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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#EF3D42">For Immediate Release: May 5, 2023</span><span style="color:#D3372A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Durham Begins New Bike and Pedestrian Safety Improvements<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span class="normaltextrun"><i>New Projects to Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians to Increase Accessibility to Essential Destinations<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">DURHAM, N.C. – In the coming months, residents and visitors will see multiple projects transform the landscape for Durham pedestrians
and cyclists.</span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">These City of Durham transportation projects are meant to eliminate traffic deaths and injuries, and reduce vehicle traffic,
congestion, and noise throughout the city. In 2023, the most visible changes will be new Neighborhood Bike Routes, new bike lanes, and a new sidewalk on South Alston Avenue between Capps Street and Riddle Road.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><b>What You Need to Know<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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Multiple bike and pedestrian improvements appearing across Durham this spring and summer.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Most visible changes will be new Neighborhood Bike routes, new bike lanes, and new South Alston Avenue sidewalk.
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Residents encouraged to share feedback with Transportation staff at National Bike Month activities and the final budget public hearing on June 5.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal">“We want to make it safe, simple, and sustainable for residents to bike, walk, and roll across Durham,” said Transportation Director Sean Egan. “New sidewalks and a more complete bike network
provide better travel options and reduce dependency on fossil fuels and reduce the emissions from traffic congestion. These projects are an important step forward, but we know that much more work is needed, particularly in disadvantaged communities, so we
are using an equity lens to prioritize future investments.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><b>New Neighborhood Bike Routes and New Bike Lanes Coming this Spring and Summer<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span class="normaltextrun">Property owners located along corridors to receive new neighborhood bike routes and bike lanes are now receiving postcards detailing this spring’s installation, with
work beginning in mid-May and lasting through the fall.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span class="normaltextrun"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span class="normaltextrun">The
</span><a href="https://www.durhamnc.gov/3763/Neighborhood-Bike-Routes">Neighborhood Bike Routes</a><span class="normaltextrun"> will span seven miles in the downtown area. These ‘bike boulevards’ will be located on low-volume, low-speed streets. The goal is
to help bicyclists more safely navigate to nearby destinations, such as parks and schools. Neighborhood Bike Routes will be identified with arrows on the pavement. Additionally, blue signs with “Durham Neighborhood Bike Routes” branding will help people navigate
the routes. New pedestrian crosswalks will also be installed at some intersections. Traffic calming measures, including neighborhood traffic circles and painted curb bulb-outs will also be installed as part of this project.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:106%"><span class="normaltextrun"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:106%"><span class="normaltextrun">Residents are encouraged to visit the Neighborhood Bike Routes
</span><a href="https://www.durhamnc.gov/3763/Neighborhood-Bike-Routes">webpage</a><span class="normaltextrun"> to see corridor locations. These routes were identified using t</span>he 2018 Neighborhood Bike Routes Route Analysis and Concept Plan, which explains
how the routes were identified, major route destinations, and it describes the local land features.<span class="normaltextrun">
</span>The Bike Routes project is funded with a federal $505,498 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Grant and a local match from the City.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Construction of
</span></span><a href="https://www.durhamnc.gov/3606/2023-CMAQ-Bicycle-Lanes#:~:text=The%20City%20will%20be%20installing,the%20map%20and%20table%20below."><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">new
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">bike</span><i>
</i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">lanes</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span></i></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">will follow the completion of the Neighborhood Bike Routes. The bike lanes will be striped within existing roadways, in some cases reducing the number
or width of existing vehicle travel lanes. Where space is available, buffers will be striped on pavement between bike lanes and vehicle travel lanes. The work will also include restriping some pedestrian crosswalks.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A full list of new bike lane locations, boundaries, and lane configurations is available
</span></span><a href="https://www.durhamnc.gov/3606/2023-CMAQ-Bicycle-Lanes"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">online</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">. The
new bike lanes are funded with a federal $1,002,170 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Grant, with a local match from the City. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2023, and be completed in fall 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">New Bike Fixit Stations, Other Improvements Already Installed<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">In recent months, Transportation crews have installed
</span><a href="https://www.dero.com/fixitmap/fixitmap.html"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Bike Fixit stations</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">
</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">downtown as well as delineator posts along Willard Street. In February, high-visibility crosswalks were installed on Mangum and Pettigrew streets. In March, bike lane and
high-visibility crosswalks were completed at the intersection at Erwin Road and Anderson Street.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">New Sidewalk Connections to Help Pedestrians<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Transportation officials also continue to improve sidewalk connections throughout the city. In April, work began on a new public
sidewalk at South Alston Avenue between Capps Street and Riddle Road. The sidewalk will measure about 0.4 miles and will
</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">provide continuous pedestrian access along South Alston Avenue and connect the American Tobacco Trail to this area of the city.
</span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The sidewalk is scheduled for completion in January 2024.</span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span class="normaltextrun"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">An additional pedestrian project to fill in
</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0SwOlmWZH8"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">sidewalk gaps in several locations</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> throughout Durham will
soon be underway. The project includes sidewalk gaps on Leon Street, Hunt Street, South Elm Street, Lumley Road, Pickett Road, and South Cheek Road, which were identified in the
</span><a href="https://www.durhamnc.gov/3092/BikeWalk-Plan-2017"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">2017 Bike+Walk Implementation Plan</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">. Construction is
expected to begin this month and be completed in March 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Transportation Officials Seek Feedback at National Bike Month Activities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">May is National Bike Month and Transportation
</span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">staff want feedback about what works and what can be improved to save lives and increase accessibility to essential destinations. Staff will be available to answer
questions at multiple </span></span><a href="https://waytogodurham.com/bike-month/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Bike Month</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
festivities, including the </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Bike Month Kick-Off Event on Saturday, May 6 stating at 2 p.m. at the Museum of Durham History.</span><span class="normaltextrun">
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Residents are also encouraged to
</span></span><a href="https://www.durhamnc.gov/1345/Watch-or-Comment-at-Meetings-Work-Sessio"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">register to speak</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
at the </span></span><a href="https://www.durhamnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7535"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">final budget public hearing</span></a><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
that will take place inside City Council Chambers at City Hall during the </span>
</span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">June 5 City Council Regular Business
</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Meeting</span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span style="color:black">Residents can also visit the
</span><a href="https://www.durhamnc.gov/1032/Other-Resources">Biking Resource Page</a><span style="color:black"> to learn more about transportation commissions and to report problems with a bike path or facility.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="normaltextrun"><b>City of Durham Transportation Department<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black">The </span><a href="https://www.durhamnc.gov/1002/Transportation">Transportation Department</a><span style="color:black"> is responsible for a broad range of transportation services, which include traffic signs
and signals, transportation planning, transportation demand management, parking operations, street lighting, taxicab administration, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. The department works to increase transportation choices as well as local and regional
connectivity by planning for and securing funds for highways, public transportation, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements. As guided by the City’s Strategic Plan, the Transportation Department helps to strengthen the foundation, enhance the value, and improve
the quality and sustainability of neighborhoods that are necessary for a strong and diverse community since the provision of a sound transportation system is critical to maintaining a strong economy. For more information, visit the department’s
</span><a href="https://www.durhamnc.gov/1002/Transportation">webpage</a><span style="color:black"> and follow their team on
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/waytogodurham">Facebook</a><span style="color:black"> and
</span><a href="https://twitter.com/movesafedurham">Twitter</a><span style="color:black">.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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