HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-17 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR NCDOT DEVELOPMENT OF A PROJECT TO PROVIDE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON SR 1121 (RAY ROAD)Ha r n ett RESOLUTION NO.2024-17
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RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT OF A PROJECT TO PROVIDE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON SR 1121 (RAY ROAD)
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation ("NCDOT") owns many of the throughfares
throughout Harnett County and is responsible for ensuring that these thoroughfares are maintained in a manner that
safely moves people and freight; and
WHEREAS, Harnett County's population has grown and that trend will continue into the future as Harnett County
continues to become a more desirable place to live and work; and
WHEREAS, for Harnett County to maintain its quality of life it must offer safe mobility options for its residents and
businesses that will keep up with its growth; and
WHEREAS, NCDOT requests the support of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners for the project to provide
safety improvement on SR 1121 (Ray Road) at the intersection of SR 2508 (Highgrove Drive) and SR 1122 (McKay
Drive) and on SR 1121 (Ray Road) near the intersection with West and East Northpoint Roads; and
WHEREAS, the improvements will allow safer access for pedestrians between Overhills Elementary, Middle, and
High Schools and the subdivisions north and south of the schools; and
WHEREAS, the project will include installation of sidewalks, high visibility crosswalks, pedestrian signal heads, and
rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB), which warn drivers of crossing pedestrians with high intensity, rapidly
flashing lights; and
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners is of the opinion that it is in the best interest of the citizens
and residents of Harnett County to support this project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Harnett County Board of Commissioners does hereby support the
North Carolina Department of Transportation's project to provide safety improvements on SR 1121 (Ray Road).
Duly adopted this 20t' day of May, 2024.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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iam Morris, Chairman
ATTEST:
Melissa-D. Capps, Clerk