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3.3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Conditions In order to understand bicycle and pedestrian needs in Garner, an existing conditions analysis was conducted to assess the current bicycle and pedestrian network and its relationship to residential/commercial development as well as major local attractors. The existing conditions analysis is an important element of the planning process, as it builds the foundation for and guides the development of any project, program, and policy recommendations. To address the needs of cyclists and pedestrians, the existing conditions analysis considers not only physical conditions, such as roads, parks, and schools, but also less concrete items, such as demographic information, public perceptions, and travel behaviors. This section reviews the following items: • Land‐use and Transportation Linkages in Garner • Existing Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities • Major Roads • Major Destinations including Schools, Parks and Greenways • Transit Access • Bicycle/Pedestrian Crash Analysis • Demographic Analysis • Designing for Accessibility Land Use and Transportation Linkages in Garner As did many communities in North Carolina, the Town of Garner started with humble beginnings in the late 1800’s around the North Carolina Railroad (NCRR) corridor, which was expanded through the small township in 1847. Several successful general stores and a train depot followed as did the Central Highway or old US 70, which is now Garner Road. Garner Road and the adjacent rail line connected the heart of downtown Garner to nearby Raleigh, which helped to anchor the Town’s economic growth and physical expansion for years to come. Traffic on US 70 picked up as rail travel tapered off, and the roadway was eventually realigned south of the original Garner Road and NCRR corridor. Commercial development re‐oriented toward the new US 70 alignment and the Town filled out to the south through new residential and commercial areas reaching just beyond the scenic Lake Benson. Today, Garner is still experiencing growth, especially along the northeastern edges of the Town near the US 70 and I‐40 interchange. With its small town feel and a combination of rural and urban‐suburban attractions, Garner continues to increase in popularity for Triangle area Chapter 3: Existing Conditions Page | 38
families and businesses looking to relocate. The Town is home to ten parks and a number of recreational centers including the Garner Senior Center, Avery Street Recreation Center and Garner Historic Auditorium. Part of the Wake County School System, Garner has 11 public schools within the Town limits, several of which are magnet schools: eight elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. Other popular destinations include the Wake County Southeast Regional Library, local YMCA, a number of historic landmarks and the Greenfield Parkway Business Park. Figure 8 illustrates a number of important bicycle and pedestrian destinations in Garner, as well as an inventory of existing sidewalk and bicycle facilities. Chapter 3: Existing Conditions Page | 39
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Table 3. More Bicycling and Walking
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Part II. About Transportation in Ga
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Appendix C: Roadway Maps The follow
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Administration: The Policy on Stree
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DESIGN GUIDANCE PURPOSES The Garner
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