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INTERAGEtVCY MERGER PROCESS
MEETING PACKET FOR
CONCURRENCE POINT 2:
Detailed Study Alternatives Carried
Forward
Kinston Bypass Pro�ect
Lenoir, Jones and Craven Counties, North Carolina
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Interagency Merger Process Team Meeting
Concurrence Point 2
Deta�led Study Alternat�ves Carried Forward
Kinston Bypass Pro�ect
Lenoir, Craven and Jones Counties, North Carolina
STIP Pro�ect No R 2553
WBS Element No 34460
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
The primary purpose of this meeting is to present information to the Interagency Merger
Process Team (Merger Team) for review and comment and to obtain concurrence on
Concurrence Point 2 Detailed Study Alternat�ves Carried Forward for the pro�ect
PROPOSED ACTION
The proposed action (proposed pro�ect) is designated in the North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) 2012 2020 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) as
pro�ect number R 2553 and is proposed as a four lane median divided freeway with full
control of access The proposed pro�ect extends from US 70 near LaGrange (in Leno�r
County) to US 70 near pover (on the Jones and Craven County line) The pro�ect vicinity is
shown in Figure 1
PROJECT HISTORY
In addition to the STIP the Kinston Bypass �s also identified in the City of Kmston
Comprehens�ve Transportation Plan (CTP) adopted by the City of Kinston on August 20
2007 endorsed by the Eastern Carolina Rural Planning Organization (RPO) on August 27
2007 and adopted by the NCDOT on February 6 2008 The CTP was recently updated in
early 2011
In 2008 the North Carolina Interagency Leadership Team (ILT) estabiished the Kinston
Bypass pro�ect as a Geographic Information System (GIS) pilot pro�ect as a means to test
and evaluate streamlining the pro�ect development process by utilizing GIS data for
alternative development alternative analysis and selection of the Least Environmentally
Damaging Practicable Alternative (LEDPA)
NEED FOR AND PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED ACTION
In October 2010 concurrence was achieved on the need for and purpose of the pro�ect
which is shown below
Prolect Need
Address traffic congestion capacity deficiencies and through traffic delays on US 70
between LaGrange and Dover
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� STIP Pro�ect R 2553

Proiect Purpose
• The purpose of the pro�ect is to improve regional mobility connectivity and capacity for
US 70 between LaGrange and Dover in a manner that meets the intent of the North
Carolina Strategic Highway Corridors Plan
PHASE I PRELIMINARY CORRIDOR EVALUATION
Potential Route Options were developed to meet the Purpose of the pro�ect using
professional planning and engineering critena and �udgment and screened against Human
and Natural Environmental Features Mapping The Environmental Features Mapping was
created using GIS data assimilated from updated priority data layers provided by the
Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (CGIA) and other non priority data layers
for Craven Jones and Lenoir Counties A copy of the Data Dictionary is attached which
summarizes how the priority and non pnonty data layers were assim�lated resulting with
one data layer for each of the screening cnteria lnitially by combining individual route
option segments over 3 000 potential corridors resulted In order to reduce the number of
possible corridors to a more manageable number similar ad�acent segments were
consolidated resulting with a best fit segment Route option segments were reviewed and
modified to prohibit any non allowable combinations (i e segments were not allowed to
double back or go backwards)
Impacts for the remaining Route Option Segments (1 000 feet wide) were then evaluated
based on screening criteria in order to identify potential Preliminary Corndors Route
Option Segments with similar beginning and endpoints were then compared to one another
to identify segments with the least impacts Given the Route Option Segments were
developed using the Environmental Features Mapping many screening criteria categories
resulted with zero impacts leaving ma�or screening categories such as building impacts
floodpiains number of stream crossings wetland impacts and Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program Properties often being used for comparison Upon completion of this comparison
the segments which remained resulted in a total of 41 Draft Preliminary Corridors which are
shown in Figure 2 Graphics displaying the Potential Route Option Segments and
corresponding Draft Preliminary Corridors were presented to the local officials in July 2011
and at Citizens Informational Workshop Number 2 in September 2011 for public comment
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
In order to obtain public input on Potential Route Option Segments NCDOT advertised
Citizens Informational Workshop Number 2 for August 29 and 30 2011 however due to the
effects of Hurricane Irene the workshop was rescheduled for September 20 and 22 2011
Prior to holding Citizens Informational Workshop Number 2 NCDOT mailed out 6 800
postcards informing the public of the upcoming rescheduled workshop Additionally
NCDOT ran advertisements in local newspapers and radio stations and distributed a total
of 250 flyers to businesses and churches along US 70 and US 70 Bypass advertising the
upcoming workshop The workshop was added to the Kinston Lenoir County Chamber of
Commerce s events calendar with the flyer distributed to the Kinston Lenoir County
Chamber of Commerce s listserv of businesses via email Copies of the distributed
postcard and flyer are attached In addition to reviewing pro�ect background informat�on
the route option development process the Potential Route Options and the study process
workshop attendees were also able to talk with pro�ect team members and provide
comments on the potential route options
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STIP Pro�ect R 2553

A handout with general pro�ect information and a comprehensive comment
sheet/questionnaire were also provided to the workshop attendees (copies of both are
attached) The front page of the comment sheet allowed attendees to comment on the
general location of Potential Route Options north and south of Kinston in add�tion to
upgrade existing and the no build option The intenor portion of the comment sheet
allowed attendees to comment on specific Potential Route Option Segments rather than
overall corridors whi�e the back page allowed for attendees to provide general comments
questions or concerns
Citizens Informational Workshop Number 2 included a total of 172 attendees (74 from day
1 and 98 from day 2) with a total of 48 written comment sheets submitted at the workshops
or mailed/emailed to the pro�ect team shortly thereafter (21 from day 1 17 from day 2 9 via
maii and 1 via the pro�ect website) While public comments are not a popular referendum
a summary of comments received is attached for consideration in the selection of Detailed
