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Ongoing <br />13 <br />The Human Services Transportation Study Steering Committee <br />submitted a Transportation Development Plan Update to the <br />Board of Commissioners in January 1991. The plan proposed <br />expanding the OCCHS Prospect Hill shuttle to a route <br />offering services to the general public. <br />2.Provide a location for Durham Technical Community College <br />and /or Alamance Community College in Orange County in <br />order to establish permanent branches for residents. <br />Ongoing The Economic Development Commission submitted a 1991- <br />1996 Capital Improvements Plan request which included a <br />request for permanent space for Durham Tech administrative <br />staff offices and classrooms. There are ongoing <br />discussions about what kinds of classes will be offered. <br />3.Educate the community and plan the economic future of <br />Orange County by defining needs and by developing <br />compatible resources. <br />Ongoing The Economic Development Commission has developed and is <br />implementing a public information program. A Speakers <br />Bureau has been initiated, a slide show has been <br />developed, and a Public Issues Forum is planned for spring <br />1991. <br />4.Diversify the tax base by inviting environmentally <br />acceptable businesses and industry into Orange County. <br />- Identify those types of businesses that Orange County <br />would like to encourage. <br />Completed The Economic Development commission has identified <br />recruitment targets and appropriate county areas for <br />location. <br />5.Provide increased cooperative education programs to <br />introduce students to the work world. <br />NEW INITIATIVES <br />Ongoing The Economic Development Commission worked with Orange <br />High on an employer survey to clarify employer needs, and <br />continues to work with the schools to promote awareness of <br />business requirements. <br />Page 13 <br />