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�A6--- 9 74-3 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT <br /> 306F REVERE ROAD <br /> HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 <br /> zn <br /> MEMORANDUM - <br /> To: Or ge County Board of Commissioners <br /> From: Ca rter, Transportation Planner II <br /> Subject: Additional Information for Transportation Improvement <br /> Program Consideration <br /> Date: September 7, 1993 <br /> As a result of discussions with the Planning Director, staff has <br /> investigated additional projects for possible inclusion in the <br /> Orange County Transportation Improvement Program priority list. <br /> Staff has investigated transportation improvement needs in the <br /> three proposed Economic Development Districts. It has been <br /> determined that some improvements are desirable in each district in <br /> order that they may efficiently serve targeted development and the <br /> surrounding community transportation needs. Also, these districts <br /> will serve as "entrance-ways" and the recommended improvements will <br /> enhance both the scenic and functional capacities of the roadways. <br /> I-85/Buckhorn Road Economic Development District <br /> 1) Buckhorn Road from I-85 project terminus to US 70 - widening <br /> improvements to same standards as I-85 portion of project (24 ' <br /> pavement on 120 ' right-of-way) which would provide for easy <br /> installation of future turn lanes, grade improvements at Southern i <br /> Railroad Crossing, intersection improvements including turn lanes <br /> and improved turn radii for easier and safer truck turn movements <br /> at US70 . <br /> Old NC 86/I-40 Economic Development District <br /> 1) Old NC 86 - widen to a four lane divided facility from I-40 to <br /> 1-85 . Recommended cross-section would be four 12 ' travel lanes <br /> with a landscaped median. Access should be limited with additional <br /> controls placed on median openings. Bicycle facilities (4 ' paved <br /> shoulders and signage) should also be incorporated with this <br /> project as recommended in the Draft Regional Bicycle Plan. <br />