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77 <br /> lib <br /> The interchange for the I-85 Connector east of Efland may influence drivers to associate the area with conditions like an <br /> interstate as opposed to a road entering a town.The centerline striping and allowance of passing on US 70 entering Efland <br /> may also encourage drivers to maintain high speeds like those on a rural road with lower volumes and may not prepare <br /> drivers to expect turning vehicles in Efland.Prohibiting passing by restriping with double yellow centerlines could be <br /> considered. <br /> The speed limit entering Efland transitions from 55 mph to 50 mph to 45 mph.The decreasing speed limit appears to be <br /> the main warning to drivers of a transition to the more urban conditions in Efland,as there is not a drastic change in the <br /> character of the surrounding area.This may not provide enough advanced notice to drivers of the upcoming conditions in <br /> Efland.Lowering the speed limit if permissible and calling attention to the decreased speed limit with larger warning and <br /> speed limit signs could be considered. <br /> The School Bus Stop Ahead warning sign along westbound US 70 east of the curve entering Efland shows signs of wear <br /> and a potential loss of retro-reflectivity.Other than this warning sign,there is no further signage delineating the bus stop <br /> after the curve.There are no shelters,sidewalks,or crosswalks available for the students using the bus stop.The addition <br /> of pedestrian facilities such as paths,crosswalks, and bus shelters along US 70 in Efland is recommendation if feasible. <br /> There is also an at-grade railroad crossing across Mt.Willing Road south of US 70 shown below,which could cause <br /> unexpected vehicle queues. <br /> 75 US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study Existing Conditions Report <br />