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Approval of the US 70 West Multimodal Corridor Study will demonstrate County's commitment <br /> to multi-mobility, transit access, and safety of the transportation as an important local priority. <br /> It also demonstrates to local, regional and state partners that the County, like NCDOT's Complete <br /> Streets, sees the road network as equitable for all travelers, not favoring one over the other, and <br /> acknowledges that a traveler throughout the course of their day will walk one place, ride another, <br /> drive to and from a third, and bike yet another. <br /> Staff seeks OUTBoard comments on the Draft US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study. <br /> Next Step: <br /> • March — VHB with staff support, presents study to Hillsborough and Mebane for their <br /> consideration <br /> • March — Staff with VHB support, presents study to OUTBoard for recommendation to <br /> Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) <br /> • April — May — Staff and VHB presents to BOCC for approval and subsequently to DCHC <br /> MPO and BG MPO. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: No immediate financial impacts approving the study. Local approval of study <br /> allows County opportunity to pursue state and federal funding for transportation improvements <br /> along the corridor. It also allows County staff to utilize it in development review process for the <br /> dedication of right-of-way for future state funded improvements and the construction of <br /> bike/ped facilities through enforcement of County's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this <br /> item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious <br /> or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; <br /> age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for <br /> residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Goal impact is <br /> applicable to this item: <br /> • CLEAN OR AVOIDED TRANSPORTATION <br /> Implement programs that monitor and improve local and regional air quality by: 1) promoting <br /> public transportation options; 2) decreasing dependence on single-occupancy vehicles, and 3) <br /> otherwise minimizing the need for travel. <br /> ACTION: <br /> Provide comments <br />