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ORANGE ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT <br /> TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT ri <br /> COUNTY 0wVeQ)mty <br /> Mimi CAROLINA rve <br /> Item 3.c. <br /> Subject: US 70 Multimodal Corridor Plan <br /> PURPOSE: To receive a presentation and provide comments on the US 70 Multimodal Corridor <br /> Study. <br /> BACKGROUND: In 2019, Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved US 70 as a County <br /> Priority for possible consideration in the state's Strategic Prioritization of Transportation (SPOT) <br /> process. It was done so with the understanding the corridor posed significant safety and mobility <br /> issues for all uses. The Comprehensive Transportation Plan in Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro <br /> Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) identified this corridor for potential widening <br /> with multimodal accommodations. The CTP in Burlington-Graham Metropolitan Planning <br /> Organization as a corridor needing multimodal improvements. Both CTP were amended in 2022 <br /> incorporating the state's new Complete Street Policy. <br /> Following County's approval as a priority and subsequent inclusion in the CTP amendments, <br /> Orange County staff sought a thorough analysis of the corridor in partnership with local <br /> jurisdictions and regional agencies. DCHC MPO provided the funding through the Fiscal Years <br /> 2022 and 2023 Unified Planning Work Programs, while Orange County managed the project. A <br /> Core Technical Team (CTT) was created composed of Hillsborough, Mebane, Orange County, <br /> North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), DCHC MPO and BG MPO staff. NCDOT <br /> Integrated Mobility Division (IMD) and Rail Road Division was invited as critical stakeholders,with <br /> monthly meetings. VHB was the consultant selected to lead the analysis and future planning of <br /> the Multimodal Corridor. <br /> VHB recently concluded the first round of public workshops, continue encouraging input <br /> throughout the planning process and will present their findings to all the respective boards along <br /> the corridor, at the end of the year. OCTS staff presents the summary of Draft Existing Conditions <br /> Report, outcomes from the public workshops, next steps and welcome any comments the Board <br /> and general public may have to offer. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT:Study has no financial impact. Final outcomes from the study will determine <br /> potential projects and processes necessary to implement the plan. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this <br /> item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious <br /> or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; <br /> age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. <br /> 600 Hwy 86 N - Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 <br /> Phone (919)245-2008 - Fax(919) 732-2137 <br /> orangecountync.gov/transportation <br />