Draft Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update_September 25

ACTION PLAN

DRAFT

INTRODUCTION The success of the Town of Morrisville Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update will hinge on the effective collaboration of local, regional and State officials to implement its projects and policies in a meaningful way. The recommendations in the plan build upon many historic and ongoing efforts by the Town to improve the transportation network through facility improvements, close coordination with agency partners, and Town policies. Completion of this plan represents an important step toward implementing multimodal improvements that affect travel safety, mobility, development patterns, and the aesthetics of the Town of Morrisville. This chapter lays out a simple set of recommendations to help local staff continue to focus their efforts and seek strategic opportunities to expedite the implementation of this plan. Responsible Agencies To successfully implement this plan, responsible agencies have been identified that can influence and authorize recommendations. Some of the recommended improvements will be implemented at the local level through the development review process. Major infrastructure improvements most likely will be a product of State and federal funding; however, transportation improvement funds are limited and competition for them is great. The majority of responsibility for implementing these recommendations will be a coordinated effort between NCDOT, CAMPO, the Town of Morrisville, and private developers. Funding Opportunities With tight budgets constraining municipalities across the board, the funding to implement the recommendations in the Town of Morrisville Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update will likely come from a patchwork of local, State, and federal programs, as well as through the receipt of private contributions. The Town of Morrisville has taken the initiative to explore future funding options and their viability for the area through the Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation Funding. The findings of this group and their implications for the Town are documented within this chapter. Implementation The core of the implementation strategy for this document is contained within the Action Plan, which lays out a concrete set of steps to implement the vision of the Town of Morrisville Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update . Through well-guided transportation and land use policies as well as leveraging strategic partnerships, each set of recommendations becomes a set of achievable goals with a basis in realistic expectations. ACTION PLAN This section discusses the appropriate steps for local leaders to implement the recommendations of this plan and key agencies that should be involved with the task. It is not expected that all of the listed items would be completed over the next several years; however, the process should be initiated to best take advantage of the momentum gained with the development of this plan. Beyond the tasks listed below, it is vital to the success of this plan that the Town of Morrisville continues to work with and educate local citizens and businesses. While public support can encourage implementation, opposition can significantly delay a project. It will be important to encourage advocacy and maintain focus on those issues identified as important during preparation of the plan. Policy Measures Morrisville’s status as a desirable area for growth and development and as a major draw for regional traffic creates a tension between the needs of land use and transportation. The Town works closely with neighboring jurisdictions, CAMPO, and NCDOT to ensure that the integrity of transportation plans is maintained as development applications are considered. Town staff will continue to work cooperatively with these agency partners to review proposed development applications and seek reasonable alternatives where necessary. In an effort to carry this collaboration forward, copies of the adopted plan also should be forwarded to CAMPO, Wake County, NCDOT, and the Town of Cary. Additional copies should be made available for public review at Town offices.

RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES

Town of Morrisville

Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

North Carolina Department of Transportation

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