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US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study three-lane northbound approach and crosswalk/sidewalk design on the east side, and replicate that design on the west side. • Enhance downtown Mebane's sense of place (Objective A.71). o A.11.1: Invest in streetscaping projects between Charles and Ninth Streets. o A.11.2: Decrease the speed limit to 25 mph between Charles and Ninth Streets. • Construct paired bus stops across US 70 from existing facilities (Objective C.7). o C.7.1:Add an accessible, safe bus shelter with appropriate pedestrian connectivity across US 70 from the existing North Carolina Drivers License stop. o C.7.2:Add an accessible, safe bus shelter with appropriate pedestrian connectivity across US 70 from the existing Faucette Mill Road/Cornelius Street stop. o C.7.3:Add an accessible, safe bus shelter with appropriate pedestrian connectivity across US 70 from the existing US 70/Rainey Avenue stop. • Improve the safety of pedestrian facilities in the Fairview Neighborhood (Objective C.72). o C.12.1: Install high-visibility pedestrian crossing signage at the Faucette Mill Road/Torain Street intersection. o C.12.2: Include high-visibility crossings in all future sidewalk construction on Faucette Mill Road, Torain Street, and Rainey Avenue where the pedestrian network would otherwise be interrupted by roadway. o C.12.3: Install high-visibility pedestrian crossing signage and pedestrian pads at the Rainey Avenue/Torain Street intersection. • Establish gateways to Hillsborough (Objective C.13/D.11/F.70). o C.13.1: Upgrade the US 70/Lakeshore Drive intersection to a roundabout. o D.11.1: Upgrade the intersection of US 70, US 70 Business, and Palmer's Grove Church Road to a roundabout. o F.10.1: Invest in streetscaping projects on US 70 Business from Tuscarora Drive to US 70 Bypass. • Improve the permeability of US 70 as a barrier within Hillsborough (Objective C.14/D.72). o C.14.1: Construct shared-use path along the east side of NC 86 from US 70 to Corbin Street. o C.14.2: Modernize the US 70/Faucette Mill Road intersection with accessible pedestrian signal heads/pedestals on all corners, leading pedestrian intervals, no right turn on red restrictions, and high-visibility markings. o C.14.3: Modernize the US 70/NC 86 intersection with pedestrian refuge islands, accessible pedestrian signal heads/pedestals on all corners, leading pedestrian intervals, no right turn on red restrictions, and high-visibility markings. o D.12.1: Construct sidewalk and protected bicycle route on the entirety of Orange High School Road; connect to Caine Street across US 70 along parcel lines. 85 Recommendations