Comprehensive Transportation Plan - March 2019

TRAVEL MODE POLICY OR PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION

GUIDING PRINCIPLES ADDRESSED

Roadway The Town will coordinate and work with NCDOT, CAMPO, and other local and regional partners, as appropriate, on roadway and intersection improvements funded by the state. Evaluate the implementation or improvement of coordinated traffic signal systems on major corridors in the Town. Morrisville has several small coordinated, closed-loop signal systems; however, there is not a Town-wide coordinated system. The Town should evaluate the existing coordinated systems to determine if re-timing is necessary, identify corridors without existing coordination and evaluate the feasibility of introducing coordination, and evaluate the possibility of implementing a Town-wide coordinated signal system. Evaluate and develop electric vehicle (EV) charging station policy and ordinance requirements. As the growth of electric mobility continues to gain momentum, the Town should consider developing UDO language that is more accommodating of EV charging. For example, the City of Atlanta requires that 20 percent of the spaces in all new commercial and multi-family structures be EV-ready and requires all new development of residential homes to be equipped with the infrastructure needed to install EV charging stations, such as conduit, wiring, and electrical capacity. Develop standard cross-section(s) for Emergency Accessways and incorporate into the Engineering Design and Construction Manual (EDCM). To ensure the efficient delivery of emergency services to Morrisville residents, a responsible design and construction standard should be developed to guide design features such as unobstructed width, vertical clearance, maximum grade, sight distance, and turning radius. Evaluate and support joint public/private parking options such as park and ride lots. By partnering with organizations such as Research Triangle Park, GoTriangle, and the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, the Town can pursue public/private parking opportunities that provide convenient ties to the regional transit system and have the potential to alleviate congestion. Remain engaged with the identification and prioritization of transit improvements at the County level. As Wake County looks toward major transit improvements with the implementation of the Wake County Transit Plan, Town staff should continue to remain active at the regional level to advocate for local interests. Staff should assist the regional efforts by coordinating local planning activities to the region’s long-range goals. Study potential routing, stop locations, ridership, and costs of a transit circulator with the intent to apply for funding through the Wake County Transit Community Funding Area Program. As Morrisville grows, so does the demand for transit service within the community. The Town should continue to develop plans for a local circulator, including several operational alternatives. Coordination with Wake County should continue to determine the Town’s eligibility for the program, and to maintain communication throughout the planning process. Local businesses, schools, and employers should also be engaged in the development process. Other towns with similar types of transit service include Wake Forest and Statesville. The Town should also explore allocating local monies to use as a match for this program. Advocate and provide support for expansion of bus service town-wide. In order to support enhanced fixed-route, on-demand, and express bus service within the Town, staff and elected officials should advocate for expanded service. Additionally, support should be provided for expanded roadway cross-sections to accommodate bus-only lanes on select corridors. Evaluate on-demand transit service for Town. In addition to advocating for the expansion of bus service town-wide and studying the potential for a Town circulator bus, the Town should also study the feasibility of on-demand transit service. Roadway Roadway Roadway Transit Transit Transit Transit

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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.

Roadway Project Prioritization The assessment of roadway projects for the Town of Morrisville Comprehensive Transportation Plan includes both quantitative and qualitative metrics. The metrics used were defined using feedback from Town staff, the Morrisville Planning and Zoning Board, CAMPO, and NCDOT. National resources such as Transportation for America’s The Innovative MPO and their Transportation Performance Measures: 2017 Survey were consulted to pull from national best practices. In addition to each metric, the importance of each metric to the prioritization process and how much weight each should carry was evaluated through a coordinated effort including Town staff, the Morrisville Planning and Zoning Board, and the public. The following sections define the metrics used in the prioritization process. RELATIONSHIP TO GUIDING PRINCIPLES During the development of prioritization criteria, the relationship to the Plan’s guiding principles was closely considered. Each of the prioritization criteria identified responds to one or more guiding principles. The relationship between prioritization criteria and guiding principles is detailed in Figure 5-2 .

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