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Comprehensive Planning Supervisor Tom Altieri said that this is for the rural areas of <br /> Orange County. He introduced Sarah Lee from NCDOT Statewide Planning Branch. <br /> Sarah Lee made a PowerPoint presentation. <br /> Orange County Draft <br /> Comprehensive Transportation Plan <br /> *Rural Area* <br /> • NCDOT Transportation Planning Branch <br /> • January 24, 2013 <br /> • Public Hearing <br /> • Overview <br /> • Review of a Comprehensive Transportation Plan <br /> • Draft maps and recommendations <br /> • Input provided and next steps <br /> • MPO / RPO Areas <br /> What is a CTP? <br /> (Comprehensive Transportation Plan) <br /> • 4 maps and cover sheet with supporting documentation <br /> • Long-range (25-30 years), multi-modal, fiscally unconstrained (no funding or priorities) <br /> — Highway, Public Transportation, Rail, Bicycle, Pedestrian <br /> • Replaces previous thoroughfare plans <br /> • Provides a "needs list" for year 2035 (high-level planning) <br /> • Developed by steering committee with representation from NCDOT, Orange County <br /> planning, OUTBoard, and Triangle Area RPO <br /> — Coordination with surrounding MPOs and counties <br /> • Designed to be easily updated in order to remain relevant <br /> Why Develop a CTP? <br /> • It's the law— GS 136-66.2 <br /> • Recommendations address future travel demand — not just for vehicles, but for all <br /> modes <br /> — Ensures that data and projections are in place to support projects <br /> — Informs future land use planning and corridor protection <br /> • Documentation is customer-friendly and easy to update <br /> • A well-informed public <br /> — Public workshops are included <br /> — Local officials are regularly updated <br /> — Plans available on NCDOT website <br /> Public Transportation and Rail Map <br /> - References "The Bus and Rail Investment Plan in Orange County" <br /> - Intended to be updated <br />