Fuquay Varina Pedestrian Plan - Adopted 8-1-2022

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PROJECT VISION Fuquay-Varina will have a pedestrian network for all ages and abilities that enhances connectivity to the downtowns, parks, schools, jobs, and neighborhoods on safe and accessible sidewalks and greenways. This well-designed, interconnected network will showcase the unique downtowns and suburban landscape of Fuquay-Varina. This pedestrian plan builds on progress made since the approval of the 2013 Fuquay- Varina Community Pedestrian Plan. Since 2013, progress has been made through strategic Town investments, NCDOT roadway expansion projects, and private development that has incorporated pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks, crosswalks, sidepaths, and greenways. This document provides an updated framework for the Town of Fuquay-Varina to continue strategically building better connections for walking throughout the community. 2022 FUQUAY-VARINA PEDESTRIAN PLAN: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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HOLLY SPRINGS INFRASTRUCTURE RECOMMENDATIONS With the fast pace of development continuing in Fuquay-Varina, multiple sidewalk and shared use path projects are currently in development (see map to the right/top). Building on this, priority projects are identified to continue filling in gaps in the pedestrian network (see map to the right/

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RECOMMENDATIONS PROPOSED GREENWAY PROPOSED SIDEPATH PROPOSED SIDEWALK PROPOSED SIDEWALK/SIDEPATH (CENTERLINE) PROPOSED GREENWAY PROPOSED SIDEPATH PROPOSED SIDEWALK EXISTING GREENWAY EXISTING SIDEPATH EXISTING SIDEWALK PRIORITY PROJECTS RECOMMENDATIONS OLD POWELL RD EXISTING FACILITIES APEX

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The Six E's are the general categories of programming that provide a balance of active transportation efforts. See Chapter 4 for further detail. PROGRAM/POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS

I ncrease L ivability through A ctive T ransportation

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Fostering a culture that supports and encourages active transportation

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Monitoring eorts to increase active transportation and planning for the future

Creating safe, connected, and comfortable places for bicycling and walking

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FINAL FUQUAY- VARINA PEDESTRIAN PLAN

PROJECT COORDINATION AND DATA COLLECTION

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Equipping people with the knowledge, skills and condence to bike and walk

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Building safe and responsible behaviors on the road and building respect among all road users

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• PROJECT WEBSITE • COMMENT FORM • INTERACTIVE INPUT MAP • IN-PERSON OUTREACH EVENTS

Increasing access and opportunity for all residents, including disadvantaged, minority and low income populations

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