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US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study <br /> PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS <br /> �ram' Speed Limit Change <br /> 86 <br /> ,79 � <br /> 57 <br /> 35 <br /> 25 25 35 .. <br /> MEBA E 35 70 3"5� 35 , <br /> ' HILLSBOROUGH 3`s <br /> 3'E5 <br /> 35 35 T�Jy <br /> 3 <br /> •70 <br /> 35 <br /> 35 <br /> s` DURWAM 35 <br /> N <br /> F1 la <br /> Figure 22 Speed Limit Changes <br /> 5.2.3.2 Enhance downtown Mebane's sense of place. <br /> With slower vehicle speeds, businesses along US 70 will experience more pedestrian traffic and more vibrant <br /> street life. The safer, quieter environment will enhance the attraction of downtown Mebane for socializing and <br /> commerce.This objective can be achieved with the following policy, shown in Figure 23: <br /> o A.11.2: Decrease the speed limit to 25 mph between Charles and Ninth Streets. <br /> Relevant Goals: <br /> /WwAr <br /> Goal 4: Guide transportation investment to protect community character. <br /> /WwAyp <br /> Goal 5: Prioritize pedestrian, bicycle, and transit connectivity within urban areas. <br /> Goal 6: Increase the comfort of non-automobile roadway users. <br /> 101 Recommendations <br />