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19 <br /> 1 west of NC 86 as possible locations for a transfer facility given the proximity to neighborhoods <br /> 2 and commercial centers. <br /> 3 <br /> 4 There is not a parcel or combination of undeveloped parcels to the west of NC 86 that is both <br /> 5 walkable to the neighborhoods and sufficiently sized for a Park and Ride. GoTriangle <br /> 6 recommends pursuing an option in which the Park and Ride is located separate from the <br /> 7 transfer facility. However, the Route ODX and Route 420 would still be able to provide access <br /> 8 to the community by stopping at the transfer facility. <br /> 9 <br /> 10 GoTriangle staff will present the recommendation and alternative scenarios with the BOCC for <br /> 11 comment. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 BOCC Feedback- Staff is seeking any initial feedback that the BOCC may have on planning for <br /> 14 a Park and Ride lot and bus transfer facility in the Hillsborough area. GoTriangle also provided <br /> 15 a similar preparatory report to the Town's Board on February 8th. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 Jennie Green made the following PowerPoint presentation: <br /> 18 <br /> 19 Hillsborough <br /> 20 Park-and-Ride <br /> 21 Town of Hillsborough <br /> 22 Board of Commissioners <br /> 23 February 8, 2016 <br /> 24 <br /> 25 Purpose <br /> 26 • To report on activities in identifying a Park-and-Ride in North Hillsborough <br /> 27 • Receive feedback from board members <br /> 28 • Prepare board members for Joint meeting on February 25 <br /> 29 <br /> 30 Background <br /> 31 • Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (2012) <br /> 32 • 5-Year Bus Program (2014) <br /> 33 • Orange-Durham Express (ODX) (Aug 2014) <br /> 34 <br /> 35 Park-and-Ride <br /> 36 • North Hills Shopping Center <br /> 37 o US 70 and Churton St (NC 86) <br /> 38 • Two commuter routes —ODX and Route 420 <br /> 39 • Transfer location for Orange Public Transportation (OPT) routes <br /> 40 <br /> 41 What is a Park-and-Ride? <br /> 42 • Commuter-oriented <br /> 43 • Weekday only with bus service during peak commuting hours <br /> 44 • Customers leave cars on site in the morning and return in the afternoon <br /> 45 • Size requirement <br /> 46 • Bus amenities —shelter, bench, trash can <br /> 47 <br /> 48 What is a Park-and-Ride? (photograph) <br /> 49 <br />