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7 <br /> Attachment 2 <br /> 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 />