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.
Average 81 / 100
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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.
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.
Would you prefer to see the pedestrian & bike accommodations
58%
Inside the elongated roundabout
42%
At either end only
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Would you prefer to see the pedestrian & bike accommodations
Hard to say. I think the vast majority of bike/ped demand will be on the west side of the street at this location as people will largely either enter the park or continue down Lake Wheeler. It might be best to keep the main bike/ped artery on the west side of this intersection with a connection to the east side to access Mercury.
The biggest feedback from me, and a lot of people on here I'm sure, is to keep the design speed DOWN on Lake Wheeler. This does not need to be a stroad that any driver feels comfortable traveling 35mph+. It needs to be a STREET that drivers only feel comfortable traveling less than 25 mph, and ideally less than that. It's only a 0.9 mile corridor, which takes much longer on foot/bike than in a car, regardless of whether the car is going 20 or 40, so please prioritize bike/ped empowerment over vehicle volume/speed. If Lake Wheeler becomes slow and congested, GOOD! That means drivers will find alternate routes for through trips (like highway 401 right next door). And it means drivers are paying attention, because congestion creates attention to driving conditions.
With good signage, it's more intuitive and safe to yield to pedestrians before entering the roundabout, rather than while inside it. The whole point of a roundabout is that those inside have right-of-way to those entering - if you change that, it could be unsafe. Dutch style roundabouts have bikes and pedestrians always on the outside.
As frequent pedestrians here, the "desire path" on foot naturally is a straight line between Mercury and Goode. Pedestrians crossing inside the roundabout would align most with how it's currently used on foot.
The roundabouts at hillsbrough street are difficult to cross as a pedestrian and feel dangerous. Don’t know what the answer is but make these safer, easier, faster for pedestrians!
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?
83% Yes
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).
The biggest feedback from me, and a lot of people on here I'm sure, is to keep the design speed DOWN on Lake Wheeler. This does not need to be a stroad that any driver feels comfortable traveling 35mph+. It needs to be a STREET that drivers only feel comfortable traveling less than 25 mph, and ideally less than that. It's only a 0.9 mile corridor, which takes much longer on foot/bike than in a car, regardless of whether the car is going 20 or 40, so please prioritize bike/ped empowerment over vehicle volume/speed. If Lake Wheeler becomes slow and congested, GOOD! That means drivers will find alternate routes for through trips (like highway 401 right next door). And it means drivers are paying attention, because congestion creates attention to driving conditions.
THANK YOU ALL - LET'S DO THIS!!!