Bicycle/pedestrian safety and improvements
Queuing for pick up/drop-off at schools
Congestion management
Major Considerations:
Future traffic volumes
Improve safety for bicycle/pedestrian
Improve congestion
Why:
Three-lane roadway with center turn lane and pedestrian refuge islands at key crossing locations
NCTCOG's Cross-Section Recommendation
Hickory Tree Road Planning Study
- Maintain access to driveways for homes and businesses, reduce queueing behind drivers waiting for left turns
Access Management
• Hickory Tree Road is a parallel route to I-635 and used to avoid difficult nearby intersections
Pass-Through Traffic
• Strong desire to walk and bike but limited infrastructure
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
Many located in the right-of-way that would need to be relocated
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