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ORANGE TRANSPORTATION <br /> COUNTY GOVERNMENT <br /> TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT <br /> COUNTY <br /> NoKm CALIQLLNA PUBLIC TRANSIT <br /> OrangeCounty <br /> Item 5.a. <br /> Subject: Transportation Multimodal Plan (TMP) <br /> Attachment: Prioritization Methodology <br /> Draft Prioritized List <br /> TMP Maps <br /> PURPOSE: To recommend approval of Orange County Transportation Multimodal Plan (TMP). <br /> BACKGROUND: On September 29, 2023, Orange County contracted WSP for a County specific <br /> Transportation Multimodal Plan.This plan consolidated all Orange County transportation related <br /> plans into a single document. Previous efforts to consolidate all these plans resulted in an <br /> interactive Transportation Projects map published on the department's website (link). The TMP <br /> project started in November 2023 and was scheduled for completion June 2024. However, due <br /> to the unique Prioritization Methodology(Attachment 1), created by WSP, project was extended <br /> to allow for additional time necessary to complete the work. The Draft Prioritization List <br /> (Attachment 2) list the outcome of the applied new prioritization methodology. <br /> Key notes: <br /> • While this may be based on state's Strategic Prioritization of Transportation (SPOT) <br /> formula, it is unique to Orange County and its rural as well as sub-urban needs. <br /> • It prioritizes non-highway improvements while simultaneously addressing critical <br /> highway needs, including widening. <br /> Public Involvement: <br /> WSP implemented the following public engagement activities in coordination with OCTS Public <br /> Involvement Plan and staff support: <br /> • Website launch (April 3) <br /> • Promotional outreach (April 9) <br /> • Public survey (April 9— May 3): https://www.surveyhero.com/c/orangeCtVTMP <br /> • Public Meetings (April 23 and 25) <br /> OCTS Director presented this plan at the July 10th OUTBoard meeting and members provided <br /> feedback.That feedback have been incorporated into the plan.WSP presents the final Draft maps <br /> (Attachment 3)and staff recommends approval of the Orange County Transportation Multimodal <br /> Plan. <br /> TAS Recommendation: <br /> [placeholder] <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact at this time. <br /> 600 Hwy 86 N - Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 <br /> Phone (919)245-2008 - Fax (919) 732-2137 <br /> orangecountync.gov/transportation <br />