The NC 54 area has been a high priority for the Town for some time. Following several requests from the Town of Chapel Hill and Carrboro (attached) a Corridor Study of this area was completed in 2019 (https://www.townofchapelhill.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=48573) and endorsed by Town of Chapel Hill and Town of Carrboro. The study called for significant improvements at three key locations (Kingswood/Laurel Ridge, Abbey Lane and Westbrook Drive).

The final designs have staged, signalized crossing concepts improving access and making the corridor safer for pedestrians and bicyclists – pedestrians will be able to push a button when ready to cross and traffic will come to a stop. We have secured over $1.5M in funding to implement these crossings. NCDOT anticipates putting this project out to bid in 2024.

NC 54 Pedestrian and Bicycle Corridor Safety Study (without appendices)

Appendices 

Field Review

TEAAS Crash Analysis

Existing Conditions

Meeting Notes and Presentations

Workshop Exhibits and Presentations

Conceptual Recommendations 

Stakeholder Comments on Recommendations