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109 <br /> US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study <br /> Relevant Goals: <br /> 4AGoal 6: Increase the comfort of non-automobile roadway users. <br /> Goal 7: Work towards Vision Zero. <br /> PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS <br /> 135 <br /> Speed Limit Change <br /> 86 <br /> ,79 <br /> 57 <br /> 33 4 <br /> 25 2M5' 35 <br /> MEBANE 35 70 <br /> _!315 <br /> ' HILLSBOROUGH35 <br /> 35 <br /> 35 35 <br /> • 3Y <br /> 7:0 <br /> `:. <br /> 35 <br /> 35 <br /> I s� D�URHAM3 s <br /> 75` <br /> N <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 street life. <br /> 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 <br /> Figure 23: <br /> o A.11.2: Decrease the speed limit to 25 mph between Charles and Ninth Streets. <br /> Relevant Goals: <br /> iii <br /> /WwAgo <br /> Goal 4: Guide transportation investment to protect community character. <br /> 100 Recommendations <br />