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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Multi-modal and Streetscape Enhancements: <br /> <br />Any locally stipulated multi-modal enhancements including but not limited to sidewalk, <br />bike lanes, bus pull offs, lighting, landscaping etc. on State maintained routes are subject <br />to NCDOT requirements and approval through the encroachment process. <br /> <br />General Requirements: <br /> <br />It is necessary to obtain an approved driveway permit and/or encroachment agreement(s) <br />prior to performing work on the NCDOT right of way. As a condition of the permit, the <br />permitee shall be responsible for design and construction of the above stipulated <br />improvements in accordance with NCDOT requirements. An approved permit will be <br />issued upon receipt of approved roadway and signal construction plans, inspection fee, <br />and any necessary performance and indemnity bonds. <br /> <br />The applicant shall dedicate any additional right of way necessary to accommodate the <br />required road improvements or future improvements as stipulated. <br /> <br />Intersection radii and geometry shall be designed to accommodate turning movements of <br />the largest anticipated vehicle. <br /> <br />All pavement markings shall be long life thermoplastic. Pavement markers shall be <br />installed if they previously existed on the roadway. <br /> <br />The permitee shall be responsible for the installation and relocation of any additional <br />highway signs that may be necessary due to these improvements and shall comply with <br />the requirements of the MUTCD. <br /> <br />Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. <br /> <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br /> C. N. Edwards Jr., PE <br />District Engineer <br /> <br />Cc: J.M. Mills, PE, Division Engineer <br /> D. M. McPherson, Division Traffic Engineer <br /> Brian Thomas, PE, Regional Traffic Engineer <br /> Doumit Ishak, PE, Congestion Management Regional Engineer <br /> Orange County <br /> Town of Hillsborough <br />45