TRANSPORTATION
Morrisville's Challenges
- No new transportation projects initiated in the last eight years
- Failed plans for commuter transit center in Morrisville
Satish's Transportation Plans: Modern Roads, Smarter Signals, Connected Morrisville
Prioritize Advocacy for Morrisville - Work with the NC Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) and be a better advocate for the town than the region in the fight for transit and rapid bus transportation
Modernize Traffic Infrastructure - Improve traffic lights, intersections, and turn lanes to improve traffic flow and alleviate congestion
Strengthen Communication During Interruptions - Communicate potential road closures to town residents further in advance
Advance Transit Solutions - Connect Morrisville businesses and residents to the Triangle area
Road Expansions and Infrastructure Upgrades - Aviation Parkway Expansion, McCrimmon - Church Street Corridor
HOUSING FOR EVERYONE
Morrisville's Challenges
- Costs to holistically address housing obstacles are prohibitive
- Developer cost margins limit a substantial increase in housing units
- Lack of available land to support building out single-family units horizontally
- Lack of transit infrastructure to support our residents in need
Satish's Housing Plans: Affordable Living and Housing
Prioritize Affordability of Living - Focus on affordability of living, in addition to affordable housing
Explore Workforce Housing - Explore workforce housing best practices in transit development near McCrimmon Parkway
Strengthen Collaboration with Wake County - Build upon our collaboration with Wake County to support available housing programs and resources
Establish a Housing Task Force - Establish a task force within the development community to foster innovative options and opportunities
PUBLIC SAFETY
Morrisville's Challenges
- Lack of road infrastructure and congestion can slow response times for first responders
Satish's Public Safety Plans: Your Security Is My Mission
Enhance Public Safety with Rapid Response Times - Enhanced patrolling and communications for quicker response times and improve victim engagement during home burglary and other crimes
Maintain Excellence in Fire Safety - Maintain our fire safety rating (ISO 9001), lowering residential and commercial insurance rates
Protect Our Children and Pedestrians - Prioritize pedestrian safety near schools and residential areas to guarantee the safety of our residents
Expand Emergency Services Coverage - New fire station near Wake Tech to provide better coverage and increase first responder staffing to enhance response times and service quality
Safer Sidewalks - Improve and install sidewalks at Church Street, Aviation Parkway, and Louis Stephens Road
PARKS
Morrisville's Challenges
- Limited recreational programming for all ages, such as teens and young adults
- Lack of competitive travel sports for youth
Satish's Park Plans: A Healthier, Stronger Morrisville
More Parks, Better Parks - Invest in new and improved parks, fulfilling the vision of Town Green, Church Street and Marcom Park
Focus on Morrisville Seniors - Address facility needs and programming to enhance seniors’ quality of life
Create Options for Competition and Fitness - Increase recreational and competitive sports opportunities for all ages and abilities
Launch the Morrisville Open - A friendly tournament that brings together diverse communities and spans various sports
Make Morrisville a Sports Leader - Generate economic development via Morrisville’s world-class sports facilities and public-private partnerships
ECONOMY
Morrisville's Challenges
- Commuter transit issues impacting our workforce
- Lacking robust job creation post-COVID
- Lack of diverse housing to support seniors aging in place and young professionals establishing roots
Satish's Economic Plans: Prepare Morrisville for the Workforce of Tomorrow
Bring Commuter Dollars to Morrisville - Secure commuter transit train station and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Morrisville
Attract More Employers and Grow More Jobs - Strengthened economic development through close collaboration with Wake County
Diversify our Workforce - Pursue a healthy mix of businesses to sustain Morrisville’s economy
Support Morrisville’s Small Businesses - Capitalize on the new Economic Development Director role to support small businesses and programs
Repurpose Office Spaces - Collaborate with the business community to repurpose available office spaces left vacant post-COVID