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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN <br /> A schedule for implementation of the planned service changes and subsequent reviews and updates <br /> during the four-year horizon is presented in Tables 4-3 through 4-6. The schedule is organized on a Fiscal <br /> Year basis and the months for suggested tasks are approximate. <br /> Under each of task outlined in the implementation schedule, there are many subtasks involved in <br /> accomplishing the various activities. It is not possible to specify all of the subtasks in the scope available <br /> for this study, but a general timetable for Orange County for the next four years has been presented. <br /> The next busy period for the Steering Committee will be the third year of the plan when it will <br /> be necessary to develop a scope of work for the next Transportation Development Plan. The NCDOT <br /> planning guidelines and process should be consulted at that time to determine how much lead time is <br /> required to make sure that Orange County continues to have appropriate plans in effect. Following those <br /> guidelines and procedures will also be a required implementation step in order to maintain eligibility for <br /> funding; therefore, care should be taken to ensure that this process is begun on time. <br /> PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION,MONITORING AND UPDATING THE PLAN <br /> The implementation plan includes annual reviews and evaluation of the transportation system. <br /> These reviews are important to maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of the system, obtain good <br /> performance, and deal with changed situations. These reviews will be the responsibility of Orange <br /> County. <br /> Data on several key measures will be developed to examine the overall trends in efficiency and <br /> effectiveness. The key measures are: <br /> • Efficiency: <br /> -- Cost per trip <br /> -- Cost per hour of operation <br /> -- Cost per mile of operation <br /> • Effectiveness: <br /> -- Trips per mile <br /> -- Trips per hour. <br /> These measures will be used to compare trends in the operation of the system over time and to <br /> develop accurate contract pricing rates. <br /> -49- <br />