Title
North Carolina Department of Transportation Safety Project
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution supporting a North Carolina Department of Transportation safety project at NC27 (Freedom Drive) and Thriftwood Drive to improve traffic safety in support of the Vision Zero Action Plan.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Angela Berry, Transportation
Explanation
§ The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) conducted an evaluation of crash history at the intersection of NC27 (Freedom Drive) and Thriftwood Drive and found a history of angle type crashes resulting in two fatalities.
§ The NCDOT proposed the conversion of this intersection to a directional left turn configuration intersection and will cover the cost of this project.
§ The project requires a resolution of support for the use of NCDOT High Hazard Elimination funding.
§ The project supports the Vision Zero Action Plan by advancing a safe transportation system for all users.
§ NCDOT anticipates beginning design in Fiscal Year 2021.
§ This intersection is located at the boundary of Council Districts 2 and 3.
Fiscal Note
Funding: North Carolina Department of Transportation
Attachments
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Map
Resolution