Study Alternatives Carried Forward Comments received regarding the Potential Route
Options for the pro�ect showed that of those responding 25 preferred a Northern Bypass
Option 8 preferred an Upgrade Ex�sting Road Option 8 preferred a Southern Bypass
Option and 2 preferred the Do Nothing Option Summarization of the comments received
show that a large portion of those respond�ng are concerned with the impact the pro�ect will
have on local businesses residents the natural environment and the histonc properties
and battlefields within the pro�ect study area
Pr�or to Citizens Informational Workshop Number 2 NCDOT met with local officials
including officials from the City of Kinston Lenoir County Wayne County the Eastern
Carolina Rurai Planning Organization (RPO) and the Global TransPark The purpose of
the meeting was to review the GIS Data Assimilation and Phase I Preliminary Corridor
Evaluation to inform the local officials of the upcoming Citizens Informational Workshops
to review the purpose of the workshops to review the Pro�ect Development and Merger
Process and to exchange information with the local officiais A copy of the local officials
meeting minutes is attached
PHASE II PRELIMINARY CORRIDOR EVALUATION
Upon rece�v�ng public input minor modifications were made to further minimize impacts
Several new Route Option Segments were also added for consideration Figure 3 shows
the current Route Option Segments and corresponding Draft Preliminary Corndors For
reference Figure 4 shows the individual Draft Preliminary Corridors A result of adding
new Route Option Segments yielded a total of 62 Draft Preliminary Corridors As part of
the pilot process impacts were calculated for the revised Route Option Segments and Draft
Preliminary Corridors based upon a 500 foot impact swath (see Table 1 and 2
respectively) For companson purposes impacts were calculated based upon 500 foot
corndors even though all corndors include portions of upgrade existing US 70 and possibly
portions of Felix Harvey Parkway which is currently under construction More refined
impacts wiil be prepared for all Detailed Study Alternatives in future stages of the pro�ect
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STIP Pro�ect R 2553

COST ESTIMATES
TYPE
Right of V1
Utilities
Table 3 Estimated Pro ect Cost
2012 2020 STIP Pro rammed Cost
� $9 800 000
Construction
Prior Years Cost
Total Cost
(not listed)
$169 800 000
$2 100 000
$181 700 000
Note Cost estimates to be updated in winter of 2011
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Citizens �nformational Workshop #3 (Detailed Study Alternatives)
Concurrence Point #2A — Bridging Decisions
Distribute State Draft EIS
Corridor Design Public Hearing
Concurrence Point #3 (LEDPA)
Wetland Delineations (Preferred Alternative)
Distribute State Final EIS
State Record of Decision
Right of Way Acquisition
Construction
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STIP Pro�ect R 2553
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STIP �-?55� Data Dictionary - Lenoir County-U„'BS 3�460.1.1
r;�a,-Y+ �''°�� Cemeteries in the Study Area.
Point Coverage Study Area
ESRI, URS Modified by URS Yes
Cemetery locations from ESRI were spot-checked during the CCR portion of the Kinston
Bypass project. Additional cemeteries noted during field work for the CCR were added to
the dataset.
Churches in the study area.
Point
ESRI, URS
Coverage Study Area
Modified by URS Yes "
Church locations from ESRI were spot-checked during the CCR portion of this project.
Additional churches noted during field work for the CCR were added to the dataset.
- Points and boundaries represent conservation easements that require land to be
maintained in its natural state. Easements relate to state, local and nonprofit funding
resou rces.
PointjPolygon C�overage Study Area
MC CGIA, Lenoir County GIS, URS Modified by URS Yes
The conservation easements point layer was provided by NC CGIA as Off-Site Mitigation
Sites. The conservation easements polygon layer was created by URS in 2011 and
represents the known locations of properties for conservation easements within the
three-county region surrounding the Kinston Bypass project. It is comprised of features
from the following layers available from NC CGIA: Natural Heritage Management Areas
(MAREA where OWNER_TYPE ='Easement'), Land Trust Conservation Properties (LTCP
whereTYPEACQ='EASEMENT' orTYPEACQ='PRESERVE'), and State-Owned Lands (SOL
where ComplexNam contains the word 'EASEMENT' or'EASEMENTS'). In addition, three
parcels from Lenoir County GIS parcel data were included because their attributes
indicated them as 2nvironm2e�tal conservation ease�7ients.
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STIP R-2553 Data Dictionary — Lenoir County—WBS 34460.1.1
A record of Federal Lands in the Study Area.
�� Polygon Coverage Study Area
� NC CGIA Modified by URS No
•• .• There are no federal lands in the study area.
•• .• Threatened and Endangered Species in the Study Area which are federally protected.
- • Point Coverage Study Area
• �- ■ NHP, UR5 Modi#ied by URS Yes
•• -• Original data from the NHP contained point data representing elements of occurrence
•- �• for all threatened and endangered species. URS selected Federaliy protected �pecie5
. (FED_STAT <> NULL) to create the layer used for analysis.
FEMA Buyouts from hurricanes Floyd and Fran.
Polygon Coverage Lenoir County
NC CGIA, URS Modified by URS Yes
Initial data from NC CGIA originated in three files: Kinston buyouts, Lenoir County
buyouts from Hurricane Floyd, and Lenoir County buyouts from Hurricane Fran. These
three files were combined into a single polygon layer and duplicate features were
removed.
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STIP R-255? Data Dfctionary—LenoirCounty—WBS 34460.1.1
Represents the area within the flood mapping boundaries defined by the engineering
models for the 100 year, 500 year and floodway and contains information about the
flood hazard wii�hin the study area. These zones are used by FEMA to designate the
Special Flood H�zard Area (SFHA), identify areas of coastal high hazard flooding, and for
insurance rating purposes. These data are the flood hazard areas that are depicted on
the FIRM (floodplains A and AE).
Polygon Coverage Study Area
NC FMP, URS Modified by URS Yes
URS queried features classified as 100 year, S00 year, or floodway (ZONE_LID = 1000,
1001, OR 2000). This process omits features which are not classified as floodplains.
�• �.- Gamelands are lands that are regulated for the purpose of hunting, trapping and fishing.
__ This data layer identifies publicly-owned Game Lands managed by the NC WRC.
"�� Polygon Coverage Study Area
• NC CGIA Modified by URS No
Modificatwn �
�cl, i
°� Gas lines in Lenoir County.
•��� -'nes Coverage Lenoir County
Lenoir County, URS Modified by URS Yes
Due to limitations in the software, line data cannot be used in the impact analysis.
Therefore, the features in this layer were buffered by 1 foot (6-inches on either side).
The resulting �olygon layer was used in the analysis.
