Agenda 01-16-24; 12-7 - Information Item - Memorandum Regarding Short Range Transit Plan and Transportation Multimodal Plan Kick Offs

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1 ORANGE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES COUNTY C-AROLINA rue`�iic rnnrrsi+1e MEMORANDUM TO: Orange Board of County Commissioners FROM: Nishith Trivedi, Transportation Director DATE: January 16, 2024 SUBJECT: Plan Kick Offs ATTACHMENT: SRTP PIP Orange County Transportation Services has kicked off two local planning processes simultaneously: Short Range Transit Plan and Transportation Multimodal Plan. This memo identifies how the OUTBoard participates in the planning process. Short Range Transit Plan: Nelson/Nygaard is the firm selected for this project. They present the attached Public Involvement Plans (PIP) demonstrating their public planning process. County staff will also implement the department's PIP in collaboration with the consultant's PIP. Formal comments from the OUTBoard will be gathered during the two phases of the public engagement period: February/March and August/September. Staff will also request formal action on the plan at the conclusion of the process. Transportation Multimodal Plan County selected WSP for the project. As this project is a consolidation of all approve transportation related plans, policies and programs, public engagement is limited to one event during end of the planning process. Staff will use the department's PIP to coordinate and collaborate with the consultant to ensure maximum public outreach. Formal action from the Board of County Commissioners will be requested after the final plan is completed. Orange County Transportation welcomes comments from the public throughout the respective planning processes. Staff will compile them during the public engagement portion and submit them to the consultant for inclusion in the plans. Please forward any questions, comments or concerns to me at ntrivedi _orangecountync.gov.