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concentrated along the corridor) access to major retail establishments, healthcare facilities, <br />concentrations of employment, government facilities, and personal services in Mebane and <br />Hillsborough and to provide connections to additional transit services in Hillsborough and <br />Mebane that further connect to other destinations throughout the Triangle and Triad regions. It is <br />also the intent of the service to reduce congestion and associated emissions along the U.S. <br />70/I-85/I-40 corridor. The project request includes capital funding for one, 28', 22-passenger <br />diesel-powered expansion light transit vehicle (LTV) and operating assistance to support the <br />route. <br />When the CMAQ transit operations funding for the new service is exhausted, the 1/2% public <br />transportation sales tax will be used to cover the cost of the service. The service may also be <br />supported by Section 5307 funding made available for operating assistance. <br />RECOMMENDATIONS: Receive and review information, and provide comments. <br />20