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2 2. Orange County Transportation — Chapel Hill Transit Consolidation Study /Community Transportation Service Plan (OPT - CHT /CTSP) • In Spring 2010 the County went through a departmental review and reorganization process. As a result, Orange Public Transportation (OPT) was transferred from the Department of Aging to Planning, due to ongoing regional transportation planning initiatives. Also being considered countywide, is how can local governments or public /private sector agencies find a better way to provide service. Accordingly, public transit collaboration is being considered through a consolidation study with Chapel Hill Transit or other regional providers. To evaluate such consolidation, Orange County and Chapel Hill Transit are pursuing a consolidation study sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Transportation ( NCDOT). NCDOT requires that a Steering Committee be created to guide the study; the Steering Committee composition requirements were provided to Orange County and Chapel Hill Transit. FINANCIAL IMPACT: 1. Orange Countv Transit Plan There is no financial impact to receive a plan update. The implementation of the Orange County Transit Plan will require a new revenue source — '/z sales tax and vehicle registration fee. The new revenue is contingent upon a successful Fall 2011 referendum. The estimated annual revenue levels are $5M for % cent sales tax and $1 M for the vehicle registration fee. The county financial services division has offered projections for sales tax revenue. • 2. Orange Public Transportation — Chapel Hill Transit Consolidation Study /Community Transportation Service Plan (OPT -CHT SC /CTSP) • There is no financial impact associated with the Study. NCDOT is providing 100% funding to complete the study. The study cost will be developed during final scoping meetings with contracts to the BOCC in December. • The financial impact of study recommendations will be determined once the study is completed. The study will be completed within the 15 months timeframe with interim phases to assist the County in other decision phases. Orange County Transportation Planning staff along with director involvement is collaborating with partners and other stakeholders in these efforts. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board to receive the reports and: 1. Review and comment on the Orange County Transit Plan assumptions. 2. Discuss the OPT -CHT SC /CTSP Steering Committee creation process; discuss committee's roles and responsibilities.