19:05:04 From Jonathan Farmer : Can you explain what the different lines represent? 19:06:10 From Hunter Bandy : Plans were proposed in 2018— why were these abandoned? Or, why were they significantly updated again? 19:07:12 From Erik Landfried : Whether this is part of this project or not, can the City connect this facility to existing bike infrastructure, such as the bike lanes on Chapel Hill Road and using Legion Ave to connect to the lanes on the Boulevard? 19:09:26 From John Hykes : Can you answer chats back to everyone? 19:09:29 From Eileen Hammond : Can you send answers to these questions to the whole group please? 19:10:27 From Eileen Hammond : When will construction begin and end? 19:11:18 From Jonathan Farmer : Yes, it would be great if we could all see the answers. 19:11:44 From David Cates : When the subsurface survey was done it was discovered that a large transmission waterline was in conflict with where the stormwater drainage was going to go. The cost to move the water line due to it's size was so costly it was decided that it made more sense cost wise to shift the project. In order to do that we had to go back to city council to get additional design funds and that's why the long delay and re-design. 19:12:01 From David Cates : Regarding the connection via Legion this is beyond the scope of this project and the City Transportation Department would have to do this as a spot improvement. A representative from City Transportation is in attendance tonight and will hopefully be able to address this more fully. 19:12:04 From Annie Johnson : I am at the corner of University Dr. I assume that is where the easement of truck parking 19:13:47 From Jonathan Farmer : Can you explain how low construction will last in a given spot, and how homes will be disrupted? e.g. how disruptive/loud will the construction be? Will be able to access our driveways? If not, are there plans for us to park? 19:14:22 From Heather Ladd : You mentioned electric pole relocations. Can you elaborate on which ones? 19:14:37 From jamie beck : I live on the corner of W. Woodridge and Cornwallis (James Hepler). It looks like the construction easement will wipe out my fence and a storage shed on my property. Could you give me an idea of how that process works? Is there compensation? I'm happy to get an answer via email. 19:15:28 From Donna Kostyu : Do you plan on closing Cornwallis during this project and where would the detour go? 19:16:17 From Annie Johnson : I am the corner of University Dr. The water line at one time burst. Is that line involved here 19:17:27 From Jonathan Farmer : Can you talk about length and nature of disruption for individual homes/properties? 19:17:38 From John Hykes : Can the project consider extension of sidewalk beyond the immediate curb return on Hope Valley Road (from Cornwallis to Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd- to provide pedestrian access to that commercial area- at least a start- 20 LF 19:18:01 From Marchell Franklin : I am in agreement we should all receive a copy of these questions and answers tonight. 19:18:11 From caleb allred : What kind of pedestrian safety measures will be taken at pedestrian crossings? i.e. crossing signals, flashing signs, etc.? and has your team considered any mid street crossings? 19:19:22 From John Hykes : How can the City of Durham help to keep neighbors informed of the likely lengthy construction timeline (given the length of the recent University Drive widening and roundabout project). What is the anticipated construction phasing, traffic re-routing, and duration of the construction for this project? 19:19:24 From Jonathan Farmer : I also want to make sure we don’t miss the question about advisability of legal representation? 19:19:50 From Jonathan Farmer : Ballpark? 2 months? 2 years? 19:20:11 From Hunter Bandy : Earlier you mentioned adding “even more crossings” on Cornwallis Road. Can you explain what you mean? It seems that the crosswalks traversing Cornwallis at Augusta must take into account the “blind hill” that is a dangerous feature of this roadway 19:20:28 From Will Hackney : What happens to mature trees that are within or close to the construction zone? 19:20:58 From John Hykes : 1. Why are there no street trees in this project? Even at the back of sidewalk to replace the numerous mature trees that will be removed as part of this project. Even as an NCDOT corridor- the state is implementing more projects with street trees, and this should be a priority for the City of Durham. 19:21:06 From John Hykes : We all know that they start earlier than 9 am 19:21:21 From Glenda Saunders : Will you have mapped out the main water and sewer lines from the street to my home? 19:21:25 From Scott Edmonds : Related to the pedestrian safety measures question, folks fly pretty fast over the hill between Hope Valley and E. Shoreham, what best practices are there for signage that will be deployed 19:21:41 From Nancy Carden : Nancy Carden at 710 W. Cornwallis, same question. how much of my property will be included in the easement? please email the response. 19:22:10 From Jonathan Farmer : Please be more specific about the rough time for a given property. Longer than I’d like could be a month or a year. 19:22:13 From Marchell Franklin : Mr. Farmer, I have already consulted legal representation and I would suggest your interests and/or concerns is heard form another "eye". 19:22:27 From Heather Ladd : You should email the responses to all of us. 19:22:28 From Brittney Ragsdale : Will people who work from home be given access to other office facilities? 19:22:32 From Glenda Saunders : Who do I email my questions to after this session? 19:23:46 From Glenda Saunders : What arrangements are made for mail delivery? 19:23:59 From Eileen Hammond : I have a lot of sympathy for everyone on Cornwallis who will be directly impacted by construction, and I want to say THANK YOU to everyone because these sidewalks are going to be such a godsend! 19:25:29 From TONIA MCRAE : When is construction due to begin? 19:25:44 From Eileen Hammond : @Tonia they said Spring 2024 19:25:54 From Jonathan Farmer : But how long? 19:25:56 From Glenda Saunders : Do you try to do a property is a day or should i expect to be denied access to my driveway more than a day? 19:26:11 From TONIA MCRAE : Thank you Eileen, I am just getting home. 19:27:12 From Jonathan Farmer : Still trying to get an answer: how long will each property be impacted? I know you can’t give a uniform/firm answer, but a ballpark number should be possible. 