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15 Comments: Residents of the Stoneridge and Sedge&eld subdivisions located on the north and south sides of Whitfield Road have voiced concern and opposition to the upgrading of the classification of Whitfield Road to a major thoroughfare and the construction of the connector to Eubanks Road. The residents feel that this designation would result in increased traffic volumes and speeds, as well as future widening of the road. This would separate the neighborhoods which share a common recreation facility and owners association and pose a hazard to pedestrians. Response: Whitfield Road by virtue of its location currently serves as the major carrier of internal travel in this area. Changing the designation from major to minor thoroughfare administratively would have no effect on the actual traffic on Whitfield Road, however connecting it to Eubanks Road as part of a circumferential route would result in a small increase in volumes. An increase of 10% by 2010 is projected. This increase would not warrant any widening or other upgrading of Whitfield Road during the study period. It is recommended that the designation of Whitfield Road remain a major thoroughfare and the Eubanks Road connector be eliminated from the plan as originally proposed. Residents need to be reassured that the designation of the road on the plan as a major thoroughfare does not mean that it will be widened now or in the future unless traffic volumes grow at an unanticipated high rate. The designation of Whitfield Road as a thoroughfare would allow for necessary safety improvements, such as widening of shoulders of the construction of sidewalks. PROPOSED UNC ROADWAY CHANGES Comments: Many of the roadway changes included in the draft UNC Land Use Plan affect the thoroughfare system. The proposed UNC roadway changes should be included in the regional transportation model and the effects of those changes analyzed. Response: Many elements of the proposed UNC Land Use Plan, particularly those involving roadway modifications are still being considered by the University. A joint committee of representatives front the University, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro has been formed to consider a wide range of Town/University issues. It is anticipated that this committee will consider thoroughfare related issues within the next few months. In order to give this committee an opportunity to make a recommendation concerning the thoroughfare modifications related to the UNC Land Use Plan, none of the proposed changes have been included in this revision of the thoroughfare plan. The thoroughfare plan may be revised at a later date to incorporate any UNC related changes. 2.10