We are proposing a roundabout at the Lake Wheeler and South Saunders Street intersection. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 as the highest and 1 as the lowest please rate your support of this feature.
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We are proposing a roundabout at the Lake Wheeler and South Saunders Street intersection. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 as the highest and 1 as the lowest please rate your support of this feature.
With the new Daladams Street extension into the park and the long-term goal of having Umstead Drive a pedestrian-only entrance, we propose making Umstead Drive a right-in, right-out only street. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 as the highest and 1 as the lowest please rank you support for the proposed right-in, right-out intersection at Umstead Drive.
Average 82 / 100
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With the new Daladams Street extension into the park and the long-term goal of having Umstead Drive a pedestrian-only entrance, we propose making Umstead Drive a right-in, right-out only street. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 as the highest and 1 as the lowest please rank you support for the proposed right-in, right-out intersection at Umstead Drive.
This seems perfectly reasonable. Currently this is a dangerous spot, and having the option of turning left in or out of Umstead drive adds complexity to the situation. Fully support limiting vehicular access here.
We are proposing an elongated roundabout between Goode Street and Mercury Street. One a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 and the lowest and 10 as the highest, please rank your support for the elongated roundabout concept.
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We are proposing an elongated roundabout between Goode Street and Mercury Street. One a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 and the lowest and 10 as the highest, please rank your support for the elongated roundabout concept.
Love this. The example in the video from somewhere outside of Raleigh looks FANTASTIC for pedestrians with minimal locations that sidewalks intersect with roadways. This design looks to allow full access for vehicles while providing tons of pedestrian refuge. My only question: Would bike lanes follow the traffic lanes? Or is the bike path going to be a separated greenway style path?
Having a roundabout here is a good idea considering the proximity between these two access points. However, pedestrian access is crucial here. If you want Dix Park & the Farmer's Market to flourish, you have got to create easy, safe, dependable, and consistent pedestrian and cycling access to these areas. Caraleigh will become more and more residential in the coming years, and this area could be a pedestrian highlight or a pedestrian nightmare. Much of this will depend on how Lake Wheeler Road is developed. My question is: How can you make pedestrian crossings seamless and easy such that anyone of any age (children or elderly) and any ability (a mother with a stroller OR a 25-year-old male) can cross without feeling on edge?
Many of these areas are also low-income areas, and many of the residents who live there rely on pedestrian walkways as their main type of transportation. Yes, pedestrians can use crosswalks around roundabouts, but removing stop signs or stop lights gives preference to cars rather than pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians should be able to cross whenever they need to. Cars should be the ones who have to defer to pedestrians here, not the other way around. Safe, consistent, and certain pedestrian and biking access is absolutely imperative for this intersection.
We frequently use Goode Street as our main pedestrian access to Dix Park coming from Mercury. At times it is very difficult to cross Lake Wheeler as a pedestrian or biker. Anything that improves the safety of this will be appreciated.
I like the creativity and as a motorcycle rider through this area on occasion, I think this would be safer given the offset entrance/exits along Lake Wheeler here.
Do you think the proposed additions to the design concepts create a safer corridor for Lake Wheeler Road and Dix Park?
90% Yes
10% No
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Do you think the proposed additions to the design concepts create a safer corridor for Lake Wheeler Road and Dix Park?
I think Maywood and Lake Wheeler should be considered for a roundabout. Its increasing more difficult to turn from Maywood onto Lake Wheeler in either direction since the opening of the new Farmer's Market access and the artificial bottleneck of forcing cars into one northbound lane at Centennial. Of all the intersections on Lake Wheeler in this stretch, this is the only one not being mentioned for improvements.
One additional point. The entrance to the Farmer's market is also a point of congestion, especially for traffic coming off Maywood onto Lake Wheeler road, then changing lanes to turn right into the Farmer's Market. Perhaps one of those elongated traffic circles could include the Farmer's Market intersection as well.
These and most of the lake wheeler plans only look at cars and the park. There’s an entire neighborhood on the other side of the street. People live in those houses and have to use that street for their daily lives. These residents, who will be first— and most active — users of the street and the park need more consideration in these plans. Roundabouts aren’t a solution. Learn from the mess that is Hillsborough street.
Sidewalks are the biggest need here. A proper pedestrian crossing at Maywood and Goode. Sidewalks need to go all the way from centennial to south Saunders. Traffic is not a major issue here pedestrian safety is!
Did you find the presentation informative and easy to understand?
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17% No
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Did you find the presentation informative and easy to understand?
It would be informative to have a presentation document with the proposed design elements and the location of each designated on a map. The video presentations are clear and informative; however, it is sometimes difficult to gain a perspective of where all the changes are without having a single map to glance at while studying the changes.
I only voted no because there were parts that didn't go into enough detail for me. You did a nice job with it all, and I'm supportive. I just had some moments where I wanted more info.
Please focus on and present pedestrian/bike improvements before benefits for cars. Slow traffic down. Make this corridor less desirable for through traffic and more friendly for foot/bike traffic. If there is any road in Raleigh that needs to be completely reimagined for safety of pedestrians, it's this road (change to Street makes a lot of sense as well). This road borders Dix and connects downtown to the Farmers Market (obv).
