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NC 98 Corridor Study
Will Letchworth/Paul Black
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The Capital Area MPO, Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro MPO, and NCDOT initiated a corridor study for NC 98 from U.S. 70 in Durham to U.S. 401 in southern Franklin County in FY 2017. The study will determine and address critical issues and needs along the corridor associated with mobility, operational function, and safety for motor vehicle users, pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users. The study will provide recommendations for the ultimate vision for the corridor while also generating recommendations for the corridor that can be implemented in the short- to mid-term that address more immediate deficiencies but also work toward implementation of the ultimate vision. Recommendations developed as part of the study will be used to inform the development of future Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) updates, as well as the MPO’s biennial prioritization of projects to be considered for inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The project is complete and final report is ready for distribution.
Requested Action: Action Consider endorsement of NC 98 Corridor Study recommendations for incorporation in development of the next Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP).