Agenda - 7-c - Quarterly Update on the Orange County Transit Plan and the Durham-Orange Light Rail Project

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P was approved to enter engineering. The Board has approved the addition of one station in downtown Durham, but this addition must be accommodated in the current project budget. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this 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. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board accept the quarterly update on the status of the Orange County Transit Plan and the Durham - Orange Light Rail Project.