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Crossing Analysis for Phases 3 and 4 of the Bolin Creek Greenway.
PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND: The Town Engineer, Sungate Design Group, has completed an analysis of four crossing locations identified in the Conceptual Master Plan as potential pedestrian bridge locations for Phases 3 and 4 of the Bolin Creek Greenway. The purpose of this agenda item is to present the findings of the crossing analysis, provide the Town Council an opportunity to ask questions, and receive Council direction on next steps. A representative from Sungate Design Group will present the findings.
The Town allocated funding in the FY2026 operating budget for a crossing analysis of the potential locations for the pedestrian budges identified in the 2009 Bolin Creek Conceptual Master Plan for phases 3 and 4 of the greenway (Attachment A). Phases 3 and 4 are the longest phases of the greenway and together form the spine of the system. The conceptual master plan identified two possible alignments for phases 3 and 4; the Town Council selected the “creekside alignment” in October 2023 (Attachment B). (For additional information the Bolin Creek Greenway, please see the project webpage here: Bolin Creek Greenway | Carrboro, NC - Official Website).
The greenway is designed to meander along Bolin Creek with crossing points at various intervals. The purpose of analysis is to evaluate the potential flood impacts for different types of bridges at the four different locations. The result of the analysis provides key information on the cost to construct and install different types/sizes of bridges and the difficulties and extent of potential impacts associated with installation (clearing, direct access, etc.). It also guides, with a greater level of specificity, the greenway profile and alignment. This information is necessary for design to move forward, and for the Town to prepare preliminary plans and to develop more accurate construction costs. Opportunities to divide the project into additio...
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