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Action Items
Action Items
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014-
2035
3.13 Update Zoning Ordinance Regarding
Connectivity Between Sites for Cross-Access
Easements.
Cross-access allows much shorter and
more feasible walking trips, helping to provide
alternatives to traffic congestion for many shopping
and recreational activities. Address as part of UDO.
Related Policies:
3B, 3E, 3F, 3G
Estimated Cost:
40 hours of staff time
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department
Year One Goals/Activities
: Complete the zoning ordinance revision
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
None
Performance Measures:
Adopt the zoning ordinance revision requiring cross-access easements to
adjacent properties and pedestrian/bikeways by the end of 2012
3.14 Identify Funding Sources for Roadway
Improvements.
The Town has planned for future
budget allocations for roadway improvements.
Staff should also work with NCDOT and developers
to facilitate planned roadway improvements
and leverage local funds with public and private
financing.
Related Policies:
3G, 4A
Estimated Cost:
120 hours of staff time
annually
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning,
Finance and Engineering Departments
Year One Goals/Activities
: Identify funding opportunities through various mechanisms (TIF, public-
private developer agreements, etc.) and create internal policies to streamline and promote
partnering opportunities
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Identify funding opportunities through various mechanisms (TIF, public-
private developer agreements, etc.) and create internal policies to streamline and promote
partnering opportunities
Performance Measures:
(1) Adopt policies by 2012; and (2) Implement and promote partnering
arrangements with NCDOT and private development interests
3.15 Create an Access Management Policy.
Each
additional driveway and cross-street increases the
number of opportunities for vehicles to enter and exit
the main traffic stream, producing conflict points and
the potential for accidents. Access management
limits these opportunities and decreases the number
of accidents.
Related Policies:
1A, 2D, 3A, 3B, 3E, 3F
Estimated Cost:
240 hours of staff time
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning and
Engineering Departments
Year One Goals/Activities
: Research access management policies
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Develop access management policy and adoption by Boards for
specified roadways
Performance Measures:
(1) Create draft access management policy in 2011; and (2) Adopt
policy/overlay districts by mid-2012
3.16 Explore Potential Solutions to Connect Gaps
in Sidewalk.
Possibilities include lobbying the state
legislature to allow creation of special taxing district
to connect sidewalks in advance of development.
Related Policies:
1A, 3E, 3F, 3G
Estimated Cost:
240 staff hours
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning and
Public Works Departments
Year One Goals/Activities
: Explore opportunities to create a revolving tax fund to create sidewalk
improvements
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Explore opportunities to create a revolving tax fund to create sidewalk
improvements
Performance Measures:
Provide for 8 gap projects / 0.5 miles of sidewalk construction annually
beginning in 2012.
3.17 Create a Small Area Plan for the Planned
McCrimmon @ NC 54 Grade Separation Alignment.
The ramp system and overpass will require additional
engineering to refine the design of this area, making
sure to accommodate the proposed cross-section of
NC 54, cyclists, and pedestrians as well as the number
of motor vehicles passing through this interchange.
Related to Item 1.5, could be conducted at the
same time.
Related Policies:
1A, 1B, 3B, 3E, 3F
Estimated Cost:
$75,000 (Preliminary
Design fee)
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Engineering
Department
Year One Goals/Activities
: Develop scope of services; retain consulting firm; complete preliminary
design
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
None
Performance Measures:
Completion of preliminary roadway design by end of 2012
3.18 Continue to work with Triangle Transit and
the North Carolina Railroad Company to Support
Passenger Rail Service.
Potential station locations
are identified at McCrimmon Parkway, Aviation
Parkway, or Cary Parkway. Land use considerations
must account for the fact that this line occasionally
carries hazardous waste and AMTRAK service, and
is planned to carry high-speed rail service at some
point in the future.
Related Policies:
1A, 5A-F
Estimated Cost:
100 hours of staff time/
year
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department in cooperation with Triangle
Transit and the NCRR company
Year One Goals/Activities
: Initiate coordination
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Continue coordination efforts
Performance Measures:
(1) Regular communication and information sharing with Triangle Transit
and NCRR partners; (2) Reporting to Morrisville Boards semi-annually on progress
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