DRAFT Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update: February 23, 2018 version

PRIORITIZATION OF INDEPENDENT MULTI-USE PATH PROJECTS A subset of the multi-use path recommendations in Chapter 4 have been identified as independent projects. Independent projects will

have funding and implementation strategies primarily led by the Town. As a result, these projects warrant further analysis to determine how

they impact key criteria important to the success and viability of the facilities. The range of criteria considered in this analysis of

independent multi-use paths includes:

 Connections to existing and proposed facilities

Activity centers served



Feasibility of construction



Funding partners

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Independent multi-use paths are not grouped into near-term, mid-term, or long-term priorities. Rather, the four criteria for this assessment

can be used as a guide to strategically advance projects, depending on the specific needs of the Town at that time. Table 5-8 shows the

results of this prioritization exercise. Prioritization criteria are scored using a star system, with five stars indicating that the facility performs

very well, and one star indicating that the facility does not perform well for that specific factor. Each of the independent multi-use path

projects are shown in Figure 5-3 .

The funding partners column indicates where the Town may be able to seek additional funding opportunities to advance certain multi-use

paths. State and federal partners include NCDOT, CAMPO, and FHWA, while private partners typically include the development community

or private grant opportunities.

Table 5-8: Prioritization of Independent Multi-Use Path Projects

ACTIVITY CENTERS SERVED

FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTION

GUIDING PRINCIPLES ADDRESSED

CONNECTIVITY

FUNDING PARTNERS

Town Hall Drive Sidepath (W side)

N/A

Sawmill Creek Greenway

State | Federal | Private

Morrisville Parkway Sidepath (S side)

State | Federal | Private

Airport Boulevard Sidepath (N side)

State | Federal | Private

Sorrells Grove Lake Greenway

Private

Mills Spring Greenway

State | Federal | Private

Fairview Greenway

State | Federal | Private

Park West Greenway Extension

Private

In addition to the policy, program, and facility recommendations discussed in this section, it is vital to the success of this plan that the Town

of Morrisville continues to work with and educate local citizens and businesses. While public support can encourage implementation,

opposition can significantly delay a project. It will be important to encourage advocacy and maintain focus on those issues identified as

important during preparation of the plan. Advocacy at the regional and state levels will also be essential as Morrisville seeks to fund and

implement the action items identified in this plan.

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