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2 <br /> Public Comment: <br /> • Why is Chapel Hill receiving the $7.1 million and Orange County only the $1 .5 million for <br /> Transportation? <br /> o Answer: Since Chapel Hill Transit and GoTriangle offer more service hours than <br /> Orange County Transportation Services, those agencies do receive more funding <br /> for transit operations from the Transit Plan. Those allocations were determined in <br /> the financial assumptions for the Transit Plan. <br /> • Why would Northern Orange County not be included in Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)? <br /> o Answer: The Bus Rapid Transit projected funded through the Transit Plan is <br /> currently programmed for within Chapel Hill town limits. These types of services are <br /> used in high traffic, high density areas where transit vehicles can more easily and <br /> quickly get through or bypass car traffic. <br /> Next Step: <br /> The Annual Work Program will go to the Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro Metropolitan Planning <br /> Organization and GoTriangle Board for their approval. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Orange County receives quarterly reimbursements from GoTriangle for all <br /> Orange County specific projects approved in the AWG. Project sponsors (e.g. Hillsborough, <br /> Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Mebane) receive their transit tax reimbursements as outlined in the <br /> Annual Work Program. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br /> to this item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> 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 ethnic <br /> background; 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 <br /> for 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) <br /> promoting public transportation options; 2) decreasing dependence on single-occupancy <br /> vehicles, and 3) otherwise minimizing the need for travel. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the Orange County FY <br /> 2025 Annual Work Program. <br />