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2 <br /> consistent with the amended MTP and new state policy. Though no project has been implemented <br /> through the new policy to date, the CTP sets the stage for NCDOT assistance in multimodal <br /> improvements as part of future roadway projects. <br /> Since the MTP was amended, County transportation planning staff has been working with DCHC <br /> MPO, NCDOT, and local jurisdiction staff in updating Orange County's CTP within the DCHC <br /> MPO planning area, in light of State's new Complete Streets Policy. From December 2019 to <br /> August 2020, staff reviewed the Orange County CTP and made recommendations to the Orange <br /> County Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard). The recommendations used an analytical <br /> process that coordinated efforts with local jurisdictions and DCHC MPO staff as well as gave <br /> consideration to Environmental Justice, transit plans, freight plans, regional traffic modeling and <br /> county-level road safety statistics. <br /> Outboard Recommendation — September 16, 2020: <br /> The OUTBoard reviewed staff recommendations (Attachment 1) from August 19, 2020 to <br /> September 16, 2020 before making their decision. The OUTBoard unanimously voted to: <br /> • Recommend that the BOCC approve projects 1-13, which already are in the DCHC MPO <br /> CTP, to be considered for all Complete Streets opportunities. Attachment 1, page 1 <br /> contains the recommended cross-sections and multi-modal instruments and shall <br /> accompany our recommendation. <br /> • Recommend that the BOCC approve projects 14-26 to be added to the DCHC MPO CTP <br /> Amendment list and that they be considered for all Complete Streets opportunities. <br /> Attachment 1, page 2 contains the recommended cross-sections and multi-modal <br /> instruments and shall accompany our recommendation. <br /> Next Step: <br /> Staff will submit BOCC action to the DCHC MPO Board for consideration as a part of its CTP <br /> amendment. The DCHC MPO CTP amendment is scheduled to go before the MPO Board on <br /> October 14, which will formally initiate the public process. Staff anticipates the amendment will be <br /> adopted by December 2020, following NCDOT's review. <br /> • DCHC MPO staff and NCDOT have agreed to include the 2019 Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane <br /> Access Management Plan recommendations as part of the CTP Amendment. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impacts are applicable to this item: <br /> ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WASTE REDUCTION <br />