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US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study <br /> Segment F Objectives <br /> F.B.: Slow automobile traffic throughout the corridor. <br /> F.9: Extend sidewalk connectivity to anticipated growth areas. <br /> F.10: Establish gateways to Hillsborough. <br /> F.11: Expand transit by partnerships with service providers in Orange County. <br /> F.12: Improve bicycle connectivity between residential and commercial centers in Hillsborough. <br /> F.13: Expand regional transit services to residential centers in the corridor. <br /> F.14: Further connect the trail system to the urban active transportation network. <br /> 5.2 Roadway Improvements <br /> 5.2.1 Infrastructure Improvements <br /> 5.2.1.1 Reduce automobile congestion delay times in response to project traffic demand growth <br /> through the corridor. <br /> Population and job growth in the corridor is projected to generate significantly more car trips by 2050 than <br /> present conditions.Although US 70 currently experiences a high level of traffic service, the roadway does not <br /> have the capacity to absorb these additional trips without significantly increasing corridor congestion. <br /> Subsequent delay times would have implications for freight and emergency service travel, as well as everyday <br /> commuting and recreation.To offset this, this study proposes the following infrastructure projects, depicted in <br /> Figure 20: <br /> o A.15.1:Widen US 70 to a four-lane divided facility from McBane Store Road to Buckhorn <br /> Road. <br /> o B.1.1: Widen US 70 to a four-lane divided facility from Buckhorn Road to Lloyds Dairy Road. <br /> o C.1.1:Widen US 70 to a four-lane divided facility throughout Segment C. <br /> o D.1.1: Widen US 70 to a four-lane divided facility throughout Segment D. <br /> o E.1.1: Widen US 70 to a four-lane divided facility throughout Segment E. <br /> Relevant Plan Goals: <br /> Goal 1: Manage increasing vehicular traffic congestion, including auto, EMS, and freight. <br /> 95 Recommendations <br />