Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
Public Engagement Summary 23 <br /> I understand that certain roads/projects require working together with <br /> the state DOT. I'd rather see you put effort into making much needed <br /> projects happen even if it requires continuous effort with the state, <br /> than accomplishing the low-hanging fruit. I just feel like every <br /> improvement happens in the historic district! I know that is a <br /> generalization but every time I see a person walking in the weeds along <br /> South Churton Street, often in their fast food uniform, I feel angry.And I <br /> love bike trails and the riverwalk but I just feel angry about the new <br /> ridge trail because it seems like you always do the projects that serve <br /> the wealthy neighborhoods. I live near an unsafe intersection and I've <br /> been running across it for 17 years now to get to the pharmacy, bus <br /> stop, dentist,and vet(with my cat!) and it seems like surely something <br /> could have happened by now. Sorry I know it is probably not your fault <br /> but I'm aging and it's depressing to think I'll probably be dead before I <br /> get my crosswalk :( <br /> Also,there are SO MANY MEETINGS. I try to go to them but no matter <br /> how many I go to, another one comes along and I wonder if my <br /> previous input still counts or if I need to spend more time going to <br /> another one. And this week I have jury duty so I think I'm going to have For Pedestrian; Local <br /> to skip these! Connectivity <br /> Senior Accessibility; Local <br /> Increase service area of the easy rider van service for the elderly. Connectivity <br /> All new residential developments should be serviced by and integrated <br /> with transit and bicycle routes For Bike/Ped; For Transit <br /> Prioritize safe bicycle lanes and crosswalks For Bike/Ped <br /> I would like more bus stops. Particularly at heritage hills and smith level <br /> rd intersections. I would also like a bike lane on smith level road all the <br /> way in to Chapel Hill For Bike/Ped; For Transit <br /> Rural Connectors are a critical improvement for Orange County, buses, For Bike/Ped; For Transit; <br /> bike lanes and safe walking path are not too much to ask. Local Connectivity <br /> Expanded bus/transit routes and more bike lanes would go a long way <br /> to make this amazing town even better. Local Connectivity <br /> I think the quality of roads in the county is great. Keep that up! Make <br /> sure you're including improvements that will help underserved <br /> populations, people without transportation that need access to grocery <br /> stores and pharmacies, etc...That should be#1 priority. <br /> Also, help create a greenway out of the rail line that goes from the UNC <br /> CoGen facility through Carrboro and up to Brumley Nature Preserve: <br /> https:Hchapelboro.com/news/loca I-government/ca rrboro-comm its-to- <br /> new-co-gen-rail-line-project! Local Connectivity <br /> I'd like for Heritage Hills to be connected to the Local Connectivity; For <br /> county/Carrboro/Chapel Hill public transportation and/or ride service Transit <br /> Need a bus stop or two on Mt. Carmel Church Road that provides access <br /> to UNC hospital and campus. Local Connectivity <br /> I absolutely do not want a bus line coming to my neighborhood Against Transit <br />