U.S. 64 Today and Tomorrow

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.  As the gateway to the Asheboro community, U.S. 64 serves as a major commercial and institutional corridor as well as the primary access to the North Carolina Zoo. The majority of the corridor is a predominantly urban, multilane 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 and numerous driveway curb-cuts currently experiences frequent congestion and safety issues.  This area also experiences some seasonal traffic volume increases, furthering the congestion problems during those times. As a result of these congestion issues the corridor has developed chronic safety and mobility problems that have further impacted citizens, visitors, businesses, and local emergency services.

The following elements will be developed as part of this study:

Transportation Traffic Volume Map / Data Top Crash Locations Traffic Analysis Results Transit Options		Land Use Land Use Profile Map Land Use Compatibility Assessment Development Conflicts Map Recommended Land Use and Zoning Changes Map
Economic Vitality Development Conflicts Map Wayfinding & Branding Development Opportunities Business Stakeholders		Public Input Take the project public survey Advisory Committee Public Workshops Design Charrette