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47 <br /> ED Chapel Hill to Hillsborough <br /> Segment 2 creates a separated sidepath along NC-86 and Waterstone Drive, linking Chapel Hill to the rail-trail <br /> corridor (Segment 1) and continuing north to tie into the Town of Hillsborough's existing greenway system. <br /> PROJECT OVERVIEW Relevant Community Needs: <br /> Location High-speed corridor alternative with protected <br /> Along NC-86 from the Chapel Hill area toward crossings <br /> Hillsborough, connecting into town via Waterstone • Reliable town-to-town route for daily trips <br /> Drive; exact endpoints to be confirmed through • Safe access to schools and parks without <br /> inter-agency coordination shoulder-walking <br /> Key Connections Required Structures&Crossings: <br /> • Cates Creek Park and Town of Hillsborough Enhanced crossings at Mt. Sinai, 1-40 ramps, <br /> greenways system and Waterstone Dr. <br /> • Blackwood Farm Park Median refuges/curb ramps where warranted <br /> • Schools, libraries, and community assets along Ditch/drainage adjustments at steeper <br /> the corridor segments <br /> • Links to local trail/greenway systems and <br /> regional routes Potential Constructability Challenges: <br /> • Space constraints along segments with <br /> Total Length ditches/slopes and many driveways <br /> —5 miles (planning length) • Sight distance at curves/creek bottoms <br /> • Utility relocations in tight sections <br /> Trail Type <br /> • Shared-use path (paved, separated) <br /> • 10 ft typical width <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY STRATEGIC PLAN <br /> Environmental Protection ✓ Enables car-free travel along a high-speed corridor <br /> & Climate Action with drainage considerations adjacent to streams <br /> Healthy Community <br /> Improves daily access to schools, parks, libraries, <br /> and town centers <br /> Housing for All Indirect Benefit Serves a mix of rural homes and higher-density <br /> neighborhoods near Waterstone <br /> Creates a continuous town-to-town connection <br /> Multi-modal Transportation ✓ where walking/rolling is currently unsafe <br /> Public Education/ ✓ Enhances access to nearby schools, libraries, and <br /> Learning Community learning destinations along NC-86 <br /> Diverse &Vibrant Economy ✓ Improves visibility and access to small businesses <br /> on both ends of the corridor <br /> 44 Draft Orange County Trails Plan <br />