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Study Purpose

Develop a consensus-based vision and plan for the future "footprint" of New River Road that accommodates projected Year 2030 growth, development, travel demand and improves traffic safety.

Study Need

1. Address rapid development around the study area and resulting increased traffic
2. Improve existing roadway geometrics (curves / grades / slopes)
3. Coordination and compatibility with other ongoing interagency studies and projects
4. Ensure future roadway compatibility with future environment.

Preliminary Issues & Challenges

Early in the study process, a preliminary list of study issues and potential challenges is compiled. This list expands as the study progresses. Major issues identified at this stage include:

1. Address regional / local travel mix
2. Achieve mobility / access balance
3. Incorporate current / future development
4. Consider potential regional system improvements
5. Balancing both jurisdictional and property owner interests
6. Resolve conflicting jurisdictional
7. Address engineering challenges
8. Consider surrounding environment

Study Milestone Schedule

Milestone	Schedule
Study Kick-off	July 2007
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting	September 2007
Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting	September 2007
Public "Scoping" Meeting (Exhibits)	September 24, 2007
Planning and Engineering Studies	April 2008
Alternatives Development and Evaluation	August 2008
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting	August 2008
"Alternatives Analysis" Public Meeting	August 2008
Recommended Alternative Design Features	September 2008
Access Control Plan	September 2008
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) & Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting	September 2008
"Findings and Recommendations" Public Meeting (Exhibits)	October 2008
Draft Final Report	October 2008
Final Report	November 2008