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“To create a Plan that enhances the safety, mobility, and “gateway” appearance of the U.S. 64 corridor that promotes quality development, connectivity and economic vitality, while protecting the community character.”
The study area for the U.S. 64 Corridor Study is approximately five miles long, located between East Presnell Road (SR 2345—in the vicinity of the future U.S. 64 Bypass interchange) and U.S. 220 Bypass/I-73. The majority of the corridor can best be described as an urban, multilane (five-lane curb & gutter cross section) highway that is currently carrying in excess of 35,000 vehicles per day. As expected, this type of facility coupled with fifteen multiphase traffic signals, numerous driveway curb-cuts and other major road connections, suffers from daily congestion problems. This area also experiences seasonal traffic volume increases, furthering the congestion problems during those times. As a result of these congestion issues, unregulated development patterns and closely spaced conflict points, the corridor has developed chronic safety problems that have further impacted travel for citizens and visitors, as well as local emergency services.
 Traffic Statistics: The following statistics apply to the 5-mile section of U.S. 64 in Asheboro.
- Range of traffic volumes: 19,000-
36,000 vehicles per day
- Total Crashes: 1,012 from February
2005 – January 2010
- Crash Rate for Corridor: 402.17
Crashes Per 100 Million Vehicle Miles
** The crash rate along U.S. 64 is 25% higher than the average crash rate for a similar roadway in NC.
Local Advisory Committee
A local Advisory Committee has been developed for the study, representing individuals from the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, Piedmont Triad RPO, the North Carolina Zoo, and NCDOT. The intent of the AC is to serve in an advisory role, but with significant participation in visioning exercises and information feedback.
Goals:
- Balance access and mobility in the corridor
- Address corridor safety concerns
- Identify potential aesthetic improvements
- Integrate with planned development
- Develop functional and implementable recommendations
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