Agenda - 05-17-2016 - 8-a - North-South Corridor Study Update – Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA)

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2 web-based outreach via project website (www.nscstudy.org), Facebook, Twitter and email. The project website provides valuable resources such as study documents, materials from all public meetings, presentations and a visualization video showing a range of potential improvements for the corridor. Following a multi-phased alternative development and evaluation process, a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) recommendation, consisting of three (3) variations (i.e. Alternatives 6-1, 6-2, and 6-3), was developed by the Study Technical and Policy Committee and the Transit Partners Committee to be carried forward for more study (LPA recommendation is provided in Attachment 1). The LPA is the transit investment alternative that best meets the purpose and need for the project and is potentially competitive for funding through the FTA's New Starts/Small Starts capital funding program. The LPA developed for this corridor comprises Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service. A draft report on the alternatives is available on the project website: http://nscstudy.orq/wp-content/uploads/Chapel-Hill-Detailed-Evaluation-of-Alternatives- v3-DRAFT-2016-04-report-on ly.pdf. The Chapel Hill Town Council adopted the LPA on April 27th and authorized staff to submit the LPA to the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) for adoption and integration into the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Chapel Hill Transit Planner Mila Vega will provide more detail at the meeting using a powerpoint presentation (Attachment 2) and will respond to any questions the BOCC may have. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with receiving this update. The North-South Corridor Project will be financed in part by 1/2 cent sales tax revenues from Orange County. Initial estimates of the project costs vary from the conceptual project costs and extents within the OCBRIP and, if the LPA is approved, financial modification to the OCBRIP is required to be approved by the BOCC. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1. Receive the update; and 2. Provide comment as appropriate.