Agenda 02-06-24; 8-e - Orange County FY 2024 Annual Work Program Amendment #1 - FAST 2 Study Commitment

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2 The total financial commitment for the FY24 Annual Work Program Amendment#1 is $155,000 for FAST 2, with a net zero financial impact on the annual work program or local transit services. This action reallocates existing reimbursement funds from the three transit provides to the regional study with no impact on the financial model or operations. The Orange County Staff Work Group proposed that Orange County and Chapel Hill Transit commit at total of$100,000 ($50,000 per transit agency) from its annual reimbursement towards the study while Go Triangle will allocate $5,000 from one of its transit surveys. Orange County - $50,000 • From (190PTS1) Orange County's Continuation of Transit Services • There is no impact on current services. The proposal reallocates $50,000 already approved in continuation of transit services and to FAST 2. Chapel Hill Transit - $50,000 • From (24CHT—TS1) HS Route —Weekend Service • There is no impact on current services. The proposal reallocates $50,000 already approved in continuation of transit services and to FAST 2. GoTriangle - $5,000 • From (21 GOTC001) Regional Origin-Destination Survey On November 15, 2023, the GoTriangle Board approved the FY24 Annual Work Program Amendment#1 for the full $155,000, including Orange County, Chapel Hill Transit and Go Triangle. Key Deliverable for Orange County • Potential transit infrastructure recommendations for Freeway and Arterial roads, including all US and NC routes and some secondary roads that cross County lines. While Durham County may use the FAST 2 study to feed the Countywide BRT study, it will help Orange County's transit improvements along major regional corridors like US 70, NC 57, NC 49, NC 10, NC 54, US 15/501, etc. Orange County could have potential BRT or enhancing non-BRT roadway segments with varying degrees of transit advantage infrastructure along those corridors through FAST 2, rather than a single North-South BRT. These efforts would help Orange County with County specific transit projects with extensions into Durham, Alamance, and Chatham counties. As one of the signatories of the Interlocal Government Agreement, Orange County must approve any changes to the Annual Work Program. The Staff Work Group recommended approval of this amendment at its September meeting following a 21-day public review period. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender, or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential, or economic status.