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61 <br /> m Lake Michael Park to Panther Branch <br /> Natural Area <br /> Segment 6C (alternate 3 of 3) provides a separated sidepath along Lebanon Road, linking Lake Michael Park <br /> with the Eno River Association's Panther Branch Natural Area and nearby neighborhoods. <br /> PROJECT OVERVIEW Relevant Community Needs: <br /> Location • Safer, low-stress park-to-preserve access <br /> Along Lebanon Rd between Lake Michael Park and • Non-auto connections for nearby residents <br /> Panther Branch Nature Preserve; exact endpoints • Legible route on a corridor with limited <br /> to be confirmed through inter-agency coordination shoulders and roadside constraints <br /> Key Connections Required Structures&Crossings: <br /> • Lake Michael Park Enhanced at-grade crossings at key <br /> • Panther Branch Natural Area intersections <br /> • Residential neighborhoods along Lebanon Rd Culvert extensions and ditch regrading to <br /> maintain separation <br /> Total Length Drainage improvements along roadside <br /> —6 miles (planning length) Potential ConstructabilityChallenges: <br /> Trail Type NCDOT coordination adjacent to Lebanon Rd <br /> • Space constraints created by utilities, slopes, <br /> • Shared-use path (paved, separated) and driveway density <br /> • 10 ft typical width Drainage and floodplain considerations near <br /> • small streams <br /> • Coordination with the City of Mebane on west <br /> terminus at Lake Michael <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY STRATEGIC PLAN <br /> Environmental Protection ✓ Reduces short car trips and encourages non-auto <br /> & Climate Action travel to parks and preserves <br /> Offers a family-friendly sidepath linking two key <br /> Healthy Community ✓ recreation spaces <br /> Housing for All Indirect Benefit Expands access for residents along Lebanon Road <br /> to recreation and nature <br /> Multi-modal Transportation ✓ Provides predictable, separated travel where <br /> shoulders are narrow <br /> Public Education/ ✓ Supports outdoor learning at both Lake Michael <br /> Learning Community and Panther Branch <br /> Diverse &Vibrant Economy ✓ Strengthens recreation visitation that benefits local <br /> businesses <br /> 58 Draft Orange County Trails Plan <br />