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84 <br /> southern perimeters in 1995. The system operates 99 buses during weekday peak periods, and shared-ride, <br /> demand responsive programs to provide evening services. <br /> The bus system is the second largest transit system in the State by ridership,providing over seven <br /> million rides per year. The bus system is financed primarily with a special ad valorem tax levy,federal and <br /> State operating and capital assistance, and contractual contributions from the Town of Carrboro and the <br /> University. The Town receives federal operating assistance from the Federal Transit Administration and <br /> State operating assistance which combined equals about 30%of eligible operating costs for the system. <br /> Orange County Public Transportation provides a continuum of locally-accessible transportation <br /> services, which includes pick-up and drop-off services for the elderly and disabled. The Hillsborough <br /> circulator connects major destinations throughout Hillsborough with hourly service Monday through <br /> Friday. This service is free to all passengers. In addition, Triangle Transit Authority operates a bus system <br /> that provides commuter services to County residents. <br /> Air transportation is provided by various major, commuter and commercial airlines at the Raleigh- <br /> Durham International Airport("RDU"), approximately ten miles from the County. RDU is serviced by ten <br /> major airlines and 6 regional airlines. Approximately 14.2 million people boarded or deplaned aircraft at <br /> this airport in calendar year 2019, as compared to 12.8 million passengers in calendar year 2018. <br /> Rail freight service is provided by Norfolk Southern Railway. Railway passenger service is <br /> provided by Amtrak through its terminals located in Durham, Cary and Raleigh. <br /> Human Services <br /> Social Services Programs. Social Services programs are provided for by a combination of federal, <br /> state and local funds. Among the programs provided are: Work First, Temporary Aid to Needy Families <br /> Child Protective Services, Daycare Administrative, Foster Care, Energy Assistance, Medicaid, Child <br /> Support Enforcement and programs for the elderly. <br /> Health Pro rg ams. The County provides environmental, sanitation, family planning, dental and <br /> nursing services throughout the County. Clinics are offered in the towns of Hillsborough and Chapel Hill <br /> and in the public schools. The County has access to the services of the schools of medicine, dentistry, <br /> nursing and public health at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University Hospitals, <br /> as well as Duke University Medical Center and a U.S. Veterans Administration Hospital within five miles <br /> of the County. No County investment in hospital or major medical facilities is anticipated. <br /> Mental Health Programs.The County provides funding for mental health,development disabilities, <br /> and substance abuse services through Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions, a Managed Care <br /> Organization. The Departments of Health and Social Services collaborate with Cardinal Innovations to <br /> ensure program priorities for Clinical Social Work, Child Mental Health, Undocumented Residents and <br /> Criminal Justice Resources. <br /> Other Human Services.In addition to social service,health and mental health programs,the County <br /> provides agricultural services, housing and community development services, library services aging <br /> services, criminal justice resources and support to various private non-profit agencies located within the <br /> County. <br /> Parks, Recreation and Open Space. The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural <br /> Resources works to conserve and manage the natural and cultural resources of the County. Included within <br /> this "green infrastructure" are natural areas and nature preserves, open spaces, parks and recreation <br /> 30 <br />