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3 <br /> NCDOT, in an attempt to devise a satisfactory replacement <br /> for the prohibited parking, met with officials of Duke <br /> University to discuss the possibility of developing a parking <br /> area in the vicinity. In a letter to NCDOT (see attachment) , <br /> Duke' s forest resource manager indicated that Duke University <br /> is already concerned about overuse of this section of Duke <br /> Forest by the general public. On behalf of Duke University, <br /> he declined to participate in any action that would provide <br /> enhanced parking or that might encourage additional public <br /> use of Duke Forest. <br /> The question of the shoulder parking along Whitfield Road <br /> may already have been resolved to the satisfaction of Duke <br /> Forest visitors. News reports from the August 26 edition of <br /> News and Observer indicate that NCDOT is already in the <br /> process of removing the "No Parking" signs along Whitfield <br /> Road (see attached article) . District Engineer Tommy Dyer <br /> has indicated that state DOT officials directed that he <br /> remove the "No Parking" signs along the Duke Forest side of <br /> Whitfield Road. The signs along the opposite side are to <br /> remain. Mr. Dyer has also indicated that DOT will continue <br /> providing the current level of maintenance along this section <br /> of Whitfield Road. DOT will not improve the on-shoulder <br /> parking areas by providing signage or by placing gravel on <br /> the shoulder. <br /> If I may provide additional information, please advise. <br /> RCC0906.doc <br />