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E~; 4'r,~'ip 1'i~l TOWN OF CARRBORO NORTH CAROLINA WWW TOW NOFOAR RBORO OftG The following resolution was introduced by Alderman Joal Hall Broun and duly seconded by Alderman Alex Zaffron.. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE N.C, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONSIDER AN ALTERNATNE DESIGN FOR THE PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO SMITH LEVEL ROAD BETWEEN MORGAN CREEK AND ROCK. HAVEN ROAD Resolution No. 123/2003-04 WHEREAS, the N.C, Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has proposed to widen a portion of Smith Level Road, from the Morgan Creek Bridge to Rock Haven Road (TIP Project U-2803); and WHEREAS, it is the Board's desire to modify Smith Level Road to the extent that it can safely and effectively accommodate existing and future pedestrian, bicycle, and vehiculaz traffic; and WHEREAS, it is important to the Board that such modifications be designed and constructed to minimize disturbance of adjacent properties and maximize the mobility, safety, and access of transit users, pedestrians, and bicyclists; and WHEREAS, the Boazd believes that the principles and procedures of Context-Sensitive Design should be incorporated into the development of the project; and WHEREAS, the Boazd believes that the principles of Transportation Demand Management should be utilized to reduce the amount of traffic on Smith Level Road; and WHEREAS, the project proposed by the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) includes construction of a four-lane, median-divided roadway with two travel lanes in each direction, a raised center median, curb and gutter, bike lanes, sidewalks, and bus pull-offs; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that a more modest project design could meet the objectives of the Town and the State with regard to Smith Level Road, at a lower cost than the State's proposed option, and with less disturbance of adjacent properties; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Carrboro Board of Aldermen that the Boazd proposes a project design for Smith Level Road that would consist of two travel lanes (one lane in each direction) with intersection improvements, turn lanes, pedestrian crosswalks, and bus pull-offs where necessary; that sidewalks, bike lanes, and curb and gutter be provided on both sides of the roadway; and that a median on portions of the project could provide aesthetic and safety benefits and should be considered. 301 WEST MAIN STREET CARRRO RO NC 275 i0 !9191 942-8541 FA% 1919) 9164456 TDD (6001 8267653 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER