Fayetteville Pedestrian Plan

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Walking Safe

Fayetteville Pedestrian Plan

The City of Fayetteville is currently updating their Pedestrian Plan. This plan will identify where sidewalks and crosswalks are needed throughout the city to create a more walkable environment for people of all abilities.

The City of Fayetteville is making strides to expand its pedestrian network to create a more safe and accessible city to walk. We look forward to working with our residents to help determine where we need to make pedestrian improvements.

Ways to Engage

The next open house for the Fayetteville Pedestrian Plan Update will be held at FAST Transit Center (502 Franklin St) on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Drop in anytime between 11:30AM and 1:00PM or between 4:30PM and 6:00PM to view the draft recommendations for the Pedestrian Plan. In addition to the open house, an online survey and comment map will be posted on the project website for input starting December 1 and running through December 31.

Take the public survey here
Drop pins and provide comments on the public input map here
Join us at the FAST Transit Center (502 Franklin St) on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Drop in anytime between 11:30 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. or between 4:30 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.

Pedestrian Plan Flyer copy

Please follow this link to provide your email address to stay connected and updated as we continue to update our pedestrian plan.

Safe and Accessible Spaces

Here in the City, we all share the responsibility to make sure our roads are safe, to include pedestrians, individuals with disabilities, and bicyclists. Having safe places to walk and bike is important for our community to be vibrant. The City of Fayetteville has launched a Pedestrian Safety program which seeks to reduce pedestrian and bicycle accidents by improving community engagement, public education, infrastructure, and visible law enforcement.

Access for Individuals with Disabilities

Transportation networks must be accessible to and usable by people of all ages and abilities. This includes pedestrians using wheelchairs, pedestrians with vision loss, individuals with cognitive disabilities, and older adults with limited mobility and/or limited vision or hearing.

2018 Pedestrian Plan

The City of Fayetteville hired Stantec Consulting Services to develop a comprehensive pedestrian plan to make Fayetteville a more walkable place to live. A goal of City Council is to improve mobility and connectivity by investing in sidewalks, trails, and bike lanes, thereby improving pedestrian safety. The Pedestrian plan provided recommendations and projects to help accomplish this goal.

Safety Tips

Pedestrian Safety

Look for cars in all directions – including those turning left or right – before crossing the street; never assume a driver will stop
Be careful crossing multiple lanes of traffic. Make sure each lane of traffic is clear before you cross
Enhance your visibility at night. Walk in well-lit areas, carry a flashlight or wear something reflective, such as stickers or armbands, to be more visible
Avoid distraction. More and more we see people texting or talking on cell phones when crossing streets; this diminishes the ability of your two key senses – hearing and seeing – that are used to detect and avoid cars. Especially when crossing streets, put down the phone for a few seconds
Be predictable to drivers and follow the rules of the road; obey signs and signals
Obey all pedestrian traffic signals
Watch for cars backing up in parking lots; brake lights can mean that a car is about to back up
Cross the street where you have the best view of traffic. At bus stops, cross behind the bus or at the nearest crosswalk
Always walk on the sidewalk; if there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from the roadway as you can

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Bicyclist Safety

Wear a helmet. It could save your life
Use a light and reflex mirrors or reflective clothing when bicycling at night, and be as visible as possible
Ride in the direction of traffic. Drivers may not be looking for you if you are riding the wrong way
Obey all signs and signals. This includes stopping at stop signs and red lights
Use all of your senses – watch and listen for cars, particularly at intersections and drive ways
Avoid distractions such as listening to headphones or answering phones when riding

Fayetteville's Bicycle Plan

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Motorist Safety

Safety is a shared responsibility. Motorists need to be watchful for pedestrians and bicyclists, drive at slower speeds, avoid distraction, and know the laws regarding when pedestrians or bicyclists have the right-of-way
Be prepared to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
Give a bicyclist at least four feet of space when passing, or you may completely enter the left lane if conditions are safe to do so
Never pass a vehicle that is stopped for pedestrians
Before making a turn, be sure the path is clear of any pedestrians or bicyclists
Slow down in areas where you are likely to find pedestrians, such as near bus stops, schools, and playgrounds
Look carefully behind your vehicle for approaching pedestrians before backing-up
Keep an eye out for pedestrians at night that may be walking near or across the road
Avoid distractions such as food, passengers and using mobile devices. Talking and texting while driving is both dangerous and illegal in many places

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Pedestrian Projects

Current and Upcoming Sidewalk Projects Page

Current Intersection Improvements

Contractor: Sellers and Sons Concrete (Concrete and Brick); Alamance Striping and Equipment (Paint Striping)
Budget: Varies
Funding: State Grant Funded
NTP: April 25, 2023

Locations

Hay St at Hillsboro St/Winslow St

Budget: $15,000
Estimated Construction Time: December 2023

Hay St at Ray Ave/Old St

Budget: $26,000
Estimated Construction Time: December 2023

Person St at Bow St/Otis F. Jones Pkwy

Budget: $33,000
Estimated Construction Time: December 2023

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