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3 t iāœ“' <br /> ti. <br /> F <br /> 40 <br /> IMAGE PROVIDED: ORANGE COUNTY, <br /> LOOKING TO 2050 <br /> DEVELOPMENT AND METHODOLOGY CONTINUED <br /> The Climate Action Tracker combines stakeholder feedback with strategy <br /> development to determine and clearly identify what additional gaps in data or <br /> funding is needed. The Tracker functions like a workbook and serves as the <br /> single point for planning, reporting and ongoing performance monitoring. The <br /> Tracker: (1) establishes a "starting point" for future comparisons; (2) tracks <br /> strategies and actions identified in the CAP; (3) ensures contributions and <br /> actions of multiple County leaders; and (4)summarizes results and impacts.The <br /> Climate Action Tracker can be used to assign various action and reporting items <br /> to key departments responsible for reporting. <br /> Action Steps Milestones&Tracking Emissions Implementation Timeline Lead Potential Partners Cost Estimate <br /> Impact Year Ill Department (NO INFLATION FACTOR HERE) <br /> T 1.1.1 Hire a Transportation Demand Comp lete Low Orange County Public <br /> Management Coordinator utilizing grant funding Transportation,GoTriangle, <br /> T 1.1.2 Implement changes to address service Complete Low Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan <br /> gaps in Northern and Southern OC p 2028 Mid term Transportation Planning Organization(DCHC- $320,000 <br /> MPO),Chapel Hill Transit,UNC- <br /> T 1.1.3 Extend service hours by 3%and locations %of Service Extensions Medium Chapel Hill and the towns of <br /> by 6%by 2030 Chapel Hill,Carrboro and <br /> Hillsborough <br /> T 1.2.1 Expand County fleet and transition to all Complete High <br /> electric vehicles <br /> T 1.2.2 Expand peak schedules to ensure efficient %improvement in off- 2024 Near term Transportation Orange County Transportation $500,000 <br /> and reliable services in response to measured peak service reliability Low <br /> demand. and frequency <br /> T 1.3.1 Conduct a comprehensive study on <br /> successful micro mobility programs in other <br /> regions for reference and insight;(i.e.Shared Complete Medium <br /> bike/car/scooter programs)Could be applied <br /> within each town or county-wide TDM Coordinator,Orange <br /> T 1.3.2 Carry out stakeholder engagement to County Transportation;EVS for <br /> understand local commuting needs and identify 2024 Near term Transportation Orange;"TransLoc."rideshare $170,000 <br /> key locations that would benefit from micro- Complete Low app features <br /> transit. <br /> T 1.3.3 Expand Orange County fixed routes, <br /> demand response and Mobility on Demand Complete Low <br /> services across the Count <br /> T 2.1.1 Partner with Health Department on TDM Coordinator,Orange <br /> messaging campaigns to emphasize health Partnerships Established Low County Transportation;PIO <br /> benefits of commuting(cleaner air) office to come up with a"Just <br /> 2024 Near term Transportation $20,000 <br /> T 2.1.2 Increase Orange County Commuter the Bus"or similar campaign(s), <br /> Options program participation by 5%annually %Participation Increase Medium distribute through <br /> 2025 to 2030 communication networks <br /> T 2.2.1 Collaborate with chamber networks to Hillsborough-Orange County <br /> host one Orange County Commuter Options Number of Seminars Medium 2024 Near term Transportation Chamber of Commerce,Chapel $10,000 <br /> program seminar annually. Hosted Hill-Carborro Chamber of <br /> Commerce <br /> T 3.1.1 Cross promote rides and educational DEAPR,Climate Action Coalition <br /> programs with Parks and Recreation and Health of Orange Co.;local bike shops, <br /> Department to emphasize the health benefits of Number of impressions Low 2027 Mid term Transportation Carolina Tarwheels;BikeWalkNC; $10,000 <br /> active transportation(walking,biking,micro- Chapel Hill Cycling;Bicycle <br /> mobility,etc.) Alliance of Chapel Hill <br /> Climate Action Tracker sample. <br /> 34 2023 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA <br />