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Second, a series of public meetings will be held in five areas of the county: Hillsborough, White <br />Cross /Bingham Township, Mebane, Cedar Grove Township and the Little River /Eno Townships <br />These meetings will also collect input on the transportation needs of Orange County citizens. <br />Third, the Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) will be given a presentation at one <br />of their regular meetings and asked for their feedback and suggestions. <br />Finally, meetings with Orange County Commissioners and other key stakeholders will be held to <br />better understand how transit can aid their goals and priorities for the county. <br />Current Conditions and Needs <br />Fred Fravel of the KFH Group is currently under contract with NCDOT to prepare a Community <br />Transportation Service Plan and a Consolidation Study for OPT and CHT. The first Technical <br />Memorandum in this study includes detailed analysis of the county and regional demographics, <br />a transit dependence index percentage (TDIP) for the county, and an evaluation of major trip <br />generators. This data will be used to help development specific transit services within Orange <br />County. <br />Triangle Transit staff will perform a more detailed analysis of the commuter market between <br />northern Orange County and Durham, including an analysis of the commute sheds of various <br />Park - and -Ride lot options. This analysis will help shape recommendations for the regional route <br />proposed between Mebane, Hillsborough, and Durham. <br />Performance Standards <br />The Implementation Plan will review existing performance standards for the different types of <br />transit service proposed for the service area (regional fixed - route, local fixed - route, demand <br />response, etc.) and recommend appropriate changes to these standards. The plan will also <br />establish timelines for the evaluation of the transit services proposed, including any minimum <br />operation periods to allow these services to get established before changes or potential <br />elimination is explored. <br />Recommendations and Implementation <br />Using the information gathered from current conditions and needs, public involvement, and field <br />work (such as bus timings), specific transit services will be proposed. For both regional and <br />local service, this will include a proposed routing (or service area if demand response), <br />frequency and span of service, associated capital facilities and locations, estimated costs of <br />operations and capital projects, and a timeline for implementing each service. <br />The first draft of the Implementation Plan will be presented to the Orange County Board of <br />County Commissioners and the Triangle Transit Board of Trustees for feedback and guidance. <br />A memo on the draft will also be sent to the Durham County Commissioners, Hillsborough Town <br />Council, and Mebane City Council. The first draft will also be presented during a second round <br />of public meetings to gather further input on the service proposals to ensure that they meet the <br />needs of the residents of Orange County. When a final draft has been completed, it will be <br />presented for approval to the Orange County BOCC and the TTA Board. <br />