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STIP R-2553 Data Dictionary — Lenoir County—WBS 34460.1.1
The North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division
of U/aste Management, Superfund Section in cooperation with the North Carolina Certer
for Geographic Information and Analysis developed the GIS data set, Hazardous
Substance Disposal Sites, to enhance planning, siting, and impact analysis in areas
directly affected by Hazardous Substance Disposal Sites. The arc and polygon data
identifies locations of uncontrolled and unregulated, hazardous waste sites (formerly
called superfund sites} in North Carolina. The file includes sites on the CERCLA
Information System (CERCLIS), the National Priorities List, the State Inactive Hazardous
Sites List, the Sites Priority List, and some Department of Defense sites. Attributes
describe the state or federal status, facility name, coordinate location, and site id
numbers.
Polygon
NC CGIA `�
N/A
�to�erage Statewide
9Vlodified by �JRS No ��
�• Housing Authority properties in Kinston, NC.
AlFoc(ifiica� � �`
Descripti � '��
Polygon
City of Kinston, Planning
Department
N/A
Coverag2 Kinstor�
Modified by URS No
-¢�.�-,-; The Mountains-to-Sea Trail stretches from Clingmans Dome in the Great Smoky
Mountains to Jockey's Ridge on the Outer Banks.
Lirie
NC Parks and Recreation, URS
Coverage Study Area
Modified by URS Yes
Due to limitations in the software, line data cannot be used in the impact analysis.
Therefore, the features in this layer were buffered by 1 foot �6-inches on either side).
The resulting polygon layer was used in the analysis.
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STIP R-2553 Data �ictionary — Lencir Co�inty—WBS 3446� 1 1
Historic Property and District Designations in North Carolina (not including
archaeological sites}: National Register of Historic Places (NR) listings, Study List (SL)
entries for potential nomination to the National Register, and Determinations of
Eligibility (DOE) under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as
amended.
Point/Polygon Coverage Study Area
NC SHPO, URS Modified by URS Yes
Historic Resource Points which lie within the modified Historic Resource polygons were
removed to prevent duplication in the datasets. This includes NR listings, study list, and
Determined Fligible properties.
��F���'"`t -- � Represents the approximate location of NCDOT mitigation sites within the R-2553
project study area. The area includes portions of Lenoir, Craven, and Jones Counties. This
file is a subset of a geodatabase.
Sources
Modifitation
Polygon
NCDOT
N/A
Coverage Study Area
Modified by URS No
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STIP R-2553 Data Dictionary — Lenoir County—WBS 34460.1.1
�� Locations of known parks within the Kinston Bypass study area.
Polygon
Craven County 615, Lenoir County
GIS, NC CGIA, URS
Coverage Study Area
Modified by URS Yes
The parks layer was created by URS in May 2011 and represents the locations of known
parks within the Kinston Bypass study area. There are no federal or state parks within
the study area, therefore, the parks included in this layer are county or city parks. Using
the parcel data, properties within the study area which are owned by the county and
municipalities were queried. For Lenoir County the queried data was searched, record by
record, for the words "park," "recreation," "field," "basketball," etc. These parcels were
copied to a new layer. For Craven County, the Craven County GIS website was used to
determine the locations of parks within the county. Parcels identified as parks were
selected and copied to a new layer. According to Jones County GIS staff and a search of
the parcels, there are no parks within the portion ofJones County in the study ar�a.
Parcels from Lenoir and Craven Counties were combined to prc��t�i� �� !�,is 'r��;;�-r Tne
LI�1��5 layer #ro�� �G�A was aiso ��seci to nelp �dent�-y parks.
•• �- Public and non-public schools in the study area.
Point
NC CGIA, URS
Coverage
Modified by URS
�tatewide
Yes
Public and Non-Public school layers were combined and then verified using Google
Earth. The dataset was updated based on the findings.
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STIP R-2553 Data Dictionary — Lenoir County—WBS 34460.1.1
l, ,. Represents known locations of section 6F properties.
'�� Polygon Coverage Study Area
� - LWCF, NC CGIA, Lenoir County GIS, Modified by URS Yes
URS
The Section 6F layer was created by URS in May 2011 and represents known locations
which are classified as 6F. A property is classified as 6F if funds used to purchase it were
derived from the Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Tabular data about LWCF-
purchased properties was downloaded from The Land and Water Conservation Fund
website (http:\\waso-Iwcf.ncrc.nps.gov\public\index.cfm, on 09 May 2011) and was
used as a basis for determining which areas are classified as 6F. Records in the tabular
data were identified using features from the following layer available from NC CGIA:
Lands Managed for Conservation and Open Space (LMCOS). Several tax parcels from
Lenoir County tax parcel GIS were also included because they are adjacent to properties
listed in the LWCF data and have similar parcel attribute information to parcels included
in the LWCF table.
��o � GIS data layer that depicts areas containing ecologically significant natural communities
or rare species.
Polygon
NC CGIA
N/A
Coverage Study Area
'� Modified by URS No _ _ _ _. -��
�• The North Carolina Department of Administration, State Property Office, in cooperation
with NC CGIA, developed the GIS dataset, State-owned Complexes, to define the exterior
boundaries of state-owned complexes in North Carolina; e.g.: DOT maintenance yards,
state parks, universities, etc.
Polygon Coverage Study Area
NC CGIA, URS Modified by URS Yes
URS modified this layer to exclude any properties already included in other variables
such as Significant Natural Heritage Areas, Easements, Historic Resources, Gamelands,
etc.
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STIP R-2553 Data Dictionary — Lenoir County—WBS 34460.1.1
�?�a��, The Kinston stream map includes the stream map created by DWQ for the Kinston
bypass study area. The map consists of stream lines for four EPA Level IV ecoregions;
they are Rolling Coastal Plain (RCP), Carolina Flatwoods (CF), Southeastern Floodplains
and Terraces (SEFT) and Swamps and Peatlands (no streams in this ecoregionj. As
previously discussed, United States Geological Survey (USGS) stream lines were used for
SEFT stream lines. The National Hydrography Dataset (NHD} flowlines were applied to
this ecoregion and provide more flexible and complete stream line data than USGS 24k
hydrolines. NHD is similarto USGS 24,000 hydrolines, but does not include "double line'
streams and polygons that appear in USGS 24k lines. NHD flowtines are also attributed
with descriptive data that may be useful in calculating stream impact lengths.
Line
NCDENR, DWQ, URS
Coverage Study Area
Modified by URS Yes
Due to limitations in the software, line data cannot be used in the alternative analysis.
