NC A&T State University Benbow Road Pedestrian Safety and Capacity Analysis,

NC A&T State is seeking to improve traffic conditions and pedestrian safety along its major north-south corridor, Benbow Road, which stretches from East Market Street at the south to Sullivan Street at the north. The intersection of East Market Street at Benbow Road has been experiencing traffic delay and queuing problems, especially during peak conditions. Benbow Road is also located at the heart of both parking and pedestrian activity in the NC A&T State campus, which highlights the need for access management and pedestrian safety solutions.

This study expanded on DTC's prior analysis of the intersection of Obemeyer Street at Deck A Entrance/Wimbush Way, which revealed the broader need for analysis of intersections along Benbow Road. Thus, a major task of this study was to analyze traffic conditions in the vicinity of Wimbush Way at Benbow Road, and identify transportation improvements and access management strategies that will be required. Additionally, the University requested DTC to review the Benbow Road corridor with regard to pedestrian activity and make recommendations to enhance pedestrian safety. Study tasks involved on-site review of the study corridor, collection of vehicular and pedestrian traffic data, review of crash and speed data, and analysis of 2010 existing and 2020 future conditions. Based on the information gathered and analysis, DTC has identified areas of deficiency and offered short, medium and long term recommendations related to safety improvements, including traffic calming and access management measures.

Benbow Road Corridor