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31 <br /> Andy Henry said it may have been classified as recreational because bike lanes and <br /> sidewalks are in the right of way of a roadway. He said a path for bikes that do not run beside a <br /> roadway would be considered recreational. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said these types of pathways would not necessarily help someone <br /> commute to work. <br /> Chair Price said it depends on where you work. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if staff could change the wording from recreational or <br /> elaborate on it to make it clearer. <br /> Nishith Trivedi said the wording could be revised during public review period <br /> Commissioner Hamilton asked if"modernization of roadways" could be defined. <br /> Andy Henry said in rural areas that normally means widening roadways and shoulders, <br /> which makes them safer. He said in urban areas it means sidewalks, bike lanes, a side path, <br /> traffic signals, turn lanes, etc. He said it is basically trying to bring the roads up to standard. He <br /> said it does not mean adding any more lanes, just improving what is there. <br /> Nishith Trivedi said many Orange County roads are one lane and undivided. He said <br /> many are not wide enough, and are unsafe. He said the wear and tear due to population <br /> growth has had an impact. He said the NCDOT is trying to further define modernization, but <br /> the goal is to improve the roads, especially in rural areas. <br /> Commissioner Bedford referred to the projects in attachment 4, and asked if there is a <br /> good representation of projects across the county. <br /> Nishith Trivedi said this list is just the highway list of projects <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if this list is constrained by cost, or if it includes all of the <br /> projects. <br /> Nishith Trivedi said the list includes all projects with current costs. <br /> Chair Price asked if the BOCC is prepared to endorse the recommendations of the <br /> OUTBoard. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she is happy to endorse the OUTBoard's recommendations, <br /> and she is interested in seeing a plan that reflects a vision that gets away from highways and <br /> towards multimodal, climate sensitive transportation options. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to <br /> endorse the OUTBoard comments (Attachment 5), as modified by, to reflect BOCC comments <br /> for staff to convey to the DCHC MPO Board. <br /> Roll call ensued <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 6 (Commissioner McKee, Commissioner Hamilton, Commissioner Greene, <br /> Commissioner Fowler, Commissioner Bedford, Chair Price) <br /> Commissioner Richards did not vote because her meeting connection was lost. <br /> d. Proposed Performance Agreement Provision Requiring that Non-profit <br /> Organizations Receiving Funds through the County's Outside Agencies Process <br /> Provide the Opportunity for Public Comment at Regular Meetings <br /> The Board considered approving a proposed Performance Agreement provision <br /> requiring that non-profit organizations receiving funds through the County's Outside Agencies <br /> Process provide the opportunity for public comment at regular meetings. <br />