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� ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENTri <br /> ORA E L TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT ,� <br /> NoRrH CARQLLNA Ora"g;„8�,�,u„5nt <br /> Item 5.a. <br /> Subject: Orange County Short Range Transit Plan <br /> Attachment: SRTP— Existing Conditions Report <br /> SRTP— Media Kit <br /> PURPOSE: To provide comments on the Orange County Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP). <br /> BACKGROUND: October 2023, Orange County contracted Nelson Nygaard to provide Orange <br /> County Transportation Services (OCTS) with a SRTP. It is a 12 month planning starting November <br /> 2023 to October 2024, following best planning practices. The SRTP is a 5-year plan focused on <br /> improving the County's transit services in terms of capital and operational investments. The <br /> consultant recently completed the Existing Conditions Report (Attachment 1) and has started <br /> first round of public workshops (Attachment 2). OCTS staff requests members and public review <br /> the material and provide comments. <br /> To Date: <br /> • Existing Conditions report revised per comments from technical staff <br /> • Media Kit provided by consultant and implemented <br /> • First Round Public Workshop (March) <br /> Next Steps: <br /> • Consultant collect and summarize public comments <br /> • Draft recommendations, funding, and final plan <br /> • Conduct second Public Workshop (August/September) <br /> • Finalize and Approve Plan (October) <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact at this time. <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; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or <br /> ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic <br /> status. <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs, and funding <br /> necessary for residents to provide shelter,food, clothing and medical care for themselves <br /> and their dependents. <br /> 600 Hwy 86 N - Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 <br /> Phone (919) 245-2008 - Fax(919) 732-2137 <br /> orangecountync.gov/transportation <br />