Agenda - 09-15-2016 - Joint Meeting Discussion Items

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3 deviated fixed-route basis. Each of the three zones (Northeastern, Northwestern and Southern) will receive service two days per week. (See Attachment 1) Staff will provide any other information on this issue at the meeting, and the governing boards can discuss issues related to this item as necessary. Attachment 2— Route Maps SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: Ensure Economic Self-Sufficiency The development of the bus program provides transportation infrastructure that can promote economic self-sufficiency to a wide range of residents and locations. This includes both access to jobs and access to government services. 3. Planning and Development Orange County Planning staff, primarily Perdita Holtz, has been participating in the City of Mebane's planning efforts related to the "Mebane by Design" comprehensive land development plan. The planning effort is led by Piedmont Triad Regional Council planning staff and a 29- member advisory committee was appointed by the City Council. Committee meetings began in January 2016 and, to date, seven meetings have taken place. Additionally, a public outreach meeting was held in March and another community meeting is anticipated to be held in the fall. Within Orange County, the general study area includes lands south of High Rock Road, west of Mill Creek Road and Frazier Road, and north of Hebron Church Road. The study area includes the Buckhorn Economic Development District. Additional information on this project, including maps showing the extent of the study area, is available on http://www.mebanebydesign.net/. The purpose of the discussion will be to explore mutual interests and opportunities in joint planning initiatives as well as the new residential developments and the impact on Orange County schools. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies. • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation.