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permanent issue with the Bradshaw Quarry site. He said that he would like to hear creative <br /> suggestions. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that she would like to see the costs, especially for the <br /> temporary versus permanent issue. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier said that there are areas in the County where people have to <br /> drive long distances. She said that this raises issues for the long-term and convenience <br /> centers may need to be added in other areas later. <br /> The Board agreed to instruct staff to bring back information on permanent versus <br /> temporary or transitional methods to deal with this issue and to contact the Interim Manager's <br /> Office with creative suggestions. <br /> b. Matters on the Printed Agenda <br /> (These matters were considered when the Board addressed that item on the agenda <br /> below.) <br /> 3. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br /> a. Triangle Transit Presentation on Plans for Expansion of Bus and Rail <br /> Services in the Region <br /> The Board received a presentation from Triangle Transit staff regarding the latest <br /> available information on Orange County plans for expansion of bus and rail services in the <br /> region. <br /> Patrick McDonough, Senior Transportation Planner at Triangle Transit, made a <br /> presentation. He said that these plans are in draft form only. <br /> The Triangle Transit presentation materials are on file and are hereby made a part of <br /> these minutes. <br /> Orange County Major Transit Investment <br /> Planning Update <br /> Triangle Transit Staff <br /> August 18, 2009 <br /> Presentation Highlights <br /> Update on Legislation passed by <br /> General Assembly <br /> Review of Current Plans <br /> Financial Assumptions and Impacts of <br /> Economic Slowdown <br /> Next Steps <br /> House Bill 148 (Senate Bill 151) The Congestion <br /> Relief and Intermodal Transport 21st Century <br /> Fund <br /> The "Intermodal Bill" accomplishes the following: <br /> • It authorizes %2 cent sales tax option for the Triangle and Triad <br /> • It authorizes 1/4 cent sales tax option for remaining 94 counties <br />