Comprehensive Transportation Plan - March 2019

ACTION PLAN

Alternative Travel Modes Identifying facility needs and improvement types is only one part of the recommendations development process. Given the existing and anticipated funding sources available for bicycle, pedestrian, and transit projects in the region, there is a possibility that all the projects recommended here may not be built within the next 30 years. As a result, it is important when addressing implementation to consider projects from alternative travel modes in a different way than roadway projects. Alternative travel mode projects can be divided into two types: independent and incidental. Independent projects are those that are independent of scheduled roadway projects, while incidental projects are multimodal accommodations that are constructed as a part of a roadway project. Both types of projects should be pursued and implemented to arrive at a well-connected and user-friendly network in Morrisville. The Town has done a good job of coordinating with NCDOT to advance these projects with roadway improvements in recent years. The majority of the recommended multimodal recommendations discussed in Chapter 4 are on roadways that have improvements recommended in the plan. As a result, most bicycle, pedestrian, and transit projects are not independently prioritized. Where these projects align with roadway projects, the Town should seek to implement bicycle, pedestrian, and transit improvements concurrent with roadway enhancements. This approach is most cost-effective and minimizes construction impacts to the surrounding network. INDEPENDENT MULTI-USE PATH PROJECTS A subset of the multi-use path recommendations in Chapter 4 have been identified as independent projects. Independent projects will have funding and implementation strategies primarily led by the Town. As a result, these projects warrant further analysis to determine how they impact key criteria important to the success and viability of the facilities. The range of criteria considered in this analysis of independent multi-use paths includes: x Connections to existing and proposed facilities x Activity centers served x Feasibility of construction x Funding partners Independent multi-use paths are not grouped into near-term, mid-term, or long-term priorities. Rather, the four criteria for this assessment can be used as a guide to strategically advance projects, depending on the specific needs of the Town at that time. Table 5-9 shows the results of this prioritization exercise. Prioritization criteria are scored using a star system, with five stars indicating that the facility performs very well, and one star indicating that the facility does not perform well for that specific factor. Each of the independent multi-use path projects are shown in Figure 5-4 .

The funding partners column indicates where the Town may be able to seek additional funding opportunities to advance certain multi-use paths. State and federal partners include NCDOT, CAMPO, and FHWA, while private partners typically include the development community or private grant opportunities. Table 5-9: Independent Multi-Use Path Projects CONNECTIVITY ACTIVITY CENTERS SERVED FEASIBILITY OF

CONSTRUCTION FUNDING PARTNERS GUIDING PRINCIPLES ADDRESSED

Airport Boulevard Sidepath (N side) Breckenridge Loop Greenway 3 Fairview Greenway Kit Creek Greenway Extension

State | Federal | Private

State | Federal | Private

State | Federal | Private

State | Federal | Private

Kitts Creek Greenway Mills Spring Greenway

State | Federal

State | Federal | Private

Morrisville Parkway Sidepath (S side) Park West Greenway Extension

State | Federal | Private

Private

Sawmill Creek Greenway

State | Federal | Private

Stirrup Iron Creek Greenway Town Hall Drive Sidepath (W side)

Private

N/A

3 The Breckenridge Loop Greenway will be constructed to provide access for emergency vehicles from Little Drive to Willingham Road.

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