Archer Lodge Seeks Public Input About Transportation At Sept. 29 Public Input Session

ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – The Town of Archer Lodge will host a “Drop-In” Public Input Session regarding transportation issues on Tuesday, September 29th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Jeffrey D. Barnes Council Chambers at the Archer Lodge Town Hall, 14094 Buffalo Road.

The Town of Archer Lodge is partnering with the UNC Master’s of City and Regional Planning Program to develop a Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) for the town. A Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) is a long-range strategic document that outlines a community’s vision for its future transportation network. One of the goals of Archer Lodge’s recently-adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan update included the development of a Transportation Plan for the town.

Under the guidance of Town Staff and UNC Program professors, student teams have been assigned objectives/sub-objectives to complete towards inclusion in the final CTP. This project will span multiple semesters, and its success will rely on the communication and shared vision of all parties.

Public engagement is important for a comprehensive transportation plan because it ensures the system meets the actual needs of the community. Residents share local problems like troublesome intersections, needed sidewalks, or other items that other data collection strategies might miss.

Representatives from the NC Department of Transportation, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), and other transportation-focused partners will also be in attendance to answer questions. With a “Drop-In” workshop, participants can attend anytime between 5:30 p.m. at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited and strongly encouraged to attend.