Transportation
Transportation in 2030
In 2030, the Town of Huntersville envisions a transportation system that supports the multi-modal travel demand of its residents, while reinforcing a sustainable land use pattern that focuses higher intensity development generally within two miles of I-77 and at identified mixed-use village centers. Vehicles (including mass transit), pedestrians and bicyclists will be accommodated within an integrated transportation system that provides connectivity between commercial and residential uses. Transportation policies will support these goals and include a prioritized capital improvement program for both the maintenance of existing travel routes and the development of new ones. Finally, the transportation system will incorporate appropriate landscaping, lighting and pedestrian safety features to reinforce and complement the Town’s desired land use development pattern.
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1.0 Introduction
The transportation system within the Town of Huntersville has historically played (and will continue to play) a central role in defining the character of the Town.
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2.0 Historical Development
Huntersville has long recognized both the need for and value of long-range transportation planning and improvements to the local transportation system.
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3.0 Regional Context
The Town of Huntersville is located within the Charlotte metropolitan region, one of the fastest growing areas in the United States. Few physical or resource barriers to regional expansion have existed.
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4.0 Local Transportation Philosophy
Understand the Town’s transportation philosophy including various elements and details.
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5.0 Transportation Policy Overview
Development of new, and the expansion/maintenance of the Town’s existing transportation network is guided by a number of local, county, state and federal policies, ordinances and regulations.
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6.0 Transportation System Funding
It is important to recognize that the majority of the community’s transportation system has been provided through private investment. Almost all of the Town-maintained 164 mile system was built by the private sector.
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7.0 Comprehensive Transportation Plan
Since the 1970’s the primary method for organizing the framework for the region’s transportation system has been through the development and updating of “Thoroughfare Plans.”
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8.0 Recent & Planned Road Improvements
Since 2005, a number of road improvements have been undertaken in Huntersville. Some of these projects have been funded entirely by the Town, private developers, the State or a combination of one or more groups.
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9.0 Traffic Growth & Modeling
Among its responsibilities, MUMPO is charged with preparation of a “Regional Travel Demand Model,” which is used for a variety of purposes, including identifying the need for future road projects based upon population and employment projections.
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10.0 Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)
In January 2008, the Town of Huntersville adopted a “Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Ordinance.”
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11.0 Complete Streets
In July of 2009, the NCDOT Board of Transportation adopted a “Complete Streets Policy.”
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12.0 Pedestrian & Bicycle Circulation
It is the policy of the Town of Huntersville that pedestrians and bicyclists be accommodated in addition to automobiles and other forms of motorized transportation.
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13.0 Greenways & Bikeways
Greenway trails consistently rank high on the list of amenities that the public would like to see to enhance mobility options. Currently there are two public greenway trails within the Town.
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14.0 Public Transportation
Public transportation within the Town of Huntersville and throughout Mecklenburg County is provided by the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). CATS service is based upon a nationally recognized ground breaking plan completed in 1998, the 2025 Integrated Transit/Land Use Plan.
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15.0 Transportation Policies & Action Items
Discover details regarding transportation policies and action items of the Huntersville 2030 Community Plan.