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3.6 Initiate a Universal Pass for Town Employees, and
Work with Businesses of a Certain Size to Provide
Discounts for their Employees who use Public Trans-
portation, Carpool/Vanpool Riders, and Bicycle/
Pedestrian Commuters.
To support local transit (es-
pecially improvements noted in transit component
of Transportation Plan) and regional transit options,
work to adopt a pass system discounted to Morrisville
residents and businesses.
Related Policies:
1B, 1C, 1D, 5B, 5C
Estimated Cost:
$10,000 annually
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department, Public Information Office
and Human Resources Department, in
cooperation with Triangle Transit and
C-Tran transit operators
Year One Goals/Activities
: Create and implement marketing and discount pass program
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
None
Performance Measures:
Increase number of Morrisville transit riders (origin or destination) transit trips
by 25% at end of 2012 (compared to 2010)
3.7 Work with Triangle Transit to Improve the NC 54
Corridor to Accommodate the 301 Bus Route.
Triangle
Transit has proposed to relocate this route off I-40
(and Morrisville Outlet Mall stops) to NC 54. Identify
stop locations and finance shelters and pedestrian
facilities, lighting, and other improvements to these
locations.
Related Policies:
3A, 3E, 3F
Estimated Cost:
200 hours of staff time +
infrastructure costs
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department
Year One Goals/Activities
: Conduct series of meetings with Triangle Transit staff to determine stop
locations and slate of amenities
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Construct or work with private developers to construct transit stop
facilities
Performance Measures:
(1) Identify stop locations / amenities by end of 2010; (2) implement transit
stop facilities
3.8 Continue to Work with Triangle Transit and Other
Regional Partners to Develop a Circulator Route
between Durham, Research Triangle Park, and
Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
This circulator,
possibly using an automated transit system, has been
proposed both through the Center of the Region
Enterprise (CORE) and Special Transit Advisory Com-
mittee (STAC).
Related Policies:
5A-F
Estimated Cost:
300 hours of staff time
(possible participation in consulting fees)
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning and
Engineering Departments, in cooperation
with Triangle Transit, Research Triangle
Foundation, Triangle J COG, and RDU
Airport Authority
Year One Goals/Activities
: Possible participation in workgroup
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Continue to work with regional partners to identify route and service
characteristics; work to help implement project
Performance Measures:
Continue moving forward with planning, design and implementation of
the Durham/RTP/RDU Circulator
3.9 Explore the Development of Future Transit Routes
with C-Tran.
Preliminary routes have been discussed,
but need to be further researched and developed in
conjunction with C-Tran.
Related Policies:
5A-F
Estimated Cost:
300 hours of staff time +
$80,000 for service fees to C-Tran/Cary
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department in cooperation with Town of
Cary
Year One Goals/Activities
: Work with Cary to develop new / expanded C-Tran routes
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Work with Cary to develop new / expanded C-Tran routes
Performance Measures:
Develop C-Tran route (one) that services Morrisville residents
3.10 Identify Funding Sources for Bicycle/Pedestrian
Improvements.
The priority projects are initially
identified in the pedestrian plan element of the
Transportation Plan. Additional priorities will be added
as more funding becomes available.
Related Policies:
1B, 1D, 3A, 3D, 3E, 3F, 4D,
5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F
Estimated Cost:
$100,000 annually
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning and
Engineering Departments working with
CAMPO and NCDOT
Year One Goals/Activities
: Commit the $100,000 in the Capital Improvements Plan for pedestrian
improvements to add sidewalks under the NC 540 overpass on the east side of NC 54. Identify
priority projects to receive $13,300 in annual bike/pedestrian funding from CAMPO. Identify and
pursue additional funding sources.
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Identify and pursue additional funding sources
Performance Measures:
(1) Complete sidewalk under NC 540 on east side of NC 54 by 2010; (2)
construct additional sidewalk in priority locations connecting schools and parks; (3) Construct from
public funds a minimum of one mile of sidewalk per year by 2012.
3.11 Coordinate with the Town of Cary Transportation
Planners.
This coordination should include discussion
on expanding C-Tran bus service to Morrisville;
development reviews; and ensuring consistent and
connected bicycle/pedestrian facilities along the
same road in different jurisdictions.
Related Policies:
3B, 3D, 3E, 3F, 5A-F
Estimated Cost:
80 hours of staff time
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department in cooperation with Town of
Cary
Year One Goals/Activities
: Initiate quarterly coordination meetings with Town of Cary
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Continue quarterly meetings
Performance Measures:
Conduct four coordination meetings with Town of Cary in calendar year
2009
3.12 Conduct Pre-NEPA Work on New Location
Roadways.
This work will identify any potential
environmental issues ahead of the engineering
design of roadways, to avoid costly delays later in
the process.
Related Policies:
1A, 2B, 3D, 4B
Estimated Cost:
$100,000 consulting fees +
450 hours of staff time
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning and
Engineering Departments
Year One Goals/Activities
: $100,000 has been allocated from the town budget for this purpose.
Priority projects should be identified and consultant hired to perform this work.
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
None
Performance Measures:
Complete new location studies in 2012