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120 <br /> US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study <br /> Goal 8: Reduce pedestrian-automobile conflicts. <br /> 5.3.1.3 Improve the permeability of US 70 as a barrier within Hillsborough. <br /> Redesigning intersections with sidewalks, clearer crossings, and improved signage make for less stressful pedestrian <br /> experiences. Implementing no right turn on red policies and incorporating advanced technology like leading pedestrian <br /> intervals prioritizes active intersection users over automobiles resulting in fewer pedestrian injuries and fatalities. <br /> Facilitating pedestrian crossing of US 70 will improve the connectivity within Hillsborough, expanding safe access to jobs <br /> and recreation: <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 /> o D.12.3: Modernize the US 70/Lawrence 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 /> Relevant Plan Goals: <br /> Goal 2: Prioritize bicycle and pedestrian connectivity through the corridor. <br /> I ewwAr Goal 5: Prioritize pedestrian, bicycle, and transit connectivity within urban areas. <br /> Goal 7: Work towards Vision Zero. <br /> Goal 8: Reduce pedestrian-automobile conflicts. <br /> 111 Recommendations <br />