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• Exiting traffic was a little backed up on Benton Drive, but not substantial. <br /> • The left-turn lane on NC 86 can back up at times. <br /> • The morning drop-off line queues along the westernmost driveway and down Benton <br /> Road.The afternoon pick-up car line queues around the easternmost driveway near the <br /> sports fields to prevent significant backups. <br /> • Traffic was slightly backed up on Benton Drive in the afternoon by a few vehicles, but <br /> not significant. <br /> • Crossing guards were not present. However,staff indicated a sheriff sometimes directs <br /> traffic at the intersection of Benton Drive and NC 86. <br /> • The shoulder on NC 86 is narrow and the terrain is difficult for walking. <br /> Existing Infrastructure-Strengths <br /> Few strengths were noted due to the lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities.The following <br /> observations were noted as existing system strengths: <br /> • There are on-campus sidewalks along the building front, adjacent to the carpool drop- <br /> off line. <br /> • Due to its location in a very sparse residential neighborhood,there is no through traffic <br /> along Benton Drive and the car queues do not cause significant traffic issues or <br /> concerns. <br /> Existing Infrastructure- Deficiencies <br /> There are multiple issues related to infrastructure deficiency and traffic issues that warrant <br /> improvement,create safety hazards, and prevent children from walking and cycling to school <br /> safely. Key weaknesses, barriers, and obstacles include the following: <br /> • There is no clear pedestrian crossing signage on any of the roads surrounding the <br /> school. <br /> • There are multiple two-lane, rural roadways that pose safety barriers for school-age <br /> cyclists and pedestrians. <br /> • Traffic is significant, especially during school start and end times, along the primary <br /> route to school, NC 86. <br /> • There are no pedestrian or bicycle facilities found on adjacent roadways.Table 2.1 <br /> summarizes key locations where insufficient infrastructure creates barriers to <br /> pedestrians and bicyclists. <br /> Table 2.2:Key Infrastructure Gaps at AL Stanback Middle <br /> Road Orientation Gap <br /> NC 86 Both directions No sidewalk or bike lanes <br /> Storey Lane Both directions No sidewalk or bike lanes <br /> Benton Drive Both directions No sidewalk or bike lanes <br /> Safe Routes to School <br /> Existing Conditions Analysis 7 <br />