Draft Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update_September 25

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CONNECTIVITY ENHANCING PROJECTS Expanding Morrisville’s transportation system with an increased number of local and collector streets that connect to other collectors and thoroughfares will enhance travel for local residents. The Town of Morrisville Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update includes a series of recommendations that are primarily intended to address connectivity improvements. Benefits of Connectivity A more connected network can relay many benefits to local residents.

· Improved options to avoid congested intersections. · Reduced reliance by local residents on major routes. · Integrated bicycle and pedestrian facilities. · Improved emergency response time. · Reduced traffic on existing roadways. · Fostered meaningful connections with local streets. Recommended Roadway Extensions

Enhanced connectivity within Town of Morrisville primarily takes the form of roadway extensions. Within these roadway extensions, there are projects that may serve as attractors for future development, connections between existing neighborhoods, or other linkages between currently disconnected areas. Some of these projects may not respond meaningfully to the full roadway prioritization process, simply because they represent smaller connections. Many of these types of projects can be advanced or considered on a policy level, drawing on feedback from the Town’s Planning and Zoning Board and the Town Council.

The roadway extensions being considered as a part of this plan include:

Crabtree Crossing Parkway Extension

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Marcom Drive Extension Fox Glove Drive Extension Carolina Street Extension International Drive Extension Southport Drive Extension Green Drive Extension Millicent Way Extension Stockton Gorge Road Odyssey Drive Extension

These projects are displayed in Figure 3-7.

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