Hucks and Browne Road Improvement Project Second Public Meeting October 5, 2010

Outline Introductions Project Overview Questions From June 3 rd Meeting NCDOT Speed Evaluation/Recommendations Revised Project Schedule Question/Answer Please turn off cell phones and pagers

Introductions Michael Barnes, City Council Kevin Allred, CMPD Scott Cole, NCDOT Leon Howe, In-house Design Program Manager Matt Magnasco, CDOT James Shapard, CDOT Allison Brickey, Design Engineer Alan Morrison, Project Manager

Existing Conditions Narrow (9’) travel lanes No exclusive turn lanes Substandard Geometry High severity crash history Growing Traffic volumes Proposed Improvements Designated turn lanes on Hucks Rd and Browne Rd Provide standard-width (11’) lanes Realign Hucks Rd to “T” intersection Flatten curve on Browne Rd Install signal at intersection Widening for left-turn lane north of Hucks Rd will be removed from this project scope of work. Project Overview

Deleted from project Project Scope/Limits

Question 1: Can you give the community a better idea of the long range plans for area? Question 2:Can there be more thorough communication with the effected neighbors? Question 3:Will the traffic signal have left-turn arrows? Question 4:Can we have the limits of the project staked on the ground regarding the location of sidewalks and shoulders? Question 5:Can we have more frequent Community update meetings? Question 6:Can the speed limit on Browne Rd be lowered to 35 mph? Questions from June 3 rd Public Meeting

Question 1: Can you give the community a better idea of the long range plans for area? Response:CDOT performed a Six-Step process to evaluate the potential future cross section of Browne Road. Long-Range Plan for Area

Urban Street Design Guidelines Six Step Process

Six Step Process: Typical Section #1 Browne Rd. between Hucks & David Cox –2 travel lanes + center turn lane or median –Bike lanes –8’ planting strip –6’ sidewalk Similar to Projects On: –Cindy Ln. –Nevin Rd. –Prosperity Church Rd.

Six Step Process: Typical Section #2 Browne Rd. between Hucks & DeArmon/Allen Brown Roads –4 travel lanes –Bike lanes –8’ planting strips –6’ sidewalks –Possible median Similar to: –Prosperity Church Rd. [with median] –Hickory Grove Rd. [without median]

Six Step Process: Alignment

Six Step Process: Implementation/Timeframe All concepts are preliminary All concepts are subject to change Full planning studies will occur prior to additional improvements Currently no additional projects planned Private Development could implement incremental improvements

Question 2:Can there be more thorough communication with the effected neighbors? Response:a.) The mailing list was updated to include all residents of Amber Leigh subdivision. b.) Follow the link below to receive additional project information: epm.charmeck.org Select “ Transportation Projects ” and then “ Browne/Hucks ” Better Communication

Question 3:Will the traffic signal have left-turn arrows? Response:Yes, but it will rarely be activated. To handle the morning rush hour/access to the school, a left-turn phase on Browne Road will be operated on a queue detector. Left-turn Arrow on Signal

Question 4:Can we have the limits of the project staked on the ground regarding the location of sidewalks and shoulders? Response :The limits of the project are typically staked during the real estate phase at the request of the property owner. Staking Project Limits

Question 5:Can we have more frequent Community update meetings? Response:This is the second meeting based on the request from the community. Further updates will be made through postcards and the web site. More Updates/Information

Question 6:Can the speed limit on Browne Rd be lowered to 35 mph? Response:NCDOT has completed a speed evaluation for Browne Rd from Eastfield Road to Harris Blvd. Scott Cole, NCDOT Division Traffic Engineer, will discuss the results of the completed study. Browne Rd. Speed Limit Change

NCDOT Speed Evaluation Eastfield Road to Harris Blvd (South of Clark’s Creek) Existing Posted Speed:35 mph 85 th Percentile Speed: 47 mph 15 th Percentile Speed:38 mph Most Common Speed:42 mph Max Speed:51 mph

NCDOT Speed Evaluation Eastfield Road to Harris Blvd (North of Dearmon Road) Existing Posted Speed:45 mph 85 th Percentile Speed: 45 mph 15 th Percentile Speed:36 mph Most Common Speed:40 mph Max Speed:52 mph

Revised Project Schedule Design Scheduled for Completion November 1, 2010 Real Estate Acquisition from December 1 to Mid June 2011 Utility relocation during Real Estate through July 2011 Construction scheduled to begin August 2011 Scott Cole, NCDOT Division Traffic Engineer, will discuss the results of the completed study.

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