A RESOLUTION FORWARDING THE FORDHAM BOULEVARD WORK GROUP REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE IMPLEMENTATION OPPORTUNITIES (2006-12-04/R-12)

WHEREAS, the Chapel Hill Town Council is concerned about pedestrian and bicycle access, circulation and safety on Fordham Boulevard between Manning Drive and Old Mason Farm Road; and

WHEREAS, the Council appointed a work group to identify and evaluate options for improving pedestrian and bicycle access, circulation and safety on Fordham Boulevard between Manning Drive and Old Mason Farm Road; and

WHEREAS, the Council has received a report prepared by the work group, including recommendations for possible improvements; and

WHEREAS, the Council received review Town staff comments and a proposed implementation plan for the work group recommendations;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council herewith authorizes and directs the following:

Forward the Fordham Boulevard Safety Work Group recommendations/report to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the University of North Carolina for review and consideration of possible implementation opportunities.

Authorize the Mayor and Town Manager to meet with officials of the NCDOT and the University to discuss the feasibility of and funding options for implementing the safety recommendations discussed in the work group report, including construction of sidewalks/shared paths and a pedestrian bridge or tunnel crossing Fordham Boulevard.

This the 4^th day of December, 2006.