Therefore, the features in this layer were buffered by 1 foot 16-inches on either sidej
The resulting polygon layer was used in the analy�i<.
Locations of intensive animal operations.
Point
NC CGIA
N/A
Coverage Statewide
Modified �y �lRS No
The US Geological Survey-National Mapping Division created the 1:24,000-scale Pipe and
Transmission data for their published maps. The NC Center for Geographic Information
and Analysis, developed the NC statewide Transportation-Miscellaneous (1:24,000)
digital data as a base layer showing pipe and transmission lines. This data was compiled
directly from the digital line graphs.
Polygon Coverage Statewide
NC CGIA, URS Modified by URS Yes
Due to limitations in the software, line data cannot be used in the alternative analsysis.
Therefore, the features in this layer were buffered by 1 foot (6-inches on either sidej.
The resulting polygon layer was used in the analysis.
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STIP R-2553 Data Dictionary - Lenoir Co�mty-�✓�✓BS 34460.1.1
Farm districts preserved against non-farm development.
Polygon Coverage Study Area
Craven County GIS, Jones County Modified by URS Yes
GIS, URS
Designation as a Voluntary Agricultural District offers landowners a voluntary, non-
binding means of preserving farmland against non-farm development. The Agricultural
District designation enables landowners to increase visibility of farm and forestlands and
encourages preservation and protection of farmland. According to the Lenoir County
Extension office �n Z3 May 20ll, rhere are no VADs i�� L2r�oir Count��.
WWTP in study area.
Geometry �.
Covea�age Study Area
NC CGIA, NRWASA, URS Modified by URS Yes
In data from NC CGIA, wastewater and water treatment plants were included in a single
layer. URS broke these features out into two different layers (wastewater treatment
plants and water treatment plants) for this project. Next, features included in the data
from NRWASA were added. Then, features were field verified during the CCR portion of
the Kinston Bypass project.
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Department
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Coverage Study Area
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Used to calculate the low income and minority populations in the study area based for
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U.S. Census, URS
Coverage Study Area
Modified by URS Yes
The EJ analysis was completed using 2000 Census data due to limitations in Census data
from more recent data releases. For minority populations, the calculations were
completed at the Census Block level based on a threshold of SO percent. Fifty percent
was used as the threshold as the county-wide minority rate was 44.4 percent and
according to FHWA guidelines, the minority threshold rate is to be the lesser of either 10
percent greater than the county minority rate or 50 percent. For low income
populations, the calculations were completed at the Census Block Group level based on a
threshold of 16.6 percent; which is the county-wide poverty rate.
For the purposes of corridor screening, it was determined that given the variation in size
of both Census Blocks and Block Groups; that it would make the most sense to compare
EJ impacts to the amount of acres of each corridor that fell within an impacted minority
Census Block or low-income Census Block Group.

STIP R-2553 Data Dictionary — Lenoir County—WBS 34460.1.1
�i�t-� -� Water treatment plants in the study area.
Point Coverage Study Area
NC CGIA, NRWASA, URS Modified by URS Yes
fn data from NC CGIA, wastewater and water treatment plants were included in a single
layer. URS broke these features out into two different layers (wastewater treatment
plants and water treatment plants) for this project. Next, features included in the data
from NRWASA were added. Then, features were field verified during the CCR portion of
the Kinston Bypass project.
��� Wetlands included are riparian and nonriparian flatwoods, rolling riparian and
nonriparian, and floodplain information. These wetland locations were generated by the
NCDOT wetland prediction model. The model utilizes 20' grid cell digital elevation
models generated from bare-earth LiDAR data and subsequent terrain derivatives as
variables. The model may also use Southeast GAP land cover data, NOAA C-CAP land
cover data, NC Division of Coastal Managment NC CREWS data and NRCS SSURGO soils
data as variables. The model is developed in SAS 9.2 as a binary logistic regression
model.
Polygon Coverage Study Area
NCDOT, URS Modified by URS Yes
The original raster file was converted to a polygon layer. First, the raster file was
converted to an integer file such that geoprocessing could occur. Next, the Raster to
Polygon tool was used to convert the integer raster to a single polygon layer. Five types
of wetland are included in this layer: Floodplain, nonriparian flatwood, nonriparian
rolling CP, riparian flatwood, and riparian rolling CP.
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STIP R-2553 Data Dictionary — Lenoir County—WBS 3446G 1 1
AFSA
BWHA
CCR
CGIA
DCIA
DENR
DMF
DMR
ESRI
FLO
FMP
GML
HSDS
LMCOS
LTCP
LWCF
MAREA
N�DOT
NCFMP
NCWRC
NHEO
NHP
NPDES
NRWASA
OSA
SCH W P
SCH LPL
SFHA
SHPO
SNHA
SOL
SWLG
WRC
Anadromous Fish Spawning Area
Biodiversity Wildlife Habitat Assessment
Community Characteristics Report
Center for Geographic Irformatios� and Anaiysis
Direct Community Impact Area
Depart�e�t of Environment and Natural Resourc�s
Division of Marine Fisheries
Division of Marine Resourc�s
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Federal Land Ownership
Flaodplain Mapping Program
Gamelands
Hazard Substance Disposal Sites
Lands Managed for Conservation and Open Space
Land Trust Conservation Properties
Land Water Conservation Fund
Natural Heritage Management Areas
North Carolina Department of Transportation
North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences
Natural Heritage Project
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Sites
Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority
Office of State Archaeology
Schools - Non-Public
Schools - Public
Speclal �food Hazard A;ea
State Historic Preservation Office
Significant Natural Heritage .areas
State-Owned Lands
Swine Lagoons
Wildlife Resources Commission
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'4j���lOi iRANSQ��`r
NOTICE OF CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS (RESCHEDULED) `��pNOR7N�pO
Proposed Kinston Bypass (STIP Project R-2553) �P ��
Lenoir Craven & Jones Counties North Carolina * *
AVISO DE TALLERES INFORMATIVOS PARA LA COMUNIDAD (NUEVA FECHA) � a
Circunvalaci6n propuesta en Kinston (STIP Proyecto R-2553) �9�`,y Q;P
Condados de Lenoir, Craven & Jones. Carolina del Norte Ftirp�raAN5P0
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) wants your input on For additional informatfon please note the following
the potential route options for the proposed Kinston Bypass from US 70 near resources
LaGrange in Lenoir County to US 70 near pover in Craven County Please come
to one of the Citizens Informational Workshops for the Kinston Bypass Project at Para m�s informaci6n, conf�ctenos usando (os
the following locations: siguienfes medios de comunicacibn:
EI Departamento de Transporte de Carolina del Norte (NCDOT) desea su Project Websfte - Pagina Web del Proyecto:
parficrpacion en el Talier lnformativo sobre posibles opciones de ruta para la http://www ncdot qoviqroiects/kinstonbypass/
circunvalacion propuesta en Kinston, desde la carretera US 70 cerca de LaGrange en
el condado de Lenoir, hasta la carretera US 70 cerca de Dover en el condado de
Craven. Por favor participe en uno de los talleres informativos para el Proyecto de Pro�ect Hotline - Linea Gratutrta del Proyecto:
Circunvalacion de Kinston que se realizaran en los siguientes lugares 1 800 233 6315 iEnglish/ Espa�.ol)
?u�s�au S�pi�rn�er 2�. 23�1��� T9�w-sday, Ss�rt���eP 22. 2�i�M NCDOT Project Manager
Between 4 00 p m and 7 00 pm Between 4 00 p m and 7 0o p m Gerente del Proyecto de NCDOT.
