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18 UCW APRIL 27 - MAY 3, 2016 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Don't be just another face in the crowd. We can help your business get noticed. UP & COMING WEEKLY 910.484.6200 City Partners with NCDOT for Sidewalk/Pedestrian Projects by LEE JERNIGAN The City of Fayetteville has entered into agreements with the N.C. Department of Transportation to leverage funding for sidewalk and pedestrian improvements along several roadways around Fayetteville. The N.C. DOT owns and maintains most major roadways within the city limits and is responsible for constructing projects along these roads. At the City's request, a total of approximately $2.03 million of these projects will go to construct sidewalk, pedestrian traffic signals and bus stop improvements. The City of Fayetteville participated in approximately $613,000 worth of this cost with N.C. DOT providing the remainder. The projects below have recently been completed in 2015 or 2016: • Winslow Street – Rankin Street to Hay Street – 3,750 Feet (0.7 mile) of sidewalk and three pedestrian signals • Safe Routes to School Project – 13,240 Feet (2.5 miles) of sidewalk, two pedestrian signals and eight bus stop pads o Morganton Road – Reilly Road to Bonanza Drive – 6,500 feet (1.2 miles) of sidewalk, two pedestrian signals and four bus stop pads o Reilly Road – north of Morganton Road – 440 Feet (0.08 mile) of sidewalk o Hope Mills Road – from Sumac Circle to Raeford Road – 6,300 feet (1.2 miles) of sidewalk and four bus stop pads • Legion Drive – southern city limit to Cumberland Road – 7,550 feet (1.4 miles) of sidewalk and six bus stop pads • Glensford Drive – Raeford Road to Cliffdale Road – 12,000 feet (2.3 mile) of sidewalk, one pedestrian signal and one bus stop pad • Grove Street – King Street to Green/Ramsey Street – sidewalk was existing with four pedestrian signals Upcoming projects include: • Reilly Road – Cliffdale Road to Kimridge Drive – 2,000 feet (0.4 mile) of sidewalk and four pedestrian signals; completion scheduled for October 2016 • Cliffdale Road – intersection of McPherson Church Road – 600 feet (0.1 mile) of sidewalk and one pedestrian signal; completion scheduled for November 2016 • Owen Drive – Eastern Boulevard to Walter Reed Road – eight pedestrian signals; completion scheduled for May 2017 • Camden Road – King Charles Drive to north of Owen Drive – 5,300 feet (1 mile) of sidewalk and two bus stop pads; completion scheduled for September 2017 • Owen Drive – Eastern Boulevard to Walter Reed Road – 9,500 feet (1.8 miles) of sidewalk and eight bus stop pads; completion scheduled for January 2018 • Pamalee Drive – intersection of Blanton Road – 500 feet (0.1 mile) and one pedestrian signal; under design • Ramsey Street – Walmart to Stacy Weaver Drive – four pedestrian signals; under design These project improvements total 54,440 feet of sidewalk (10.3 miles), 28 pedestrian traffic signals and 25 bus stop pads. In addition to these funded construction projects, the City was recently awarded a Pedestrian Planning Grant from N.C. DOT's Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation, which will fund a comprehensive pedestrian planning study, building on the Fayetteville Bikes and Walks study that was completed by Fayetteville Area Metropolitan Organization (FAMPO) in 2011. Work on the plan is expected to begin this summer and be completed in 12 to 18 months. This comprehensive study will inventory existing pedestrian facilities throughout the entire city limits and identify needed improvements. Finally, the City has submitted an application for a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant to FAMPO for a sidewalk project along Rosehill Road from Country Club Drive to Shaw Mill Road. The estimated cost for this project is $550,000, with only a 20% match ($110,000) required from the City. Results from the selection process for these grants will be known this summer. The City is excited to announce these projects that will improve the safety and operation for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users within our community. For more information regarding the progress of these projects, please visit N.C. DOT's website located at https://apps.ncdot.gov/traffictravel/progloc/ProgLocSearch.aspx. LEE JERNIGAN, City Traffic Engineer City of Faye eville, Contribu ng Writer. 433 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301-5537 www.FayettevilleNC.gov (910) 433-1FAY (1329) /cityoffayettevillegovernment Insta Join Team Fayetteville! Follow Your City on Social Media: Engaging You About Your City Government Engaging You About Your City Government