Access management is the process that provides controlled access to land development while maintaining an adequate flow of traffic on adjacent roadways. Access management plans are designed to balance the needs of safety, capacity and speed. Proper management of these access points will reduce conflicts and the number of accidents. There are far too many driveways at businesses along several sections of both Durham and Middletown along Route 17. A logical goal of access management, therefore, is to close driveways while maintaining property access.
Many properties have two, even three, curb cuts.
A reduction in the number of curb cuts should be able to be accomplished without limiting a property owner s ability to conduct business. Travel demand management includes transit and ridesharing strategies that can decrease overall traffic and improve level of service. The creation of strategically located commuter lots would be a good start towards allowing peak hour travelers to coordinate trips. Currently, there are no commuter lots available to travelers along the corridor. Growth in land development in the regional area obviously contributes to increased traffic on Route 17 and its adjacent street network.