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22 Proposed solution: • Raise the elevation of Pettigrew Street approximately 7 feet at its intersection with Mangum Street. Mangum Street would transition back to its existing elevation south of Vivian Street. Blackwell Street Design considerations: • Enhance safety and pedestrian access for a downtown crossing in great need of improvement. • Avoid impact to historical landmark. Proposed solution: • Close the existing Blackwell Street railroad crossing to vehicle traffic. • Work closely with the community to evaluate an alternative connection near Blackwell Street, most likely in the form of a bicycle and pedestrian bridge. Dillard Street Design considerations: • Acknowledge existing traffic patterns. • Mitigate ways current railroad operations pose challenges to vehicle, pedestrian and light-rail traffic. Proposed solution: • Convert Dillard Street to one-way southbound between Ramseur and Pettigrew streets to improve light rail and existing freight rail operations. Downtown Loop (Ramseur Street) Design considerations: • Acknowledge existing traffic patterns, other vehicle access changes to Blackwell Street. • Adhere to city’s existing downtown loop plan. Proposed solution: • Change Ramseur Street to two-way travel between Chapel Hill Street and Dillard Street to improve vehicle and bus access in the westbound direction. This conversion aligns with the City of Durham’s adopted plan to convert the entire loop. Alston Avenue/ NCCU Design considerations: • Enhance safety and pedestrian access for nearby affordable housing residents and North Carolina Central University. • Limit potential conflicts with vehicle traffic. Proposed solution: • Replace large park-and-ride structure at Alston Avenue with at-grade parking spaces. • Move the Alston Avenue station platform closer to the intersection of Pettigrew and Grant streets to improve pedestrian access. • Improve sidewalks and lighting at both station areas. Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility • GoTriangle seeking rezoning with a development plan, Future Land Use Map amendment and annexation. • Planning Commission hearing Oct. 9; Durham City Council action in December.