DRAFT Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update: 06/06/2018 version
ROADWAYS
MAJOR THOROUGHFARES · Controlled access
· Multi-lane roadways for higher speeds and longer distance travel · Carry traffic through the Triangle region
NCDOT Functional Classification Principal Arterial Local Examples
NC 54 & Aviation Parkway
Number of Lanes
4+ travel lanes
Other Considerations
Relatively high traffic volumes
MINOR THOROUGHFARES
· Offer balance between providing local land access and moving people and goods · Have lower travel speeds and traffic volumes than Major Thoroughfares · Tend to be limited in width by the built environment they serve
NCDOT Functional Classification Minor Arterial Local Examples
Town Hall Drive & Morrisville Parkway
Number of Lanes
2-4 travel lanes
Other Considerations
Logical cap to number of lanes provided
COLLECTOR STREETS
· Connect neighborhood traffic to points within and between existing neighborhoods · Balance mobility and access by supporting local development at the neighborhood level · Primarily a conduit for local traffic to connect to thoroughfares · Include slower travel speeds
NCDOT Functional Classification Collector Local Examples
Church Street & Parkside Valley Drive
Number of Lanes
2-3 travel lanes
Logical cap to number of travel lanes provided
Other Considerations
LOCAL STREETS
· Local, slow-moving streets · Exclusive purpose is to provide block-level, local access, and safe connectivity to higher order streets
NCDOT Functional Classification Local Local Examples
Holly Creek Road
Number of Lanes
2-3 travel lanes
Logical cap to number of travel lanes provided
Other Considerations
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