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12 <br /> need to also agree broadly on policy. He suggested it could be access to infrastructure or <br /> transit, or perhaps a preference for high-density projects to prioritize spending, which would also <br /> have to be agreed upon. He said if they could agree on that, it would frame the conversation in <br /> a better way. He said he sees this as a framework for the group to work on. <br /> Commissioner Greene concurred that the group needed such a framework. She said the <br /> lack of such a framework and plan for the group has handcuffed it. She said she wants to <br /> communicate broad priorities clearly and have a group that might also include non-profits and <br /> other stakeholders. <br /> There seemed to be broad agreement among the group to work an existing group towards <br /> further collaborative efforts and agreements on policy. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos added to the conversation about prioritization by referencing <br /> Durham's efforts. <br /> The facilitator summarized the next steps in affordable housing: <br /> - Create a coalition for affordable housing or leverage an existing group- Policy Focused <br /> - ID priorities, needs, and target groups to be served <br /> - Continue discussion with other government entities to continue moving the conversation <br /> forward <br /> - Develop a charge for the new group <br /> - Use the Greene Tract as a case study and model for future use by the group <br /> - Invite Hillsborough and Mebane, and get input from all on agenda and charge. <br /> Lunch Break: 12:00 p.m.- 12:45 p.m. <br /> 12:45 Transit; Background <br /> • Background Presentation (Theo Letman): Public Transit; Current Role of Orange <br /> County, unmet needs existing programs, budget and funding streams <br /> • Open Discussion: Identifying gaps and priorities on how Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners can assist with the need for greater access to public transit in the county <br /> • Agreement on priorities to be discussed <br /> Theo Letman presented the following PowerPoint presentation: <br /> Theo Letman said the role of Orange County Public Transportation in providing <br /> transportation in urban and rural transportation that works with regional partners and partners <br /> with other counties. He said the County delivers 3 fixed routes and multiple demand-response <br /> services and has 23 employees and 17 light transit vehicles. He referenced a new program, <br /> which would establish a transit demand management program. He said OPT also works to <br /> improve transit in the area by working to encourage carpooling and using public transit systems. <br /> Public Transportation: Current Role of Orange County <br /> Background: <br />