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<br />LONG-RANGE STRATEGIESr"
<br />__.r our population doubling, the way our region develops must change if we are
<br />to make the most eff~ctiye use of our rc)ad, transit, pedestrian, and
<br />other infrastucture systems. ~~~hile changes in land use are a critical part
<br />of meeting this challenge, they cannot entirely eliminate the need for new
<br />transportation facilities. The following additional transportation
<br />improvements have been identified as part of the,Regional Strategy. These
<br />projects reflect a balanced strateg}~ for achieving a future characterized br-
<br />~on~•enient mobilit}• choices, continued economic competitiveness, and
<br />enhanced quality-of-life.
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<br />FR!*EWAYS
<br />Relatively minor frer~yay- impr~yements are needed, 4virh no ~erdening bey"olld. y '
<br />the maximum numher of lanes identified in adopted Long Range Transportation
<br />Plans. Widening projects eliminate bottlenecks on I-40, I-4~, L1S l~-~01, and r: s
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<br />US 14?. US 1 is upgraded to a freetiva}• north of I-~4U, and U5 L~; is extended lo
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<br />south to I-S40 (Triangle Parkr~vav). ,Also included is ramp metering, and Intelligent - ssoo ~ ... '
<br />Transportation System (ITS) projects providing incident detection, traveler .E :ZSo
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<br />information, and alternative routing. Curren[ Plans Additional Needs
<br />SURFACE STREETS
<br />Creating an efficient, interconnected street network helps keep short-distance
<br />local trips off fr~ewa}•s by providing a rariety ok, alternative routes. This c sae°o
<br />network also supplies critical freeway access, and offers opportunities to ~ szano
<br />improve the speed and reliabilir}• of bus service. Finall}•, by incorporating _ sle°a ,,~;~ ~~~~
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<br />ttinuous bicycle and sidewalk features, travel by non-motorized mot{es is ~ .~
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<br />~,romoted. Projects include intersection improyetnents, cotnputerized signal - se°o
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<br />s}-stems, new and widened roads, ;u1d pedesrrian/blc)•cle enhanCelllents. Current Plans Additional Needs
<br />MANAGEQ LANES
<br />High Uccupancy Vehicle (HOB') lanes, car carpool lanes, arc the most familiar
<br />e~anlple of this type facility. They can offer taster, more reliable trip times, and - sliso
<br />have greater person-carre~ing capacity than regul;ir lanes. pluses can also use o slo°o
<br />these lanes, forming the backbone of a regional rapid transit systenl. HOV lanes -- s~s° ~;:,-...,
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<br />support Travel Demand ~tanagernent (TD~I) efforts, and ccln he combined with ss°°
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<br />vari:ihle tolls For siligle-occupant vehicles (SOV1. Forn--eight miles of ilrutaged ~ S0 CurrenC Planf Additional Needs
<br />lanes are proposed on I-4U and I-S~}O.
<br />PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE FACILITIES
<br />5af~, convenient sidewalks and trails offer alternatives that ~:ut hl'I~+ I'CdUt:e
<br />;turclmc~hile traffic on congested streets. `lore impclrr:tnrly
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<br />trip. [n addition to building nearly i0O miles of "missing; links" and new, nff- :z°°
<br />,tart facilities, pedestrian arld hi~ycle treatments are also included in new r S10° see
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<br />TRANSIT
<br />l3crth regional and local transit services are expanded. Either rail or bus strviur:
<br />cl}~rr:tring on a dedicared guideway can ensure taster, more, reliable tra~~el times,
<br />'•mg ~~~ith generous long-term capacity. Such investment can also support
<br />ernative land ust choices :ind policies designed ro reduce auto dependrnry.
<br />Rail service to RDL- airport and Garner/Clayton is included, alcm~ with rapid
<br />bus/husw:iy corridors along I-~0, I-~-IU, and US ; U. Other corridors ~yith Icm~~cr-
<br />term pc.lrential are identified.
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