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financial support to the process at the State’s request, along with the State and NCRR. Background information about the three proposed private crossing closures can be found online at: http://orangecountync.gov/planning/transportation.asp Staff will provide an update and any other information at the meeting, and the Boards can discuss issues related to this item as necessary. No Attachments 2.Transit This subject area provides the opportunity for the two governing boards to discuss the following items: a)Update on Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (OCBRIP) Implementation The OCBRIP was adopted by the County Commissioners in October 2012 and specifies revenues, costs, borrowing, financial assumptions (inflation, sales tax growth) and timing of new/expanded bus and rail services to 2035. Elements of the Plan most relevant to Hillsborough include: New regional bus service connecting Mebane, Hillsborough, and Durham Increased peak hour service on the 420 Route between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill Bus service hours for the Hillsborough Circulator and addition of Saturday service Park and Ride lot at Cedar Grove Park Hillsborough Amtrak Station As a corollary, the BOCC, Triangle Transit Authority, and the Durham-Chapel Hill- Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) are all parties to an operational and explanatory agreement, known as the Interlocal Implementation Agreement, which among other items provides for the creation of a Staff Working Group (SWG) to monitor plan progress. When meetings of the SWG have Hillsborough bus service as part of its agenda, Town of Hillsborough Staffwill be asked to participate. Staff will provide any other information at the meeting, and the Boards can discuss issues related to this item as necessary. More information on this program is available at: http://www.co.orange.nc.us/planning/TransitPlan_TaxRef.asp No Attachments