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96 <br /> US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study <br /> o A.10.1: Modernize the US 70/311 Street intersection with accessible pedestrian signal heads/pedestals on <br /> all corners, leading pedestrian intervals, no right turn on red restrictions, and high-visibility markings. <br /> o A.10.2: Modernize the US 70/41h Street intersection with accessible pedestrian signal heads/pedestals on <br /> all corners, leading pedestrian intervals, no right turn on red restrictions, and high-visibility markings. <br /> o A.10.3: Modernize the US 70/51h Street intersection with accessible pedestrian signal heads/pedestals on <br /> all corners, leading pedestrian intervals, no right turn on red restrictions, and high-visibility markings. <br /> Coordinate with NCDOT and NCRR to refine design of T-550GC as shown in Mebane's 51"Street <br /> Improvement Traffic Impact Study(August 2022) to maintain three-lane northbound approach and <br /> crosswalk/sidewalk design on the east side, and replicate that design on the west side. <br /> • Complete the sidewalk contiguity in downtown Mebane (Objective A.72). <br /> o A.12.1: Maintain existing sidewalk on US 70's north side between Mebane Community Park and 9th Street. <br /> o A.12.2: Combine and minimize curb cuts and wide, flush frontages as parcels redevelop. <br /> • Construct paired bus stops across US 70 from existing facilities (Objective C.7). <br /> o C.7.1:Add an accessible, safe bus shelter with appropriate pedestrian connectivity across US 70 from the <br /> existing North Carolina Drivers License stop. <br /> o C.7.2: Add an accessible, safe bus shelter with appropriate pedestrian connectivity across US 70 from the <br /> existing Faucette Mill Road/Cornelius Street stop. <br /> o C.7.3:Add an accessible, safe bus shelter with appropriate pedestrian connectivity across US 70 from the <br /> existing US 70/Rainey Avenue stop. <br /> • Improve the safety of pedestrian facilities in the Fairview Neighborhood (Objective C72). <br /> o C.12.1: Install high-visibility pedestrian crossing signage at the Faucette Mill Road/Torain Street <br /> intersection. <br /> o C.12.2: Include high-visibility crossings in all future sidewalk construction on Faucette Mill Road, Torain <br /> Street, and Rainey Avenue where the pedestrian network would otherwise be interrupted by roadway. <br /> o C.12.3: Install high-visibility pedestrian crossing signage and pedestrian pads at the Rainey Avenue/Torain <br /> Street intersection. <br /> • Improve the permeability of US 70 within Hillsborough (Objective C.74/D.72). <br /> o C.14.1: Construct shared-use path along the east side of NC 86 from US 70 to Corbin Street. <br /> o C.14.2: Modernize the US 70/Faucette Mill Road intersection with accessible pedestrian signal <br /> heads/pedestals on all corners, leading pedestrian intervals, no right turn on red restrictions, and high- <br /> visibility markings. <br /> o C.14.3: Modernize the US 70/NC 86 intersection with pedestrian refuge islands, accessible pedestrian <br /> signal heads/pedestals on all corners, leading pedestrian intervals, no right turn on red restrictions, and <br /> high-visibility markings. <br /> o D.12.1: Construct sidewalk and protected bicycle route on the entirety of Orange High School Road; <br /> connect to Caine Street across US 70 along parcel lines. <br /> o D.12.2: Modernize the US 70/Orange High School Road intersection with accessible pedestrian signal <br /> heads/pedestals on all corners, leading pedestrian intervals, no right turn on red restrictions, and high- <br /> visibility markings. <br /> 87 Recommendations <br />