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Refer to the 2017 Transportation Study for detail information on the planning area’s LOS. It provides the engineering bases for requiring developers mitigate the traffic impact they will have on existing transportation network in accordance with the County’s adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives. C. Recommendations - Future Roadway and Intersection Improvements Based on the information presented in the 2017 Transportation Study and taking into account public comments, functional classification, design speed, traffic volumes, character and composition of traffic and type of right-of- way, the roadway network and intersection improvements are recommended on the following pages. In order to meet the goals and objectives identified on page 15, this AMP update recommends the following actions: • Require right-of-way dedication - based on the “Street Cross-Section Requirements” below - for all development throughout the Planning Area and acquire necessary easements for infrastructure improvements. • Work with NCDOT to pursue funding to advance the following improvements: o Install a traffic light at high frequency crash intersections to ensure safety and assist traffic flow. o Install a crosswalk with a flashing light at key intersections in the planning area. • Consider a provision that any development having ingress/egress in the Planning Area either construct its fair share of recommended improvements or provide payment in lieu of such improvements. • Work with developers, the Orange County Economic Development Department, and Orange County Planning and Inspection Department to implement access management recommendations. • Identify and promote transportation projects in the planning area to respective planning organizations and NCDOT. • Pursue NCDOT SPOT Safety projects for key intersections throughout the planning area. • Support NCDOT’s County Complete Street Policy, which was being updated at the time this Plan was prepared, to address multi-modal travel and protect pedestrian circulation around residential subdivisions and commercial areas. 1. Street Cross-Section Requirements Many existing roads will no longer have the capacity to handle the projected 172,829 additional vehicular trips. New roads will have to be constructed while existing ones may require widening. Road design plays an important role in access management. Several road cross sections have been designed to help address increased traffic. This AMP update also takes into consideration bicycle and pedestrian requirements along the proposed cross sections as demonstrated below (FIGURES 13-15). 37