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10 prior to submission to respective MPO/RPO. Each MPO/RPO has their own unique process for determining which limited number of projects they submit to NCDOT. • DCHC MPO will only submit projects listed in the adopted MTP • TARPO will establish a subcommittee to determine which projects to submit • BG MPO uses a multi-criteria process to determine which projects to submit Before MPO/RPO Boards approve the projects for submission, they will conduct a 30 day public comment period and public hearing. SPOT P6.0 Project List Based on changes to MPO/RPO SPOT project selection processes, staff is recommended Orange County transportation priorities also change so that projects may compete better. Staff has also meet with member jurisdictions in Orange County to identify specific corridors they would like addressed through SPOT/STIP or other funding opportunities. These changes and potential corridors are provided as staff recommendations for Orange County Transportation Priorities (Attachments 1 - 3). Many Orange County 2017 trans ortation priorities are carried forward, these are in Green. New priorities are recommended in Oran e. • Staff recommending removal of independent bike/ped projects based on STI Law § 136- 189.11 (d).(3).c.— The Department shall not provide financial support for independent bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects. o Independent bike/ped projects can be pursued through Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Direct Allocation (SDBGDA) which is part of STIP o They require 20% local match and local administration • Staff recommends converting paved shoulder projects and independent bike/ped projects to highway modernization projects with bike lanes. o 1 st 5' width of sidewalk is subject to NCDOT Sidewalk Cost Share Policy — 40% for Orange County — and any additional is 100% locally funded. • Staff recommends adding Old NC-86, NC-86, US-70 and NC-54 as County Priorities for SPOT and other funding opportunities FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact associated with this item. However, should County seek any bicycle or pedestrian projects, it will be required to provide 20 percent local match for the project's overall cost. It will also be obligated to provide local administration in addition to the local match. All bike and pedestrian projects will require a resolution or letter of commitment from Orange County indicating the County will provide the local match and administration if any such projects are selected for funding. This will be choreographed with the County's budget process. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. RECOMMENDATION(S): Staff recommends OUTBoard consider the list of Orange County transportation projects/priorities for consideration in the 2021-2030 STIP and provide a recommendation on the list to the BOCC.