TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kristoff Bauer, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Lee Jernigan, PE, City Traffic Engineer
Sheila Thomas-Ambat, PE, CCM, CFM, Interim Director of Public Services
DATE: February 25, 2019
RE:
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Proposed project to install bicycle lanes on Langdon Street between Murchison Road and Trinity Drive
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
2, 3, 4
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal IV: Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Objective C: To improve mobility and connectivity by investing in traffic flow strategies, sidewalks, trails and bike lanes
Executive Summary:
The Fayetteville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) is developing the Sandhills Regional Bicycle Plan. The plan has developed draft recommendations for improvements to the regional bicycle network in the City and surrounding counties. One recommendation of the plan is to revise pavement markings along a portion of Langdon Street to reduce vehicular travel lanes and create exclusive bicycle travel lanes between Murchison Road and Trinity Drive. Because Langdon Street is scheduled for resurfacing in 2019, staff is recommending the pavement marking revisions for the addition of bicycle lanes be included as a part of the resurfacing project. Staff is providing this recommendation to Council for their information. No Council action is required.
Background:
Staff is a stakeholder in the ongoing Fayetteville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) Sandhills Regional Bicycle Plan. This plan was initiated by FAMPO after receiving a grant from the NCDOT to develop a regional comprehensive bicycle transportation plan. The overall goal of the plan is to provide a framework for NCDOT and local governments to enhance bicycling as a mode of transportation for resident and visitors alike, improving access, connectivity, and safety. Additional goals of the plan include promoting healthy active lifestyles, diversifying the regional economy, developing tourism resources, and promoting the region as a destination. The plan will identify key routes, connections, opportunities, and obstacles, and it will prioritize areas for future implementation. The plan covers a geographical area that includes Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Scotland and Robeson Counties as well as, parts of Bladen and Sampson Counties.
The plan has developed draft recommendations including the proposal to revise pavement markings along a portion of Langdon Street to reduce vehicular travel lanes and create exclusive bicycle travel lanes between Murchison Road and Trinity Drive. The City currently lists Langdon Street on the resurfacing schedule for calendar year 2019 and is recommending these pavement marking changes be incorporated into the resurfacing project.
The FAMPO Sandhills Regional Bicycle Plan is scheduled to be complete in the spring of 2019. This plan will be used as a reference for City staff during the development of the City’s Comprehensive Bicycle Plan that began in January 2019. The City’s plan, which will expand on the Sandhills Regional Plan, is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2019.
Issues/Analysis:
Langdon Street is a city maintained street with varying cross sections between Murchison Road and Ramsey Street. These different sections include multiple and/or wide vehicular travel lanes that can be reduced to provide an exclusive area for bicycle lanes by revising the pavement markings. Because Langdon Street is scheduled for resurfacing during the 2019 calendar year, staff is recommending these pavement marking changes be completed as a part of the resurfacing project. A concept of these recommended changes is attached.
Budget Impact:
The budget for these revisions will be included in the resurfacing project for Langdon Street.
Options:
• Accept the report
• Reject the report and provide direction to staff
Recommended Action:
No action required.
Attachments:
Langdon Street bike lane map, FAMPO Sandhills Regional Bike Plan Langdon Street informational sheet