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ORANGE ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT <br /> ORANGE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT <br /> N0Wr CAROLINA OrangeCounty <br /> i <br /> URLIC TRANSIT <br /> Item 5.c. <br /> Subject: 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update <br /> PURPOSE: Provided comments on the 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Update. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC <br /> MPO) is responsible for long range transportation planning for Durham County and parts of <br /> Orange and Chatham Counties and is updating its MTP. The 2055 MTP is a federally required, <br /> financially constrained plan that recommends major transportation projects, policies and <br /> strategies designed to maintain existing transportation systems and address the region's future <br /> travel needs. Projects must be in the 2055 MTP to receive any state and federal transportation <br /> funding through the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). <br /> 2055 MTP Plan Process to date: <br /> • August 9, 2023 — DCHC MPO Board adopted Triangle Regional Model <br /> • December 2023— Public Engagement—Goals and Objectives <br /> o Engagement Strategy (link) approved November 2023 <br /> • February 27, 2024— DCHC MPO Board approved Goals <br /> June 2024, the DCHC MPO Board approved the Objectives in relationship to the approved Goals <br /> for the 2055 MTP. Staff is providing this presentation as an opportunity for Board comments. All <br /> comments will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the MPO for its <br /> consideration. <br /> For more information on the 2055 MTP Update please visit the project website (link). <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the County. <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 />