Fearrington Homeowners Association (FHA): When Exiting Village Way at 15/501 Making a Right Turn on Red, Vehicles MUST Yield to U-Turning Traffic

Many drivers are not noticing this rather small sign suspended on the traffic signal cables and Village Way and 15/501, and there have been many close calls as drivers exiting Fearrington Village with a right turn on red challenge U-turning vehicles in the intersection.

There is also a small sign mounted on a post located on the edge of the exit on Village Way, That small sign is also easy to miss seeing, especially since drivers have to keep their eyes trained on fast-moving 15/501 (55 mph or faster) northbound traffic approaching in two lanes from around a curve on their left to assess whether it's safe to begin making a right turn on red.

Thanks to the diligence of Warren Ort, the current Health, Safety, & Security FHA Board member and Fearrington resident Russell Davis, NCDOT is currently studying how to improve the signage. During October, NCDOT's traffic unit is pulling together accident data for this intersection to help them understand what solutions might be applicable to the U-turn/Right turn conflict.

In the meanwhile, and afterward as well, please yield as required and eliminate the likelihood of an accident.

FHA Heath, Safety & Security Mission

As stated in the Fearrington Homeowners Association (FHA) Articles of Incorporation, one of the important purposes of the FHA is to "provide for the health, safety and welfare" of the residents of Fearrington Village. As part of this important mission, and to comply with the Articles, the FHA works hard to develop and sustain policies, programs, and services that will help to keep village residents healthy and safe.

The FHA HSS Director oversees emergency preparedness, village road safety, and Community Watch information, sometimes working with ad hoc advisory committees.
At times in the past several years, over 35 residents have served in such advisory roles. Their work and support have been invaluable and very much appreciated.

In addition to its communication with Fearrington residents, the FHA HSS Director maintains collaborative relationships with the Chatham County Emergency Management Department and 911, Emergency Medical Services (FirstHealth/EMS), the Chatham County North Chatham Fire Department, the Chatham County Sheriff's Department, and traffic engineers at the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT, which is responsible for 54 state secondary roads in the village).

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When Exiting Village Way at 15/501 Making a Right Turn on Red, Vehicles MUST Yield to U-Turning Traffic