Agenda 5-a - Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan Update

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3 o What is planned for the area, where will development occur, and will County take property for roads? o 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. o 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. o Who contracted the study (2017 Transportation Study)? o The County funded the study and contracted it out to Volkert, Inc. o 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 for review. Following are key highlights from its initial review. o What about multimodal travel? o The recommended NCDOT approved standard street cross sections include either a sidewalk or wide paved shoulders. Some include both. o 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. Public Notice of Planning Board and OUTBoard meetings On September 20, 2018, approximately 1,000 notices were mailed to property owners in and within 1,000 feet of the planning area informing them of the October Planning Board and OUTBoard meetings. Planning Board Recommendation - October 3, 2018 The Planning Board recommended the BOCC approve the E-B-M AMP with the Planning Director's recommended revisions and the following additions: o Provide more clarity on what the plan is and is not. o Information added to Draft E-B-M AMP o Provide more information on how the plan meets Economic Development Objective 2.2 and 2.3 (Page 5 of Draft E-B-M AMP). o Included a street cross section with a bicyclist and cite NCDOT guidelines o Information added to the Draft E-B-M AMP OUTBoard Recommendation - October 17, 2018 The OUTBoard members who were present — in the absence of a quorum - provided the following comments: o Include roundabouts as potential intersection improvements for both 2017 Transportation Study and staff recommended intersections. o Limit lane widths in the planning area to 11 feet and provide more shoulder. o Incorporate recent advancements in Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies at intersections. o Incorporate public transit into the plan. o BOCC proceed with its decision provided all comments are addressed.