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with the equity question. He inquired what the ultimate cross-section of US 70 should be. Watkins responded that the ultimate cross-section for US 70 i5 five lanes including a center turn lane and curb and gutter or, if the right-of_wa is gutter. He added that NCDOT wouldoconcentratehonttherbleft and turn lane only at critical intersections. He noted that it would cost approximately $750,000 per mile to five lane 09c US 70. Commissioner Carey noted that NCDOT satisfaction with Hillsborough's recommendation regarding widening of US 70. g the Commissioner Willhoit noted that the situation regarding the need for funding will worsen. Watkins commented that there is a serious shortfall and that he hopes the legislature will address the funding needs. He added that Orange County has for many years required that additional right-of-way adjacent to major roads be provided through the development process, a requirement not found elsewhere. Tom Metzguer cited a discrepancy in the abstract on page two which cited a service level "C" and indicated 7500 trips per day versus the 17000 trips per day noted by Watkins. Plan- ning Director Marvin Collins indicated that the figure used in the abstract was obtained from Dwight Kelly, NCDOT. Watkins responded that he was not sure of the re , but that Dr. Goode of the Transportation PlanningfrDDepartment concurred with his estimates. He added that in urban areas roads may carry more traffic than we think the improvements are made only at critical points they can and . Commissioner Lloyd inquired how the project compares in the context of phasing with other areas of the state ability of the road system to handle the traffic generated. He asked if NCDOT speaks to needs within a reasonable period of time. Watkins responded that each situation is unique and that local governing boards need to keep in touch with the Board of Transportation and present their needs. Commissioner Lloyd noted the comment regarding Cameron Park School , but indicated that most of athectraffic will be on US 70. Watkins responded that the traffic consul- tant for the project had better data than NCDOT. that most of the traffic will travel east on US ae added there would be an increase in traffic traveling south on St 70 and tStt Mary 's Road. St. Pilkey noted that she lives on US 70 and asked what percen- tage of the ultimate traffic generated by development popmen y would travel east on US 70. Watkins again suggestedthatthe traffic consultant answer the question given his better data base. Grainger Barrett, representing the applicants, presented a statement on the project.