Wake Forest Community Plan - May 2023

# Action Item

Goal Alignment

Time Frame Short-Term

13-6 Update the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Master Plan.

13-7 Work with the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department to develop a master plan for the Wake Forest Reservoir. 13-8 Work with the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department to develop a master plan for the 80-acre Town-owned property west of Heritage High School in accordance with grant agreements. 13-9 Continue to model police and fire service areas concurrently with new growth. 13-10 Continue to work with Engineering and Public Works to prioritize infrastructure improvements in older neighborhoods.

Mid-Term

Mid-Term

Ongoing

Ongoing

13-11 Create a Facilities Space Planning Master Plan.

Short-Term

13-12 Evaluate existing streets and explore UDO updates to address traffic congestion, traffic speed, reduce collisions, and improve safety conditions for all modes of transportation.

Short-Term

13-13 Regularly update the Town Pavement Management System program.

Ongoing

13-14 Continue to identify congestion management and infrastructure improvement opportunities on state maintained roadways in coordination with NCDOT. Public Transit (page 74) 14-1 Continue to work with GoRaleigh to consider more frequent service and route network expansions to key locations to improve rider experience and attract more usage of mass transit. 14-2 Evaluate and revise the UDO to require property owners and private developers to set aside land for transit stops at appropriate locations through transit easements. 14-3 Work with GoRaleigh to construct smart bus shelters, or sustainable shelters that incorporate elements like interactive screens with live timetables, smart lighting, solar panels, and bike lock stations.

Ongoing

Ongoing

Short-Term

Mid-Term

14-4 Explore incorporating public art into bus shelters.

Mid-Term

14-5 Explore best long term transit options, such as fixed or microtransit.

Short-Term

Capital Boulevard (page 76) 15-1 Continue to work closely with NCDOT to implement the US 1 Conversion Project and promote commercial growth in accordance with the Land Use Plan. 15-2 Continue advocating for improvements along the US 1 corridor to assist in improving the quality of life for Wake Forest residents, businesses, and property owners. Street Connectivity (page 77) 16-1 Require blocks to be less than 600 linear feet between intersections of local roads in residential areas to improve walkability. 16-2 Establish a minimum connectivity index requirement to minimize dead-ends, cul-de-sacs, and T-intersections. 16-3 Study the appropriateness of traffic circles at four-way intersections to ease congestion and improve safety.

Ongoing

Ongoing

Short-Term

Short-Term

Ongoing

Support Strategic Growth Balance the Mix of Uses Maintain the Historic, Small-Town Charm

Provide Diverse Housing Opportunities Support a Pedestrian-/Bicycle-friendly Community Establish Safe & Connected Public Transit Options

Support Unique, Thriving Businesses Encourage Growth & Activity in Downtown Expand & Maintain Wake Forest’s Green Spaces

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TOWN OF WAKE FOREST | COMMUNITY PLAN

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