DRAFT Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update: February 23, 2018 version

NC 54

Weston Parkway to Perimeter Park Drive

Length 2.39 Miles

Street Hierarchy Major Thoroughfare

Crash Summary (6/2013-5/2016)

Traffic Volume (vpd) 2010 – 9,773

Total Crashes

221

Injury

51

Property Damage

169

2040 – 33,374

Fatalities 1 Most Predominant Rear End

Congestion (v/c ratio)

Priority Served 1. Congestion

2010 – 1.07

2. Safety 3. Transit

2040 – 0.90

Existing Conditions

NC 54 is one of the most heavily traveled routes in Morrisville, serving a mix of local and

regional uses. Congestion issues along NC 54 have spurred the development of corridor

and intersection-level studies to determine future improvements to the roadway.

Upcoming development such as the Wake Tech Community College campus will

encourage additional future growth. In addition, the proposed transit oriented

development (TOD) along NC 54 will create a multimodal transportation hub.

Recommendations

Within this section, NC 54 is recommended to be widened to 4 lanes, transitioning from 6

lanes on either end. The widening will include grade separations at McCrimmon Parkway

and Airport Boulevard. It is recommended that the Town should consider conducting a full

corridor study for NC 54 focused on access management options. A sidepath

recommendation is included for the length of the corridor with a strategic tie-in to the

Crabtree Hatcher Greenway. Scenario testing considered the addition of the identified TOD

and development growth to determine the viability of the proposed cross-section. The

Town should consider securing adequate right-of-way for separate bus lanes. After right-

of-way acquisition, the Town can construct a large planted median that will ultimately be

converted to dedicated bus lanes.

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