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ATTACHMENT 2 SRTS PROJECTS 11 The SRTS program allows for a great variety of programs that can be implemented. Eligible SRTS projects can be bundled as infrastructure and non - infrastructure. Funding can include training volunteers, street crossings, safety and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), bicycle /pedestrian lanes, etc. All projects must be within two (2) miles of a K -8 school. In response to previous questions from Commissioners regarding whether the SRTS Program will allow projects for high schools, staff has learned that the NCDOT SRTS Program will fund only those activities that specifically plan for improvements and programs that promote safe, active travel to K -8 schools, however the benefit of a project does not have to be exclusively for a K -8 school addressed by the Plan. While project inclusion in the adopted plan is encouraged, not all projects must be included in the adopted SRTS plan. Projects from the Plan with multiple purposes /greater impact are favored. If, for example, a proposed project for CW Stanford Middle School met the objectives of the SRTS program, but also happened to provide a benefit to the Orange High School, that is acceptable and even encouraged. However, there are projects that are not allowed. The following are ineligible activities: • Recurring costs, such as school crossing guards • Pick -up and drop -off sites • Educational focus buses • Bus stop improvements The NCDOT SRTS Program will fund only those activities that specifically plan for improvements and programs that promote safe, active travel to K -8 schools and while project inclusion in the adopted plan is encouraged, not all projects must be included in the adopted SRTS plan. A variety of sources were consulted during the development of the infrastructure recommendations: • Plans and studies • Existing conditions • The Consultant's fieldwork inventory • Public input • Noted patterns of development Grady Brown Elementary Projects Identified in the SRTS Action Plan: • Project #1: New Grady Brown School Road Sidewalk and Midblock Crossing • Project #2: Orange Grove Road / 1 -40 Bridge Pedestrian Facilities • Project #3: Oakdale Road Safety Improvements • Project #4: Patriots Pointe Trail Connection CW Stanford Middle School Projects Identified in the SRTS Action Plan: • Corridor Improvement Projects (8) (sidewalks, multi -use paths) along Orange High School Road, US 70, Harold Latta Road, Miller Road, NC 86, NC 57, and along new off -road multi -use paths.