TABLE OF CONTENTS
(See also the Pedestrian Facilities Map and the Bicycle Facilities Map which accompany this plan document)
Revision 1- Maps 1-8 inserted. Related facilities lists and Appendix 4 revised to correspond
Revision 2 Text amendments post public hearing
1.1 General Public Interest Purposes.................................. 1
1.2 Purpose of the Plan....................................................... 1
1.3 Objectives of the Plan.................................................... 1
2.1 Context of the Plan........................................................ 2
2.2 Other Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements covered by other Plans 3
2.3 NCDOT Programmed Improvements........................... 4
3.1 Sidewalk Priorities......................................................... 5
3.2 Off Road Paths............................................................ 17
3.3 Crossing Improvements.............................................. 18
3.4 Bicycle Advisory Routes ............................................. 22
3.5 Bicycle Facilities.......................................................... 23
4.1 Engineering Actions .................................................... 25
4.1.1 Approaches for Implementation................................ 26
4.1.2 Package of Improvements ....................................... 27
4.1.3 Small Area Studies................................................... 38
4.1.4 Pedestrian Performance Measures ........................ 39
4.1.5 Bicycle Performance Measures .............................. 39
4.1.6 Town Bicycle Parking Standards ............................ 41
4.1.7 Traffic Control Devices ............................................ 41
4.1.8 Sunken Drainage Grates.......................................... 41
4.1.9 Corridor Improvements............................................. 42
4.2..... Education and Encouragement Actions .......................................................... 43
4.2.1 Establish a Bicycle Education Class.................................................................. 43
4.2.2 Create a Historic District/downtown Way-marked Walk ................................... 43
4.2.3 Pedestrian Facilities Map.................................................................................... 43
4.2.4 Recreational Walks Map..................................................................................... 44
4.2.5 Bicycle Routes/ Rides Map ............................................................................... 44
4.2.6 Safe Routes to School Program ....................................................................... 44
4.2.7 Way- marking and Advisory Sign Program ....................................................... 45
4.2.8 Lobbying Strategy for State and Federal Funding ............................................. 45
4.2.9 Lobbying Strategy for Policy Changes .............................................................. 46
4.2.10 Performance Measures for Action Plan Implementation ................................. 46
4.2.11 Integrating Public Art......................................................................................... 47
4.3..... Coordinating Actions......................................................................................... 48
4.3.1 University Plans.................................................................................................. 48
4.3.2 Other Public and Community Entities................................................................ 48
4.3.3 Greenways.......................................................................................................... 48
4.3.4 Maintenance........................................................................................................ 49
Plan and Policy Context............................................ A-1
Appendix 2
Town of Chapel Hill, Traffic Code............................... A-2
Appendix 3
2006-2012 Transportation Priority List ....................... A-3
Appendix 4
Action Plan Sidewalks Priority List.............................. A-4
Appendix 5
Bicycle Facilities Policy................................................. A-5
Appendix 6
Pedestrian Zones........................................................... A-6
Appendix 7
Streets are for everyone sign...................................... A-7
LIST OF TABLES
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Table 1. Plan Initiatives Summary Schedule................. 49
LIST OF MAPS IN DOCUMENT
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Map 1. First Priority Sidewalks...................................... 8
Map 2. Second Priority Sidewalks............................... 11
Map 3. Third Priority Sidewalks................................... 14
Map 4. Long Range Sidewalks.................................... 16
Map 5. Package 1 Meadowmont................................. 30
Map 6. Package 2 Southern Village............................. 32
Map 7. Package 3 Eastgate........................................ 34
Map 8. Package 4 Downtown...................................... 37