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CHAPTER 6:SHAPE ADOPTED BY CARY TOWN COUNCIL NOVEMBER 10, 2016 Require Connectivity and Accessibility Within and Between Developments 2 Major Actions: • Perform planning analysis to further transporta on goals iden fied on pages 131-132. This includes the following projects: Pursue Street Extensions, Using Recommended Cross Sec ons Given the poten al for development in the area, planning for the extension of streets within Eastern Cary Gateway is cri cal to unlocking the area's poten al. Trinity Road Trinity Road is planned to be a 4-lane divided thoroughfare providing primary north-south access within and to the Eastern Cary Gateway area. While bisec ng a busy mixed-use development area, par cular a en on needs to be paid to foster safe and accessible pedestrian and bicycle circula on across Trinity Road and between future uses in the area. In keeping with the mul -modal theme for this area, the accommoda on of future transit service and the provision of pedestrian ameni es will also be a primary focus. Transi ons from the northern and southern ends will also need to be planned to e into future bicycle and pedestrian networks. Interior Site Collector Circula on The provision of secondary north-south connec vity between Chatham Street and Cary Towne Boulevard to serve as an alternate point of access to the core Eastern Cary Gateway development area is cri cal, par cularly during special events. This collector road will connect and buffer exis ng residen al uses to the Eastern Cary Gateway area from the west and accommodate more localized accessibility by vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders. Extensions of the Road Network to Be er Connect the Area Trinity Road Crossing at East Chatham Street The Raleigh-Cary Rail Crossing (RCRX) study calls for a bridge taking Trinity Road across East Chatham Street and the rail line, with a loop south of East Chatham to connect the bridge to East Chatham traffic flow. Partners in this effort may include NCDOT and WakeMed Soccer Park, which would gain easier game day access from the proposed crossing. Crossing of Cary Towne Boulevard Direct circula on via a roadway connec on between the exis ng Cary Town Center site and the state owned property to the north of Cary Towne Boulevard should be a priority as development and redevelopment occurs. This includes the possible accommoda on of a stand-alone bridge crossing of Cary Towne Boulevard exclusively for use by pedestrians and bicyclists. Quinard Road Extension As redevelopment and development occurs in Area 7 (Mul family Housing/Civic Uses) and Area 1 (Mixed Use Center - Employment Based), extending Quinard Road eastward will be cri cal to ensure connec vity between the residen al neighborhoods and the des na ons located in the eastern por ons of Eastern Cary Gateway. This will include accommoda ons for automobiles, bikers, and pedestrians. Adjust Parking Regula ons to Encourage Shared Parking Arrangements Parking regula ons should be developed that encourage shared parking between facili es. Adjust off-street parking requirements for mixed use areas to encourage or allow shared parking arrangements for uses that have counter-cyclical parking demands. Plan Specifically to Accommodate Large Events Large events can result in economic benefits for the Town, but they can also put strain on Town infrastructure. Planning to have the capacity, the connec vity, and the flexibility to accommodate large events is essen al within Eastern Cary Gateway. In addi on to regularly scheduled soccer games at WakeMed Soccer Park, there may be amateur sports meets at the Soccer Park, along the cross- country trails, or at Triangle Aqua c Center. Other entertainment events may take place at WakeMed Soccer Park or within civic space that is included in new developments and redevelopments in the area. The vision for Trinity Road Extension should provide for mul modal choices and be able to accommodate increased transit and pedestrian traffic during large events. Shared parking facili es should help accommodate more visitors and to disperse visitors at the event's end through considering the loca ons of ingress and egress. Entertainment ac vi es should be a walkable distance from event venues so that visitors extend their stay and spread out egress from the area over me. Monitor and Engage with Wake County Transit Plans Engage with the ongoing Wake County Transit Plan efforts to coordinate access to the Eastern Cary Gateway. A high priority transit connec on between Cary and Raleigh may provide transit stops in Eastern Cary Gateway. 134