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RES - 2022 - 057r' 9 �* 1ol J Attachment 2 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> RESOLUTION <br /> FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORANGE COUNTY COMPLETE STREETS POLICY <br /> The motion to approve the following resolution was offered by , r s , � kclLaje, and <br /> seconded byC L , �.pL% , , and upon being put to a vote was duly adopted . <br /> WHEREAS , the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC ) has found that Orange <br /> County is conducting transportation planning in a continuous , cooperative , and comprehensive <br /> manner in accordance with 23 USC 134 and 49 USC 1607 ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the BOCC expressed its support for the comprehensive implementation of the North <br /> Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Complete Streets Policy in all of its applicable <br /> region transportation plans and highway prof ects as a matter of common practice ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County supports local member jurisdictions ' Bicycle and Pedestrian <br /> Planning Grants applications ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County luiows that by balancing all transportation modes and <br /> accommodating all users , adopting a Complete Street policy will help to encourage the planning, <br /> design and construction of safer streets and ensures that the transportation system benefits all users <br /> equitably ; and <br /> WHEREAS , a Complete Streets policy can help calm traffic , enhance economic opportunities , <br /> increase physical activity, and create safer environments for residents and visitors ; <br /> NOW THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , that Orange County affirms its support of Complete <br /> Streets in the planning, design and construction of highway projects . <br /> I <br /> I� <br />