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Approved October 18, 2006 <br /> <br />2 <br />T:\Advisory Boards\Orange Unified Transportation Board\Minutes\2006\OUTBoardMinutes 9-20-06.doc <br />2 <br />Lincoln explained the role and responsibilities of the Chair and Vice-Chair. <br />Motion by Baker to elect Lasris as Vice-Chair. Seconded by Smith. <br />Vote: Unanimous. <br /> <br />VII. Draft Comprehensive Plan Process comments <br />Lincoln said that the synthesis and draft process were included in the agenda <br />packet. <br /> <br />Peterson asked Lasris if the Planning Board had met again to finalize this. Lasris <br />replied that there was a meeting last week, and the plan is to provide the draft <br />process to the BOCC in November for approval. <br /> <br />Lincoln reminded the Board that their responsibility will be primarily in the <br />development of the Transportation Element, but the timing of the Element’s <br />development has not been determined yet. <br /> <br />Lasris added that comments can still be made to the Planning Board about the <br />process if desired. Peterson asked about the section regarding information from <br />other jurisdictions, and how that would be reviewed. Lasris replied that Staff would <br />collect the info, and the Planning Board would be responsible for reviewing it. <br /> <br />VIII. Transportation funding sources/programs <br />Chuck Edwards form NCDOT distributed a sheet of Division Managed Projects, and <br />the recent Project Status Report, which is an internal document for tracking <br />projects. He explained that the NCDOT is divided into 14 districts, each representing <br />5-6 counties. Orange County is in Division 7. The Project Status Report is a <br />comprehensive list that is updated monthly, but some of the information contained <br />may be confusing, since this is intended to be an internal document only, and not for <br />public use. <br /> <br />Edwards described the various funding sources. The TIP programs are high dollar, <br />high impact, multi-million dollar projects. Small Construction funds, previously Small <br />Urban funds, are now available for projects anywhere in the county that meet the <br />following criteria: <br />• Right-of-way (ROW) is provided at no cost to NCDOT; <br />• Utility relocation is provided at no cost to NCDOT; <br />• Projects can be completed in 18 months or less; and <br />• Average cost is approximately $250,000. <br />The design for these projects is done in-house. Typical projects funded with Small <br />Construction funds are turn lanes, traffic lights, and safety projects. <br /> <br />Baker asked who determines the projects and funding sources, and if ROW. is <br />needed. Edwards replied that NCDOT always reviews projects, regardless of <br />funding sources, and their review includes ROW analysis. <br />