February 27 Walk Audit - University Mall: Fordham Blvd-S. Estes Dr.- Willow Dr.

The Vision Zero team invites you to join our walk audit on Thursday February 27th from 2:00 PM-3:30 PM. The audit will be just under a mile beginning at the S. Estes-Fordham intersection next to Circle K:

Intersections along the route were identified for safety concerns for pedestrians crossing at the Willow and S. Estes crosswalks.

A walk audit allows us to assess the conditions of the street, identify safety concerns, and develop potential improvement in this area. If you would like to send this email out to your neighbors and community members, please use this link!

Who: Anyone interested in Vision Zero, pedestrian safety, and safer streets

What: Fordham Blvd. Walk Audit (at Fordham Blvd from S Estes Drive up to Willow Drive)

When: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 2:00 PM-3:30 PM.

Where: 221 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (intersection of S. Estes and Fordham)

Why: We will assess current conditions, identify safety concerns, and develop potential improvements in this area.

Event Link: Vision Zero Chapel Hill | Engage Chapel Hill

Getting there:

If you plan to drive:

University Place Shopping Center Parking Lot

Closest bus stop:

Estes Drive at US 15-501 Bypass (Bus A)

Estes Drive at Camelot Apartments (Bus A)

Willow Drive at Estes Drive (Buses A, F)

What to expect:

If you have never done one, the purpose of a walk audit is to gather on-the-ground knowledge of safety concerns cyclists and pedestrians face so that we can find potential improvements.

We will have safety vests, worksheets, clipboards, and pens for all participants.

We expect the total distance covered will about one mile of total walking (see map attached).

Please take a virtual walk in Google Street view prior to meeting.