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A Request to Set a Public Hearing for the Temporary Closing of the 100 Block of Weaver Street for a Pilot "Summer Streets" Project
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board of Aldermen to consider the idea of a pilot "Summer Streets" project and set a public hearing for the temporary closing of the 100 block of Weaver Street, from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on various Sundays during the summer of 2015.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CONTACT INFORMATION: George Seiz, 918-7427
INFORMATION: At the April 21 meeting the Board of Aldermen requested that staff consider the idea of a pilot "Summer Streets" project which would involve the closing of the 100 block of East Weaver St. on a series of Sundays during the summer of 2015.
The initial request was to close East Weaver for every Sunday from June 1 - July 1. Town staff is suggesting that a Sunday in each month of June, July and August be considered and more specifically the 3rd Sunday to possibly coincide with another event such as a craft market. Spreading the time frame over three months broadens the pilot period for getting better feedback and is also better in terms of the town being able to provide staffing (traffic control set-up, Police assistance). This suggested change was met with approval from the Carrboro Bicycle Coalition who has expressed interest in having a pilot project of this nature.
The following information is also submitted for consideration:
1) The requested events will be from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm, however, it will be necessary to close down the road at least 1/2 hour before (as people gather) and re-opened 1/2 hour after (time to clear the street).
2) Traffic control and protection requires the merging of the two westbound lanes on Main Street and the some lane closures at the intersection of N. Greensboro and Weaver. It will take 3-4 Public Works employees to set up and tear down the traffic control (warning signs, traffic cones, large barr...
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