Morrisville Public Transportation Study

Needs Assessment

Regional Centers Local land use plans were analyzed, and five region-scale centers are identified with concentrations of population, employment, and activity:  Central Raleigh  Central Durham  Central Chapel Hill & Carrboro  Research Triangle Park  Central Cary Transit Investments The plan identifies several investments to be made in premium transit services, including commuter rail linking Raleigh, Cary, RTP, and Durham, and bus rapid transit (BRT) connecting Morrisville with RTP and Cary. Potential revenue sources identified for transit include new sales tax, vehicle registration fee, rental car tax, local property tax, state and federal funding, local funding, fares, bonds, and private sources (e.g. universities). Morrisville Comprehensive Transportation Plan (2019) The Town of Morrisville previously adopted an update to its comprehensive transportation plan (CTP) in 2009. A new CTP was adopted in 2019 which examines changes over the ten-year span in relation to population shifts, policy changes, significant developments, and implemented transportation improvements in Morrisville. The goal of the plan update is to envision the future of transportation in the Town and identify a set of recommended projects to implement and achieve that vision. Guiding Statements The CTP has six guiding statements that establish values for the needs and desires for transportation in Morrisville:  Culture and Environment: Enhance the Town’s quality of life by preserving and promoting its valued places and natural assets.  Economic Vitality: Support the local economy by making it easier to move people and freight around and through the Town.  Growth and Development: Make travel more efficient by coordinating transportation investments and land use decisions  Mobility and Accessibility: Provide a balanced transportation system that makes it easier to walk, ride a bike, and take transit.  Safety and Security: Promote a safe and secure transportation system by reducing crashes and improving emergency response.  System Preservation and Efficiency: Improve the transportation system’s longevity by emphasizing maintenance and operational efficiency.

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