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POSSIBLE BIKE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CORRIDOR
A BIKE “SHARROW” is a shared use arrow (a combination of the words share and arrow). This is not a bike lane, but just a reminder to drivers to watch for bicyclists. Both cars and drivers can and should use all travel lanes.
+ Reinforces the legitimacy of bicycle traffic on the street.+ Encourages bicyclists to position themselves safely in lanes.+ Advertises the presence of bikeway routes to all users.+ Provides visual cues of bike routes.+ Requires no additional street space.
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
A PROTECTED BIKE LANE, or cycle track, is a separated bicycle facility that runs alongside a roadway separated from car traffic by a physical barrier, such as raised medians, a landscaped buffer, or a curb.
+ Improves the perceived comfort and safety through a dedicated bicycle lane. + Prevents parking in the bike lane.+ Encourages bicyclists of all ages and abilities to ride.+ Eliminates the risk of a bicyclist crashing into an open car door or being hit by a passing car.
Chicago Complete Streets
A BIKE LANE is a portion of the roadway that has been designated by striping, signage, and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists. Bike lanes enable bicyclists to ride at their preferred speed, are located adjacent to car travel lanes, move in the same direction as cars, and are typically located on the right side of the street.
+ Creates separation between bicyclists and cars.+ Increases bicyclist comfort and confidence on busy streets.+ Increases predictability of interactions between bicyclists and cars.+ Visually reminds motorists of bicyclists’ right to the street.
National Association of City Transportation Officials
A goal of the North-South Corridor Study is to balance cars, buses, bikes and pedestrians within the study corridor. As the study moves forward into future project phases, Chapel Hill Transit will work with the biking community to integrate bike facility improvements within the study corridor. The design details will be decided during future engineering phases, but could include a combination of the bike facility types listed below.
A BUFFERED BIKE LANE is a conventional bicycle lane paired with a designated buffer space separating the bicycle lane from the adjacent car travel lane and/or parking lane. The two solid lines are often used to indicate a buffered bike lane.
+ Improves the perception of safety by providing extra separation space for bicyclists and helping all roadway users share the road.+ Reduces the risk of a bicyclist being hit by a passing car. + Reduces the risk of a stopped or injured bicyclist being hit by a passing car.
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
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Dedicated Curb Lane - Convert Lane from Existing Use
Dedicated Curb Lane - Construct a New Lane
Dedicated Center Lane - Construct a New Lane
Dedicated Center Lane - Convert Lane from Existing Use
Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Hillsborough StreetSide Running Dedicated Lane (convert)
Visualization for Conceptual Purposes Only
Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Hillsborough StreetSide Running Dedicated Lane (construct)
Visualization for Conceptual Purposes Only
Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Hillsborough StreetCenter Running Dedicated Lane (convert)
Visualization for Conceptual Purposes Only
Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Hillsborough StreetCenter Running Dedicated Lane (construct)
Visualization for Conceptual Purposes Only
BRTRUNNINGWAY TYPES
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BENEFITS OF BRT IN THE NORTH-SOUTH CORRIDOR
Benefits to
Transit Riders
+ Faster and more reliable travel+ Existing buses may also use BRT lanes + More comfortable travel
Benefits to
Drivers
+ Helps avoid gridlock by more efficiently using the roadway+ Makes driving safer by reducing the number of cars on the road
Benefits to
Bicyclists + Pedestrians
+ Makes biking and walking safer through improved bike facilities and pedestrian crossings
Benefits to
Businesses
+ Increases foot traffic along the corridor+ Reduces need for parking+ Expands pool of potential employees+ Improves employee timeliness
Benefits to
