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10 <br /> 1 <br /> 2 *Rural Area* <br /> 3 • NCDOT Transportation Planning Branch <br /> 4 • January 24, 2013 <br /> 5 • Public Hearing <br /> 6 • Overview <br /> 7 • Review of a Comprehensive Transportation Plan <br /> 8 • Draft maps and recommendations <br /> 9 • Input provided and next steps <br /> 10 • MPO / RPO Areas <br /> 11 <br /> 12 What is a CTP? <br /> 13 (Comprehensive _Transportation Plan) <br /> 14 • 4 maps and cover sheet with supporting documentation <br /> 15 • Long-range (25-30 years), multi-modal, fiscally unconstrained (no funding or priorities) <br /> 16 — Highway, Public Transportation, Rail, Bicycle, Pedestrian <br /> 17 • Replaces previous thoroughfare plans <br /> 18 • Provides a "needs list" for year 2035 (high-level planning) <br /> 19 • Developed by steering committee with representation from NCDOT, Orange County <br /> 20 planning, OUTBoard, and Triangle Area RPO <br /> 21 — Coordination with surrounding MPOs and counties <br /> 22 • Designed to be easily updated in order to remain relevant <br /> 23 <br /> 24 Why Develop a CTP? <br /> 25 • It's the law— GS 136-66.2 <br /> 26 • Recommendations address future travel demand — not just for vehicles, but for all <br /> 27 modes <br /> 28 — Ensures that data and projections are in place to support projects <br /> 29 — Informs future land use planning and corridor protection <br /> 30 • Documentation is customer-friendly and easy to update <br /> 31 • A well-informed public <br /> 32 — Public workshops are included <br /> 33 — Local officials are regularly updated <br /> 34 — Plans available on NCDOT website <br /> 35 <br /> 36 Public Transportation and Rail Map <br /> 37 - References "The Bus and Rail Investment Plan in Orange County" <br /> 38 - Intended to be updated <br /> 39 <br /> 40 Bicycle Map <br /> 41 - Incorporates County's bicycle plan and connections to DCHC recommendations <br /> 42 - Includes SPOT projects <br /> 43 <br /> 44 Pedestrian Map <br /> 45 - Incorporates County pedestrian plan that is currently under development <br />