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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: February 4, 2014 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 7-a <br /> SUBJECT: Triangle Transit Update on Implementation of the Orange County Bus and Rail <br /> Investment Plan <br /> DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> 1) Update on Implementation of Michael Talbert, Orange County Manager, 919-245- <br /> the Orange County Bus and 2300 <br /> Rail Improvement Plan Memo David King, Triangle Transit General Manager, 919- <br /> from Triangle Transit with 485-7424 <br /> Attachments 1(a)-1(g) <br /> PURPOSE: To receive an update and provide feedback on Triangle Transit's annual report on <br /> the Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (OCBRIP), a preview of Plan updates, and <br /> additional revenue from the one-half cent sales tax for transit. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (OCBRIP) was approved <br /> by the BOCC in June 2012. The OCBRIP provides local and regional transit opportunities <br /> including expanded bus service and proposed light rail. Voters in November 2012 approved a <br /> one-half cent sales tax to fund the local portion of the Plan and collection of the sales tax began <br /> on April 1, 2013. <br /> Additional background documents such as the adopted OCPRIP can be found via the following <br /> link, listed under Transportation Documents: <br /> http://www.co.orange.nc.us/planning/transportation.asp <br /> Attachment 1 is a memo from David King, General Manager of Triangle Transit (TT), which <br /> outlines its report and associated attachments. <br /> Due to time limitations and the need to complete and distribute the work session materials, <br /> Orange County Planning Staff did not review the attached materials prior to its distribution. In <br /> addition to TT staff and upon the discretion of the Board, Orange County Planning Staff will be <br /> available at the work session to provide its input or respond to questions. <br /> NEXT STEPS: <br /> The following items will be coming to the BOCC for its approval in the future: <br /> 1) OCBRIP updates for approval in accordance with the Implementation Agreement; and <br /> 2) Five-Year Bus Service Expansion Program (including upcoming expanded TT and Orange <br /> Public Transit service). <br />