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Public Engagement Summary 25 <br /> Safe pedestrian and bike passage, especially along Smith Level,Jones <br /> Ferry, and Mt. Carmel Church Rds. out past municipal limits (which <br /> would provide access to Carrboro HS, Culbreth MS, Scroggs ES,Town of <br /> Carrboro,Town of Chapel Hill, hospital, and bus routes along for folks in <br /> Dogwood Acres, Heritage Hills, Bayberry, and even out towards the <br /> Walmart). There seems to be a disconnect esp. in that part of the <br /> County which still has pockets of dense subdivision development <br /> between municipal and county transportation planning-Town knows <br /> they're not municipal residents and services stop at town lines, County <br /> assumes needs are met by proximity to municipality. However,those <br /> residents are served by municipal schools and unable to access them <br /> through public transportation means. (i.e., I'd love my kid to bike <br /> to/from Carrboro HS approx .75 mi away should he attend school there <br /> in the future, but as of right now, it's not actually accessible and safe to For Bike/Ped; Local <br /> do so). Connectivity <br /> Either install bike lanes or keep bicycles off rural roads. Especially <br /> groups of bikes. Sharing the road works both ways. Against Bicycle <br /> More need for pedestrian infrastructure than bicycle,though these are <br /> often lumped together. For Pedestrian <br /> I fail to see how this plan will improve transportation in the county <br /> outside of the towns. General <br /> I don't know what "Improve access and connectivity" means. It would <br /> have been helpful if that had been explained. <br /> I would like to see bike paths or other bicycle safety areas installed. <br /> Also, I would especially like to see a safe walking area created for <br /> students who walk over the 1-40 bridge to Cedar Ridge High and Grady <br /> Brown schools. I don't have a student, but when I drive through that <br /> area, it's scary to see them walking along the road on dark mornings For Bike/Ped; Local <br /> very close to traffic. Connectivity <br /> Community members outside of Chapel Hill/Carrboro have very limited <br /> options when it comes to transportation.This is a major barrier to <br /> leading a successful life for the many people who cannot afford their <br /> own car. It would be great to take the budget and just do on demand <br /> transportation via lyft or uber. I have heard from many that MOD is an For Transit; Local <br /> unreliable option. Northern Orange is especially in dire need. Connectivity <br /> Bus lanes and reasonable pull-over spaces are needed. With the <br /> increase in development and traffic congestion, cars are getting worse <br /> about slowing down and stopping for buses at bus stops. In addition, <br /> the bus shelters need to be designed to truly shelter from sun and rain. <br /> The park and ride options are decent in southern Orange County, so <br /> maybe more of these throughout the county, and route or shuttle <br /> connectivity between these, as well.Anything to get more people in Roadway Design; For <br /> buses and less cars on the road. Transit <br /> Keep disability access top of mind Disability Accessibility <br /> Safer walking& bicycling paths/routes. For Bike/Ped <br />