. Transportation Improvement Program Status Yes
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R -2825 IMPROVEMENTS ALONG SOUTH CHURTON ST.
ECONOMICOEVELOPMENTOIS MW
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DURHAM - CHAPEL HILL CARRBORO
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT REQUEST
Patient TAe: US 70 Bypass Widening
Estimated Cos Unknown
Rantaciint Acenw: Orange County
ProleMWSCrinfion: Widen US 70 BypiSS from the Domain County line to the US 70.185
Connector seat of Efland to a four-lane divided section with bicycle and
pedestrian facilities
prissajushfireffom US 70 Bypass Is a major thoroughfare projected to be over cepaclry during
the design period (2020). The Intersection of US 70 Bypass at NC 86 is listed
as a high accident location (Hillsborough Transportation Plan) having an
average of 32 accidents per year fords period from 4192 to 4195 —the highest
accident intersection with the highest accident frequency within Pe
Hiltiborough planning area. The 1997 Hlllsommugh Transportation Plan
(Table 1 Benefits Evaluation in section III Construction Prioritise) ranks US 70
Bypass Witching as the second priority of the major projects based on its
benefits, its estimated rights -of -way and construction cost, and its probability
of stimulating the heal economy. US 70 Bypass also traverses the County 's
I -85NS 70 Economic Development District which extends almost two miles
along those corridors into Orange County from the Durham County Line.
Project E ealuallom fortune
1. An element hems 2025 Current Trend Long Range Transportation Plan" Yes
2. Degree of congestion(vrumercapacrW 2020 pmjec6on :12,600 - 18,906 vpd(1.45 wit) 85
3. Safety (e.g., acciLents,100 million vehicle make offraveli ACC1100MVM includes
Shipment from 1-85 Connector an US 70 Business only. 291.06
4. Promotes NaOOnil Highway System No
5. Rebates use of single occupant vehkk No
6. Provides for more transportation chokes Yes
7 Pictures energy Conservpfkn Yes
6. Has mmimal impact on the natural environment Yes
9. Enrourages economy development consistent wdh adopted land use plans Yea
1O Adverse impacts do not dispmporh 'onaky airect low Income populatkns No
11. Transportation Improvement Program Status No
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DURHAM - CHAPEL HILL CARRBORO
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT REQUEST
Prompt Title NO 86(No& Of Hillsborough) Improvements
Estimated Cost 9,200,000
Reauestin rAcI. Orange County
Patina Desorption Widen NO 86 fmm US TO Bypass north of Hillsborough to SR 1332
(Coleman Loop) with Intersection Improvesmanis at US TO Bypass.
Proved Justification NO 66 is the major North-South corridor through Orange County and NO
57, another major corral converges wit NO 86 leas than a mile f¢m US
TO Bypass, NCDOT 2000 ADTc unb show that N086 just north of NO 57
carrier 11,000 van NO 57 lust north of es Intersection with NO 86 carries
4,500 vpd. Therefore, the segment of NO 86 between NO 57 and US TO
may b i carrying 15,500 van. The intersection of US TO Bypass at NO 88 is
listed as a high accident location (Hillsborough Transportation Plan) having
an average of 32 accidents per year for the period from M92 to G95 — the
highest social intersection with the highest accident frequency withn the
Hlllsbomugh planning area.
Project Evaluation Corona:
1. An element of the "2025 Current Trend Long Range Transportation Plan" Yee
2. Degree of congestlon fioWmi vaspaclly) 1.2
3. Samly(e.g., accidevesHW million vehicle miles ofpol >31tyr ®US TO Bypass
and NC86.
4. Pramofes National Highway System No
5. Reduces use of single occupant warom No
e. Pnowdes ion more emotional chokes No
Z Promotes energy conservatory Yes
S. Has minimal Impact on the natural enimmnmen t Yea
9. Encounagesecammic development consistent with saddest land use plans No
10. Aaware impacts do not depromatronalely dead low income populations No
11. TmnsponaLOn Improvement Program Status No
NC $0 NORTH IMPROVEMENTS
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DURHAM - CHAPEL HILL- CARRBORO
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT REQUEST
prial This: R -3438. Hillsborough Western Bypass
Estimated COSt $6,800,000
Reouesflrw encv: Aa Orange County
Promeat Description: Construct a two -lane facility connecting US To with Stroud's Creek Lane
using a portion of SR 1332 (Coleman Loop Road) rightN-way.
Present dutiffmadou This project will create a connection between NC 57 and NC 86 north of
Hillsborough to US 70 west of Hillsborough to create an altemate for
traffic seeking 14011 -85 from the earth of Hillsborough. By providing a
direct connection to the interstate corridor without using NO BB through
Hillsborough the project will reduce traffic on congealed Chunon Street
(2000 ADT = 20,000). A portion of Stroud 'a Creek lane from NC 57 has
been completed with private funds. A 03m11e (approxd segment is
needed to complete me connection between NC 57 and NC 86.
Protect Evaluation Critene
1.
An element of the '2025 Current Trend Lang Range Transportation Wan'
Yes
2.
Degree of congestion (imiumemapscity) (for Churlon Stri
1.5
3
Safety (e.g., accidentaH00 million whips miles of dai
N1A
0.
Promotes National Highway System
Yes
5.
Reduces use of single occupant notes
No
6.
Provides fer mare nauspwtation choloes -
No
J.
Promotes energy, conservation
Yes
8.
Has minimal impact on the refusal enveronmant
No
g.
Encourages economic development consistent wall adopted land use plans
No
10.
Adverse imparts do notdisprapamorately affect low income populations
Yes
11.
TransportaGan Improvement Program Status
Yes
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R -3438 Westem Bypass