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Page 52-Orange County,NC I Bicycle&Pedestrian Plan Bicycle S Pedestrian Plan I Orange County,NC-Page 53
<br /> Stakeholder Listening Sessions Community Pop-Up Event
<br /> To supplement broad public input > Community-based organizations feels safe.Cyclists highlighted scenic To reach residents in person,the Particip s em d the need for There was strong support for
<br /> with more focused discussion,the rural routes but noted dangerous project team hosted a pop-up event d 'on,speed reduction, greenways, but residents want
<br /> project team conducted a series of > Bicycle clubs and experienced pinch points,while community groups on December 7,2024,at the Orange and se ati rom traffic, them to connect to schools,stores,
<br /> virtual stakeholder focus groups local riders raised concerns about food access, County Library in Hillsborough. Held especiall in corridors such as 70A, and services, not just parks and
<br /> between March 27 and April 4,2025. An additional session with NCDOT school access,and transit stops that early in the process,the event focused urto reet,and Lawrence Road. trails.The idea of Orange County
<br /> Four sessions were held with 10 staff took place on May 16,2025,to are unreachable on foot. on identifying destinations, barriers, M id they avoid biking due to as a connected region came up
<br /> participants, representing a mix of discuss coordination needs and design and ideas for making it safer to walk fear of speeding vehicles and a lack repeatedly,with people wanting to
<br /> perspectives from: Stakeholders called for small, or bike. of shoulders. travel safely between Hillsborough,
<br /> considerations on state roads. incremental improvements(lighting,
<br /> Chapel Hill,and Durham.
<br /> > Local government and agency Participants shared a clear message: crossings,shoulders),stronger
<br /> staff walking,biking,and transit access are coordination with NCDOT,and
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<br /> Parks and recreation not working well for many residents,
<br /> more focus on daily needs,not just Key Takeawa
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<br /> especially along rural corridors and recreational travel.
<br /> near schools. People walk and bike
<br /> > Orange County Schools because they have to,not because it r avior Rural roads feel Greenways People want
<br /> an ee re need to connect secure bike
<br /> Keys ma o oncerns everydayunsafe for walking
<br /> Takeaways to y j and biking parking and better
<br /> destinations connections
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<br /> Safety is a top concern,especially Connectivity gaps isolate Many areas still lack basiAIIIIIk'n
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<br /> Planning must center on daily needs, Transit stops are often not accessible Small improvements like crossings,
<br /> food,school,work,and health care. by foot or bike. shoulders,or lighting can have big
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