Agenda - 02-21-2017 - 7-c - Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization Comprehensive Transportation Plan – Comments and Endorsement

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2 document and associated maps can be found at this link, http://bit.ly/2bv3RQV, while interactive online maps can be found at this link, http://www.dchcmpo.org/programs/ctp/default.asp. February 15 Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) Comments At the February 15 meeting of the OUTBoard, the OUTBoard convened without a quorum. However, individual members provided specific comments on CTP alignments. These comments are summarized in Attachment 3. OUTBoard members also provided the following general comments on the CTP, which are detailed below. • Consider adding a project to address congestion on South Churton Street through Downtown Hillsborough. • Consider alternative methods for reducing traffic congestion as opposed to roadway widening, such as congestion charging schemes, dynamic tolling, reserved bus and carpool lanes, and additional bicycle and walking facilities. • Consider adding paved shoulders to all rural roads to facilitate the safe use by bicyclists and pedestrians. The OUTBoard endorsed the CTP in principle at its January 18, 2017 meeting. Next Steps During the month of February, each jurisdiction in the DCHC MPO area will have the opportunity to comment on the CTP. Once these outreach processes are complete, the DCHC MPO Technical Committee (DCHC MPO TC) will review the comments and make changes to create a final draft CTP. The DCHC MPO Board will hear a presentation on the proposed changes to the CTP on March 8 and will assess these changes. On March 22, the DCHC MPO TC will forward the final CTP to the MPO Board, which will formally consider the final CTP on April 12. More information about the public input sessions for the DCHC MPO CTP can be found at this link: http://www.dchcmpo.org/programs/ctp/default.asp. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this agenda item: • 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. Efforts to review and recommend approval of the CTP will result in positive outcomes related to the above Goal. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: 1. Receive the OUTBoard's comments; 2. Review the comments and provide any additional comments; and 3. Endorse the draft CTP.