Comprehensive Transportation Plan - March 2019

sorted by the travel mode they most greatly impact. In addition, the relationship of each policy or program to the guiding principles outlined in Chapter 1 are noted in the table. For reference, these guiding principles are provided as a legend under each table. Table 5-4: Existing Policies or Programs

TRAVEL MODE

EXISTING POLICIES OR PROGRAMS

GUIDING PRINCIPLES ADDRESSED

All In April 2018, Morrisville recently completed and adopted the Town’s first Strategic Plan. This plan is intended to assess current Town policies and practices and make recommendations on how to better coordinate, schedule, or collaborate on these efforts. Bicycle safety campaigns are conducted annually as a collaborative effort between Town departments such as Fire, Police, and Planning. These bike rodeos take children through a course that teaches them about bicycle safety. This program should continue to be a Town priority. Integration with related Town planning efforts should be promoted during each event. As stipulated in sections 5.8.7 and 5.8.8, the Town’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) specifies the provision of facilities such as bike lanes and sidewalks within new developments and connecting to adjacent facilities. The Town’s UDO allows for the provision of off-street neighborhood connectors in section 5.8.8.C.2. These cut-throughs benefit all non-motorized travelers. The Town of Morrisville completed an update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan in 2018, and the update was adopted by the Town Council in April 2018. Recommendations made within the Town of Morrisville Comprehensive Transportation Plan were incorporated into this plan, which will then provide additional detail about future destinations and activities. Multi-use path recommendations in this plan have been developed in coordination with Parks and Recreation staff, and these recommendations were translated directly into that plan. Supporting bicycle and pedestrian facilities developed in this plan will also be referenced for their linkage to park and open space locations. The 2009 Comprehensive Transportation Plan is used as a tool to communicate desired roadway connectivity as development projects are proposed. The plan notes preferred locations for these connections as well as potential multimodal enhancements. This approach is supported by section 5.8.4 of the Town’s UDO. Roadway As stipulated in section 5.8.5 of the Town’s UDO, new developments are required to reserve right-of-way for and construct future collector streets. The Town has identified a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) as a unique district within its UDO (section 5.2.2), and has provided details for multimodal accommodation that will support future transit implementation and appropriate site layout and design. Bicycle & Pedestrian Bicycle & Pedestrian Bicycle & Pedestrian Bicycle & Pedestrian Roadway Transit

The Town of Morrisville currently has several supportive policies or programs under development that will further enhance the transportation network and its connection the growth and quality of life of the Town. Table 5-5 lists these policies and programs along with their related travel modes and applicable guiding principles. Table 5-5: Policies or Programs Currently Under Development

TRAVEL MODE

EXISTING POLICIES OR PROGRAMS

GUIDING PRINCIPLES ADDRESSED

The Town of Morrisville is currently updating their TIA requirements. These requirements outline the level of traffic analysis and assessment required for different types and magnitudes of development. The Town is actively involved with the development and implementation of the Wake County Transit Plan.

Roadway

Transit

GUIDING PRINCIPLES LEGEND

Culture & Environment Enhance the Town’s quality of life by preserving and promoting its valued places and natural assets. Growth & Development Make travel more efficient by coordinating transportation investments with land use decisions. Safety & Security Promote a safe and secure transportation system by reducing crashes and improving emergency response.

Economic Vitality Support the local economy by making it easier to move people and freight around and through the Town. Mobility & Accessibility Provide a balanced transportation system that makes it easier to walk, ride a bike, and take transit. System Preservation Improve the transportation system’s longevity by emphasizing maintenance and operational efficiency.

POLICY AND PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS The Town of Morrisville has been proactive in incorporating these key transportation considerations into its requirements, leading to a more connected and multimodal system. Moving forward, these efforts can be continued and augmented by considering the policy or program recommendations shown in Table 5-6 . Each recommendation is classified by travel mode and the applicable guiding principles. The recommended policies and programs in Table 5-6 are not in a prioritized order.

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