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63 <br /> US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study <br /> 4.4.5.3 Mountains-to-Sea (MST) North Carolina State Trail Master Plan (2015) <br /> The vision for the MST is an off-road hiking trail connecting Clingmans Dome on North Carolina's western <br /> border to Jockey's Ridge State Park on its eastern Outer Banks. In this master plan, the NC Division of Parks <br /> and Recreation (DPR) remains focused on moving forward to connect these trail limits. <br /> The MST segments 10-12 are included in the US 70 corridor study area. Segment 10, named Haw River Trail, <br /> joins the Haw River Trail at the Guilford-Alamance County line and extends south along the Haw River Trail to <br /> Cane Creek and follows Cane Creek North into Orange County. Segment 11 runs from the Alamance County <br /> line to the Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area just near the Town of Hillsborough limits. Segment 12 <br /> follows the Eno River through the Town of Hillsborough, Occoneechee Speedway, and sections of Eno River <br /> State Park to Falls Lake. All these segments are classified as mid-term to long-term in planning priority. <br /> 4.4.5.4 2022 Burlington Graham Metropolitan Planning Organization Comprehensive <br /> Transportation Plan (CTP) <br /> This plan addresses the aspirational transportation improvements in the Burlington-Graham Metropolitan <br /> Planning Organization (BGMPO) area for the next 25 to 30 years.The noted bicycle and pedestrian <br /> recommendations within the study area are listed below: <br /> • Modernize US 70 by adding a wider paved shoulder to improve safety and mobility. <br /> • Add bike lanes and sidewalk on Mattress Factory Road from Washington Street to Rock Quarry <br /> Road. <br /> 4.4.5.5 2017 Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization Comprehensive <br /> Transportation Plan (CTP) <br /> This plan identifies the planned transportation improvements in the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro <br /> Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) area through the year 2040. The notable recommendations <br /> along the US 70 corridor include: <br /> • Construct a dedicated bike lane and sidewalk from the 1-85 connector to US 70 Business. <br /> • Construct bike lanes and sidewalks on Churton Street (US 70/NC 86). <br /> 4.4.5.6 2018 Mebane 2040 Comprehensive Transportation Plan <br /> Mebane's 2040 Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) is for the City of Mebane in Alamance and Orange <br /> Counties.The plan is multi-modal, covering roadway, public transportation, and bicycle and pedestrian travel. <br /> The plan lists the following bike/ped project associated with the US 70 corridor: <br /> • Improve safety for pedestrians along Woodlawn and Moore Roads to improve access to the Holt <br /> Street Park and crossing of US 70. <br /> 54 Existing Conditions and Critical Issues <br />