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Meeting Date: S
Sept. 4, 2012
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n Clerk’s Office Use:
Agenda Item
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Sub
bject Title:
Southwe
est Area Pllan – Final Presentattion
Pres
senter(s): Kendra Parrish
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SUBJEC
CT HIGHLIGH
HTS:
The C
Capital Area MPO requestts the opportu
unity to provid
de a summaryy update for th
he Southwestt Area Plan. The plan was
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initiatted to create a comprehen
nsive transporrtation strateg
gy for a 230 ssquare mile arrea that includ
des portions o
of Wake and
Harnett counties, including the towns of Ang
gier, Apex, Fu
uquay-Varina,, and Holly Sp
prings. The p
process began in February
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ng completion
n. During this
s briefing reprresentatives ffor the projectt’s Core Tech
hnical Team, C
CAMPO and
2011 and is nearin
ect consultants will offer infformation rega
ard the outco
omes of the pllan and provid
de a clear desscription of th
he
proje
delive
erables creatted during this
s process inclluding: projec
ct summary w
workbook, projject inventoryy, concept dessigns, project
poste
er, and contin
nued use of th
he project We
eb site. A brie
ef presentatio n will be offerred with quesstion and com
mments to
follow
w. The projec
ct team will ta
ake the study to the CAMPO TCC and T
TAC for a fina
al briefing at th
he Septembe
er meetings.
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to inco
orporate the findings
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into o
our 2040 Metrropolitan Tran
nsportation Pllan as
opriate.
appro
erests: key prrojects specific to your juris
sdiction. The recommenda
ations for all m
modes can be
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Itemss of Local Inte
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ww.southwestareastudy.com, under Refferences and Mapping.
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Agennda Topic Coveer Sheet / last modified
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April 23, 2012
Angier ● Apex ● Holly Springs ● Fuquay-Varina
Wake County ● Harnett County
Council-Board Briefings
SOUTHWEST AREA STUDY
“Connecting People with Places
Through Quality Choices”
…what is this study about and why are you here.
WHAT BRINGS US TOGETHER
EnvironmentallySensitive Lands
Auto Suburban
Development Patterns
Nuclear Plant Facility
4 Towns + 2 Counties
Study Area = 242 sq. mi.
Rural Lands /
Working Farms
Bedroom
Communities to
Raleigh, Durham,
RTP & Fort Bragg
New NC-540 Toll Road
EXISTING DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS
2005
5 Years from Now
Triangle Congestion in 2015 if no further investment is made in
transportation other than what is committed
2015
15 Years from Now
Triangle Congestion in 2025 if no further investment is made in
transportation other than what is committed
2025
25 Years from Now
Triangle Congestion in 2035 if no further investment is made in
transportation other than what is committed
2035
RDU to Holly Springs:
30 mins
2005 Base-Year PM Peak Period
RDU to Holly Springs:
1 hr: 20 mins
Projected Travel Times
from RDU on I-40 Based on
2035 E+C Highway and
Transit Improvement
Projects
Explore the “what if’s” of region’s future
(Scenario Planning)
Consider livability and economic competitiveness
Measuring outcomes
Construct a preferred growth scenario
Develop a multimodal
transportation master plan
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Emphasis on integrated planning...
OBJECTIVES
Quilt existing local plans
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Mobility
Environmental Character
Economic Development & Character
Regional Collaboration
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…you helped to create them…
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Livability
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Stakeholder Interviews
(16) Core Technical Team Mtgs
(8) Project Oversight Mtgs
(110) Online Questionnaire
(6) Public Workshops
(2) Project Symposiums
(4) Community Work Sessions
(5) Local Briefings
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UNPRECEDENTED OUTREACH
Project Website & Social Media
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18 MONTHS
22%
13%
34%
31%
Developed
Protected land
Agriculture
Undeveloped
Development Status in
the Study Area:
DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS
EVALUATING GROWTH OPTIONS
C
A
Major Roadway Investment
Trend Development
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B
GROWTH SCENARIOS
Compact Centers
Transit Investment
SUMMARY REPORT CARD
Highway Investment
Transit Investment
Land Consumption
Greenprint Support
 Manage growth through interlocal agreements / Zoning
Ordinance amendments
 Opportunities for transit service
 Preserves more agricultural
lands and open space
 Emphasis on directing growth to
existing service areas
SCENARIO E: PREFERRED
A
Trend Development
E
Preferred Scenario – “Blended”
SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON
3.3%
212,000
4,504,000
16%
26%
87%
Scenario E
Blended
10%
19%
11%
10%
12%
11%
Difference
▪ ENVIRONMENT ▪ ECONOMIC VITALITY
13.3%
Congested Corridors
QUALITY OF LIFE
261,700
Vehicle Hours Traveled
26%
% High Priority Greenprint
Area Consumed
5,076,000
38%
Development Footprint
Vehicle Miles Traveled
76%
% Development Inside
Municipal Planning Areas
Scenario A
Trend
BENEFITS OF PLANNING AHEAD
COMPREHENSIVE
TRANSPORTATION
STRATEGY
TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN
TRANSPORTATION INSET
TRANSPORTATION INSET
BIKE & PEDESTRIAN STRATEGY
BICYCLE &
PEDESTRIAN INSET
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
ROADWAY RECOMMENDATIONS
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Holly Springs Road Widening
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New Hill Holleman Road/Rex Road to NC 55
Avent Ferry Road Widening
NC 55 Bypass to Sunset Lake Road
NC 55/ Main Street New Interchange
Existing Friendship Road to Bosco Road
Friendship Road Realignment
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Key Roadway Recommendations
HOLLY SPRINGS VICINITY
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NC 55/Main Street Interchange
East-West Connector
Piney Grove Corridor at NC 42
Judd Parkway
US 401/NC 55/NC 42 Interchange
NC 55 Angier
US 401 Bypass/NC 210 Interchange
NC 55 North (Apex)
NC 55 South (Apex)
CONCEPT DESIGNS
CONCEPT DESIGNS
CONCEPT DESIGNS
FINAL DELIVERABLES
FINAL
DELIVERABLES
FINAL
DELIVERABLES
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