Title
Support North Carolina Department of Transportation Safety Projects
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution supporting North Carolina Department of Transportation safety projects at NC 49 (South Tryon Street) at General Drive and NC 49 (South Tryon Street) at Nevada Boulevard 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 intersections of South Tryon Street and General Drive located in Council District 3 and South Tryon Street and Nevada Boulevard located in Council District 3 and found a history of angle type crashes which included three fatalities.
§ The NCDOT proposes:
- Installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of South Tryon Street and General Drive including pedestrian signals and accessible ramps, and
- Conversion of South Tryon Street and Nevada Boulevard to a left turn directional crossover configuration.
§ NCDOT will fully fund the cost of these improvements.
§ The projects require a resolution of support for the use of NCDOT High Hazard Elimination funding.
§ The projects support the Vision Zero Action Plan by advancing a safe transportation system for all users.
§ NCDOT anticipates beginning design in FY 2022.
Fiscal Note
NCDOT Funding
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