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BOARD OF ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BOCC) GOALS — 2015 UPDATE FOR DISCUSSIONS PURPOSES .• GOALS/PRIORITIES ONGOING EFFORTS SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS support alternatives to the automobile in and around Hillsborough. Planning Department /OPT Planning Department /OPT • Planning Staff, in coordination with the County • The Orange County Bus and Rail Manager, has developed a framework for the Investment Plan and associated inter -local OUTBoard's study of bicycle safety which will agreements were completed in 2012, as be included as a February 2015 information well as a successful voter referendum for a item on a BOCC agenda. �/z cent transit sales tax to serve as a funding source. • Two important plans have been completed: 1) Safe Routes to Schools Action Plan (April 2014); and 2) Comprehensive Transportation Plan (September 2013). • In 2012, Orange County expanded its role in regional transportation planning becoming a voting member of the Burlington- Graham Metropolitan Planning Organization and continued on a regular basis to submit projects to its Planning Organizations for funding consideration by NCDOT. Priority 21: Amend County zoning to Planning Department address and modernize airport and related • This topic has not been addressed because the issues. level of urgency dropped when UNC decided not to pursue a potential airport in Bingham Township. Goal Four: Invest in quality County Animal Services Animal Services facilities, a diverse work force, and • Involved in the investment in quality facilities • Implemented on -line pet licensing, web - technology to achieve a high performing and technology to achieve a high performing based resources for finding lost pets, as County government. government. well as a Facebook page and webpage. • Training and professional development continue to be a priority in the context of the current legal requirements and social