Agenda - 03-07-2023; 6-a - Orange County Transportation Priority List for SPOT 7.0 - FY 2026-2035 STIP

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SPOT P7.0 Project List OCTS staff is recommending Orange County transportation priorities be updated so that projects may compete better. A list of acronyms is provided (Attachment 1) to go along with the recommended County Transportation Priority projects noted in Attachments 2 through 4. • Due to cancellation of SPOT 6, staff recommends the same priorities as previously submitted. • Staff is recommending removal of independent bike/ped projects per State Transportation Investment law — North Carolina General Statutes § 136-189.11 (d).(3).c.— o "The Department shall not provide financial support for independent bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects." • Independent bike/ped projects can be pursued through Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Direct Allocation (SDBGDA) which is part of STIP. The projects require 20% local match and local administration. • Staff recommends adding Old NC-86, NC-86, US-70 and NC-54 as County Priorities for SPOT and other funding opportunities. TRANPORTATION ADVISORY SERVICE (TAS): The TAS met on Thursday, January 26, 2023 and unanimously recommended approval. Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) Action: The OUTBoard met on Thursday, January 26, 2023 and unanimously recommended approval. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact associated with this item. Independent bike/ped projects still require a 20 percent local match and local administration, through separate resolutions, and will be choreographed with the County's budget process. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Goal impact is applicable to this item: • CLEAN OR AVOIDED TRANSPORTATION Implement programs that monitor and improve local and regional air quality by: 1) promoting public transportation options; 2) decreasing dependence on single-occupancy vehicles, and 3) otherwise minimizing the need for travel. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the resolution (Attachment 5) to submit transportation projects for the SPOT 7.0/STIP 2026-2035.