Kinston High School Cafeteria Kinston Public Service Complex Mr Mark Pierce. P E
Martes, 20 de sepSembre de/2011 Jueves, 22 de septiembre de12011 Project Development and Environmental Analysis
De 4:00 p.m. a 7 00 p.m. De 4:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. 1548 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1548 I
Cafeteria de la escuela preparatorra Kinston Complejo publico de Kinston Phone 919J07.6035 i
2601 N C2ueen Street 2360 US H�yhway 258 South Email - Correo EleCtronico mspierce(a�ncdot gov
Kinston NC 28501 Kinston NC 28504
NCDOT vvill provide auxiliary aids and scrvices �r,�der ihe Americans witl, �isabilities Act for disabled persons who wish te partiripa"e in this workshop
r`�nyune ciesir�ng speaal servieas iriay cui�t��t N�i� 1�1a-k ��erce at 919 %L�� 00;,, a� �uon ds poss�ble
NCDOT proporcionara asistencra adicional y servicios. segun lo dispuesto en EI Acto de Americanos con Discapacrdades. a las personas con
discapacrdades que deseen participar en este taller. Cualqurer persona que desee solicitar servicios especiales puede hacerfo llamando /o antes posible al
telefono 1.800.233.6315.
6 Q00 copies �r Ihis public documenf wcr� ,;rii �ed �f a,ost of 5� ,-^_ �;�� ai:,proxima121y ,SO 29 2ach
6.800 copias de este documento ptib(ico fueron impresas a un costo de $1.972 o aproximadamente $0.29 cada una.

KINSTON BYPASS PROJECT
WORKSHOPS (RESCHEDULED)
Talle�es P�og�amados pa�a �l
P�oyecto de Ci�cunvalacion en
Kinston (NUEVA FECHA)
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) wants your input on the potential route options
for the proposed Kinston Bypass from US 70 near LaGrange in Lenoir County to US 70 near pover in
Craven County. The same meeting will be held at two different locations to accommodate as many
people as possible. Input received at these workshops will assist NCDOT in identifying routes for further
study. Details of the workshops are as follows: EI Departamento de Transporte de Carolina del Norte
(NCDOT) desea su participacion en el Taller Informativo sobre posibles opciones de ruta para la
circunvalacion propuesta en Kinston, desde la carretera US 70 cerca de LaGrange en el Condado de
Lenoir hasta la carrefera US 70 cerca de Dover en el Condado de Craven. Dicho taller tendra lugar en
dos lugares diferentes para poder atender a una mayor poblacion. Los comentarios que se reciban
durante estos falleres ayudaran al NCDOT a idenfificar rutas para futuros estudios.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Kinston High School Cafeteria
Martes, 20 de septiembre de12019
De 4:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
Cafeteria de la escuela preparatoria
Kinston
2601 N. Queen Street
Kinston, NC 28501
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Kinston Public Service Complex
Jueves, 22 de septiembre del 2011
De 4:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
Complejo publico de Kinston
2360 US Highway 258 South
Kinston, NC 28504
Learn more about the project by visiting the project website at: Obtenga
mas informacion sobre este proyecto visitando su pagina web:
http://www.ncdot. ov/projects/kinstonbypassl
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons
who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone desiring special services may contact Mr. Mark Pierce at
919.707.6035 as soon as possible. — NCDOT proporcionara ayuda adicional y servicios, segun lo dispuesto
en EI Acto de Americanos con Discapacidades, a las personas con discapacidades que deseen participar en
este taller. Cualquier persona que desee solicitar servicios especia/es puede hacerlo llamando lo antes posible
al telefono 1.800.233.6315.

Workshop Handout—September 20 & 22, 2011
Welcome to the second series of public workshops for the Kinston Bypass Project. The purpose of
tonight's meeting is to provide you with information and to obtain your input regarding the prelimi-
nary corridors. You will have an opportunity to review project information, maps and displays, talk
with project team members, and offer your input.
Participating in Tonight's Meeting
� Siqn In and Collect Comment Sheet and Handout
Sign in at the registration table. pick up a set of
handouts, and provide your contact information to re-
ceive future project mailings.
� Learn About the Study and Ask Questions
Project displays and other materials are available to
help you learn more about the project. Project team
members are also present to answer your questions
and discuss the project; team members are identified
by name tags.
✓ Provide Your Input
This information packet includes a comment sheet.
We appreciate you taking the time to provide your in-
put on the project. The information you provide will
help the North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) develop the project by including input from
all stakeholders prior to project decisions being made.
Please submit your comments tonight or mail your
comments to the addresses on the comment sheet by
October 21, 2011.
TONIGHT'S
WORKSHOP STATIONS
• PROJECT PRESENTATION
• PROJECT BACKGROUND
• NEEDS FOR PROJECT
• SPANISH TRANSLATOR
(INTERPRETE�
• POTENTIAL ROUTE OPTIONS
• STUDY PROCESS AND
PROJECT SCHEDULE
• COMMENT COLLECTION
• KIDS CORNER

Whv is the prolect needed?
The project addresses traffic congestion, capacity
deficiencies, and through-traffic delays on US 70
and US 70 Bypass between LaGrange and Dover.
