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Consideration of Town Code Amendments Relating to Roundabouts
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for Council to consider Town Code amendments relating to the operation of roundabouts.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT INFORMATION: Zachary Hallock, 919-918-7329, zhallock@townofcarrboro.org <mailto:zhallock@townofcarrboro.org>; Trish McGuire, 919-917-7327, pmcguire@townofcarrboro.org <mailto:pmcguire@townofcarrboro.org>
INFORMATION:
The construction of the roundabout at North Greensboro Street and Estes Drive Extension is nearing completion. The improvements associated with it necessitate Town Code amendments to allow for the regulation of movements through the roundabout, and other roundabouts in Town. A summary of the proposed amendments is below.
Section 6-2, Stoplights Required at Certain Intersections and Locations, is amended to add the new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons near Williams Street and Oak Ave while removing the Stoplight at Estes Drive Extension and North Greensboro Street.
Section 6-7, Yield Right-of-Way Signs at Certain Intersections, is amended to add all approaches to the Estes Drive Ext/N Greensboro Street roundabout (including the Frances Shetley Bikeway) as the yield street, and the roundabout as the through street. All approaches to the South Green roundabout, Smith Level Road/Rock Haven Road roundabout, and Morris Grove entrance to the Eubanks Road roundabout are also added as the yield street with the roundabout as the through street (these had not been previously amended).
Section 6-10, Crosswalks and Safety Zones, is amended to add all crosswalks on all four roundabouts mentioned (Estes/N Greensboro, South Green, Smith Level/Rock Haven, and Eubanks/Morris Grove).
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: There is minor staff time associated with any potential enforcement efforts, if/when deemed necessary.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommend that Council consider adopting the draft ordinance (Attachment A).