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11 <br /> Per NC DOT descriptions of Scenic Byways.... "Motorists will see little or no development along <br /> the routes, enhancing the natural character and quality of the byways. They will experience <br /> North Carolina's history, geography, and culture, while also raising awareness for the protection <br /> and preservation of these treasures." <br /> Please limit the traffic using this historical route and preserve an important landmark. I am for <br /> Economic Development, but any development near this area should be mindful of what is <br /> harmonious with the surrounding land and rural neighborhoods. <br /> When people drive east on 1-40 from Alamance County, this exit is the first impression they get <br /> of Hillsborough. Do we want the Gateway to Orange County and Hillsborough represented by <br /> vast Warehouses full of truck bays? <br /> Keith Poole read the following comments: <br /> I am part of Save Hillsborough. I have serious questions concerning RTLP. <br /> In this part of the county (including south Hillsborough), we are very fortunate to have a Hospital <br /> nearby. Davis Road and Old NC Hwy. 86 provide our access to this Hospital and also to <br /> Interstate 40. ...So far, so good. <br /> Now picture people in passenger cars on 1-40 westbound coming from Chapel Hill and being <br /> stuck in slower traffic on a busy day. They need access to our local hospital. The exit is not far, <br /> but once you get to it there is a line of 18-wheelers backed up on the off-ramp. The trucks are <br /> backed up because they can't make a left to go to their warehouse destination. There is no <br /> traffic light. <br /> The car drivers can't make a right toward the hospital, because they can't see around the left- <br /> turning stopped traffic (mainly tall trucks). Many cars and trucks that are now released from the <br /> two traffic lights situated at Davis Road and the Eastbound exit ramp are barreling towards <br /> them. They can't even get into the free-flowing right turn lane on Old 86 because the exit ramp <br /> is narrow leading to this lane. <br /> There is no way for these car drivers to drive around to pass the backed-up trucks; if one did try, <br /> they are putting their life and others in danger. <br /> You can SEE the hospital campus.... You just can't get to it in a timely manner! Please vote no <br /> on the RTLP project. I am for economic development in our area. I am just asking that we put in <br /> smart development, with all of the traffic angles thoroughly investigated beforehand. <br /> Jackson Poole read the following comments: <br /> I'm part of Save Hillsborough and also have concerns with the RTLP as proposed. <br /> The steps I had to take to speak at this meeting tonight were quite involved. To share Kaila <br /> Mitchell's experience, from the time she looked up how to join this meeting on Orange County's <br /> website on Aug 23rd to the time she finally received the zoom link to join, the process took 6 <br /> different steps over 8 days while submitting her information to 3 different places. I share this, not <br /> to blame the County Commissioners for the process, but to make you aware of the difficulty to <br /> make our voices heard today. <br /> I also want us to recognize the privilege that those of us on this call have, including access to <br /> technology and access to information. We continue to encounter residents that know little to <br />