What is the pUrpose of the proiect? �
The purpose of the project is to improve regional mobility,
connectivity, and capacity for US 70 between LaGrange
and Dover in a manner that meets the intent of the North
Carolina Strategic Highway Corridors (SHC) Plan.
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A State Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is being Input received at tonight's meeting will help NCDOT
prepared in accordance with state and federal laws. The eliminate many of the preliminary draft corridors and
EIS provides details about proposed plans, and poten- identify corridors that will be studied in detail. The public
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R 2553 Kinston Bypass Summary of Comments Received Categorized by Issue
Number of Responses Comments in favor of any Bypass
8 Southern route preferred
25 Northern route preferred
8 Use existing Felix Harvey Pkwy
4 Don t use existing Felix Harvey Pkwy
8 Proposed bypass would aid economic development and provide improved access to new industry in GTP
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Number of Responses Concerns about Impacts to Resources
6 Histonc sites cemetenes etc
9 Natural environment
7 Protect and provide access to Wyse Fork Civd War Battleground
2 Protect farmland —
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Number of Responses Miscellaneous comments/suggestions
4 Concern about impacts to personai property and busmesses
5 Concerns about overall cost of bypass
1 Appreciation for inviting the public to comment
2 Better access to south side of Kinston would be an economic boost for the area
2 Bypass should stay close to the city
2 Provide more detailed user fnendly maps
2 Think there was not enough opporturnty for public comment
2 Concerned politics are playing too large a role in corridor selection
1 Would like more detad on which roads wdi be affected by construction
1 Would like an opportunity to review the EIS
1 Start the bypass at segment 3
R 2553 Kinston Bypass 9 Summary of Citizens Informational Workshop #2

R 2553 Kinston Bypass Summary of Comments Recerved Categorized by Issue
Number of Responses Corridors Supported (based on segments supported)
3 Upgrade Existing
1 N1
6 N2
1 N4
10 N5
2 N6
1 S1
1 S10
1 S21 �
1 S24
3 S25
1 S26
1 S29
Number of Responses Corridors Not Supported �based on segments not supported)
1 S9
Number of Responses Traffic Comments
7 Existmg route is congested need better traffic flow
1 Concerned the bypass wtll create more traffic
2 Do not add any more traffic lights
2 Provide connections to other existing highways
1 Sections could be controlled or limited access along US 70
1 Would like to see new road elevated above old road for through traffic
2 General animosity toward Raleigh and tounst traffic
3 Provide better route for through traffic
2 Suggests Felix Harvey Pkwy be extended to NC 11
1 Suggest building feeder roads simdar to Houston TX
Number of Responses Comments aga�nst any Bypass
2 Do Nothing option preferred
8 Upgrade Existing preferred
3 Tra�c is not a problem on a dady basis Traffic is created mostly by tounsts m the summer and on holiday
weekends no long delays on daily basis
9 Concern that bypass would damage existing businesses and local economy that depend on travelers dollars
1 Already spent mdlions to connect 70 to GTP
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R 2553 Kinston Bypass Summary of Comments Recerved Categorized by Quest�on Number
Question #5 Other comments questions or concerns
(cont�nued)
Using the existing section of route 12A and implementing the remainder of a northern route as highlighted
1 on the map (Corndor N2) would be a more valuable option not only to Lenoir County but also to the
Global TransPark ro ect as a whole
4B/13A Felix Harvey Pkwy was designed and used as an mternal working road for the Global TransPark
It was not planned as a bypass if used as such there would be entirely too much traffic/congestion
� around the Global TransPark This could hamper economic development of the Global TransPark Using
1A/2A/4A as a northern bypass would help the Global TransPark and economic development as the
Global TransPark s master plan calls for a Loop Road and this road would help open up the northern
section of the Global TransPark
Pro�ect R 2553 has the potential of seriously destroymg a historical asset and attempts should be made to
insure such destruction does not occur A significant portion of the Wyse Fork Battlefield would be lost in
the path if the bypass were to be over that portion of land which must be considered Hallowed Ground
The departure from Rt 70 should be well east of the indicated site m order not to destroy this histoncal site
� Even a slight overrun of the battlefield would be wrong NC needs to maintain all histoncal lands once
they are forever lost to future generations to learn of out nation s past I realize this comment may have
been submitted late only because I was not aware of the pro�ect yet I could not in good conscience allow
this to proceed without voicing my concern My appreciation of the NCDOT problems and my hope that
some reasonable alternative can be found without si nificant additional cost to we tax a ers is hi h
Bottom line our country & our state are BROKEi� We cannot afford to spend hundreds of mdlions of
1 dollars on this pro�ect when the problem is not great enough to warrant it Spending must be
decreased/sto ed untd economic roblems are under some kmd of control
We are very concemed that political influence will dictate the northern route and not provide the shorte
� route for beach traffiq the mtended purpose Look at traffic studies and that will dictated the best option
If needed the Global TransPark development will fund the northern route Look at traffic study for Hwy 58
South Beach traffic
� I m m favor of a bypass around Kinston NC Traffic at times is a problem now on the current Hwy 70
Kmston at resent is rowin and if it continues traffic wdl et worse and somethin wdl need to be done
The need for an interstate type road around Kinston is long past due People traveling wdl appreciate
� Kinston and Lenoir county better if they don t have 8 red lights and off and on traffic The don t want to
tour' Lenoir County so stay straight from La Grange to Dover with an interstate type road It would also
im rove traffic flow on 58 south 11 south and 55 west and 258 south Don t Dela Bwld Toda �
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R 2553 Kinston Bypass Summary of Comments Recerved Categorized by Quest�on Number
Question #4 Are there addit�onal route opt�ons that you feel shouid be considered� If so please draw your �dea on the
map provided on the inside of this comment sheet and explain below why you feel your route option should
be considered
�- 1 Start Bypass at segment 3
Any option that wdl not affect my home on Harold Sutton Rd Why not look at other less populated options
1 for the selected areas for example by the option affecting my residence 2 mdes to east are large parcels
owned by one corp that wdl not be affected but such is politics
Don t call the pro�ect a bypass unless it is No route north of Hwy 70 is a bypass This pro�ect should be
1 inclusive of two elements 1) an effectwe bypass to route Hwy 70 traffic through Kinston effectively and 2)
