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Approved 10/19/11 2 Randy Marshall directed the Members to attachment 3 of the agenda and the Board reviewed the list of projects and priorities. 55 Randy discussed the need to be able to maintain the timeline set for the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. 56 57 Craig Benedict agreed that the CTP would be a priority. Craig discussed the use of the radar form for projects. 58 59 Sam Lasris noted that the OUTBoard also has items that come from DOT to examine and respond back. 60 61 Paul Guthrie asked if someone would be tracking construction improvement on roadways. He noted that Karen had been 62 successful in getting 2 foot shoulders during these improvements and getting projects moved forward by working closely with 63 DOT. 64 65 Craig Benedict noted that the department will continue meeting with NCDOT through quarterly meeting. He noted that he will 66 probably attend those meetings. 67 68 Karen Lincoln noted that Chuck Edwards from DOT forwards emails to her regarding proposals and she lets them know if they 69 are on the bike plan, etc. She noted he has been very good about getting things included where he can but someone will 70 need to keep him aware. 71 72 Craig Benedict noted that Karen is making a list so that things don’t fall through the cracks. 73 74 Craig Benedict updated the OUTBoard on the Access Management Program. He noted this includes about 1,500 acres of 75 economic development land. There will be a concept plan of what that will entail. He noted that something similar was done 76 for the Eno Economic Development area. Craig advised that access management systems are a way to make sure that as 77 properties develop privately that there is connectivity between parcels and intersections occur in areas that DOT agrees are 78 appropriate for traffic lights in the future and as development continues off the public roads that there is some sort of 79 interconnectivity. Craig advised it would tie in closely with the economic development initiatives and at the next meeting he 80 will bring back some maps that show some of the ideas for the plan. He further advised that the Economic Development 81 Department has hired a consultant, O’Brien Atkins, to take a look at the areas. 82 83 Karen Lincoln noted that the Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) is working on 84 updates to the 2040 plan and have historically brought the plan to the OUTBoard for input. She also advised that the 85 Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) is at a point where it should be able to be completed early next year after it is 86 approved by the BOCC then it has to go to the Board of Transportation and Triangle Area Rural Planning Organization 87 (TARPO) needs to endorse it. 88 89 The OUTBoard discussed the ½ cent sales tax and Craig update them regarding the surrounding areas and how it will all tie in 90 together. He drew diagrams on the board and discussed the projects, light rail, fixed transit, etc. He noted that when all the 91 studies were done in the past there was no discussion on who would be paying for the projects. 92 93 Renee Price noted that UNC is a big factor in where the rail will go. 94 95 96 Review of UDO regarding transportation issues 97 98 Randy Marshall noted that the OUTBoard spent the better part of the last two meeting reviewing the proposed amendments to 99 the parking regulations in the UDO. He expressed that there were questions and confusion in how to provide feedback. He 100 noted that a staff person is needed to provide information on the items and background. 101 102 Craig Benedict advised the regulations were in place when came started and noted there is a need for some changes and will 103 put a staff person in charge of that and how it will fit in the prioritization of projects for the OUTBoard based on available staff 104 resources. He noted that there may be some overlap between the OUTBoard, Planning Board, and possible future EDC 105 Board so that may be looked at as well. 106 107 108