Three multimodal alternatives have been identified for improving the US 1 Corridor, all of which incorporate various uses of frontage roads. Click on each of the graphics below to enlarge the illustrative example in a new window.

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Alternative I generally involves the following improvements: Existing general purpose lanes to reamin (no additional lane widening) Major cross streets will continue to be signalized Includes committed transporation improvement projects, as identified in the Capital Area MPO Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Bicycle lanes or sidewalks are not possible along US 1

Alternative II generally involves the following improvements: Eight or more lanes from I-540 to NC 98 Six general prupose lanes from NC 98 to US 1A North in Franklin County (median barrier, no corss access points Interchanges at major cross streets Two-lane frontage roads (either one-way or two-way) paralleling US 1 or backage roads set behind adajacent properties to provide access Implement freeway standards where practical Implement expressway standards with partial control of access where freeway standards are not practical Bicycle lanes and sidewalks along frontage/backage roads and cross streets Park and ride lots and transit stops on frontage or backage roads

Alternative IIIA generally involves the following improvements: Six general purpose lanes from I-540 to US 1A North in Franklin County (freeway standards) Space for either two special use/high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes or two general purpose lanes, one in each direction from I-540 to the NC 98 Bypass Two-way, two-lane frontage roads with a center turn lane paralleling US 1 or backage roads set behind adjacent properties to provide access Interchanges at major cross streets Grade-separated cross streets to provide multi-modal east-west connectivity Bicycle lanes and sidewalks along frontage or backage roads and cross streets Park and ride lots and transit stops on frontage or backage roads

Alternative IIIB generally involves the following improvements: Six general purpose lanes from I-540 to US 1A North in Franklin County (freeway standards) Space for either two special use/high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes or two general purpose lanes, one in each direction from I-540 to the NC 98 Bypass One-way, two-lane frontage roads paralleling US 1 from I-540 to the NC 98 Bypass to conserve right-of-way and provide access to properties Two-way, two-lane frontage roads with a center turn lane paralleling US 1 or backage roads set behind adjacent properties to provide access from the NC 98 Bypass to US 1A in Franklin County Interchanges at major cross streets Grade-separated cross streets to provide multi-modal east-west connectivity Bicycle lanes and sidewalks along frontage or backage roads and cross streets Park and ride lots and transit stops on frontage or backage roads

Alternative IV generally involves the following improvements: Six general purpose lanes from I-540 to US 1A North in Franklin County (freeway standards) Two reversible special use/high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, in the center of the roadway from I-540 to NC 98 Two-lane frontage roads (either one-way or two-way) paralleling US 1 or backage roads set behind adajacent properties to provide access Interchanges at major cross streets Grade-separated cross streets to provide multi-modal east-west connectivity Bicycle lanes and sidewalks along frontage roads and cross streets Park and ride lots and transit stops on frontage or backage roads