Morrisville Land Use Plan 2009

7.0 A ction I tems , cont ’ d

Action Items

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014- 2035

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

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

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.

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 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 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.

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