Why is a Community Transportation Plan Important? Fuquay-Varina’s previous CTP was established in 2006 and defined Town goals, objectives and strategies. The major components of the 2006 CTP included a detailed study of thoroughfare functions and classifications, access and safety, and connections. Additional elements discussed in the plan include transit and rail, pedestrian and bicycle, and an implementation plan. Having an established plan helps community leaders when making transportation
decisions that will largely impact the community. With a CTP in place, each decision will work toward achieving the goals and objectives established by the community. The 2035 Community Transportation Plan provides residents and stakeholders the opportunity to reflect on the goals and objectives highlighted in past planning efforts while arriving at a vision that is representative of where Fuquay-Varina is now and wants to be in the future. The planning period for this CTP is set to a horizon year of 2035 – providing near- and long-term guidance. In addition to guiding future transportation decisions, a community transportation plan improves the Town’s chances of being awarded regional, state, federal, and private funds for transportation improvements. Obtaining funding is a highly competitive process, as Fuquay-Varina must compete against many other municipalities. The CTP provides the Town a competitive edge by showing that the Town has identified projects that are of high priority and has demonstrated a clear vision of future needs. Transportation and Land Use
Transportation and land use are both focused on creating neighborhoods and communities that function well, serve their people, respect their heritage, and offer new and enlarged opportunity. The transportation future envisioned by the community should work in conjunction with the 2035 Community Vision Land Use Plan of the Town. For example, the investment in specific transportation corridors and travel modes has a direct effect on where developers and consumers (e.g. home buyers, or business expansions and relocations) decide to locate.
At the time of the development of the CTP, the Town is also developing the 2035 Community Vision Land Use Plan (LUP). This Land Use Plan allows residents, business owners and stakeholders to
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