Introduction 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. While the 2035 Community Transportation Plan provides a broader examination of the pedestrian environment as part of the overall transportation system, it emphasizes multimodal transportation options and includes an updated pedestrian (and bicycle) network. This planning process builds upon these recommendations and helps focus pedestrian investments.
Exactly like the original 2013 plan, this plan was made possible through a successful NCDOT Planning Grant application by the Town of Fuquay-Varina. With this plan, Fuquay-Varina established a guide for infrastructure and policy improvements that will lead to a robust network for pedestrians. The planning process began with a Kickoff Meeting in June 2021, which was the first of three project Steering Committee meetings. The Steering Committee was comprised of local residents, municipal staff, business groups, school officials, developers, NCDOT engineers and regional transportation planners. This Steering Committee guided the plan’s development throughout the planning process. Key steps included communicating their overall vision for the plan, identifying opportunities and challenges for walking, and providing feedback on plan recommendations.
Introduction 01.
THE PLANNING PROCESS
FINAL FUQUAY- VARINA PEDESTRIAN PLAN
PROJECT COORDINATION AND DATA COLLECTION
ONGOING PUBLIC OUTREACH
DRAFT PLAN DEVELOPMENT & REVIEW
• PROJECT WEBSITE • COMMENT FORM • INTERACTIVE INPUT MAP • IN-PERSON OUTREACH EVENTS
The planning process began during the Summer of 2021 and was completed in the Spring of 2022.
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FUQUAY-VARINA PEDESTRIAN PLAN
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