downtown access improvements plan town of hillsborough 2014
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Downtown Access Improvements Plan
Town of Hillsborough2014
Previous Planning Efforts
• Downtown Streetscapes Plan (1998)• Churton Street Corridor Strategic Plan (2006)• Community Connectivity Plan (2009)• Downtown Parking Plan (2010)• Downtown Access Improvements Study (2012)
Goals
• Address sidewalk safety issues• Promote traffic circulation• Reduce vehicle-pedestrian conflicts• Advance handicap accessibility• Improve parking conditions• Create loading zones• Enhance pedestrian environment• Increase street trees and landscaping• Upgrade existing infrastructure
DRAFT DAIP Plans- Concept Overview
High Visibility Crosswalks
Close Driveway
Patterned Crosswalks
Continuous Through-Lane
Dedicated Bus Stop
DRAFT DAIP Plans-Tryon St. Intersection
Stamped Asphalt Crosswalks
Widened Sidewalks
Relocated Dumpster
Improved Traffic Circulation
Entrance OnlyScreening Area
Mid Block Crosswalk
Street Trees
DRAFT DAIP Plans-King St. Intersection
Sidewalk Extension Bus Stop
Patterned Crosswalk
Mid Block Crosswalk
Street Trees
Dedicated Loading Zones
DRAFT DAIP Plans-Margaret Ln. Intersection
Access to River Park
Loss of On Street Parking: -12 (-21)Loss of Off Street Parking: -7
Gain of Widened Sidewalk: +310 LFGain of ADA Compliant Parking: +3Gain of Trees: +10-12Gain of Loading Zones: +2
-6-5
(-2)
-1
-7
(-5)
Rendered DRAFT DAIP plans-Parking Changes
Summary: Planned Improvements
• Stamped Asphalt/High Visibility Crosswalks • Widened Sidewalks• Sidewalk Extensions/Connections• ADA Compliant Ramps and Parking• Traffic Lane Reconfigurations• Dedicated Bus Stops• Dedicated Loading Zones• Driveways Closures• Parking Lot Rearrangement• Street Trees and Landscape Screening
Project Status:
• FUNDING: NCDOT has committed $250,000 toward the project. Other funding is still being identified by the Town.
• CONSTRUCTION: Schedule is dependent on funding. Some work could progress this summer but is dependent on coordination with various stakeholders.
• PROCESS: Public Comment, ROW and Easements, Traffic Management Plan and Bid Document Development, Final Plan Review and Approval
Questions?