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US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study <br /> Goal 7: Work towards Vision Zero. <br /> 5.2.4 Additional Policies <br /> 5.2.4.1 Manage travel demand for future development in the Ef land-Buckhorn-Mebane economic <br /> development area. <br /> To effectively manage the rapid growth in the Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane economic development area, the <br /> existing Management Plan must be updated on a regular basis: <br /> o B.3.1: Implement and regularly update the Efland-euckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan <br /> (updated 2019). <br /> Relevant Goals: <br /> AkGoal 1: Manage increasing vehicular traffic congestion, including auto, EMS, and freight. <br /> 5.2.4.2 Manage travel demand resulting from trips to and from schools. <br /> School traffic is a leading cause of queuing in the corridor and is therefore a significant strain on US 70's <br /> capacity.A detailed school study will be required to fully evaluate mitigation strategies: <br /> o D.3.1: Conduct NCDOT Municipal School Transportation Assistance (MSTA) school study to <br /> address circulation, queuing, and storage needs specific to Orange High and Middle School <br /> complex. <br /> Relevant Goals: <br /> Goal 1: Manage increasing vehicular traffic congestion, including auto, EMS, and freight. <br /> 102 Recommendations <br />