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125 2040 MTP and CTP Alternatives Description -- Highways Highways in Alternatives A different set of highway proj ects are assumed in each transportation network Highwav Intensive— This is the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) highway network It includes most of the projects in the current 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (2035 LRTP)plus over fifty additional highway proj ects that will be proposed for the CTP. Transit Intensive—This includes most of the highway projects in the 2015 and 2025 horizon years of the current 2035 LRTP. Except for the NC 54 widening in Durham County, it does not include large scale highway proj ects that provide mobility in the same corridor as the proposed light rail transit system between Durham and Orange counties. Moderate—This includes most of the highway projects in the current 2035 LRTP. Presentation of Highways This section presents a list of highway projects and some key detailed data for each project such as the proposed segments to be improved ("to" and "from") and the estimated cost. The subheadings indicate the horizon year and plan for which the highway is proposed, and a set of three columns indicate whether or not the proj ect is assumed in each of the transportation networks. The table is followed by three maps that show the location of the highway proj ects for each network. There are several terms used in the"Proposed Improvement" that require a definition: • Widening—through lanes are added • New Location—there is no existing roadway; this is new alignment or roadway • Modernization—turn lanes at needed junctures, bicycle and pedestrian facilities are added; no consistent through lane is added • TSM— Transportation System Management; capacity improvements to intersections and interchanges, and other relatively less costly measures that reduce delays and improve safety on existing roads and intersections Highway 7-1