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The locally coordinated human service transportation plan workshops were held on April 25 and 26, 2013. Local elected officials (including members of the Board of Commissioners), Human Service agencies, and the general public were invited to participate. These workshops resulted in the development of a coordinated plan that serves and qualifies the local transit providers for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding assistance under Section 5310 (Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities) and other federal assistance programs. Summary of Process: The following activities have been conducted as part of this plan update: • A review of the 2009 plan document; • Collection and development of updated demographic data and mapping, using information from the 2010 Census and the 2007 -2011 American Community Survey five - year dataset (most recent available); • Collection of updated transit service statistics for the region, as reported to NCDOT for the years 2010 -2012; • Two half -day workshops with stakeholders and interested individuals in the region to identify needs, strategies, and priorities. One workshop focused on Lee and Moore counties while the other focused on Chatham and Orange counties; • A survey (both hard copy and online) to collect information from stakeholders and interested citizens in the region; • A website with links to the 2009 plan, the online survey, and information on the two workshops; and • Documentation of the outcome of the surveys and workshops. Key Sections of Plan: (Page Numbers at Bottom of Pages) Purpose and Background P. 1 The Planning Process pp. 1 -2 Orange County Recommendations pp. 43 -57 Summary of Orange County Recommendations pp. 57 -58 For additional information, including the 2009 Locally Coordinated Plan: http: / /www.tarpo.org /topics /lcp.shtml FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Orange County Board of Commissioners approved a new Mobility Manager position for the Department on Aging on December 11, 2012 for FY2013/2014. This Locally Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plan will meet the federal requirements and allow the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Division to dispense grant funds (80% federal, 10% state, and 10% local) to support the Mobility Manager position. Although this position is to be housed in the Department of Aging, coordination with OPT will be paramount. Future application for grants through NCDOT will also be considered. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the Locally Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plan for Orange County which will allow the County to apply for additional North Carolina Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Division Grants.