[Durham INC] Downtown Durham Loop Conversion Alternative Public Meeting Dec. 10

[Blalock, Amy]

CITY OF DURHAM

Office of Public Affairs

101 City Hall Plaza

Durham, NC 27701

 

 

News Release

 

For Details, Contact:

Amy Blalock

Sr. Public Affairs Specialist

(919) 560-4123 x 11253

(919) 475-7735 (cell)

Amy.Blalock at durhamnc.gov <mailto:Amy.Blalock at durhamnc.gov> 

 

For Immediate Release:  December 2, 2009

 

Durham Presents Preferred Alternative for Downtown Loop Two-Way
Conversion

Residents Encouraged to Attend Second Public Meeting to Provide Feedback
on Revised Conceptual Designs and Preferred Alternative

 

What:              Downtown Durham Loop Two-Way Traffic Feasibility
Study Public Meeting #2

 

Who:               City of Durham Department of Public Works,
Transportation and Engineering Divisions

 

When:             Thursday, December 10, 2009, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.   

 

Where:            Temple Building Conference Room

302 West Main Street

Durham, N.C. 27701

 

Fast Facts:

*         The City's Department of Public Works is ready to present
revised conceptual designs showing the preferred alternative for
converting the downtown loop into two-way traffic.  This second public
workshop will present revisions to the initial designs based on feedback
received at the first public workshop in October.

 

*         This feasibility study is in direct response to the growing
interest to convert the streets that comprise the "downtown loop"
(Roxboro Street, Morgan Street, Great Jones Street, and Ramseur Street)
from one-way to two-way traffic to improve vehicular and pedestrian
access to the downtown core and potentially facilitate continued
economic redevelopment.  

 

*         During the past year, Kimley-Horn has been working with the
Transportation and Engineering Divisions of the City's Department of
Public Works on the feasibility study for converting these downtown
streets to two-way traffic operation.  Kimley-Horn studied the existing
and projected year 2025 traffic conditions and has developed functional
roadway/pavement marking plans for two conversion alternatives.  

 

*         City staff will be on hand to discuss the project, present the
revised conceptual designs and preferred alternative, answer questions,
and take note of any comments and concerns at this early phase in the
project.  

 

*         Additional information, including project maps of the proposed
two-way conversion alternatives, is available on the City's Web site at 
www.durhamnc.gov/departments/works/2_way_traffic_study.cfm. 

 

*         For additional information or to submit comments on the
conceptual designs and preferred alternative, contact Tim Jackson,
project manager with the City's Department of Public Works, at (919)
560-4326, ext. 30255 or via e-mail at Tim.Jackson at durhamnc.gov. 

 

*         The City will provide auxiliary aids and services under the
Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to
participate in this information meeting.  Anyone requiring special
services should contact Jackson as early as possible so that
arrangements can be made accordingly. 

 

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