Danger Zone ...Improving Downtown Section of Wrightsville

Waynick, Causeway, Lumina
By Wrightsville Beach Foundation

Finally, a pathway towards improving the Waynick/Causeway/Lumina intersection at Wrightsville Beach.

But, your help is needed! 

The Board of Alderman need our input on seeking Grant funding to make this all happen.

Anyone near this intersection ...

• walking,
• strollering 
• jogging 
• biking 
• dog walking 
• parking 
• skateboarding 
• eating an ice cream cone
• driving 
• or even daydreaming of a day the beach

      ..............has experienced some aspect of the Dangers it can present.

This spot is a hub for people both in and out of vehicles. It is central to restaurants and shops, It is the gateway for going to the beach, heading to the south end or starting a long slow look for a parking spot.


The Wrightsville Beach Town officials will hold a Public Hearing  at Town Hall  Thursday October 24, 2013 at 6 pm.

****PUBLIC HEARING***** TO RECEIVE INPUT FOR A 2014 SURFACE TRANSPORATION PROGRAM – DIRECT ATTRITUBALE (STP-DA) GRANT APPLICATION FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CAUSEWAY DRIVE/WAYNICK AVENUE INTERSECTION AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN THIS INTERSECTION AND STONE STREET

The Town of Wrightsville Beach is considering applying for a STP-DA Grant for intersection improvements to the Causeway Drive/Waynick Avenue intersection and for pedestrian improvements between this intersection and Stone Street.  The Town is seeking input on this project.  Attached is a conceptual rendering of those improvements.  The grant application is for $292,000 and requires a match of 20% or $58,400.  The total cost of the project could approach $400,000 due to needed utility improvements in the area. 

Please plan to attend and give your input. Without citizen input, there is little hope for change. This intersection needs safety, logistic and aesthetic improvement. It needs our input and support.

Thanks for reading, hope to see you at the Public Hearing,

Liz

18 Seconds more ... could mean Life or Death

Changing a posted speed limit in a town or neighborhood can be a contentious matter. A real hot potato type issue. These days the emphasis always seems to be about faster, faster, faster! So when the public seeks to slow things down and reduce the speed it is worth noting... it is even worth listening.

On October 10, 2013  in Wrightsville Beach Town Hall Chambers, there was be a Public Hearing about the idea of reducing the speed limit along West Salisbury Street from 45 to 35 mph.

The citizens registered their opinion loud and clear,

"Reduce the Speed, Make it consistent, Make It Safe"!

The NC-DOT even recommended this change NOW! Not Later, Not after further studies, but NOW!

This is driven by safety. The statistics, that Vehicle Speed Kills pedestrians and bicyclists, are well established. AAA, NTSB, CDC and many other organizations all have had a hand in evaluating reducing the risk of Severe Injury and Death due to collisions with vehicles is the goal. Make it Safe!

The increased travel time due to this speed limit reduction is 18 to 20 seconds, that is a moot point.

The good news is the motion to reduce the speed was passed by the Board.

Hopefully, this change will make it easier and safer for pedestrians and bicyclists to use this corridor and to cross Salisbury Street.

BTW... it is NC State Law to stop in both directions for people in designated crosswalks. Just like we need to do for a stopped school bus.

Thanks for reading and please have a safe walk, jog or ride at Wrightsville Beach.

Liz