19:27:38 From Donna Stelzenmuller : We just lived through University Drive construction that is still not complete over a year after it was supposed to be complete. What recourse do residents have to projects that run over a year over due? Compensation? 19:28:19 From John Hykes : 2024 feels far away- What other design submittals will there be- any opportunity for community review or input of any revisions? Plans can change.. 19:28:24 From John Hykes : Hey Mike! 19:28:27 From Annie Johnson : Every time construction work from the city or the state when they usually do not repair the lawn properly or plan a different type of grass than what is there. Can the homeowner have some input on the type of grass that they replant to repair the yardl 19:30:26 From Glenda Saunders : Can I request that someone come to my home with this map and show me how much easement will be permanently taken? 19:30:26 From Eileen Hammond : How will the construction affect school bus routes along Cornwallis? 19:33:33 From John Hykes : This is a great opportunity for the City of durham to replace the tree canopy and plant street trees at the back of sidewalk!!!! 19:34:01 From Eric Smith : Did you say that you are going to alleviate the blind hill at Augusta?? 19:36:52 From John Hykes to Clint Blackburn(Privately) : Ok. Little fatigue over the University roundabout project- and the project took 2 years. Thank you for addressing 19:37:42 From Mike Cincala : traffic has become faster and more dangerous on Cornwallis. can anything be done to protect pedestrians or bikers? 19:38:02 From John Littlejohn : will a roundabout be installed at either or both Hope Valley Rd or University Dr 19:38:28 From Donna Stelzenmuller : In the University Drive project, I had huge pine tree roots cut. These trees will likely die and fall across University Drive in the years to come. I am concerned about the trees on Cornwallis that are over my house being killed and left to die. 19:39:32 From Marchell Franklin : That is a very serious concern of mine as well Donna. 19:40:15 From Jonathan Farmer : Would our driveway be blocked for the entirety of those two months? 19:40:54 From Donna Stelzenmuller : God help us all if it was like University Drive. 19:42:21 From Heather Ladd : I want to insist that responses be given to all of us, even about specific properties. Even if my property isn’t affected, I’m concerned about my neighbors as well. 19:42:21 From John Hykes : If the project takes as long as University drive did- there should be a traffic routing plan, pedestrian routing plan, and timeline for this project. 19:43:22 From Marchell Franklin : To all-you can copy and paste the chat on a doc. 19:44:29 From Glenda Saunders : I also have a concern about tree death in front of my home. I will request an assessment. In rare snowy weather there has always been a car in the ditch. With no ditch and no trees my home would be more viulnerable to being hit by an out of control vehicle. I have considered the trees to be a buffer of protection. 19:46:04 From John Hykes : Does Durham hold the contractor accountable for construction delays? 19:46:14 From John Hykes : $’s per day 19:46:33 From John Hykes : And the city should 19:47:29 From Aaron Lubeck : We’re schematics for a side path or cycle track ever drawn? if so, can they be shared? 19:49:21 From Glenda Saunders : If it is assessed that my trees may die is the burden of removal mine? 19:50:10 From Jonathan Farmer : I would love to get an image with the lines for our yard. I took a screen grab, but the resolution is too low to see it clearly. 19:50:20 From Jonathan Farmer : 716 W. Cornwallis Road 19:52:53 From Glenda Saunders : Will the list of contractors and their functions be published on the project website? 19:54:11 From Marchell Franklin : Most Zooms are recorded and will this recording be available for us to access? 20:00:37 From Dale McKeel to Clint Blackburn(Privately) : Should you mention that delays for University Drive project were at least partly due to utility relocation? 20:00:43 From Kevin Lloyd : Is it possible or likely that barriers will be added in the bike buffer to protect bikers? I'm imagining the flat, reflective markers mounted in tough rubber bases. CH Boulevard is lacking these and I consider it a dangerous place to bike as a result. 20:03:49 From Donna Stelzenmuller : If my tree dies three years later is the contractor still be liable. 20:04:26 From John Hykes : To echo an earlier comment- this is so great! Bike lanes,sidewalks- so needed in this area. Thanks for your work on this- wish it was sooner. 20:04:33 From Aaron Lubeck : all the local bike advocacy groups in Durham have a uniform opinion on this- unprotected bike lanes are a bad option for this critical corridor and believe that once this gets built it will be 100 years before we fix it. 20:06:44 From Kevin Lloyd : What laws exist to stop private citizens from installing bike barriers independently? Asking for a friend... 20:10:10 From Fred Baker : would sidewalk level bike lanes be considered in that case? could fit within the current section that's proposed 20:10:47 From Jonathan Farmer : Thank you for this. I’m grateful for the answers and the time. Not an easy format for this kind of discussion. 20:13:22 From Aaron Lubeck : cycletrack or side path 20:14:50 From Aaron Lubeck : Either could work - a side path would be cheaper and less disruptive than proposed plans. 20:15:51 From Jonathan Farmer : Could you post the URL for the project site? I don’t think I have that letter anymore. 20:15:58 From Will Hackney : What is the difference between "cut line" and "fill line" on the map? 20:16:44 From Will Hackney : Just asking about the terminology 20:16:50 From Clint Blackburn : https://durhamnc.gov/3231/Design-Services-for-Cornwallis-Road-SW-4 20:17:29 From Dale McKeel : Triangle Bikeway Study https://trianglebikeway.com/ 20:17:49 From John Hykes : Please put the rendered graphic on the project site 20:17:54 From Kevin Lloyd : Really grateful to y'all for spending your evening answering our questions. 20:18:01 From Donna Stelzenmuller : When is University Drive going to be complete? 20:18:11 From Brittney Ragsdale : https://durhamnc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/34357/SW-45D-Meeting-Map-11-05-2020 20:21:13 From John Littlejohn : thank you...be safe 20:21:16 From Donna Stelzenmuller : Good Job guys