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1 <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />47 <br />48 <br />49 <br />50 <br />51 <br />52 <br />53 <br />54 <br />55 <br />Approved 12/17/14 <br />MINUTES <br />ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD <br />NOVEMBER 19, 2014 <br />MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Guthrie, Chapel Hill Township Representative; Brantley Wells, Hillsborough Township <br />Representative; Alex Castro, Bingham Township Representative; Heidi Perry, Bicycle Advocate Representative; <br />Ted Triebel, Little River Township Representative; Ed Vaughn, Cedar Grove Township Representative; Art Menius, <br />Economic Development Commission; <br />MEMBERS ABSENT: Gary Saunders, CFE Representative; Amy Cole, Transit Advocate; Tom Altieri Magnuson, <br />Pedestrian Access & Safety Advocate; Cheeks Township Representative- Vacant; Planning Board Representative <br />— Vacant; Eno Township Representative - Vacant; <br />STAFF PRESENT: Abigaile Pittman, Transportation /Land Use Planner; Bret Martin, Transportation Planner; Peter <br />Murphy, Orange Public Transportation Manager; Eileen Apicella; Mobility Manager; <br />AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL <br />AGENDA ITEM II: INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW MEMBERS <br />The current and new OUTBoard members introduced themselves. <br />AGENDA ITEM III: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR APRIL 16, 2014 <br />Minutes were approved by consensus <br />Ted Triebel asked about the outcome of staff recreating the Transportation Advisory Board, a subcommittee of the <br />OUTBoard. <br />Abigaile Pittman responded that staff is in the process and it should be complete in December and the new meeting <br />schedule for the group will start next year. <br />AGENDA ITEM IV: CONSIDERATIONS OF ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA <br />Alex Castro commented that November 17, 2014 is the last day for Triangle Transit's outreach sessions on <br />changes to light rail and service to the bus services. <br />Paul Guthrie encouraged everyone to go to the Triangle Transit website and review what is involved. <br />AGENDA ITEM V: REGULAR AGENDA <br />a. Yearly Election of Chair and Vice Chair <br />b. Recommended Hillsborough Circulator Changes — Staff is considering changes to <br />the Hillsborough Circulator to correct some deficiencies that we are currently <br />manifesting with the operation of the service and to provide service to new locations <br />in and around Hillsborough. <br />c. OUTBoard proposed 2015 Work Plan <br />Paul Guthrie was elected to represent the OUTBoard as Chair and Alex Castro was elected as Vice - Chair. <br />Bret Martin reviewed the material and information regarding the changes considered for the Hillsborough Circulator. <br />Peter Murphy provided comments. <br />Alex Castro suggested a shelter at the Walmart/Dollar Tree location. <br />Peter Murphy commented that the need is to talk to the owner of the complex to come up with a solution. <br />