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The County is served by two interstate highways, which mel-ge in the center of the County. Interstate Highway 85 connects the County to the Cities of Greensboro, Charlotte and Atlanta to the south and «~est and the Cities of Durham, Richmond and Washington, D.C. to the north and east. Interstate Highway 40 connects the County to the Cities of Winston-Salem and Asheville to the north and west and the Research Triangle Park and the City of Raleigh to the south and east. Other major highways include U.S. highways 15-501 and 70 and N.C. highways 54, 57 and R6. Inter-city bus service is provided by Carolina Trailways and the Town of Chapel Hill operates a local bus system which serves a substantial portion of the population in the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. In addition, the County operates specialized transport services, which are currently used mainly for human services delivery. This coordinated system, run by the County, serves a variety of human service departments and agencies throughout the County and has recently expanded to include services to all residents requiring services. The Triangle Transit Authority also operates a bus system that provides commuter services to County residents and has coordinated its efforts with the County system mentioned above. Air transportation is provided by various major, commuter and commercial airlines at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport ("RDU"), approximately 10 miles from the County. Commercial air service is provided by Air Canada, Air Tran, America West, America Airlines, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, and US Airways. In addition, 13 various carriers provide commuter service. The total economic impact of RDU to the Triangle economy is more than $2 billion per year according to North Carolina Department of Transportation figures. In 2004, RDU had over 250 daily departures and served approximately 8 million passengers. Railway freight service is provided by Norfolk Southern Railway. Railway passenger service is provided by :4mtrak through its terminals located in the Cities of Durham and Raleigh. Human Services. Social Services P1°ogratns Social Services programs are provided for by a combination of federal, state and local funds. Among the programs provided are: ~?Vork First., Temporary Aid to Needy Families Child Protective Services, Daycare, Foster Care, Energy Assistance, Medicaid, Child Support Enforcement and programs for the elderly. Health Programs-The County provides environmental, sanitation, family planning, dental and nursing services throughout the County. Clinics are offered in the Towns of Hillsborough and Chapel Hill and in the public schools. The County has access to the services of the schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing and public health at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University Hospitals, as well as Duke University Medical Center and a U.S. Veterans Administration Hospital within five miles of the County. No County investment in hospital or major medical facilities is anticipated. Me7~tal Health Programs-The County currently contributes annually to a Mental Health Agency that provides critical mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities services across the Orange, Person and Chatham County area. Clinics and/or clubhouse facilities are located in the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough. Services are also available C-883836v4 13361.00022 22