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19 the location for park and ride. The shopping center has since sold, ending the lease agreement, and park and ride needs in Hillsborough are now being met exclusively through the lot at the Durham Tech Orange County Campus. This change has accelerated the search for a long-term park and ride facility on the north side of Hillsborough. Park and Ride Lot Specifications The park and ride is intended to serve two commuter routes: Route ODX to Durham and Route 420 to Chapel Hill. To plan for current and future demand, GoTriangle is planning to build a park and ride facility with 100 parking spaces. GoTriangle has had positive conversations with a church located along US 70 to the east of NC 86 about using its parking lot as a Park-and- Ride, but no agreements have been made. Bus Transfer Facility Specifications A transfer facility is a bus stop or facility located where multiple routes converge. Customers can change from one bus to another, buses can dwell out of traffic and improved passenger amenities are installed. Town of Hillsborough staff has suggested locations along US 70 to the west of NC 86 as possible locations for a transfer facility given the proximity to neighborhoods and commercial centers. There is not a parcel or combination of undeveloped parcels to the west of NC 86 that is both walkable to the neighborhoods and sufficiently sized for a Park and Ride. GoTriangle recommends pursuing an option in which the Park and Ride is located separate from the transfer facility. However, the Route ODX and Route 420 would still be able to provide access to the community by stopping at the transfer facility. GoTriangle staff will present the recommendation and alternative scenarios with the BOCC for comment. BOCC Feedback- Staff is seeking any initial feedback that the BOCC may have on planning for a Park and Ride lot and bus transfer facility in the Hillsborough area. GoTriangle also provided a similar preparatory report to the Town's Board on February 8th. Jennie Green made the following PowerPoint presentation: Hillsborough Park-and-Ride Town of Hillsborough Board of Commissioners February 8, 2016 Purpose • To report on activities in identifying a Park-and-Ride in North Hillsborough • Receive feedback from board members • Prepare board members for Joint meeting on February 25 Background • Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (2012) • 5-Year Bus Program (2014) • Orange-Durham Express (ODX) (Aug 2014)