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i Revised Traffic Impact Analysis The study submitted with the original proposal is currently under review by NCDOT to determine their agreement with the recommended improvements. The State's comments are __ expected by or at September 8 meeting. Anew traffic impact analysis is underway by Kimley Horn. The scope has been expanded to include information about how the development impacts the interstate interchanges. Parsons _. Brinkerhoff will review this report on behalf of the town. This report is expected before the September 8 meeting. -~ w m w r~ r~ External Improvements The original report included traffic signals at both entrances to Old NC 86 and the widening of Old NC 86 to a four-lane section. Turn lanes at the signalized intersections and the intersection on NC 86 were also proposed. A schematic widening and signal plan is included with the development information. Widening will be along the actual frontage of the project for the southern entrance road. At the Lafayette intersection, required minimum widening and tapers will be constructed, as the developer does not own the adjacent properties. I-zternal Impro vements Internal site access points and driveway connections will be reviewed and approved at the site plan approval level. These will be aligned or significantly offset, as appropriate. Easements will be provided to allow access to adjacent site. There is a centrally located park & ride/transit facility in the retail core. Larger Issues Construction of a bypass and improvements to South Churton Street must wait their turn for state funding like all projects. These can be accelerated through unified local support for their construction and increased priority on the regional priority list submitted by the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization. A cooperative planning process on the entire South Churton Street corridor may assist and speed improvements in this area. A feasibility study of the corridor was funded in the last TIP, but has not been conducted due to NCDOT staff constraints. A joint plan developed by the Town, County, adjacent owners, and NCDOT staff (possibly with the assistance of a consultant) may significantly speed improvements to the entire corridor by pre-planning the improvements this area wants to see.