an effective Global TransPark connection
1 Build the least expensive functional route
� Budd feeder roads on the current US 70 similar to Houston TX freeway system Many businesses
depend on Hwy 70
� Route 1A 2A 46 13A 17A 20A 33A 34A 35A is most e�cient smce it uses existing Felix Harvey Pkwy and
can be transformed to access controlled highway
1 Connector routes to bypass these areas of mterest
1 Use Felix Harvey Pkwy and large portion will already be budt and will save the state money
1 Se ment 1A 2B 3A 30A 32A 33A should be closed with onl interchan e access no red li hts
Question #5 Other comments questions or concerns
1 Do not su ort an chan es because it wdl affect m business either wa
Connect it to the Felix Harvey Pkwy and all the new roads they are bwlding on the north side Likes
1 upgrade existing suggests building a raised road above the existing road Perhaps all the folks in Raleigh
that want to et to the beach faster could ust move there
� Do we in Lenoir Co really need this route permanent �obs would be more appropnate for the future
don t care about a route to et to the beach faster I am a concerned retired erson
This is another government boondoggle of government money there are (sic) existing Hwy 70 that
� could have limited access (and avoidance of aty limit traffic) there should be more citizen input as to the
designated areas selected as now exists the maps and data presented were not user fnendly to the
individuals who wdl be affected
� With the development of historic tourism (battlefieids movement of the CSS Neuse to a climate controlled
atmosphere on Queen Street) the preservation of the Wyse Fork Battlefield area is of paramount
im ortance to the further develo ment of tourism for Lenoir and surroundm counties and Kinston
� Businesses are missing trade because Raleigh west traffic uses I-40 NC 24 to go to Emerald Isle and
Atlantic Beach
� Suggests Felix Harvey Pkwy be extended to NC 11 as limited access interstate quality freeway bypass
Then further e�ended back to US 70 at the Dover cut off
Only one map at the meeting gave enough detad to find my street address Would have liked to have
1 known about the website pnor to the meetmg so as to be more aware of demographics wetlands etc
Details are im ortant to me
1 Would like the o orturnt to review the initial EIS
� Foilowing a northern route would be a big aid to this community as well as beach travelers It wouid be a
win win solution
Please consider the Southern Route All economic development seems to go N NW The south side of
1 Lenoir Co needs an economical boost to level the playing field with the north side Industnes and
businesses seem to follow the best traffic routes I su ort the southern routes Hel us�
� Concerned that the southern route wdl be a road to nowhere Feel that the use of Felix Harvey Pkwy wdl
be an economical u rade
1 Thank ou for the o orturnt to contribute these thou hts
� Provide more detad of which roads are going to be considered in construction so the public have enough
time to embrace the new chan e
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R 2553 Kinston Bypass Summary of Comments Received Categorized by Question Number
Question #3 Piease explam your concerns above and/o� other concerns you feel wdl be a result of the potential route
(continued) options presented tonight
Upgrade existing will use less money less money to be expended buying property from prroate
1 home/property owners Global TransPark is so important and already have spent mdlions connecting
Global TransPark to Hw 70 wh scra that effort�
� Will have more congestion and need more lights Will take away from downtown businesses Kinston
cannot take care of its own roblems
1 Effect on businesses on existm 70 farm land and histonc sites
1 Concern about makm sure the W se Fork Battlefields are reserved
_ 4B and 13A would be highly detrimental to the economic development of Global TransPark Felix Harvey
Pkwy is a crucial working road for Spint AeroSystems other current tenants and future businesses that
1 wdl locate at Global TransPark They all need that road for access across and within Global TransPark
Making Felix Harvey Pkwy part of the to 70 bypass would rum these functional features and damage the
eastern re ion vital economic develo ment ro ect
� Only time traffic backs up is in the summer on Holidays and Sundays and occasionally on the summer
weekends
1 Should avoid Kinston Civd War Battlefields Su ort Global TransPark
� Quit putting stop lights at every at grade mtersection with a convenience store between Goldsboro and
Ralei h
Concern about state meeting the ob�ective of bypassing Kinston by spending as little money as possible
1 since it will all be borrowed The route needs to be functional Assumed Harvey Pkwy wili be extended to
NC 11 an wa
1 If a b ass is re uired the freewa should be as close to the cit as ossible
1 Better traffic flow
1 Don t need to get too far from existing Hwy 70 Businesses depend on the flow of traffic on 70
I want to see an option buiit that wdl make a road that wdl be well used and liked The northern option I
1 have selected (33A 21A 20A 17A 13A 12A) can provide alternate routes within Kinston and wdl fulfill the
desire to rovide a free flowin route for throu h tra�c
Northern options are favored 1) to better facditate the movement of vehicles and 2) to minimize nvenne
1 environmental impacts Also northern route provides much enhanced access to the Global TransPark
from Wa ne and western counties as weil as Pitt and northern /eastern counties
� The highway should have exits that connect to other highways like NC 11 toward Greenvdle It can be
more convenient to et to other hi hwa s `,
1 26A crosses wetlands historical homes cemetenes that are of interest be ond the immediate area
� Tra�c congestion only becomes a concern during vacation weekends and dunng hurricane emergencies
however it flows continuousl and I have never ersonall seen a dela of more than a few minutes
26A wdl go through battleground and confederate cemetery It wdl also affect Southwood School and
1 wetlands Ultimate concern is my own home in 2020 my house wdl be paid off and I wdl be able to retire
and do not want to move when I m read to retire
Traffic congestion very much after bypass no concern now Right now I don t see all that much problem
� with traffc congestion Its much worse in Havelock and New Bem areas than in Kinston Wetlands of
creeks/Neuse need to be preserved I strongly oppose any new bypass north or south and I think
mmimal u rade of sections of resent b ass would be sufficient
We feel that a southern route wdl provide the intended purpose of providing the fastest (shortest] bypass
1 for the ma�onty of the beach traffic through Kinston A southern route wdl provide more economic impact
to an existin low economic section of the count
� We need route to relieve traffic congestion also need route to lessen the impact that hurt businesses and
residents t
When bypassing Kinston the concerns should be on moving traffic not on local restaurants or
1 businesses Go as straight as possible from La Grange to Dover with a closed access This has less
im act on environment
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R 2553 Kinston Bypass Summary of Comments Receroed Categorized by Question Number
