Transportation planning is commonly considered to be limited to efforts made to improve personal vehicular traffic patterns. However, transportation planning also includes planning for greenways, sidewalks, buses and trains, and other alternative modes of transportation. The Town of Butner works with Granville County, Kerr-Tar Regional Planning Organization (RPO) and Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) on various transportation-related projects.
Veazey Road Roundabout
The Town of Butner has received funding from the Carbon Reduction Program CRP to design and construct a roundabout to be installed at the intersection of Veazey Road and Central Avenue. The Town selected Kittelson & Associates, Inc. to complete an engineering design and the project kicked off in fall 2024. View the accessible PDF versions of the Veazey Road Roundabout Handout and Veazey Road Exhibit.
Central Avenue Gate 2 Road Corridor Study
After an RFQ process, the Town selected Kimley Horn to complete a transportation corridor study for Gate Two Road and Central Avenue from Will Suitt Road to Westbrook Drive. The study and design are focused on defining and improving access along and into the Gateway area and recommending streetscape improvements along Central Avenue. The Planning Board recommended approval of the plan in April 2026. The Town Council will consider the plan later in 2026.
C Street Sidewalk Expansion
The Town is currently working with Timmons Engineering on evaluating the area for additional sidewalk along C Street.
Comprehensive Transportation Plan
The Granville County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) was adopted in May 2018. It is a long range plan, which identifies major transportation improvement needs and develops long term solutions for the next 25-30 years. This plan is a joint effort between Butner, Creedmoor, Oxford, Stem, Stovall, Granville County, NC DOT – Transportation Planning Branch (TPB), CAMPO, and KTRPO. The study includes alternative modes of transportation, such as transit, walking and biking. Learn more information about this project.
NC 56 Corridor Study
The Town partnered with the City of Creedmoor, Granville County and CAMPO for the NC 56 Corridor Study project. VHB Engineering NC, P.C. helped guide and execute this study. The study encompassed 4.5 miles from 33rd Street in Butner through Creedmoor to the east. Currently a typical two-lane roadway, NC 56 presents transportation challenges given its topography, multiple land uses, poor access management, substantial truck volumes, and traffic volumes ranging from 15,000 to 9,000 vehicles per day. There are no facilities for bicycle and pedestrian access. The study created an integrated strategy of short-term operational improvements, long-range infrastructure investments, and coordinated land use/development policies in order to preserve and enhance the corridor’s environmental resources and economic vitality. For more information and a copy of the study, visit CAMPO’s website.
North Falls Lake Area Study
The Town of Butner, in conjunction with Granville County, is working with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) on a transportation and land use study. Public engagement occurred through in-person events and an online survey. For more information, please visit CAMPO Area Studies. Please click here for the draft final report. CAMPO will present the report at the August 6 Town Council meeting.