Draft Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update_September 25

DRAFT

MAJOR THOROUGHFARES · Controlled access

· Multi-lane roadways for higher speeds and longer distance travel · Carry traffic through the Triangle region

Functional Classification Principal/Minor Arterial Local Examples NC 54 & Aviation Parkway Number of Lanes 4+ travel lanes Other Considerations Relatively high traffic volumes MINOR THOROUGHFARES · Offer balance between providing local land access and moving people and goods · Have lower travel speeds and traffic volumes than Major Thoroughfares · Tend to be limited in width by the built environment they serve Functional Classification Minor Arterial Local Examples Town Hall Drive & Morrisville Parkway Number of Lanes 2-4 travel lanes

Logical cap to number of lanes provided

Other Considerations

COLLECTOR STREETS

· Connect neighborhood traffic to points within and between existing neighborhoods · Balance mobility and access by supporting local development at the neighborhood level · Primarily a conduit for local traffic during off-peak periods · Often include slower travel speeds

Functional Classification Collector Local Examples

Church Street & Parkside Valley Drive

Number of Lanes

2-3 travel lanes

Logical cap to number of travel lanes provided

Other Considerations

LOCAL STREETS

· Local, slow-moving streets · Can be urban, suburban, or rural

· Exclusive purpose is to provide block-level, local access, and safe connectivity to higher order streets

Functional Classification Local Local Examples

Downing Glen Drive

Number of Lanes

2-3 travel lanes

Logical cap to number of travel lanes provided

Other Considerations

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September 25, 2017 Draft