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92 <br /> several members of the OUTBoard developed subcommittee and participated <br /> with members of the public in the development of a Bicycle and Pedestrian <br /> Safety Report. <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and <br /> Responsibilities: <br /> 1. The OUTBoard is charged with advising with Board of County Commissioners <br /> on the planning and programming of transportation infrastructure <br /> improvements and other County transportation planning initiatives, as <br /> directed by the Board <br /> 2. From time to time the OUTBoard may be directed to provide input on <br /> regulations on which the Planning Board has primary statutory and local <br /> ordinance advisory duties. In such instances, the OUTBoard shall serve in an <br /> advisory capacity to the Planning Board. <br /> What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? <br /> In 2015, the OUTBoard has: <br /> 1. Reviewed the Orange Public Transportation Americans with Disabilities <br /> Act (ADA) Plan, and endorsed the BOCC's action of March 17, 2015 to <br /> approve the Plan. <br /> 2. Reviewed the Orange Public Transportation Title VI Plan and endorsed <br /> the BOCC's action of March 17, 2015 to approve the Plan. <br /> 3. Reviewed and recommended the Orange County Transportation Project <br /> Priority Lists of transportation projects for the BG MPO, DCHC MPO, and <br /> the TARPO, to be submitted for consideration of inclusion in the 2018- <br /> 2027 Statewide transportation Improvement Program (STIP). <br /> 4. Held a public hearing for the review of the OPT proposed fare structure for <br /> fixed-route services, and forwarded recommendations to the BOCC. <br /> 5. Participated in the development of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety <br /> Report with representation on the Bicycle Safety subcommittee that was <br /> formed in response to a petition brought forth by two Commissioners; then <br /> subsequently reviewed the Report and forwarded it to the BOCC. <br /> 6. Reviewed and recommended prioritization of OPT transit related <br /> technologies. <br /> 7. Received an update on the Orange County Public Transportation <br /> Assessment Study which analyzed current conditions, service plans, and <br /> organization and staffing, and near-term service improvements to provide <br /> improved service. <br /> 8. Reviewed the NCDOT Orange County Resurfacing Schedule/Program <br /> 2016 and made recommendations regarding opportunities for widened <br /> shoulders and bike lane construction to be forwarded to NCDOT. <br /> 9. Received an update on BOCC revisions to Advisory Board Policies and <br /> the OUTBoard Rules and Procedures. <br />