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Update on Current Transportation Projects
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the Board with an update on the current activities related to transportation projects around the Town.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT INFORMATION: Zachary Hallock, zhallock@townofcarrboro.org, 919-918-7329; Tina Moon, cmoon@townofcarrboro.org, 919-918-7325; Trish McGuire, pmcguire@townofcarrboro.org, 919-918-7327
INFORMATION:
E Main/Franklin/Brewer Lane/Merritt Mill Intersection Improvements (U-5847) - NCDOT is currently in the process of letting the project for construction. The project is currently anticipated to begin construction in the summer and be completed in time for the return of UNC students in the fall.
N Greensboro and Estes Drive Roundabout (U-5846) - NCDOT has indicated that the anticipated construction bid is set to open during the first week of May. Expected start date, pending successful receipt of competitive bids by NCDOT, is during the last week of May.
Lloyd Street @ E Main Street - Town staff have coordinated with NCDOT regarding the issue of trucks striking the roof overhang of the building on the northwest corner of the intersection. NCDOT has proposed altering the pavement markings to provide a single lane with a five foot painted buffer to off-set the travel lane from the curb. Town staff also met with the property own to provide an overview of the proposed changes, and confirmed that the changes were desirable.
Bicycle Plan Update Public Outreach - Town staff have been coordinate with Alta Planning and Design to develop a public outreach strategy to facilitate broad public input for the Bike Plan. Alta will conducted targeted intercept surveys at key locations: the Lloyd-Broad Neighborhood, Carrboro Plaza Food Lion, Jones Ferry Road Food Lion, and El Centro Hispano. Town staff are working to conduct outreach at key community events including the Northside Festival, Carrboro Day, and the Bike Breakfast. Staff are also planning a specific drop-in session for the Rogers Road community.
ITRE Non-motorized Volume Data Program - Data from this program for 2017-2018 is now available through an online dashboard platform. More information on this program, including the count data from previous years, and the updated dashboard can be found at: <https://itre.ncsu.edu/focus/bike-ped/nc-nmvdp/> .
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: There is no impact associated with receiving the report.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends that the Board receive the update.