Agenda 10-10-2023; 5 - Discussion on the County’s Participation in Mayors, Managers, Chair (MMC) Meetings

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3 19 the project, and ensure that the entire new alignment qualifies for the 50% Federal match, the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) has initiated two actions: 1) The extension needs to be included in its Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) and 2) the extension needs to be included in its 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). At its October 19 meeting, the MPO Board released the amendments for public comment, which is taking place through November 29, and held a public hearing on November 9, 2016. The Durham City Council and Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) endorsed the amendments in September and October, respectively. The Orange County BOCC received a presentation on the extension at its meeting on November 15. NCCU Station • FTA issued a combined Final Environmental Impact Statement/Record of Decision (FEIS/ROD) on the D-O LRT Project in February, 2016 • In response to comments, FTA and GoTriangle committed to look at some specific refinements including analyzing the feasibility of extending the alignment to NCCU o Early analysis indicated that the extension is feasible o FTA determined that s Supplemental Environmental Assessment (EA) would be required Proposed NCCU Station Location Current Activities • The Supplemental EA on the NCCU LRT Station Refinement is now available for Public Review and Comment until Dec 7, 2016 http://ourtransitfuture.com NCCU James E. Shepherd Memorial Library Main Branch of the Durham Public Library GoTriangle's Administrative Office • DCHC MPO to vote on Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment to include NCCU Station on December14, 2016 Questions Alderman Seils said he is appreciative of this station. He asked if there is an expectation that the addition of this leg will increase the scoring process. Danny Rogers said the project scored really well, and this addition will make the project better. Alderman Slade said he hoped the next leg of the light rail will be in Carrboro. 5. Greene Tract- Deferred Chair McKee noted that the time is 10:02 p.m. He said the next item is not critical and can be given as an information item. He said to let the Managers come back with a proposal for a task force. Mayor Hemminger said she hoped there would be a task force to get moving on this topic, and agreed with the Managers working together to come back with a strategic process. Mayor Lavelle agreed.