Lake Wheeler Improvement Project - Design Touchpoint

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On the scale below rate how well you think the proposed plans meet this goal.
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What other improvements would you recommend?
The design is an amazing improvement over the current conditions. The design is excellent for people traveling through the area as it minimizes conflict with vehicles and reduces left hand turns but it could use some improvements to make it more useful for people living along Lake Wheeler Road. For example, access to the multi use path and Dix Park is limited except at the roundabouts. How will someone who wants to travel southbound by bike access the bike path in an efficient manner? Consider adding design elements to make it easier to cross the road at many points so that it is less of a barrier between the neighborhood and the park.
Reply6 Agree2 years ago
My main question is about the bus stop across from Goode St. Will there be a bus lane for dropping off and picking up passengers?
Reply3 Agree2 years ago
I would love to see yield signs for cars and sharks teeth added at the raised intersections to make sure that vehicles pay attention to ped and bike traffic and give that traffic priority.

I would also like to see more raised intersections! This will be a major connector to Dix park and there will be a lot of ped and bike traffic so I think they should have the priority over vehicles
Reply3 Agree2 years ago
It's hard to see from the renderings but please ensure that bike/ped safety is prioritized over cars! The roundabouts on Hillsborough street are hard to navigate because you have to look left for oncoming traffic and right for any pedestrians at the same time.
Reply2 Agree2 years ago
Very excited about this project and design! It will be a huge improvement to the area.

Understanding it may be an entirely separate project, improved connectivity between the residential area just across I-40 and the farmers market/dix would be extremely helpful. There’s a staggering number of people living between I-40 and Tryon, both students and non students. And currently there’s only one small sidewalk (in spots) that’s in disrepair. And the sidewalk over I-40 is extremely dangerous and narrow. Improving this connectivity would substantially increase sales for businesses between I-40 and downtown, including the incoming developments. The current traffic congestion would also decrease.
Reply1 Agree2 years ago
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Please rate the elongated roundabout design at Mercury and Goode Street on the scale below.
Average 74 / 100
raise the mid-roundabout crosswalk for safety
Reply10 Agree2 years ago
I think the midway crosswalk should be raised to ensure cars are traveling slowly and notice pedestrians crossing
Reply6 Agree2 years ago
Crosswalks should be raised and/or include light signaling for pedestrian safety. Crosswalk in roundabouts are currently a major hazard on other Raleigh streets (e.g. Hillsborough)
Reply4 Agree2 years ago
Everyone is worried about bikes I'm worried about my property who is going pay for that
ReplyAgree2 years ago
feel that the roundabout should be at Maywood and a signal at these intersections.
ReplyAgree2 years ago
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Do you like the usage of raised pedestrian crossings at some of the side streets to minimize vehicular speed and increase pedestrian safety?
93% Yes
5% No
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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?
Reply5 Agree2 years ago
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.
Reply5 Agree2 years ago
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.
Reply3 Agree2 years ago
I lived in England for several years... roundabouts work well.
Reply2 Agree2 years ago
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.
Reply1 Agree2 years ago
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We are constrained to a single shared-use path through portions of the project. Would you rather have separated bike and pedestrian facilities where possible even if it requires slightly larger/longer walls and steeper side slopes?
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Yes, separated facilities
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No, shared-use path only
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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?
Reply5 Agree2 years ago
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.
Reply5 Agree2 years ago
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.
Reply3 Agree2 years ago
I lived in England for several years... roundabouts work well.
Reply2 Agree2 years ago
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.
Reply1 Agree2 years ago
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Please choose the example you like the best.
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Precast Design
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Natural Design
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Stone Design
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