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05 projects. 7 • <br /> FORDHAM/ <br /> US 15-501 <br /> CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT <br /> at MANNING <br /> Improve service reliability and reduce travel times between Durham and Chapel Hill <br /> by constructing a queue jump lane and signal on Manning Drive and shoulder running <br /> bus lane on Fordham Boulevard. <br /> Estimated Cost: $4,000,000 (local share)* <br /> Implementation Year: 2027-2028 <br /> *May require additional funding sources based on final cost <br /> A queue jump lane and signal on Manning Drive <br /> and bus-on-shoulder lone[s] and signage along ' <br /> , <br /> Fordham Boulevard from Manning Drive to _ <br /> Raleigh Road (or, ideally, north to Ephesus Church <br /> Road) will help outbound buses (from Chapel <br /> Hill) avoid backups on US 15-501 and Fordham <br /> Blvd. and support the service improvements QuouF <br /> to GoTriangle's 400/405 route and Chapel Hill Jump 5 <br /> Transit's D and J routes This project strengthens - <br /> transit connections between Orange County and <br /> the greater Triangle region. <br /> core values. <br /> Equity: Provides faster and more reliable transit service on corridors with lower-income and <br /> public housing and public housing. <br /> Environmental Sustainability: Helps mitigate vehicle congestion in existing transit corridors. <br /> Economic Prosperity: Provides faster and more reliable transit service to local and regional <br /> activity centers. <br /> Affordable and Attainable Quality of Life: Provides faster and more reliable transit service <br /> near multifamily housing. <br />