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98 <br /> List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored <br /> Annually. <br /> 1. The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is typically a recurring <br /> two-year process: <br /> First year: Develops priority list of projects to request in <br /> TIP for BOCC approval. <br /> Second year: Recommends comments regarding draft TIP <br /> for BOCC approval to submit to NCDOT during <br /> the public comment period. <br /> The OUTBoard assists with the identification and prioritization of NCDOT <br /> projects for rural (TARPO) and metropolitan (DCHC MPO and BG MPO) <br /> planning areas. <br /> 2. Reviews active NCDOT projects in the County, including various paving, <br /> construction and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant <br /> projects. <br /> 3. Receives updates and reviews the progress of NCDOT transportation <br /> projects within rural Orange County. <br /> 4. Receives updates and reviews the progress of Orange County <br /> transportation planning efforts. <br /> 5. Receives updates and reviews OPT Operational Statistics for federal and <br /> state program transportation grants including the North Carolina <br /> Department of Transportation Rural Operating Assistance Program <br /> (ROAP) Grant, NC Community Transportation Program (CTP) Grant, and <br /> the CMAQ Grant. <br /> 6. Receives updates on TARPO, BG MPO and DCHC MPO transportation <br /> planning activities. <br /> 7. Receives updates from the Planning staff on the NCDOT quarterly <br /> luncheon topics of discussion. <br /> 8. Submits comments and questions for discussion with OPT staff during <br /> Transit/OPT Advisory Services Group meetings. <br /> 9. Reviews and discusses current Board vacancies. <br /> 10.Other items as assigned by the BOCC. <br /> 4 <br />