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Triangle Bikeway Study (5 minutes)
Dale McKeel, LPA Staff
Narrative
Since April of 2020 the DCHC MPO and Capital Area MPO have been working on the Triangle Bikeway Study to look at the idea of a 23-mile bicycle and pedestrian path linking Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, Research Triangle Park (RTP), Durham, and Chapel Hill along I-40 and NC 54. The study includes design and construction recommendations between Raleigh and Research Triangle Park, and a corridor assessment feasibility study for the connection west between Research Triangle Park and Chapel Hill. The study also includes recommendations for connections to existing and proposed transit and bicycle/pedestrian facilities along the corridor.
The MPO Board received a presentation and released the Triangle Bikeway Study for a 30-day public comment period at its April meeting, and a public hearing was held at its May meeting. There were no public comments made during the public hearing. A copy of the public comments received during the public comment period, and staff responses, is attached.
The Technical Committee has recommended a resolution for adoption by the MPO Board. The resolution states that the MPO Board supports the regional implementation of the Triangle Bikeway, and exploring all public, political, institutional, and financial tools in achieving the Triangle Bikeway vision for the benefit of the greater regional community.
The study report is available from the MPO website: <https://www.dchcmpo.org/what-we-do/projects/current-projects/triangle-bikeway-study/>
Recommendation
TC Action: Recommended that the MPO Board adopt the resolution supporting the regional implementation of the Triangle Bikeway.
Board Action
Board Action: Adopt the resolution supporting the regional implementation of the Triangle Bikeway.