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2 <br /> priorities prior to submission to the respective MPO/RPO. Each MPO/RPO has its own unique <br /> process for determining which limited number of projects it submits to NCDOT. <br /> • DCHC MPO will only submit projects listed in the adopted MTP <br /> • TARPO will establish a subcommittee to determine which projects to submit <br /> • BG MPO uses a multi-criteria process to determine which projects to submit <br /> Before MPO/RPO Boards approve the projects for submission, they will conduct a 30 day public <br /> comment period and public hearing. <br /> SPOT 6.0 Project List— Staff and OUTBoard Recommendations <br /> Based on changes to MPO/RPO SPOT project selection processes, staff is recommending <br /> Orange County transportation priorities also change so that projects may compete better. Staff <br /> has also met with member jurisdictions in Orange County to identify specific corridors they <br /> would like addressed through SPOT/STIP or other funding opportunities. These changes and <br /> potential corridors are provided as staff recommendations for Orange County Transportation <br /> Priorities (Attachments 1 - 3). Many Orange County 2017 transportation priorities are carried <br /> forward and highlighted in Green. Possible new priorities are provided in <br /> • Staff is recommending removal of independent bike/pedestrian projects based on <br /> Strategic Transportation Investment (STI) Law § 136-189.11 (d).(3).c.— The Department <br /> shall not provide financial support for independent bicycle and pedestrian improvement <br /> projects. <br /> o Independent bike/ pedestrian projects can be pursued through "Federal Surface <br /> Transportation Block Grant Direct Allocation". <br /> o They require 20% local match and local administration. <br /> • Staff recommends converting paved shoulder projects and independent bike/ pedestrian <br /> projects to highway modernization projects with bike lanes. <br /> o First 5 feet of sidewalk width is subject to NCDOT's Sidewalk Cost Share Policy — <br /> 50% for Orange County — and any additional width must be 100% locally funded. <br /> • Staff recommends adding Old NC-86, NC-86, US-70 and NC-54 as County Priorities for <br /> SPOT and other funding opportunities. <br /> • OUTBoard recommendations are provided in Attachments 1 — 3. Below is a summary of <br /> its recommendations: <br /> o Carry forward previous County Priorities and recommend they be highway projects <br /> with 11' travel lane and 5' paved shoulder, no curb and gutter or sidewalk. <br /> ■ Projects in town jurisdictions should be coordinated with the town with the <br /> understanding towns may submit them to MPO. <br /> o US-70 widening not recommended as possible project <br /> ■ Opposes more cars on road and find better ways to keep trucks on interstate <br /> so they do not avoid the weigh station. <br /> o Table NC-86 and NC-54 till MPO/RPO complete update to CTP <br /> ■ Recommend BOCC request TARPO request NCDOT study NC-86 and update <br /> CTP before proceeding with possible project. <br /> ■ Await DCHC MPO action on NC-54 Corridor Study before proceeding with <br /> possible project. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact associated with this item. <br /> However, should the County seek any bicycle or pedestrian projects, it will be required to <br /> provide 20 percent local match for the project's overall cost and to provide local administration. <br /> All bike and pedestrian projects will require a resolution or letter of commitment from Orange <br />