Pedestrian, Bike, and Transit Projects

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Downtown Safe Routes to School and Transit Connections (BL-0047) - Safe Routes to School

This project addresses multiple high-priority safe routes to school for Baucom Elementary and Thales Academy K-5. This project will complete pedestrian routes to Baucom Elementary, Thales Academy K-5, GoApex Route 1 bus stops, GoCary Apex-Cary Express bus stops, and GoTriangle Route 305 bus stops. This project includes construction of pedestrian facilities along sections of Apex Peakway, Hillcrest Road, Cash Street, Pate Street, Hunter Street, and Ambergate Station. This project also includes pedestrian crossing improvements at the intersection of N Salem Street and Hunter Street.

• Project Status (02/02/26): Right of way acquisition complete. Final design in progress. Bid advertisement anticipated in Spring 2026.
• Lead Agency: Town of Apex, Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
• Phase: Final Design
• Plans (PDF)

Saunders St & Hinton St Sidewalk (BL-0095) - Safe Routes to School

This project addresses a high-priority safe routes to school need by completing sidewalk along Hinton Street and Saunders Street. These sidewalks will complete a pedestrian route to Baucom Elementary School.

• Project Status (02/02/26):  Construction contract documents in review with NCDOT. Bid advertisement anticipated in Summer 2026 for construction to avoid overlapping with the Salem Street Improvements project dues to traffic detour impacts.
• Lead Agency: Town of Apex, Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417 
• Phase: Final Design
• Plans (PDF)

W Chatham Street Sidewalk (EB-6046) - Safe Routes to School

Concrete sidewalk will be constructed to complete the gap along the south side of W Chatham Street between Saunders Street and Hunter Street. This project also includes installation of a crosswalk across Hunter Street at the intersection with NC 55. The purpose of this project is to improve connectivity to downtown Apex, multi-family residences, and Baucom Elementary school. The sidewalk project will be constructed in conjunction with a planned water line replacement.

• Project Status (02/02/26): Contract documents, estimate, and approved encroachments in review with NCDOT. Bid advertisement anticipated in Fall 2026.
• Lead Agency: Town of Apex, Russell Dalton, (919) 249-3358
• Phase: Final Design
• Estimated Construction Start: Fall 2026
• Project Map (PDF)
• Plans (PDF)

N Hughes Street Sidewalk - Safe Routes to School

This project will address a high-priority safe routes to school need by completing the sidewalk gap between E Chatham St and the Apex Community Center. This sidewalk will complete a pedestrian route to Apex Middle School.

• Project Status (02/02/26): Right of way acquisition complete. Bid advertisement anticipated Spring 2026.
• Lead Agency: Town of Apex, Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
• Phase: Final Design
• Public Open House held February 14, 2024 at Apex Senior Center
• Estimated Completion: 2026
• Plans (PDF)

S Mason Street Sidewalk - Safe Routes to School

This project will address a high-priority safe routes to school need by completing the sidewalk gap between E Moore St and E Chatham St. This sidewalk will complete a pedestrian route to Apex Middle School.

• Project Status (02/02/26): Design plans complete.  Bid advertisement anticipated Spring 2026.
• Lead Agency: Town of Apex, Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
• Phase: Final Design
• Public Open House held February 14, 2024 at Apex Senior Center
• Estimated Completion: 2026
• Plans (PDF)

Tunstall Avenue & Center Street Sidewalk - Safe Routes to School

This project will address a high-priority safe routes to school need by completing the sidewalk gap on the south side of Center St from Mason St to Tunstall Ave, along Tunstall Ave from Center St to E Williams St, along E Williams St from Tunstall Ave to James St, and along James St from E Williams St to Wrenn St. This sidewalk will complete a pedestrian route to Apex Middle School.

