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School drop‑offs, business access and development tie‑ins flagged in US 127 presentation
Summary
Presenter discussed Eric Lane realignment for school drop‑off circulation, Progress Drive peak surges (about 675 vehicles in 30 minutes), and potential access changes for local businesses (Arby's, 5 Star development, Brown Walters) tied to corridor redesign.
Presenter described localized impacts of the corridor plan on schools, businesses and local access. He proposed realigning Eric Lane to create a rear school entrance and discourage parent drop‑offs directly on US 127; the intent is to reduce queueing on the highway and keep parent traffic off main lanes. The presenter said Progress Drive can dump about 675 vehicles into US 127 within 30 minutes during peak periods, creating temporary surge congestion.
The presentation also noted specific business access changes: some side streets (Lacey, Arby's access) may be converted to right‑in/right‑out movements with drivers using roundabouts to complete left turns, and certain local connectors (references to Brown Walters/Progress Drive) may only be constructed if tied to future factory access or development plans. The presenter said these local tie‑ins and turn restrictions are still under discussion and subject to design changes.
