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and then met with NCDOT representatives on July 21st to discuss the 318 <br />resurfacing program and any opportunities that may exist, based on existing 319 <br />adopted transportation plans, for implementing these plans through NCDOT’s 320 <br />resurfacing program. NCDOT representatives explained that the funding 321 <br />structure for resurfacing projects has changed and that the emphasis now is 322 <br />solely maintenance and safety. It is no longer possible to divert funds to add 2-ft. 323 <br />or 4-ft. wide shoulders on a resurfacing project. They will be on the lookout for 324 <br />any other funding possibilities (from other resources). 325 <br />326 <br />C.DRAFT BICYCLE SAFETY PLAN (ABIGAILE PITTMAN)-The BOCC received the 327 <br />OUTBoard’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Report, including recommendations 328 <br />at its June 16th meeting. The BOCC accepted the Report and instructed staff to 329 <br />a.Review the list of recommended actions in the Report with regard 330 <br />to financial costs, staffing capabilities, and required coordination 331 <br />with other agencies/entities; and 332 <br />b.Return to the Commissioners in the fall with information relevant to 333 <br />implementing the lists of actions suggested the Report. 334 <br />335 <br />Staff will keep the OUTBoard apprised. 336 <br />337 <br />OUTBoard Action:Receive information, provide comments. 338 <br />339 <br />AGENDA ITEM 7: BOARD COMMENTS340 <br />341 <br />AGENDA ITEM 8: ADJOURNMENT.THERE IS NO MEETING IN SEPTEMBER.342 <br />343 <br />344 <br />MOTION was made by Alex Castro. Gary Saunders seconded. 345 <br />346 <br />VOTE: Unanimous 347 <br />348 <br />349 <br />_________________________________________ 350 <br /> Alex Castro, Vice Chair 351 <br />352 <br />353 <br />9