Parks Recreation and Culture Resources worked with Public Works to look at what was appropriate for this crossing. We received numerous complaints from greenway users that they had “close calls”. We did a holistic review of all the crossings and this location was the worst in terms of vehicle speeds, geometrics, traffic volume, etc. We worked with NCDOT to get interim approval for a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB). RRFB’s have shown to be very affective in situations like the Blue Ridge Road crossing. We recently installed it and now greenway users can depress a button actuating the RRFB. The RRFB has a LED bar between the downward arrow and the pedestrian/cyclist warning sign that flashes. The intent is to alert drivers that there is a pedestrian or cyclist that needs to cross the road. As part of our agreement with NCDOT we have to monitor the RRFB, usage, and any crashes that occur at this location. If vehicles are not paying attention and there is a spike in rear end crashes, we may look at supplemental measures. In the meantime, we will continue to monitor as it has only been functional for several weeks.

Thank you for the update and I see that you all are trying to make it better, but the bushes need to be cut WAY BACK on both sides of the road to see greenway users. Right now I have not seen a one greenway user use that light. I feel you should let them know to use it and make it known that they don't cross without using. Too many cars come upon the intersection, slam brakes on and nearly ALWAYS cause close calls for wrecks and the lights you all installed are not even being used the few times I have seen people almost smash into one another.

I think the bushes should be cut way back, 20' or more on both sides of road, this way there will be advanced notice with people coming up to the cross way or build a bridge for them. Don't wait until a jogger like what happened in Cary, NC to happen here... Build a bridge and cut brush back for now until it's done. That is my .2 worth.

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