Agenda - 11-15-2016 - 7-c - Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Project - North Carolina Central University Extension

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2 MPO Board agreed to release the amendments for public comment to take place through November 29. The MPO has scheduled a public hearing on November 9, 2016, 9AM, in the Committee Room, located on the 2nd floor of Durham City Hall. A link to the amendment and information on submitting comments and requesting printed copies can be found on the MPO website at www.dchcmpo.org. Questions regarding the MPO process or submittal of public comments can be directed to Andy Henry, andrew.henry @durhamnc.gov, (919) 560-4366, extension 36419. Orange County BOCC History - The BOCC received its last update on the D-O LRT project at its April 14, 2015 meeting. Its last discussion, specific to the LPA for the project, occurred February 14, 2012. Links to previous BOCC materials: June 2, 2015 - http://bit.ly/2dTKt2O February 14, 2012 - http://bit.ly/2eCIGSo Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (OCBRIP) Amendments — Discussions are currently ongoing with a Staff Working Group to review and update the OCBRIP financial assumptions and associated services. GoTriangle is also working with a Funding and Community Collaborative to help identify revenue sources to close the state funding gap. The OCBRIP amendments will need to be approved by the three parties (Orange County, DCHC MPO, and GoTriangle) to the Interlocal Implementation Agreement. Amendments are scheduled to be complete by April 2017. GoTriangle's annual report for Fiscal Year 2016 (July 1, 2015 — June 30, 2016), expected to be received in the Manager's Office early this November, will also include some information on next steps. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no cost associated in providing a BOCC recommendation to the DCHC MPO Board to amend the definition of the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) and 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). However, implementation of the project with the 0.6 mile extension will have additional cost. GoTriangle has provided a preliminary cost estimate of $80-$100 Million to extend the D-O LRT project to NCCU. The Orange County, Durham County, and Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority (GoTriangle) Interlocal Agreement for Cost Sharing for LRT Rail Project (2012, a.k.a. "Cost Sharing Agreement") was specific to the original 17.3 mile project. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: Public Transportation provides opportunity for access to jobs and services to many individuals. • 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.