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Update on Encroachment Agreement to Allow Improved Pedestrian and Bicycle Access to Anderson Park via Strowd Lane
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board of Aldermen to receive an update on the Town’s pursuit of an encroachment agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to allow improved pedestrian and bicycle access to Anderson Park via Strowd Lane.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning, Public Works
CONTACT INFORMATION: Patricia McGuire - 919-918-7327, pmcguire@townofcarrboro.org <mailto:pmcguire@townofcarrboro.org>; JD Freeman - 919-918-7427, jfreeman@townofcarrboro.org
INFORMATION: In June 2016, the Board of Aldermen authorized staff to submit an encroachment agreement to NCDOT to create a new entrance for bicyclists and pedestrians along the north boundary of the park directly from the Strowd Lane right of way. Notification of approval of the encroachment was received in early October. Public Works staff is expected to complete the improvements this coming spring.
Background
Strowd Lane is an unpaved State road off Old Fayetteville Road that provides direct access to approximately five properties and secondary, emergency and bicycle/pedestrian access to Anderson Park. The existing emergency entrance is controlled by a locked gate and connects with the Strowd Lane right of way at the northeast corner of the park property. Pedestrians and bicyclists can access the park by walking across the edge of a private driveway and through the bollards that are installed at either end of the emergency gate. A location map showing the vicinity and bikeways nearby, as well as an illustration of the change may be found with the June 2016 agenda materials <here.>
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Minimal clearing and grubbing, pipe and bollard installation costs total approximately $2,000 to be covered with existing budgeted funds.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution receiving this update (Attachment A).