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Patrick McDonough went through the different sets of BRT ridership numbers and stated <br />that the BRT numbers were probably too high. <br />Commissioner Gordon asked what we should do with this ridership information. Since <br />ridership is critical, we need to know if the numbers are accurate, and whether ridership is <br />higher for the BRT options compared with LRT. <br />David King said that he agreed that it does require additional discussion, and the clear <br />recommendation from Triangle Transit is light rail. <br />Commissioner McKee said that he wanted to talk about the total costs of $330 million, of <br />which one-quarter would be Orange County's responsibility. This is $82.5 million. If the County <br />uses 2025 as the end point of construction, that gives an 11-year timeframe. This is about $7.5 <br />million per year. <br />Frank Clifton pointed out that Orange County's sales tax numbers are the lowest in the <br />region and when retail begins in Orange County, there will be substantial retail growth. <br />Commissioner Foushee said that before the entities talk about cost-sharing, they need to <br />determine what the technology is going to be. She wants to identify what is keeping them from <br />moving forward. This timeline is very aggressive. <br />Chair Pelissier said that there are two items that the Board has not covered and those <br />are the agreements and the timelPr~e. The timeline is on page 38. <br />Commissioner McKee said that he would like to discuss BRT. <br />Chair Pelissier said that ~here is a meeting later this month with the towns and UNC <br />about this and this will be discussed. <br />Frank Clifton suggested that one of the key components is the discussion with Durham <br />County. The County Commissioners may want to discuss how to initiate this with Durham <br />County. He suggested not waitirrg~ until March to discuss. <br />,~ <br />With no further items to, discuss, a motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, <br />seconded by Commissioner Hemr~tinger to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />Bernadette Pelissier, Chair <br />Donna S. Baker, CMC <br />Clerk to the Board <br />+. <br />:. ~~ <br />.,. <br />