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i �Dov�!n'L-ovvn ;access S udy SUMMARYWORK1300K December 2011 Corridor Limits & Study Area The concept design for the Downtown Access Study focuses on the Churton Street corridor from the Eno River to the US 90 Bypass, a distance of approximately 1 mile. Detailed traffic analysis was conducted for the heart of the study area from Tryon Street south to Nash and Kollock Street as well as the intersection of US 70 Business and Churton Street just south of the Eno River. While the focus of this study is on Churton Street, the cross streets — particularly in the downtown business and governmental core — require some attention paid to treatments at intersections and just beyond the main corridor. Detailed design concepts extend from the Eno River north to the US 7o Bypass. Context Zones The character of Churton Street experiences distinct changes across the 1 -mile corridor between the Eno River and US 7o Bypass. A practical planning approach requires each segment be considered for recommendations that respond to the unique needs and issues of each zone. From north to south, the three context zones are: • Context Zone is US 7o Transition • Context Zone 2: Historic Neighborhood • Context Zone 3: Central Business District Zone 1: US 70 Transition Context Zone i provides the northern terminus of the study corridor and is anchored by the North Hills (Maxway) Shopping Center. The east side of this segment of Churton Street includes a mix of retail, services, and offices. The west side is largely residential. The character transitions at Corbin Street to residences and historic properties. Zone 2: Historic Neighborhood Context Zone 2 stretches between Corbin Street and Tryon Street and bridges the gap between the North Hills (Maxway) Shopping Center and the historic downtown. Activity at the northern intersection of this zone includes Town Hall and a renovated former service station. This stretch of Churton Street is bordered by residences and historic properties such as the Burwell School. Zone 3: Central Business District Context Zone 3 consists of the area from the Eno River north to Tryon Street. The area is the governmental and commercial heart of the Town, with few residences located along or within several hundred feet of Churton Street. The Orange County government complex, restaurants, shops, historic sites, and other public buildings are located along this segment of the corridor. Introduction & Background 1 -2