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8 <br /> Attachment 3 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> OLD 86 <br /> Old NC 86 from Hillsborough to the Carrboro Town Limits is identified as "needing bike lanes and safety <br /> improvements," which are described as 4' shoulders. Old 86 offers a beautiful scenic connector between <br /> Carrboro and Hillsborough. It could be a wonderful cycling experience, but in its current state, it is not <br /> safe for bike or pedestrian travel. That is a shame, because there is a school located near Old 86 at <br /> Eubanks, there is Twin Creeks Park, and Blackwood Farm Park is just down New Hope Church Road. In <br /> addition, there are attractions in both towns that would serve as destinations for those visiting our <br /> communities. <br /> Adding 4' biking shoulders to Old 86 would only serve the most confident cyclists. However, a separated <br /> bikeway or greenway that would stretch from Carrboro to Hillsborough would serve a larger purpose. It <br /> would provide a cycling attraction and destination that would not only serve the growing developments in <br /> Hillsborough and Carrboro, but it would also bring bicycling tourism and tourism dollars into Orange <br /> County. It would give the less confident cyclists as well as cycling families a way to travel between the two <br /> towns, both for recreation and for transportation. Many articles exist about money brought in by bicycle <br /> tourism. It brings $133 billion annually into the outdoor recreation economy. The North Carolina Outer <br /> Banks have realized $60 million a year from its $6 million dollars in original bicycle facility investment. <br /> Please evaluate this road for the possibility of a separated multi-use path for the reasons stated above. <br /> CARRBORO <br /> NORTH GREENSBORO ST. (SR 1772) FROM ESTES DRIVE EXTENSION TO EAST MAIN ST. <br /> (SR1010) <br /> The intersection at Estes Drive Extension and N. Greensboro is scheduled to receive an improvement <br /> (TIP U-5846). The speed limit in the commercial district is 20 mph. It would be good to lower the speed <br /> limit from the commercial district all the way to the North Greensboro-Estes Drive intersection. This is an <br /> area of heavy pedestrian activity and contains a large curve, a hill, bus stops and crosswalks. <br /> EAST MAIN ST FROM ROBERSON ST. TO ROSEMARY ST., and ROSEMARY ST. FROM MAIN ST. <br /> TO THE CARRBORO TOWN LIMITS <br /> Recently, the Town of Chapel Hill added bike lanes along Rosemary St. Unfortunately, the bike lanes end <br /> at the Carrboro Town limits. It would be good to extend those bike lanes from the Carrboro Town limit on <br /> Rosemary to Main St., and then along Main St. from Rosemary to Weaver St. This could be achieved with <br /> removal of one of the lanes on Main St and with better signaling. Please consider adding this to the CTP. <br />