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ATTACHMENT 2 13 After identifying projects from the Plan to implement, the County would apply through the NCDOT Division 7 office. Project funding is based on project priority with as much local support as possible (Schools, PTA, Superintendent, municipalities, BOCC, supporting plans, etc.), and 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. Post expenditure of the existing SAFETEA -LU SRTS Program funds, future funding for SRTS projects will be with TAP funds. The Federal share will be the same as for the general Federal -aid highway program: 80 percent Federal /20 percent State or local match. Also, to address the shift in funding programs, prioritized SRTS projects will be included on the list of future year projects submitted for SPOT 3.0 scoring. The recommended first step in successful future SRTS project funding is the adoption of the Plan by Orange County, Orange County Schools, and the Town of Hillsborough. Adoption of the SRTS Action Plan demonstrates local commitment to the objectives of the SRTS program and serves to incentivize NCDOT to fund local projects in a competitive atmosphere. Some haste with the adoption and future project submission processes is recommended given the limited remaining pool of 100% federally funded SAFETEA -LU money. IMPLEMENTATION The SRTS Action Plan emphasizes that successful implementation will require the dedication of local government staff, commitment of the school system and local schools, the creation of a SRTS Advisory Committee, and the continued support of local advocates and parents. The recommended first step is the adoption of the Plan by Orange County, Orange County Schools, and the Town of Hillsborough. Adoption of the SRTS Action Plan demonstrates local commitment and incentivizes NCDOT to fund local projects. The second recommended step is to establish a SRTS Action Plan Advisory Committee (SRTS APAC). Planning staff's initial thought is that the SRTS Advisory Committee be a sub - committee of the OUTBoard, supplemented by additional staff from other agencies /jurisdictions as needed. The Advisory Committee would be responsible for advocating plan implementation and assist with programming and grant writing, evaluating plan progress, and assessing plan priorities. Multiple subsequent implementation action steps are outlined and prioritized in the Plan, the fruition of which would be subject to the recommendations of the Advisory Committee and the approval of the BOCC, School Board, and Town of Hillsborough. Lead Planning Agency Role Orange County will serve as the Lead Planning Agency in advancing implementation of the SRTS Action Plan. 7