Raleigh residents can look forward to smoother commutes and safer sidewalks as the city's 2024 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) makes strides in improving daily life on the streets. The NTMP has been collaborating with the local community to address traffic concerns and bolster safety measures for all modes of transportation.
With a detailed analysis of traffic patterns, speeds, and safety concerns, the NTMP has achieved a reduction in speed limits on 139 streets, encompassing over 34 miles, according to an article published by the City of Raleigh. Additional safety measures include the installment of sixteen multiway stops and two new traffic signals. However, the program doesn't stop at regulating vehicle traffic; it extends its vision to the pavements where strides were made near Wildwood Forest Elementary, bolstering the Safe Routes to School initiative.
Notable improvements in 2024 under the NTMP banner include the addition of new sidewalks and a partnership with BikeRaleigh that resulted in six new bikeways and one buffered bike lane. These advances form just a segment of the city's wider push to enhance the cycling infrastructure and encourage alternative transportation methods.
The City is not resting on its laurels, with seventeen new projects slated for spring 2025. These include further bikeway installations, one cycle track, and, upgrades to existing bike lanes. As reported by the City of Raleigh, "Twenty more projects are being reviewed, with neighborhoods providing input." In early 2025, the City Council will cast their votes on these plans, paving the way for construction in the following year.
Aiming for a concerted effort to reimagine Raleigh's cityscape, the NTMP's mission hinges on the well-being of its residents, manifest in the endeavor to craft safer, more accessible, and endearingly livable neighborhoods. The community's involvement and cooperation stand as the backbone of the City's enterprise, a reflection of Raleigh's drive towards a future where safety and mobility converge seamlessly on the streets we call home.
For more information on the NTMP and insights into the program's achievements and upcoming projects, interested readers can find the original report at the City of Raleigh.
