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A Need for Ongoing Coordination with Regional
Transportation Partners

As discussed above, an effective transportation
system is created through ongoing coordination
with regional transportation entities. Federal
transportation funding, facilitated through FHMPO,
may be required for any significant new or upgraded
transportation infrastructure (such as rehabilitation
of the Belvue Bridge). As traffic patterns shift over
time as well as funding sources, safety hot spots,
transportation technology, and growth patterns, the
need for coordination and collaboration to advance
top priority transportation projects will continue.

Safety, Congestion, and Maintenance Concerns
on Roadways

Safety concerns, particularly along the US-24
corridor and thoroughfares intersecting the corridor,
were raised repeatedly during the engagement
process. These safety concerns ranged from high
speeds, poor sight visibility at certain intersections,
and accidents. In addition to safety concerns there
is a relatively high level of existing and projected
future congestion along the US-24 corridor. Many
of these issues are well documented in the 2009
U.S. Highway 24 Corridor Access Management Plan.
Maintenance of the overall county roadway system,
the majority of which is gravel, was also a top priority
concern raised during the engagement process.
Some of the County’s roads are experiencing travel
levels in excess of the capacity for which they
were designed. These issues will be exacerbated
by continued growth in the County. In addition to
roadway maintenance, maintenance and safety of
bridges has been a concern.

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