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169 <br />Nish Trivedi explained it is not open to the public yet whiletechnical issues are addressedand then he answered a 170 <br />few questions about what will be available and the layers that will be available for the map. 171 <br />172 <br />Heidi Perry asked whether there is a way to link to average daily travel counts. Nish Trivedi noted the question to 173 <br />look into that possibility. 174 <br />175 <br />Heidi Perry requested thatfatalities be added to the mapincluding bike and pedestrian. Nish Trivedi noted that 176 <br />request.177 <br />178 <br />AGENDA ITEM 7:Informational Items179 <br />None.180 <br />181 <br />AGENDA ITEM 8:STAFF UPDATES 182 <br />183 <br />8.A.NC54CORRIDOR STUDY UPDATE (NISH TRIVEDI) 184 <br />185 <br />Nish Trivedi shared thata corridor study is taking place, funded by NCDOT with a local match. It is important 186 <br />because currently there are three adopted,funded projects from Old Fayetteville Road to Greensboro Road and a 187 <br />decision needs to be made whether to widen all of NC 54 between those roads or a portion of it. There are several 188 <br />agencies involved. NC 54is experiencing traffic volume increases and is being used as an alternative to Interstate 189 <br />40. There are differing visions forthe corridor (widening versus bicycle friendly),and the study is intended to help 190 <br />identify solutions that appeal to different visions. 191 <br />192 <br />Erle Smith asked why the plan saysbicycle safety verseswidening, why not both.Nish Trivedi said the plan does 193 <br />address both and will passthe message along to consultants so they do not discuss the two as oppositions. 194 <br />195 <br />Alex Castro mentioned the graphicpresented for existing conditions was outdatedregarding where stoplights are 196 <br />located. Nish Trivediacknowledged that was trueand pointed out where new traffic lights are installed and will be 197 <br />installed in the future. 198 <br />199 <br />Nish Trivedi continued sharing the study information, notingthe graphics in the study also show crash areas, areas of 200 <br />environmental concern, and the levels of services along corridor withthe worse being in Orange County. There is 201 <br />also a graphic showing the level of services improving with stoplights. 202 <br />203 <br />Heidi Perry asked what the hours were for pedestrian or bike counts. She would liketo know the time period(one day 204 <br />or multiple days averaged), days of the week, and time of daycounts were taken.Nish Trivedi noted those questions205 <br />and mentioned the times are detailed in the existing conditions report.206 <br />207 <br />Nish Trivedi shared the“tapestry segmentation” graphic that categorizes people withwords like “urban chic” and 208 <br />“young and restless.”Several questions were asked about this graphic, which Nish Trivedi noted.209 <br />210 <br />Alex Castro spoke about the increase traffic he has noticed during commute hours going both directions. 211 <br />212 <br />Nish Trivedi continued with the presentation, showing a slide that noted areas for tourismalong NC 54 including the 213 <br />RigmorHouseand Anderson Community Park.214 <br />215 <br />Nish Trivedisaid the study showed that wayfinding signs are needed. 216 <br />217 <br />Alex Castro noted the map of tourist attractions isn’t even good enough for people who know the area to easily 218 <br />identify the places. Nish pointed out that tourism is an important element of the study and this area has strong 219 <br />potential in the tourism market.220 <br />221 <br />Heidi Perry asked if UNC got notifiedto enhance public feedback to the study. Nish Trivedi notedto ask.222 <br />223 <br />Alex Castro said the Town of Hillsborough has very good wayfinding signs. 224 <br />6