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KINSTON BYPASS STIP Project No. R-2553

KINSTON BYPASS STIP Project No. R-2553. C ITIZENS I NFORMATIONAL W ORKSHOP No. 1. Kinston High School – February 23, 2010 Kinston Public Service Complex – February 25, 2010. This informational presentation will restart every 5 minutes. Welcome. This presentation will cover:

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KINSTON BYPASS STIP Project No. R-2553

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  1. KINSTON BYPASSSTIP Project No. R-2553 CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP No. 1 Kinston High School – February 23, 2010 Kinston Public Service Complex – February 25, 2010 This informational presentation will restart every 5 minutes.

  2. Welcome This presentation will cover: • Purpose of this evening’s workshop • History of the project • Discuss needs for the project

  3. Purpose of this evening’s Workshop • Inform the community about the project • Explain the study process • Gather input, suggestions and feedback about the project and why it is needed • Answer any questions about the project

  4. Project History – 1990s • NCDOT initiated environmental and engineering studies for the Kinston Bypass Project • The Kinston Bypass project was placed on hold as the Crescent Road Project (also known as C.F. Harvey Parkway) became a higher priority due to the Global TransPark industrial development

  5. Project History – 2000s • May 2009 • NCDOT restarted the project by requesting input from city, town, and county officials, as well as state and federal resource agencies • February 2010 • NCDOT holds first round of Citizens Informational Workshops

  6. City of Kinston Comprehensive Transportation Plan

  7. NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Project Description

  8. General Project Need

  9. Project Study Area

  10. Why is this project needed? • Traffic congestion exists around Kinston and along existing US 70 and existing US 70 Bypass • US 70 from Raleigh to Morehead City is designated as a Strategic Highway Corridor

  11. Project Timeline

  12. Workshop Layout • The following stations are at the workshop: • Station 1: Where Do You Live and Work • Station 2: Project Presentation (You are Here) • Station 3: Project Background • Station 4: Existing Conditions • Station 5: General Needs for the Project • Station 6: Study Process and Project Schedule • Station 7: Citizen Comments • Children can visit the Kid’s Corner

  13. Don’t forget to… • Sign-In • Indicate where you live and work on the Project Vicinity Map • Visit the Workshop Stations • Provide Your Comments

  14. Chris Werner, P.E. URS Corporation 1600 Perimeter Park Drive Suite 400 Morrisville, NC 27560 (919) 461-1470 or 1-800-233-6315 christopher_werner@urscorp.com Mark Pierce, P.E. NCDOT Project Development and Environment Branch 1548 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1548 (919) 733-7844, ext. 214 mspierce@ncdot.gov Contact Information Toll Free Hotline 1-800-233-6315

  15. Thanks for your Participation Please proceed to the next Workshop Station

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