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What is a CTP? <br /> (Comprehensive Transportation Plan) <br /> - 4 maps and cover sheet with supporting documentation <br /> - Long-range (2035), multi-modal, fiscally unconstrained (no funding or priorities) <br /> o Highway, Public Transportation, Bicycle, Pedestrian <br /> - Replaces previous thoroughfare plans <br /> - Designed to be easily updated in order to remain relevant <br /> Reminder: this plan is for RPO area and encompasses no municipalities. <br /> OUTBoard Recommendations <br /> th <br /> - At its February 20 meeting, the OUTBoard unanimously recommended approval of the <br /> CTP with minor revisions to the maps; and <br /> - Provided comments on the technical report. <br /> Maps <br /> Highway Map: <br /> - Line style and color used to show Minor Thoroughfares should be changed to be more <br /> visible. <br /> - Extend Minor Thoroughfare "Needs Improvement" line on Efland-Cedar Grove Rd from <br /> Carr Store Rd to the U.S. Post Office. <br /> Public Transportation Map: No change. <br /> Bicycle Map: No change recommended unless an off-road bicycle path would be a desirable <br /> option along Old NC 86 between Arthur Minnis Rd and Ode Turner Davis Rd. <br /> Pedestrian Map: Correct labeling of Rural Community Nodes. <br /> General Comment: Clearly label the MPO boundaries on all maps. <br /> Highway Map Excerpt: <br /> Extend the Minor Thoroughfare `Needs Improvement' line on Efland-Cedar Grove Road north <br /> from Carrboro Store Road to the northern property line of the U. S. Post Office. The Post <br /> Office is one of the larger trip generators in the area. <br /> Bicycle Map Excerpt: <br /> To establish consistency between CTPs: <br /> Option 1: No change. (Staff's recommendation) <br /> Option 2: Add off-road bicycle path to map. <br /> Report Comments <br /> Comments to be forwarded to NCDOT for consideration in final report. In general, comments <br /> involve requests to: <br /> - Clarify the description of the Pedestrian map; <br /> - Add descriptions of highway shoulder widths and paving details; <br /> - Revise bicycle project description for Efland Cedar Grove Rd to be consistent with <br /> proposed map addition; <br /> - Add a statement at the end of the Old NC 86 description relating to bicycle safety and <br /> dangers posed by hilly and curvy nature of the road; and <br />