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i Although the announcement solidting grant requests was only recently publicized,with a short window of opportunity for submissions, ERCD has worked in cooperation with the Transportation Planner to identify potential projects. Staff proposes requesting funds for the following: Acquisition of conservation easements (through the Lands Legacy program)and construction of blkelanes along identified scenic road corridors (as shown in the adopted Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan). The proposed application would build upon prior County efforts for protecting scenic corridors and rural character by working to protect both scenic easements and provide bike lanes along those segments. Because of the limited funds in the NCDOT program, it is anticipated that any funds awarded would be sufficient only for a pilot scenic easementl bikelene project. The application must be endorsed by the Metropolitan Planning Organization MPO). The Technical Coordineting Committee(TCC)of the MPO will consider proposals in May/June, and the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)of the MPO will consider proposals on June 26. The application.must be submitted to NCDOT no laterthan June 28, 2002. As per the Transportation Enhancement Program guidelines, an application must be accomplished by a resolution from the Board authorizing the application.. A draft resolution is attached FINANCIAL IMPACT: AWWI of$677,000 will be available for the six counties in NCDOT's Division 7. ERCO proposes requesting $250,00010 be matched by$50,000 in Orange Counlys existing Lands Legacy program funds. The grant program requires at least a 20 percent match. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board adopt the attached resell audhodzing the submittal of an application along the lines outlined above to the NC DOT Transportation Enhancement Program prior to the June 28.2002 deadline.