Question #2b In the boxes below piease I�st the numbers correspondmg to the route opt�on segments you DO NOT
SUPPORT Place an x in the categories you feel these segments wdl harm
2 2A
1 2B
5 3B
2 4A
2 4B
2 5A
3 5B
1 6A
2 9A
4 10A
3 126
1 13A
1 19A
4 22A
6 23A
1 23B
1 246
6 26A
3 26B
1 27A
1 30A
1 31 A
1 32A
1 33A
2 Northern Bypass
3 Southern Bypass
Question #3 On the �nside of th�s form you are g�ven an opportumty to comment on specif�c impacts of ind�v�duai route
option segments These segments wdi be comb�ned to create several corridor options that wdl be studied m
detad In general based on the potent�al route options presented tonight please tell us how concerned you-
are with each of the following
13 Very much concerned with traffic congestion
9 Somewhat concerned with traffic congestion
12 Not concerned with traffic congestion
26 Very much concerned with impacts to local resident andlor business
5 Somewhat concerned with impacts to local resident and/or business
2 Not concerned with impacts to local resident and/or business
20 Very much concerned with impacts to the environment
12 Somewhat concerned with impacts to the environment
3 Not concerned with im acts to the environment
Question #3 Please expiain your concerns above andlor other concerns you feel will be a result of the potential route
(continued) options presented tonight 3 m
1 It wdl hurt a lot of businesses b b assin Hw 70
� Upgrade of existing Hwy 70 will have less impact on existing businesses If cost prohibited then northern
b ass usin existin Harve Pkw
� Sandy Bottom �ust budt a new multi mdlion doilar fire station and there are churches and historic sites in
the area of se ment 5B and lots of low round and wiidlife that would be im acted
1 T to sta awa from old farm land '
Lack of sufficient opportunity to be heard regarding suggested route (as now selected) Why not look at
� areas that have less housing affecting individuals The politically correct talking points by DOT
presenters (individuals) at tonight s meeting were offenswe to think [individual] input wdl change this
rocess is a oke�
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o Believe the selection of a northern bypass could potent�ally eliminate the need for
several other pro�ects included in the Cary of Kinston Comprehensave Transportatzon
Plan This cost sav�ngs should be �ncluded in the selection process
o Lenolr County an agricultural county in the middle of an agr�culture region combtned
with the large m�litary presence in North Carolina requires �mproved access to the
ports
o Suggest that a northern bypass would improve north/south connectivrty between
Greenville and North Carolma ports and beaches �
o Discussed the importance of GTP becoming a logist�cs v�llage/inland port and the
importance of improvmg connectivrty to maxim�ze the potent�al for eastern North
Carolma
■ Alex Rickard asked �f the pr�or�ty GIS data layers updated for th�s pro�ect would be made
ava�lable for other pro�ects wrth�n Leno�r County It was expla�ned the GIS data was available
for download via the Center for Geographic Information and Analysis websrte
■ Mayor BJ Murphy asked �f costs were considered in the evaluat�on of alternatives It was
expla�ned that cost was not included in the screening phase however �t will be included to assist
m the selectlon of Detailed Study Alternatives
■ Leigh McNairy questioned how the use GIS data was expediting the pro�ect development
process� It was explained that the cost savings benefit w�ll continue �n the upcoming stages of
the pro�ect not�ust this in�tlal stage
■ Charlie Diehl explained that a northern bypass north of the Global TransPark (GTP) is preferred
as the GTP feels a northern bypass us�ng existing Fel�x Harvey Parkway would be detr�mental to
GTP s future growth plans and access to exist�ng tenants
■ The local officials recommended the effects both positive and negative be considered to the
following resources as a part of the alternat�ve selechon process
o Access to GTP ports beaches NC US and [nterstate routes within the region
o Greene Wayne Lenoir Jones Craven Pitt and Edgecombe Counties
[t was explamed in addrtion to the direct impacts of the pro�ect ind�rect and cumulative impacts
will also be discussed within the Environmental Impact Statement
■ Alex Rickard noted that a large percentage of transportation pro�ects on the Caty of Kanston
Comprehensrve Transportation Plan are dependent on the locat�on of the Kinston Bypass Pro�ect
■ NCDOT informed the local officials that an update to the travel demand model is being initlated
therefore an advisory committee will be established to better facilitate coordination with local
officials and planners �n order to better understand future land uses and growth within Lenoir
County This update will result wrth updated travel demand data which can be used to assist in
the selection of alternat�ves to be carried forward for detailed study

MEETING MINUTES
To Pro�ect File
From Chns Werner PE
Date August 4 2011
RE STIP Number R 2553 Kinston Bypass Leno�r County North Carol�na
Local Offic�als Meetmg #4
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A Local Officials Meettng for the Kinston Bypass Pro�ect State Transportat�on ]mprovement Program
(STIP) pro�ect number R 2553 was held at the Kinston Lenoir County V�sitor s Center �n Kinston North
Carolina on Thursday July 28 20l 1 at 9 00 AM Attendees of the meeting are shown on the attached
meeting sign in sheet
Purpose of Meeting
The purpose of the meet�ng was to d��cuss the receipt and ass�m�lation of the data layers from the Lenoir
County GIS Initiative and to rev►ew the evaluation of those data layers to generate prel�minary corridors
for the Kinston Bypass pro�ect
General Overview
The meeting began with a presentat�on by Chris Werner on the GIS Data Ass�milat�on and Phase I
Prel�m�nary Corridor Evaluation Key d�scussion points ofthe presentation mcluded
■ A brief overvlew of the pro�ect history
■ A review of the data collect�on and assimilation process
■ A discussion on the development of preliminary corridors and the GIS analysis process used to
evaluate the corridors
• A description of the analytical process used to narrow down the number of prelimmary
alternatives
A discussion of the next steps in the planning process
Addttional Discussion Pomts
Following the presentation discussion included the following topics
■[t was questioned if the segments located to the east of Kinston were being eliminated as these
segments appeared to represent the approximate locat�on of where a recent feas�bil�ty study was
completed Mr Werner expla�ned that these segments were eliminated as they resulted w�th
higher impacts to streams wetlands and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program properties when
compared to other options Mr Werner noted that different options were considered than that of
the feasibility study as the two pro�ects have different purposes It was also explamed that
Feasibil�ty Stud�es are h�gh level studies and are not the product of exhaustive environmental or
design analyses
■ The local officials offered the following perspectives regarding the transportahon needs of Lenoir
County and the reg�on
o Prefer a bypass which will result in the greatest net benefit

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