Agenda 11-14-23; 7-b - US 70 Multimodal Corridor Plan

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10 lib Segment B Segment B extends through the Buckhorn Road intersection east to Lloyds Dairy Road.Land use along this segment is mixed suburban-rural,with industrial,institutional,commercial, residential,and even some agricultural uses.The latest DCHC MPO CTP(amended March 9,2022)identifies this segment of US 70 as a Major Thoroughfare(2-lane),and the plan recommends improvements with respect to transit service. Key roadway attributes include the following: • The prevailing roadway cross-section is two lanes with paved 2'-4'shoulders. Some intersections have left-turn lanes. There are no sidewalks or bicycle facilities. • The speed limit is 45 mph throughout. • Estimated 2022 AADTs range from about 5,000 vpd to a high of approximately 7,500 vpd Segment C This segment extends eastward from Lloyds Dairy Road through the NC 86/Churton Street intersection.The western end of the corridor includes an unusual high-speed interchange with the I-85 Connector that does not serve eastbound US 70 traffic and incorporates an unorthodox left-lane exit(westbound) and a mainline yield(eastbound). This design presents particular challenges to pedestrians and bicyclists. Immediately east of this interchange is a narrow bridge over the Eno River,followed by a significant hill and curve.Land use along this segment is mixed suburban-rural,with industrial, institutional,commercial,residential, and even some agricultural uses. The latest DCHC MPO CTP(amended March 9,2022)identifies this segment of US 70 as a Major Thoroughfare(2-lane)in need of multimodal improvements,primarily related to bicycle and pedestrian accommodations,as well as transit service, including a park&ride lot near Revere Road.The I-85/US 70 Connector interchange is cited for conversion to a full access connection.Key roadway features include the following: • The prevailing roadway cross-section is two lanes with paved 2'-4'shoulders,with the exception of the I-85 Connector interchange,where the eastbound and westbound lanes separate,and an additional lane is added to the entry/exit roadways.There are turn lanes at major intersections,but sidewalks and crosswalks(with pedestrian signals)are only at the Revere Road/Faucette Mill Road intersection. • West of the Hillsborough Town Limits,the speed limit is 50 mph,except for a short 55 mph segment though the I- 85 Connector interchange.The speed limit is 45 mph within the Hillsborough Town Limits. • Estimated 2022 AADTs are around 5,000 vpd west of the 1-85 Connector,jumping to nearly 12,000 west of the Connector and increasing to about 15,000 vpd at NC 86/Churton Street. 8 US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study Existing Conditions Report