DRAFT Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update: July 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 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 5-9 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 5-4 . 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 5-9: Prioritization of Independent Multi-Use Path Projects

FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTION FUNDING PARTNERS GUIDING PRINCIPLES ADDRESSED

CONNECTIVITY ACTIVITY CENTERS SERVED

Town Hall Drive Sidepath (W side)

N/A

Sawmill Creek Greenway

State | Federal | Private

Morrisville Parkway Sidepath (S side) Airport Boulevard Sidepath (N side) Sorrells Grove Lake Greenway

State | Federal | Private

State | Federal | Private

Private

Mills Spring Greenway

State | Federal | Private

Fairview Greenway

State | Federal | Private

Park West Greenway Extension Kit Creek Greenway Extension

Private

State | Federal | 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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