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� ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENTri <br /> ORA E L TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT ,� <br /> NoRrH CARQLLNA Ora"g;„8�,�,u„5nt <br /> Item 5.a. <br /> Subject: Transit Dashboard <br /> PURPOSE: Provide comments on future Orange County Transportation Services (OCTS)Transit <br /> Dashboard <br /> BACKGROUND: Spring 2023, OCTS contracted with WSP to create a transit tracking dashboard <br /> similar to Wake County Transit Performance Tracker(link).This public resources will be published <br /> through the OCTS main website to provide the general public a constant update on all aspects of <br /> the County's public transit services. It will ensure accountability and transparency of the County's <br /> transit infrastructure, in anticipation of staff taking over all Staff Working Group administration <br /> responsibilities on July 1, 2023. Durham County is anticipated to do the same as part of their <br /> Transit Plan update. <br /> OCTS staff is requesting comments from the Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) <br /> on the Transit Dashboard (e.g. Transit Tracker). <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the County. OCTS is conducting this update <br /> in-house through department resources. <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 /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for <br /> 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 /> • CLEAN OR AVOIDED TRANSPORTATION <br /> Implement programs that monitor and improve local and regional air quality by: 1) promoting <br /> public transportation options; 2) decreasing dependence on single-occupancy vehicles, and 3) <br /> otherwise minimizing the need for travel. <br /> ACTION: <br /> Provide comments on OCTS public transit tracking dashboard. <br /> 600 Hwy 86 N - Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 <br /> Phone (919) 245-2008 - Fax(919) 732-2137 <br /> orangecountync.gov/transportation <br />