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9 collaboration we have had on transit planning issues and demonstrate to the federal government that we are unified in our support for the rail and bus projects in the plan. You mentioned at the TAC meeting on June 13 that perhaps the Orange County Board of Commissioners needed to have a better understanding of exactly how the MPO operates. In this letter, we have attempted to explain how very important it is that the MPO be a full party to this agreement. Based on the discussion at our June meeting and in accordance with the aforementioned comments, a majority of the TAC members may insist that the MPO be a party to the agreement as a condition of approving the plan. If you need further explanation from any of us about why we believe this is necessary, please do not hesitate to ask. As stated, we have directed MPO staff to work with Orange County and Triangle Transit staff on the Implementation Agreement and to bring back a recommendation to the TAC later this summer. At that time, we will also consider final approval of the Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan. The TAC will carefully consider how the Implementation Agreement accommodates the MPO's interests when we consider final approval of the plan. TAC members and MPO staff look forward to working with Orange County and Triangle Transit on developing an Implementation Agreement that satisfactorily protects the interests of the County,Triangle Transit, and the mPO. Again, please feel free to contact me or DCHC MPO staff with any questions you have on the MPO's position. Sincerely, Lydia Laveile, Chair Transportation Advisory Committee CC: D[HCK4POTAC Orange County Commissioners Frank Clifton, Orange County John Roberts, Orange County Craig Benedict, Orange County David King, Triangle Transit VVilb Gulley, Triangle Transit Damien Graham, Triangle Transit Patrick McDonough, Triangle Transit Mark Ahrendsen, City of Durham/TCC Chair Page 3 of 3