Residents
+ Better connect residents with jobs+ Helps achieve community vision for managed growth by directing it towards transit
Benefits to
Region+ Expanded regional connections
Without BRTInvestment in
the North-South Corridor
+ Transit trips will take longer + Roadway congestion will get worse+ Buses will become crowded+ Additional parking will be necessary+ Growth is more likely to sprawl
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PROPOSED BRT ALTERNATIVES
Mixed Traffic with TSP
Dedicated Curb Lane - Construct
Dedicated Center Lane - Construct
Dedicated Curb Lane - Convert
Daily RidershipCapital Cost
Operating/Maintenance CostTransit Travel Time Savings
Delays to Cars in Corridor
Alternative 18,575$62.4 M$3.4 M3:342:31
Alternative 39,000$92.6 M$3.0 M8:330:53
Alternative 29,000$69.4 M$3.2 M8:152:30
Numbers shown in the table are estimates and will be refined during future phases of the project
Homestead
Estes
North
Manning
NC 54
A
B
C
Dn
Ds
E
Eubanks P+R
Weaver Dairy Road
New Parkside
Northfield
Piney Mountain
Estes
Hillsborough
Franklin
Cameron
Carrington Hall
Mason Farm
Purefoy
Culbreth
Southern Village P+R
Pitts
boro
/
Cred
it Un
ion
Alternative 3
Eubanks P+R
Weaver Dairy Road
New Parkside
Northfield
Piney Mountain
Estes
Hillsborough
Franklin
Cameron
Carrington Hall
Mason Farm
Purefoy
Culbreth
Southern Village P+R
Alternative 2
Eubanks P+R
Weaver Dairy Road
New Parkside
Northfield
Piney Mountain
Estes
Hillsborough
Franklin
Cameron
Carrington Hall
Manning / East
Jackson Circle / Mason Farm
Purefoy
Culbreth
Southern Village P+R
Pitts
boro
/
Cred
it Un
ion
Pitts
boro
/
Cred
it Un
ion
Alternative 1
Homestead
Estes
North
Manning
NC 54
A
B
C
Dn
Ds
E
Eubanks P+R
Weaver Dairy Road
New Parkside
Northfield
Piney Mountain
Estes
Hillsborough
Franklin
Cameron
Carrington Hall
Manning / East
Jackson Circle / Mason Farm
Purefoy
Culbreth
Southern Village P+R
Pitts
boro
/
Cred
it Un
ion
Pitts
boro
/
Cred
it Un
ion
Pitts
boro
/
Cred
it Un
ion
Alternative 6
Mason Farm
Eubanks P+R
Weaver Dairy Road
New Parkside
Northfield
Piney Mountain
Estes
Hillsborough
Franklin
Cameron
Carrington Hall
Purefoy
Culbreth
Southern Village P+R
Alternative 5
Eubanks P+R
Weaver Dairy Road
New Parkside
Northfield
Piney Mountain
Estes
Hillsborough
Franklin
Cameron
Carrington Hall
Manning / East
Jackson Circle / Mason Farm
Purefoy
Culbreth
Southern Village P+R
Alternative 4
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Daily RidershipCapital Cost
Operating/Maintenance CostTransit Travel Time Savings
Delays to Cars in Corridor
Alternative 48,575$74.4 M$3.4 M3:322:31
Alternative 6 8,575$96.6 M$3.4 M3:500:54
Alternative 59,000$93.0 M$3.0 M8:332:54
Numbers shown in the table are estimates and will be refined during future phases of the project
Homestead
Estes
North
Manning
NC 54
A
B
C
Dn
Ds
E
Eubanks P+R
Weaver Dairy Road
New Parkside
Northfield
Piney Mountain
Estes
Hillsborough
Franklin
Cameron
Carrington Hall
Mason Farm
Purefoy
Culbreth
Southern Village P+R
Pitts
boro
/
Cred
it Un
ion
Alternative 3
Eubanks P+R
Weaver Dairy Road
New Parkside
Northfield
Piney Mountain
Estes
Hillsborough
Franklin
Cameron
Carrington Hall
Mason Farm
Purefoy
Culbreth
Southern Village P+R
Alternative 2
Eubanks P+R
Weaver Dairy Road
New Parkside
Northfield
Piney Mountain
Estes
Hillsborough
Franklin
Cameron
Carrington Hall
Manning / East
Jackson Circle / Mason Farm
Purefoy
Culbreth
Southern Village P+R
Pitts
boro
/
Cred
it Un
ion
Pitts
boro
/
Cred
it Un
ion
Alternative 1
Homestead
Estes
North
Manning
NC 54
A
B
C
Dn
Ds
E
Eubanks P+R
Weaver Dairy Road
New Parkside
Northfield
Piney Mountain
Estes
Hillsborough
Franklin
Cameron
Carrington Hall
Manning / East
Jackson Circle / Mason Farm
Purefoy
Culbreth
Southern Village P+R
Pitts
boro
/
Cred
it Un
ion
Pitts
boro
/
Cred
it Un
ion
Pitts
boro
/
Cred
it Un
ion
Alternative 6
Mason Farm
Eubanks P+R
Weaver Dairy Road
New Parkside
Northfield
Piney Mountain
Estes
Hillsborough
Franklin
Cameron
Carrington Hall
Purefoy
Culbreth
Southern Village P+R
Alternative 5
Eubanks P+R
Weaver Dairy Road
New Parkside
Northfield
Piney Mountain
Estes
Hillsborough
Franklin
Cameron
Carrington Hall
Manning / East
Jackson Circle / Mason Farm
Purefoy
Culbreth
Southern Village P+R
Alternative 4
Mixed Traffic with TSP
Dedicated Curb Lane - Construct
Dedicated Center Lane - Construct
Dedicated Curb Lane - Convert
PROPOSED BRT ALTERNATIVES