1	NCDOT Driveway Manual Gary C. Faulkner NCDOT (Retired) An overview of the latest changes to the current manual
2	Concurrent Review of Site and Access In areas where there is a local site plan or driveway access approval process, have the local agency and NCDOT review the site proposals concurrently
3	Coordination of Work New chapter defining the expectations of coordination of work with… Local Agencies TIP projects Other developments Outlines how permit should be processed and approved with the local government agency Recommends coordination with adjacent developments to provide connectivity
4	TIS Requirement Sites generating traffic volumes ≥ 3,000 vehicles/day with no adjustments 1,000’ of an interchange High accident/crash location Median Crossover involvement TIP involvement Discretion of the District Engineer
5	Detail Review by Others Moderate to large developments Sites generating traffic volumes ≥ 15,000 vehicles/day Application and plans must be forward to Division Traffic Engineer and Raleigh Central Office Examples Regional malls Community size shopping centers (≥ 300,000 SF) Large business/office developments (≥ 1,000,000) Large residential developments (≥ 1,600 SFU’s) Large mixed use developments
6	Traffic Signal Warrant Study Provide clarification for traffic signal installation requirements Evaluate impact of proposed development on the signal system Identify appropriate locations for signals
7	Traffic Signal Warrant Study…cont Minimize safety impact Are there other options that may increase safety and efficiency?
8	Appeals Process Added for applicant concerns with the conditions of the driveway permit Two levels Division Engineer Driveway Permit Appeals Committee Submittal Process First appeal is to the Division Engineer, second appeal level is the Driveway appeals committee All site plans and studies including the original driveway permit and plans A letter of transmittal Results Division Engineer shares results
9	ROW Acquisition NCDOT can utilize power of eminent domain in certain cases Safety Mobility Use only after all other efforts exhausted
10	Driveway Access Restrictions NCDOT may, in the best interest of public safety, restrict or prohibit access to any state system roadway if alternate access is available to another adjacent public facility Normally one driveway will be allowed per property frontage
11	Driveway Access…cont
12	School Issues School drop off zones Provide adequate parental storage for drop-off and pick-up areas Coordination with local school authority GS 136-18(29A)
13	Access Restrictions/Connectivity Out lots/out parcels should be served internally where possible Encourage connectivity Minimizes external repetitive trips
14	Dedication of ROW Applicant responsible for providing ROW to contain needed improvements Auxiliary lanes for site traffic Traffic control devices Sight distance areas Drainage facilities Others?
15	Driveway Separation Criteria Criteria was increased for high volume areas. Minimum Corner clear distance now 50’, desirable 100’ Minimum distance between centerlines of full-movement driveways into a commercial development now 600’, 1,000’ or more if safety, congestion or operational problems exist
16	Resurfacing Requirements Entire cross-section should be resurfaced when auxiliary lanes are added
17	Off Site Improvements NCDOT may require off site improvements at locations not immediately adjacent to the property Intersection improvements Interchange modifications Upgrading signals New signals Signal system coordination Usually related to larger developments
18	General Statue 136-18 Left/right turn lanes and taper considerations Avg. Daily Traffic (ADT) > 4,000 veh/day on secondary roads US or NC route being accessed District Engineer deems necessary
19	"Questions ?" Questions ?