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ORANGE TRANSPORTATION <br /> COUNTY GOVERNMENT <br /> TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT <br /> COUNTY <br /> NoKrtL CALIQLLNA PUBLIC TRANSIT <br /> OrangeCounty <br /> RESOLUTION <br /> FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORANGE COUNTY COMPLETE STREETS POLICY <br /> The motion to approve the following resolution was offered by and seconded by <br /> 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 manner in <br /> 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 region <br /> transportation plans and highway projects as a matter of common practice; and <br /> WHEREAS,the Orange County supports local member jurisdictions' Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning <br /> Grants application; and <br /> WHEREAS,the Orange County knows that by balancing all transportation modes and accommodating <br /> all users, adopting a Complete Street policy will help to encourage the planning, design and construction <br /> of safer streets and ensures that the transportation system benefits all users equitably; and <br /> WHEREAS, a Complete Streets policy can help calm traffic, enhance economic opportunities,increase <br /> physical activity, and create safer environments for residents and visitors; and, <br /> NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County affirms its support of Complete <br /> Streets in the planning, design and construction of highway projects. <br /> 600 Hwy 86 N - Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 <br /> Phone (919)245-2008 - Fax (919) 732-2137 <br /> orangecountync.gov/transportation <br />