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File #: 15-18465    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Business Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/29/2022 In control: City Council Business Meeting
On agenda: 8/22/2022 Final action:
Title: Resolution Supporting a North Carolina Department of Transportation Safety Project
Attachments: 1. NCDOT Safety Project Map - Delta Lake at WT Harris, 2. NCDOT Safety Project Resolution - Delta Lake at WT Harris

Title

Resolution Supporting a North Carolina Department of Transportation Safety Project

 

Action

Action:

Adopt a resolution supporting a safety project on East W.T. Harris Boulevard at Delta Lake Drive to improve traffic safety in support of the Vision Zero Action Plan.

 

Body

Staff Resource(s):

Debbie Smith, Transportation

Angela Berry, Transportation

 

Explanation

§                     The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has conducted an evaluation of crash history at the intersection of East W.T. Harris Boulevard (NC 24) and Delta Lake Drive.

§                     The evaluation revealed a history of angle crashes for vehicles exiting Delta Lake Drive.

§                     NCDOT has proposed the installation of a concrete median on East W.T. Harris Boulevard at Delta Lake Drive to restrict left turns from Delta Lake Drive.

§                     NCDOT will fully fund the cost of these improvements.

§                     The project requires a resolution of support for the use of NCDOT Highway Safety Improvement Project 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 2023.

§                     This intersection is in Council District 5.

 

Fiscal Note

Funding:  North Carolina Department of Transportation

 

Attachments

Attachment(s)

Map

Resolution