DRAFT Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update: 2/23/2018 version

McCrimmon Parkway

NC 54 to Louis Stephens Drive

Length 1.72 Miles

Street Hierarchy Major Thoroughfare

Crash Summary (6/2013-5/2016)

Traffic Volume (vpd) 2010 – 4,352

Total Crashes

154

Injury

29

Property Damage

124

2040 – 19,470

Fatalities 1 Most Predominant Rear End

Congestion (v/c ratio)

2010 – 0.38

Priority Served 1. Congestion

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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