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2 <br /> peak-period Orange-Durham Express (ODX) service connecting Mebane, Efland, <br /> Hillsborough and Durham. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The NC CMAQ program requires a 20% local match. Local <br /> match funds will be provided through the Orange County 1/2% public transportation <br /> expansion sales tax administered by GoTriangle. When the CMAQ transit operations <br /> funding for the new service is exhausted after three years, the 1/2% public transportation <br /> sales tax will be used to cover the cost of the service. Sales tax funds have been collecting <br /> for the implementation of new OPT services since the tax levy went into effect in April 2013. <br /> This has allowed GoTriangle to "bank" additional funds allocated for Orange County/OPT <br /> use in the future, while OPT has been conducting public outreach, designing new services, <br /> purchasing buses, and hiring additional drivers. The service may also be supported by <br /> Section 5307 (Urbanized Area) funding made available for operating assistance. Following <br /> is a summary of project costs by funding source for the three year program ending <br /> September 30, 2018: <br /> CMAQ Funding Local Match Total <br /> $164,129 (80%) $41,033 (20%) $205,162 (100%) <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are <br /> applicable to this agenda item: Public Transportation provides opportunity for access to <br /> jobs and services to many individuals. <br /> GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or <br /> ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic <br /> status. <br /> GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding <br /> necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for <br /> themselves and their dependents. <br /> The bus transit service expansion along the US 70 corridor between Mebane and <br /> Hillsborough results in positive outcomes related to the above goals. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: <br /> 1. Approve the resolution (Attachment 1) of project agreement with NCDOT; and <br /> 2. Authorize the County Manager to sign the agreement. <br />