West Cameron Avenue Bicycle Improvements
Spring 2025 Update:
- View the draft designs: OPTION 1 I OPTION 2 I OPTION 3 I Comparison Table
- Take the survey
- Attend the open house - April 10, 2025 6-8pm Chapel Hill Town Hall First Floor (details)
Project Overview:
In response to community interests, the Town has secured federal funding for the design and construction of protected bike infrastructure on West Cameron Avenue from Merritt Mill Road to North Columbia Street. “Protected” means that the bike lanes will be physically separated from the vehicle travel lanes by a raised concrete buffer or something that offers similar protection.
West Cameron Avenue is a main route for people on bikes traveling to and from UNC-Chapel Hill's campus. The Town wants to work with partners to make this route safer for everyone, especially the most vulnerable road users. This project follows a 2023 OWASA waterline replacement and will be installed at the same time as a much-needed street resurfacing.
The Town has hired the firm McAdams to lead the design and engineering phase of this project, which is expected to take 12-18 months. Our hope is to begin construction in Summer/Fall of 2026.
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W. Cameron Ave Open House - April 10th from 6-8pm at Chapel Hill Town Hall
Share W. Cameron Ave Open House - April 10th from 6-8pm at Chapel Hill Town Hall on Facebook Share W. Cameron Ave Open House - April 10th from 6-8pm at Chapel Hill Town Hall on Twitter Share W. Cameron Ave Open House - April 10th from 6-8pm at Chapel Hill Town Hall on Linkedin Email W. Cameron Ave Open House - April 10th from 6-8pm at Chapel Hill Town Hall linkJOIN US! On April 10, 2025, from 6pm-8pm on the first floor of the Chapel Hill Town Hall, Town staff and the project consultant will hold an open house for anyone who wants to learn about the West Cameron Avenue Bike Improvements Project. We will have maps, pictures, and information about the different options for the project. It will be a great opportunity to learn about the project, ask questions, and share your opinions on the different designs. Click here for more information.
Can't make it? No worries take our survey and look out for other opportunities to get involved on this site soon.
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New Materials Posted and Survey is Live!
Share New Materials Posted and Survey is Live! on Facebook Share New Materials Posted and Survey is Live! on Twitter Share New Materials Posted and Survey is Live! on Linkedin Email New Materials Posted and Survey is Live! linkWe are excited to share our first set of plans, maps, and pictures for the proposed bicycle infrastructure the Town is designing for West Cameron Avenue. Please check out the materials in the "Documents" section of this page and then head over to our online survey and let us know what you think! While you're at it, sign up to receive project updates on the right hand side of the page. We will have some great opportunities to participate over the next month!
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Community Engagement Kickoff
Share Community Engagement Kickoff on Facebook Share Community Engagement Kickoff on Twitter Share Community Engagement Kickoff on Linkedin Email Community Engagement Kickoff linkThe design of protected bicycle infrastructure on West Cameron Avenue is underway and we have some initial plans that we want to share with the community and hear your feedback on! This webpage is the place to go for all project information. Please explore the designs and other materials that have been posted and take our survey to let us know what you think.
Community and stakeholder feedback is one of several factors that go into the decision about how to design this project – or any of the Town's projects. We also consider user experience, NCDOT requirements, accessibility, design standards, environmental impacts, cost, safety, utilities, construction and maintenance considerations, and overall network connectivity.
We've got lots of great events and ways to get involved planned over the next few weeks. We expect community engagement will happen from March 31st through April 25th. We look forward to hearing from you!
