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Attachment 3 44 <br /> Response <br /> Traffic growth is due to continued development in the area served by NC 54, <br /> Opposes widening—rational—increasing lanes results in more cars on road and regardless of widening. Statistically, recommended cross-section will lower crash <br /> impact on air quality and climate change. rate, a significant benefit separate from mobility or capacity. <br /> This is consistent with recommendations.This recommendation will be made <br /> Make intersection improvements first, add passing lanes second and incorporate more explicit, although specific and appropriate recommendations will be <br /> recent advancements in Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)technologies at developed during project design, given variations in individual location <br /> intersections. characteristics, and the rapid pace of ITS evolution. <br /> "Enhance lighting, pavement marking, and signage as needed to maintain <br /> visibility"—Change "maintain"to "improve" and add "where appropriate". Changes incorporated in final report <br /> Transit improvements are included in corridor recommendations. Funding is a <br /> significant challenge with multiple agencies involved, all of which already have <br /> unmet needs. <br /> BRT investments are planned in urban areas along congested, high-volume <br /> corridors with multiple lanes and multiple established bus routes serving larger, <br /> denser mixed-use development that may be higher priorities. <br /> No examples of plans for adding dedicated bus lanes to a rural 2-lane highway <br /> could be found. Given budgetary constraints, unmet needs on more productive <br /> Provide dedicated transit lane and improve transit service between all providers routes, and relatively low densities and long distances along NC 54, it is difficult <br /> along the corridor, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) recommendations. to envision an affordable service that could significantly lower traffic volumes. <br /> Further mention of increased transit service and coordination will be added; <br /> however, given budgetary constraints, unmet needs on more productive routes, <br /> and relatively low densities and long distances along NC 54, it is difficult to <br /> envision an affordable service that could significantly lower traffic volumes. <br /> However, rapidly-evolving technologies and service models could lead to <br /> nonconventional transit services that are more viable in this corridor than <br /> traditional fixed route service. At the same time, advances in connected/ <br /> Recommend increased transit and improved coordination among all transit autonomous vehicle (C/AV)technology could also render park-&-ride services <br /> agencies along the corridor. Jobsolete...or at least less attractive. <br /> 1of3 <br />