High Country Rural Planning Organization (RPO) Municipalities and Counties of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey

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1 High Country Rural Planning Organization (RPO) Municipalities and Counties of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey Serving North Carolina s High Country with Continuing, Cooperative, and Comprehensive Transportation Planning Chuck Vines, RTAC Chair David Graham, Transportation Planner Kevin Rothrock, RTCC Chair RURAL TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RTAC) Agenda December 19, :00 AM 1. Call to Order (Chuck Vines, RTAC Chair) Action Items 2. Approval of August 15, 2018 Minutes (RTAC Chair) 3. Approval of Resolution of Support for Seven Devils Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant (David Graham) Informational Items 4. Adopt-A-Highway Program (NCDOT Representative) 5. Prioritization 5.0 Update (David Graham) 6. Project Development Update (David Graham) 7. Public Transportation Update (Local Transit Agency Representative) 8. Division Engineers Report (NCDOT Division 11 and Division 13 Representatives) 9. Transportation Planning Branch Update (Pam Cook PE, NCDOT) Other Items 10. Committee Member Comments/Other Business 11. Public Comment 12. Adjournment This information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please contact High Country RPO Transportation Planner at (828) ext. 135 or at 468 New Market Blvd. Boone, NC for accommodations for this request. Esta información está disponible en español o en cualquier otro idioma bajo petición. Por favor, póngase en contacto con High Country RPO Transportación Planner al (828) ext. 135 o en 468 New Market Blvd. Boone, NC de alojamiento para esta solicitud. 468 New Market Blvd, Boone, NC * Phone (828) * Fax * -dgraham@regiond.org

2 High Country RPO Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) August 15, 2018 Minutes The Rural Transportation Advisory Committee held their quarterly meeting, August 15, 2018 at 2pm in the High Country Council of Governments offices at 468 New Market Blvd., Boone, North Carolina. The following members were present: Dale Baldwin- Town of West Jefferson Sue Sweeting- Town of Blowing Rock Bunnie McIntosh- Burnsville Town Council Wood Hall Young, Jr.- Avery County Cullie Tarleton- NCDOT Board Greg Minton- Wilkes County Larry Prince- Alleghany County Mike Inscore- Town of Wilkesboro Rennie Brantz- Town of Boone Charles E. Vines- Town of Bakersville Larry Turnbow- Watauga County Guests present were Wayne Patterson, NCDOT Right of Way, Maegan Rogers- NCSU-ITRE, and Tracy Anderson- NCSU-ITRE. The following staff members were present from High Country Council of Governments: David Graham- Transportation Planner and Angie Holman- Receptionist. Call to Order Chuck Vines called the meeting to order and read the ethics statement. Approval of May 16, 2018 Minutes Chuck asked for a motion to approve the May 16, 2018 minutes. Motion for approval was made by Sue Sweeting. Motion was seconded by Dale Baldwin. Motion carried. Vision Zero Presentation Tracy Anderson gave a presentation that covered, What is Vision Zero?, what the leading causes of road deaths are and what can be done to prevent them in the future, Safe systems (seat belts, safe vehicles, safe roadways, etc), Resources, which include YouTube play lists of different educational materials, Images and graphics for displaying, Crash data maps with different interactive tools, and How to get involved with Vision Zero (guidance document available) Colleen (Meagen) Rogers was also present with NCSU. Cullie Tarleton asked about presenting one of the videos as a PSA.

3 Right of Way Acquisition Presentation Wayne Patterson, with NCDOT Right of Way, gave a presentation on Right of Way Acquisition which included what ROW is, Eminent Domain, Who is involved in ROW, Working with ROW, Division of Hwy Org Chart, ROW responsibilities, Basic Acquisition, Basic Approval, Basic Relocation, ROW Process Timeline, Types of ROW Acquisitions, Typical ROW Easements, ROW Project Trouble Spots, Additional Resources, ROW contacts, DIV ROW offices and Area Appraisal offices. Bunnie McIntosh excused herself due to possible conflict of interest. Wayne answered questions members had after the presentation. Project Development Update David went over the current projects in the region. Public Transportation Update David gave updates for public transportation. Division Engineers Report Sean Sizemore gave updates for Division 11 and Brendan Merithew gave updates and staff changes for Division 13. Transportation Planning Branch Update Cooper Sellers went over the NCDOT TPD News quarterly update which covered TPD Statewide Initiatives (Statewide plan, Strategic Transportation Corridor Studies, Traffic Forecasts, Comprehensive Transportation Plans, and HCRPO Hosted the NCARPO) and NCDOT Overall News (New Websites, Build NC Bond Act of 2018, and Next Steps in the Prioritization Process for STIP) The list of funded and scheduled projects in the STIP are listed and a draft will circulate for public comment beginning in January The final STIP is expected to be adopted by the NC Board of Transportation in the summer of Committee Member Comments/Other Business There were no member comments. David went over the 14 projects and how the points work for the STIP. Blowing Rock is being serviced by Applecart Fridays and Saturdays only through October as a trail to see if there is a need for the service in the area. He went over improvements being made in Avery for the airports and replacing fuel tanks. Public Comments There were no public comments. Adjournment Chair Chuck Vines adjourned the meeting. Chuck Vines, Chair David Graham, Secretary

