Morrisville Public Transportation Study

Needs Assessment

Transit-related policy and program recommendations from the plan are listed in Table 1. Table 1 | Recommended Transit-Related Policies or Programs

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Policy or Program Recommendation

McCrimmon Transit Small Area Plan In 2013, Morrisville studied the potential for a future Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) at the intersection of NC 54 and McCrimmon Parkway, near the proposed commuter rail station. The study identified the benefits of this development to the community and how it would support the Town’s goals defined in its 2009 Land Use and Transportation Plans, as well as the supporting role that the Town 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. All Update the CTP every five years to ensure the plan’s recommendations and objectives remain relevant. Morrisville is growing rapidly, and will likely look and feel very different just a few short years from now. While the CTP should be amended regularly to comply with emergent information, a formal update process every five years will allow the plan to remain consistent with future goals and objectives, take into account emerging technology, and allow the community to respond to changing conditions. All Consider adjustments to the Unified Development Ordinance to accommodate recommendations in the CTP. The UDO is a major vehicle for advancing the Town’s goals and objectives through development opportunities. While the UDO primarily governs land use and development guidelines, transportation projects are often advanced incrementally through incidental improvements attached to development projects. Therefore, it is critical that bicycle and pedestrian connectivity requirements, future roadway connections, and transit expansion plans are all considered. 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. Roadway and Transit Transit Transit Transit Transit

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