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2.6 Evaluate Possible Additional Mechanisms for
Protecting Greenspace in a Nonresidential Context.
Ordinances in place in Morrisville that require
developers to reserve open space are currently
focused on residential development. This item will
explore the possibilities for additional open space
protection as part of nonresidential development,
within the Town’s existing legal limits.
Related Policies:
1F, 2B, 2C, 3D, 4B, 4C, 4E
Estimated Cost:
120 hours of staff time
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department, Parks and Recreation
Department
Year One Goals/Activities
: Coordinate with Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources Department
on study scope
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Work with IOG and other partners to evaluate additional options for
protecting non-residential green space in the town
Performance Measures:
Complete recommendations for action by the end of 2012
Action Items
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014-
2035
Goal 3: Improve transportation mobility by integrating land uses with transportation infrastructure.
3.1 Establish Sidewalk Design Standards Linking
Residential and Commercial Areas.
In some
instances, sidewalks have been built very close
to residential homes. While having connections
between residential and commercial areas is
important, they need to be designed to minimize
impact on residents. Address as part of UDO.
Related Policies:
1B, 3E
Estimated Cost:
80 hours of staff time
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning and
Engineering Departments
Year One Goals/Activities
: Research and develop revised sidewalk connectivity policy
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
None
Performance Measures:
Complete policy revisions in 2011
3.2 Establish a Provision for Bicycle and Pedestrian
Amenities.
Policies need to cover the provision of
bicycle and pedestrian amenities during roadway
construction and widening (to ensure that bicyclists
and pedestrians are not negatively impacted during
construction activities), and requirements for bicycle
parking (quantity, type and location) as part of new
development. See Figure 6.3 in the Transportation
Plan for more information on bicycle parking.
Address as part of UDO.
Related Policies:
1C, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E
Estimated Cost:
40 hours of staff time
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department, Engineering Department,
and Inspections Department
Year One Goals/Activities
: Complete construction and parking policies; implement policies and
construction inspection procedure
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
None
Performance Measures:
Implement pedestrian-bicycle construction and parking policies in 2010
3.3 Update Zoning Code for Future Transit Stops and
Easements.
This will include establishing a policy
for developers to install or plan for transit amenities
where future stops are indicated. Standards will
include pedestrian, cycling, lighting and stop design
to accommodate future public transit services.
Related to Item 1.2; could be conducted at the
same time. Address as part of UDO.
Related Policies:
1A, 3A, 3F
Estimated Cost:
120 hours of staff time
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department, with coordination between
C-Tran and Triangle Transit organizations
Year One Goals/Activities
: None
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Establish transit station policy (refer to Transit Design Section of
Transportation Plan)
Performance Measures:
Adopt transit station policy/ordinance code in 2010
3.4 Conduct a Detailed Study to Determine the Most
Cost-Efficient Transit Service.
The study will address
a range of transit services, focusing on creating a
service agreement with the Town of Cary to expand
C-Tran service into Morrisville at a pace that synchro-
nizes with the Cary planned improvements.
Related Policies:
1D, 5A-F
Estimated Cost:
200 hours of staff time +
$50,000 consultant fees
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department in conjunction with C-Tran
and Triangle Transit operators
Year One Goals/Activities
: Complete coordination with C-Tran and Triangle Transit to devise scope
of services for a detailed study; retain consultant (if needed); and develop/adopt Morrisville Transit
Service Plan
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
None
Performance Measures:
Adoption of Morrisville Transit Service Plan in 2012. Evaluate on a periodic
basis
3.5 Consider Whether to Increase Participation in
the Wake County TRACS Service to Accommodate
Additional Riders As Needed.
Currently, there is not
a need to expand the number of guaranteed seats
beyond the current three.
Related Policies:
5C
Estimated Cost:
$10,000 annually (fee
to Wake County Coordinated Transit
Services)
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department in cooperation with Wake
County
Year One Goals/Activities
: Dedicate funding to Wake County for doubling the number (from 3 to
6) guaranteed riders; conduct marketing through existing outlets
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Review and adjust funding, as needed
Performance Measures:
Increase the number of Morrisville riders on the TRACS service