How to Use This Plan
KEY IMPLEMENTATION STEPS: KEEP MOMENTUM ON PEDESTRIAN PROJECTS THAT ARE ALREADY IN-DEVELOPMENT. Map 11 features existing facilities along with projects that have some level of funding, design, or construction in progress. These “in development” projects should be fully funded first (note - some of these projects are fully funded), as the lowest hanging fruit for new pedestrian infrastructure. STRATEGICALLY AND PROACTIVELY FUND AND BUILD THE PRIORITY PROJECTS. Map 12 features priority projects developed out of this planning process and previous planning processes. The priority projects are displayed in six project sheets (starting on page 56) that summarize elements, and what the key opportunities and challenges are to its development. USE THE COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK OF RECOMMEN- DATIONS TO BUILD OTHER PROJECTS INCREMENTALLY OVER TIME. As Fuquay-Varina continues to grow, new development and roadway projects should incor- porate facilities recommended in the overall pedestrian network (Map 11 & Appendix D). As progress is made on the priority projects, new priorities should be selected from comprehensive recommendations. IMPLEMENT NEW PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE WALKING. As new facilities are built, the programmatic and policy recommendations provide parallel efforts in fostering a thoroughly walkable environment for all ages and abilities in Fuquay-Varina. Together, these recommendations make up the core of this plan, as featured in Chapters 3 & 4. They are supplemented by implementation guidance in this chapter, design resources in Appendix A, and funding resources in Appendix B. 1 2 3 4
At the heart of every successful pedestrian plan is a coordinated effort by town staff and other partners to support safe travel on foot. Everyone has a key role to play in implementing this plan. Town of Fuquay-Varina staff and elected/appointed officials should use this report to establish programs and policies that educate, encourage, and prioritize infrastructure investments proposed throughout the town.
Town staff can use this report to document travel behaviors, existing roadway design deficiencies, and specific improvement opportunities. Continuing to coordinate with developers and NCDOT will be key to implementing pedestrian facilities. This plan provides documentation and recommendations to refer to in shaping development or NCDOT projects and activities. NCDOT staff, specifically within Division 5, can use this plan to get familiar with proposed priority projects. NCDOT will play an integral role in the design, construction, and maintenance of pedestrian facilities throughout the NCDOT maintained roadways. During the project scoping process, the Town and CAMPO can communicate with NCDOT personnel to affect how STIP projects are formulated and designed. Local stakeholders can use this plan to understand and confirm the conditions in their neighborhoods and near their organizations (if applicable) as well as become familiar with the ways in which they can support program goals. In many cases, education and encouragement programs require these dedicated volunteers. Local stakeholders can also provide input on NCDOT processes and projects. As development continues at a rapid pace, walkability could and should be thoroughly incorporated into each site design. Much of the growth in pedestrian facilities over the past decade has been the result of Town policy and the development community incorporating walkability into site planning.
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CHAPTER 5: IMPLEMENTATION
FUQUAY-VARINA PEDESTRIAN PLAN
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