• Project Status (02/02/26): Design plans in review.
• Lead Agency: Town of Apex, Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
• Phase: Preliminary Design
• Public Open House held November 20, 2025 and January 15, 2026. 
• Estimated Completion: 2028

Apex Barbecue Rd MUP & Kelly Rd Sidewalk

This project addresses a high-priority need by completing a side path along south side of Apex Barbecue Rd from Brasstown Ln to Kelly Rd; crosswalks and pedestrian push buttons on the west and south legs of the intersection of Apex Barbecue Rd and Kelly Rd, and completing a sidewalk along west side of Kelly Rd from Apex Barbecue Rd to Karawind Ln.

• Project Status (02/02/26): Topographic survey complete. Design in progress (50% complete).
• Lead Agency: Town of Apex, Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
• Phase: Preliminary Design

Tingen Road Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge/Tunnel Crossing (BO-2416)

For more information on this project, visit the project website at www.apexnc.org/tingen

The Tingen Road crossing of the CSX S-line railroad tracks is required to be permanently closed under the Town's Corridor Master Agreement with CSX and NCDOT once the Apex Peakway Southwest Connector Bridge is open to traffic in 2027.  In order to plan for the possibility of future bicycle and pedestrian connectivity across the railroad tracks in this location, the project will first conduct a feasibility study to evaluate bridge design options as well as options for going under the railroad and then select a preferred alternative. The feasibility study will inform the Town to make a decision on whether or not to move forward with final design plans and pursue construction funding.

• Project Status (02/02/26): The Functional Design Public Meeting for the Recommended Alternative was held from 4-6 p.m. on November 17, 2025 at the Apex Senior Center, Salem Room.  The draft feasibility study report is in review by Town staff.  Public hearings are anticipated to be scheduled in March for Planning Board and Town Council.
• Lead Agency: Town of Apex, Russell Dalton, (919) 249-3358
• Phase: Study
• Estimated Completion: March 2026 (feasibility study phase); final design TBD, construction is not funded

View from James Street looking north

View from Salem Street looking south

West Willams St Sidewalk & Vision Zero Upgrades

This project will address high-priority safety and capacity needs along the West Williams Street (NC 55) corridor between Vision Drive and Haddon Hall Drive by filling sidewalk gaps, widening sidewalk on the US 64 bridge, installing signalized crosswalks, upgrading pedestrian infrastructure for ADA compliance and installing lane reassignments for improved traffic flow at signals.  

• Project Status (02/02/26): The preliminary design layout was updated and submitted to NCDOT in early January. This includes proposed modifications to the bridge cross section over US 64 and new crosswalks with pedestrian refuges at several signalized intersections.  The design team is responding to NCDOT comments on the bridge typical section accommodations and working on 25% design plans.  A public meeting is anticipated in spring 2026.
• Lead Agency: Town of Apex, Jessica McClure, (919) 372-7448
• Phase: Preliminary Design
• Estimated Completion: 2026

Other agencies are leading the following active projects in the Town of Apex. Updates will be provided as available.

Downtown Apex Bus Transfer Point and Sidewalk  (TL-0011)

This project will complete sidewalk along the south side of Old Raleigh Road between Apex Peakway and Laura Duncan Road. This project includes installation of bus stop amenities at the GoApex/GoTriangle transfer bus stop fronting the Mason Street Municipal Building and the GoTriangle bus stop on N Mason Street next to the Apex Community Center. This project is being led by GoTriangle, the regional transit agency. More information about transit in Apex is available on the GoApex and Regional Transit page. 

• Project Status (02/03/26): Design underway
• Lead Agency: GoTriangle
• Project Contact: Paul Black
• Phase: Preliminary design
• Estimated Completion: To be determined

GoTriangle Route 305 Bus Stop Improvements

This project includes improvements to bus stops along GoTriangle Route 305. Improvements will be implemented in phases and will include concrete landing pads to bring the stops up to ADA-accessibility standards, and may include additional improvements such as benches and lighting on a stop-by-stop basis. This project is being led by GoTriangle. More information about transit in Apex is available on the GoApex and Regional Transit page.

• Project Status (02/03/26): Design underway
• Lead Agency: GoTriangle
• Project Contact: Paul Black
• Phase: Some bus stops are in preliminary design, others are in final design.
• Estimated Completion: To be determined