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104 <br /> US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study <br /> o C.1.1:When US 70 is widened to a four-lane divided facility throughout Segment C, include multimodal <br /> facilities. <br /> o D.1.1: When US 70 is widened to a four-lane divided facility throughout Segment D, include multimodal <br /> facilities. <br /> o E.1.1: When US 70 is widened to a four-lane divided facility throughout Segment E, include multimodal <br /> facilities. <br /> Relevant Plan Goals: <br /> Goal 1: Manage increasing vehicular traffic congestion, including auto, EMS, and freight. <br /> 4)Wildlife Gassing 44 <br /> M Rand Widening <br /> l <br /> 57 <br /> `6, <br /> MEBANE <br /> 70 ' <br /> HILLSBOROUGH, <br /> 70 <br /> DURHAM <br /> w <br /> 70 <br /> 8, <br /> 5` <br /> N <br /> Figure 20 US 70 Recommended Roadway Infrastructure Improvements <br /> 5.2.1.2 Prepare east Orange County for smart growth. <br /> With the populations of Durham and Hillsborough both growing, communities in-between need to be planned such that <br /> their unique character and economic opportunities do not suffer from their neighbors' expansion. Reduced conflict <br /> intersections (RCI) can prepare the US 70 corridor for smart growth east Orange County. These configurations reduce the <br /> number of conflict points at intersections, improving traffic flow and enhancing the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and <br /> motorists. By implementing this policy now, US 70 will be able to safely accommodate increasing road user densities while <br /> managing traffic in configurations more suited for promoting economic activity in the segment.The following policy is <br /> depicted in Error! Reference source not found.: <br /> 95 Recommendations <br />