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of the US Post Office north of Carr Store Road (SR 1004 /SR 1342) is currently a 2- lane, 20 -foot cross section. b. Add a statement at the end of the Old NC 86 description expressing that widening should be done only if needed to improve vehicular safety and not to accommodate or encourage bicycling along this route. This section of Old NC 86 is not suitable for bike paths because the road is hilly, curvy and very dangerous for bicyclists and would remain so even with wider shoulders. Bicyclists avoid Old NC 86 for this reason. It wouldn't make sense to invest in any widening for bike paths unless the route can be straightened and the elevation issues addressed. 4. Page II -6 Public Transportation & Rail Problem Statements (Project Descriptions) — Add a statement to the rail discussion stating that the development of commuter rail lines in the MPO areas will have a traffic impact on surrounding `feeder' routes that may need to be addressed. t