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2 <br /> SPOT P7.0 Project List <br /> OCTS staff is recommending Orange County transportation priorities be updated so that projects <br /> may compete better. A list of acronyms is provided (Attachment 1) to go along with the <br /> recommended County Transportation Priority projects noted in Attachments 2, 3, and 5. <br /> • Due to cancellation of SPOT 6, staff recommends the same priorities as SPOT 6. <br /> • Staff is recommending removal of independent bike/ped projects per State Transportation <br /> Investment law — North Carolina General Statutes § 136-189.11 (d).(3).c.— <br /> o "The Department shall not provide financial support for independent bicycle and <br /> pedestrian improvement projects." <br /> • Staff recommends adding NC 10 modernization and Orange Grove Road Extension as <br /> County Priorities for SPOT and other funding opportunities. <br /> TRANPORTATION ADVISORY SERVICE (TAS): <br /> The TAS met on Thursday, January 26, 2023 and unanimously recommended approval. <br /> ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD (OUTBOARD) ACTION: <br /> The OUTBoard met on Thursday, January 26, 2023 and unanimously recommended approval. <br /> HILLSBOROUGH: <br /> The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution on March 27, 2023 endorsing <br /> Orange County priorities with additions (Attachment 4). <br /> CHAPEL HILL AND CARRBORO: <br /> The towns took no formal action, and are pursuing local projects at DCHC MPO Technical <br /> Commmittee and MPO Board. <br /> OCTS UPDATE: <br /> County priorities in DCHC MPO (Attachment 5) are updated based on local action and public <br /> comment. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact associated with this item. <br /> Independent bike/ped projects still require a 20 percent local match and local administration, <br /> through separate resolutions, and will be choreographed with the County's budget process. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br /> to this item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic <br /> background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <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 Goal impact is <br /> applicable to this item: <br />