Comprehensive Transportation Plan - March 2019

McCrimmon Parkway NC 54 to Louis Stephens Drive

Length 1.72 Miles

Street Hierarchy Major Thoroughfare Crash Summary (6/2013-5/2016) Total Crashes 154 Injury 29 Property Damage 124 Fatalities 1 Most Predominant Rear End Priority Served 1. Congestion

Traffic Volume (vpd) 2010 – 4,352 2040 – 19,470 Congestion (v/c ratio) 2010 – 0.38 2040 – 0.35

2. Safety 3. Transit

Existing Conditions McCrimmon Parkway is in the midst of a significant change. With the extension of the roadway between NC 54 and Aviation Parkway, this facility will provide a major connection through Morrisville. This extension will introduce opportunities for growth and also change the travel characteristics along the exiting section. Recommendations The recommended cross-section for McCrimmon Parkway includes a roadway widening from 2- to 4- lanes divided by a median. The widened cross-section will allow for a consistent cross-section between the existing portion of McCrimmon Parkway and the extension that is currently under construction. The widening will include a grade separated intersection at NC 54 and McCrimmon Parkway. Scenario testing increased growth along the corridor, ultimately confirming the proposed cross-section, along with the need for multimodal connectivity. The roadway recommendations for McCrimmon Parkway are complemented by sidepaths on both sides of the roadway, accommodating both bicyclists and pedestrians. The grade separation at NC 54 and McCrimmon Parkway will need quality multimodal enhancements that continue the sidepath recommendation throughout the corridor. The Town should consider securing adequate right-of-way for separate bus lanes. After right-of-way acquisition, the Town can construct a large planted median that will ultimately be converted to dedicated bus lanes.

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