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Focused Transportation Projects Update
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to provide Council focused updates and presentation on specific transportation topics.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning, Public Works
CONTACT INFORMATION: Zachary Hallock, 919-918-7329, zhallock@townofcarrboro.org; Tina Moon, 919-918-7325, cmoon@townofcarrboro.org; Trish McGuire, 919-918-7327, pmcguire@townofcarrboro.org; Joe Guckavan, 919-918-7427, jguckavan@townofcarrboro.org
INFORMATION: The following detailed reports have been included in this agenda item:
Laurel Ave Parking Status Report
Planning staff have worked to respond to resident concerns related to spillover parking from the Saturday Morning Farmer's Market. Currently, Recreation & Parks staff have taken over responsibility for coordinating with the Farmer's Market to ensure "No Parking" signs are placed on Laurel Ave on Saturday Morning. The detailed report can be found as Attachment B.
Traffic Calming on Starlite Drive and Plantation Acres
Planning staff held in-person public input sessions for both Starlite Drive and Plantation Acres in March 2020 (prior to COVID-19 restrictions). Work has progressed over the summer to develop concept plans and return to the community for feedback. The initial plan was to hold these feedback meetings in person, but staff are working to develop methods to garner feedback in a safe manner. A detailed report can be found as Attachment C.
Bikeshare Pilot Program Summary
Planning staff have coordinated with staff from the Town of Chapel Hill, and UNC Parking & Transportation, and Gotcha (UNC's current bike share provider) to develop a framework for a pilot program. These are the result of several months of ongoing conversation, and do not represent a finalized structure. Staff are looking for feedback from Council to ensure these conversations are headed in the right direction. Amendments to the Town Code will be needed to properly regulate such a system, in...
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