[Durham INC] Fw: Have a Say in Your Transportation Future

[Joshua Allen]

I would really like to see a high priority for widening of the Durham
Freeway between the under construction East End Connector and I-40.  I'm in
traffic jams every day between downtown and RTP.  They started about the
time that NC 147 Toll Road extension was completed a few years ago.  It's
going to get much worse when the East End Connector is completed.  There's
going to be several miles of 2 lanes between highways that have 3 or more
lanes.  We will likely see an economic impact to Durham as frustrated
drivers avoid downtown Durham.  My friends already refuse to meet me
downtown during rush hour because of the traffic on the Freeway.
Currently, widening that part of the Durham Freeway is listed but given no
priority through 2040.  That's really bad planning.  I've sent my comments
already and would really appreciate others sending similar comments if you
are so inclined!  Thanks.

On Mon, Jan 2, 2017 at 8:12 AM, Pat Carstensen <pats1717 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I think local governments vote on this plan in February, and if they pass
> it, it goes to the an MPO board (which consists of elected officials from
> the western half of the Triangle) to be voted on in March.  In my opinion,
> this has become a bit of a formal exercise (we need to show we have a
> 20-year plan to keep air pollution under control so we can get our share of
> the federal transportation $$).  It's worth looking to see if there are
> plans near you and we might want to support or ask for more bike and
> pedestrian plans.
>
>
> Regards, pat
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Henry, Andrew <Andrew.Henry at durhamnc.gov>
> *Sent:* Friday, December 30, 2016 4:37 PM
> *Subject:* Have a Say in Your Transportation Future
>
>
> *Provide Your Input*
>
> The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC
> MPO) is requesting input from residents on the draft Comprehensive
> Transportation Plan (CTP).  The CTP lists proposed highway, bus transit,
> light rail transit, bicycle, pedestrian and other transportation
> improvements to be implemented over the next several decades.  Comments
> will be accepted through February 24, 2017.
>
>
>
> *What is the DCHC MPO?*
>
> The MPO is responsible for long range transportation planning in Durham
> County and parts of Orange and Chatham counties.  The MPO executive board
> is mostly composed of elected officials from the jurisdictions and counties
> in its planning area.
>
>
>
> *How You Can Participate*
>
> Go to the MPO’s Web site, www.dchcmpo.org:
> DCHC MPO - Home <http://www.dchcmpo.org/>
> www.dchcmpo.org
> Regional organization responsible for transportation planning for the
> western part of the Research Triangle area.
>
> ·       Get information on “What is a CTP”
>
> ·       Use interactive maps and view tables of the proposed
> transportation improvements
>
> ·       Get the list of local workshops and other opportunities to talk
> with staff and the MPO Board, and provide comments
>
>
>
> Persons with disabilities will be accommodated in this public input
> process -- provisions must be requested at least 48 hours in advance of the
> meeting.
>
>
>
> *Who can I Contact?*
>
> You can request copies of the plan, obtain more information, and submit
> comments to:
>
> ·       Andy Henry, DCHC MPO, andrew.henry at durhamnc.gov
> <andrew.henry at durhamnc.gov?subject=Regarding%20the%20draft%20CTP>, (919)
> 560-4366 ext. 36419 <(919)%20560-4366>
>
> ·       Julie Bogle Bollinger, NCDOT, jbollinger at ncdot.gov
> <jbollinger at ncdot.gov?subject=Regarding%20the%20DCHC%20MPO%20draft%20CTP>,
> (919) 707- 0945 <(919)%20707-0945>
>
>
>
> Las partes críticas de los planes pueden ser traducidas en español sobre
> petición.
>
>
>
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Joshua
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