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22 <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 7. Reports <br /> a. Mobility On Demand (M.O.D.) Pilot Program Implementation <br /> The Board received an update on activities related to the Orange County Public Transportation <br /> Mobility on Demand Pilot Program and related transit services. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> Orange County Public Transportation, in an effort to expand its services based in part on public <br /> participation comments received through various outreach efforts pursuant to the long range <br /> transportation planning process, has implemented a rideshare pilot program. Working in <br /> collaboration with Transloc, through a pilot grant with the Ford Motor Company, and using <br /> Article 43 Tax District funds, the County has been able to procure five (5) wheelchair accessible <br /> passenger vans, tablets, and also provide for driver salaries to cover this new service. <br /> Trip reservations for the service can be accessed by a website platform which is linked on the <br /> Orange County Public Transportation website, or by downloading the app from either the Apple <br /> store or Goggle store. Customers can also call the OCPT dispatch line at 919.245.2008. <br /> The pilot began on March 5, 2021 and will be fare free for the first month. Starting April 2nd, the <br /> fare will be $5 per trip, payable on the app. To ensure Federal Transit Administration, North <br /> Carolina Department of Transportation, and Transportation Security Administration COVID <br /> protocols are followed, all passengers are required to wear face masks while riding on board <br /> MOD vans. Vehicles will be sanitized regularly by Orange County staff and vendors to ensure <br /> the customers have as safe, healthy, and clean riding experience as feasible. <br /> Theo Letman, Transportation Director, made the following PowerPoint presentation: <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NOM-H(:AROLINA <br /> TRANSPORTATION SERVICES <br /> j <br /> MOD - Mobility On Demand <br /> MIRD Pilot Project <br /> r <br />