The Town of Indian Trail is developing its first Transportation Master Plan, thanks to a grant from the Charlotte Regional Transportation Organization (CRTPO). The project kicked off late last year and aims to identify transportation issues and deficiencies, integrate land use and transportation strategies, and shape investment decisions to produce transportation improvements that connect people and places, safely and efficiently move goods and people, and expand travel choices. The Transportation Master Plan will also assist the Town when pursuing future transportation grants.
Public Input
To create a plan that best meets the needs of the community, public input is an essential part of the planning process. During the development of the plan, the Town will provide two opportunities for public input, the first of which is happening now.
Residents are encouraged to visit https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/7f0b4d6ea5994e11bb298eb2dffa1ba8/, take a brief survey, and provide feedback using an interactive map. The survey will be available until Friday, April 26.
In addition to public input, the development of the Transportation Master Plan will include an evaluation of existing conditions, growth analysis, identification of proposed improvements across all modes of transportation, prioritization and recommendations, and cost analysis.
“The Town of Indian Trail has experienced unprecedented growth over the last decade, which has increased traffic on our roadways,” said Todd Huntsinger, director of engineering. “As a result, transportation issues are a major concern for many of our residents. Having a Transportation Master Plan will allow the Town to take a more proactive stance on transportation improvements and help us make strategic decisions and prioritize project spending to meet the needs of our community.”
For more information about the Transportation Master Plan project and to view project updates, visit https://indiantrail.org/1793/Transportation-Master-Plan.
About the Grant
Last year, CRTPO awarded the Town $150,000 for the Transportation Master Plan. The amount includes the required $30,000, or 20 percent match, from the Town, as it was an 80/20 matching grant. CRTPO receives direct attributable funds, also known as discretionary funds or grants, to be allocated to member jurisdictions on a competitive basis. Project selection is guided by the CRTPO Board-approved Discretionary Fund Policy Guide, which prioritizes regional projects that will utilize federal funds.