Agenda - 11-01-2018 5-a - Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan Update

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3 o The entire network, once realized, could direct traffic directly to Buckhorn Road instead of West Ten. A summary of key planning areas and responses to public concerns are provided below. • West of West Ten Road and east of Mebane city limits. • Plan updated to avoid multiple stream crossings • Intersection locations updated and requiring additional study • Railroad crossings in Efland — Efland-Cedar Grove Road to Mt. Willing Road. • Plan not changed; carry forward from original adopted 2011 E-B-M AMP. • Key crossing identified by staff requiring additional study. • NCDOT requests Orange County conduct feasibility study through MPO. • Turner Street Extension through Center Street residential area. • Plan not changed; carry forward from original adopted 2011 E-B-M AMP. • Property zoned Local Commercial; UDO Section 3.4.10 requires property "have direct access to a street classified either as an arterial or collector". • Provide access to land locked parcels west of residential neighborhood. • US-70 and Presto Loop Subdivision • Plan not changed; carry forward from original adopted 2011 E-B-M AMP. • No recommendations on US-70 or through Preston Loop Subdivision. For detail responses to all public comments see Appendix C of the E-B-M AMP. Planning Board Review - September 5, 2018 Planning Board began reviewing the Draft E-B-M AMP. Following are key highlights from its initial review: • What is planned for the area, where will development occur, and will County take property for roads? • The AMP is similar to the Future Land Use Map; it expresses a vision, has no financial component, and is achieved over an indefinite time period. • The plan gives the County legal standing to request right-of-way dedication during the development review process. If development does not occur, neither do new roads. • Who contracted the study (2017 Transportation Study)? o The County funded the study and contracted it out to Volkert, Inc. • Does it include alternative transportation such as cyclists and pedestrians? o Yes, the 2017 Transportation Study recommended 3 of NCDOT's standard street cross sections. Each includes either a 5-foot sidewalk or wide paved shoulder or both. OUTBoard Review - September 19, 2018 The OUTBoard received the Draft E-B-M AMP and will provide its recommendations on October 17, 2018. Following are key highlights from its initial review. • What about multimodal travel? o The recommended NCDOT approved standard street cross sections include either a sidewalk or wide paved shoulders. Some include both. • Bicycle safety needs to be included in the scope of the project. o The street cross sections address Bicycle and Pedestrian safety by including 5-foot sidewalks and/or wide paved shoulders. The plan does not include specific road design/engineering but does accommodate sufficient right of way in several cases for future bicycle and pedestrian improvements.