4 High Country Rural Planning Organization (RPO) Municipalities and Counties of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey Serving North Carolina s High Country with Continuing, Cooperative, and Comprehensive Transportation Planning Chuck Vines, RTAC Chair David Graham, Transportation Planner Kevin Rothrock, RTCC Chair RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN PLANNING GRANT FUNDS BY THE TOWN OF SEVEN DEVILS Whereas, the Transportation Advisory Committee is the duly recognized transportation decision making body for the High Country Rural Transportation Planning Organization (RPO); and Whereas, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation has funding available for Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grants; and Whereas, the Town of Seven Devils intends to apply for funds for developing a Pedestrian Transportation Plan; and Whereas, the High Country RPO recognizes the benefits of bicycle and pedestrian transportation facilities, including economic development, safety, health benefits, less vehicle congestion, and less pollution; and Whereas, adequate planning for transportation facilities is necessary to ensure that public funds are spent efficiently. Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the High Country RPO supports the Town of Seven Devils in applying for the Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Planning Grant funds. Adopted December 19, 2018 Chuck Vines, Chair, RTAC Date David Graham, Secretary, RTAC Date 468 New Market Blvd, Boone, NC * Phone (828) * Fax * -dgraham@regiond.org

5 DECEMBER 2018 PROJECT UPDATE (October STIP) HIGHWAY PROJECTS US 221 (R-2915): US 421 to US 221 Business/NC 88 Description: US 221, US 421 in Watauga County to US 221 Business/ NC 88 in Jefferson. Widen to four lanes divided Section A: Section B: Section C: Section D: Section E: with B Section with A Section Right of Way in Progress Construction 2019 Estimated Completion Date: Sections A & B: 7/11/21, Section C: 12/28/20 Section D: 5/11/19, Section E: NA US 19E (R-2519B): Jacks Creek Rd to Spruce Pine Description: US 19E, SR 1336 (Jacks Creek Road) to multi-lane section west of Spruce Pine. Widen to multi-lanes. (Includes B-3268) Section B: Estimated Completion Date: 12/29/19 NC 268 (R-2603): NC 18 to Airport Road Description: NC 268, Multi-lanes east of NC 18 to SR Widen to multi-lanes. Estimated Completion Date: 4/26/20 Sparta Western Loop (R-4060): Grandview Drive to US 21 Description: US 21 Sparta Western Loop, SR 1172 (Grandview Drive) to US 21. Two lanes on new location. Estimated Completion Date: 4/12/19 1

6 US 421/US 321 (R-2615): US 321/US421 Junction Near Vilas to 105 Bypass Description: Widen to Multi-Lanes Right-of-Way 2022 Construction 2024 NC 105 (R-2566B): NC 105, Clarks Creek Road to NC 105 Bypass (Boone) Description: NC 105, Old Shulls Mill (SR 1568) to SR NC 105 Bypass (SR1107) in Boone. Widen to multi-lanes (includes R-2566BA - Bridge over Watauga River at Broadstone Road). Section B: Right-of-Way 2021 Construction 2023 Section BA: Construction 2020 US 421 (U-5312): Yadkin River Bridge to Westgate Drive Description: US 421, NC 16 to US 421 Business. Convert existing roadway to superstreet and add service roads. Right-of-Way in Progress Construction 2020 US 221/321, NC 105 Intersection (U-5705) Description: Construct Upgrades Construction 2021 US 321/421, King Street/College Street Intersection (U-5715) Description: Construct Improvements Right-of-Way in Progress Construction

7 Bamboo Road (SR 1514); Wilson Ridge Road (SR 1523), US 421/US221 to Deerfield Road (SR 1522) (U-5810) Description: Widen Roadway to 12 foot lanes with 4 foot paved shoulders. Construction 2020 SR 1522 (Deerfield Road), State Farm Road to SR 1523 (Wilson Ridge Road) (R-5830) Description: Upgrade Roadway. Construction 2020 NC 105, US 321 to NC 105 Bypass (U-5603) Description: Upgrade Roadway. (Superstreet Design Proposed) Construction 2021 NC 115, From US 421 to 2nd Street (R-5759) Description: Widen Existing Roadway. Construction 2021 SR 1001 (Oakwoods Road), From US 421 to NC268 (East Main St.) (R-5772) Description: Upgrade Existing Roadway. Right-of-Way 2020 Construction 2022 New Route, Construct Access Road off SR 1129 (Henredon Road) (R-5528A) Description: Construct access road from end of phase I project. Construction Part Complete Estimated Completion Date: NA 3

8 NC 88, NC 88 to NC 194 (R-5832) Description: Upgrade roadway. Right-of-Way 2022 Construction 2024 NC 226, From Blue Ridge Parkway to Summit Avenue (R-5804) Description: Widen Roadway to 3 Lanes. Right-of-Way 2021 Construction 2023 US 421 & Poplar Grove Connector Intersection (R-5872) Description: Construct Roundabout Programmed for planning and environmental study only US 321, Deerfield Road, Meadowview Road Intersection (R-5874) Description: Realign offset intersection Programmed for planning and environmental study only BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN PROJECTS US 221 Sidewalk (EB-5798) From Moses H. Cone Memorial Park to Main Street Blowing Rock Description: Construct sidewalk along US 221 Construction 2019 Middle Fork Greenway Section I (EB-5924) From Blowing Rock along US 321 to the Blue Ridge Parkway Description: Construct Greenway along US 321 Construction

9 AVIATION PROJECTS Ashe County Airport, (AV-5750) Description: Acquire land and existing hangers north of runway 10 threshold and adjacent to airport property Right-of-Way in Progress Ashe County Airport, (AV-5848) Description: Construct apron expansions Construction