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2 estimated at $171,849 for years 2013 - 2017 (based on anticipated $859,243 CMAQ allocation which is subject to change based on availability of funds). Using the previous funding split, TARPO would allocate approximately $101,769 each year (2013 - 2017) for Orange County projects. Applications for those funds are due this September. The Town of Pittsboro has an application for Chatham County's TARPO CMAQ funds to construct sidewalks along NC 87 from US 64 to a roundabout and continuing to a new library location on the campus of the Chatham County Community College. Pittsboro also has an unfunded project to add a crosswalk and signal timing with pedestrian "ped" heads at a busy pedestrian location at the intersection of US 64 and NC 87 that would greatly enhance safety for users of the new sidewalk project. Orange County's approval of releasing the $33,558 TARPO CMAQ allocation would enable Pittsboro to construct the crosswalk improvements. Orange County has two options: 1. Release unused TARPO CMAQ funds for use in Chatham County; or 2. Submit an application for using the $33,558 in CMAQ funds and determine the source of the required matching funds. A potential project is the "future parking area" at Cedar Grove Park that could be used for a park-and-ride lot. The estimated cost is between $45,000 and $50,000. That project would require a local match between $11,400 and $16,400 (24% - 33% of project costs). It should be noted there are already approximately 75 parking spaces available that could be used for park and ride on weekdays and it is not anticipated that Phase I of the park will need additional parking. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact if Orange County releases the unused funds. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board release Orange County's $33,558 unused portion of 2006 - 2012 CMAQ funds from the Triangle Area Rural Planning Organization (TARPO) for use by Chatham County.