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19 <br /> Slide#13 <br /> Phase 2 Engagement <br /> Overview <br /> Outreach Period: August 19 to September <br /> 12, 2024 <br /> Purpose: Collect feedback on proposed strategies and <br /> implementation timeline, as well as educate residents '`P <br /> about transit options. <br /> By the Numbers: <br /> * 7 Pop Up Events <br /> F <br /> conversations • during events <br /> Completed <br /> ' rr iL1 <br /> Slide#14 <br /> Key Findings Will these proposed changes make it easier for <br /> you to use public transportation in Orange <br /> Strong Support for Many Proposals 40% <br /> 35% County? <br /> • Services aimed at improving the transit 35% <br /> 30% <br /> experience for older adults and people with 25% 19% 21% <br /> disabilities had strong support, including 20% 15% <br /> 5% 1 <br /> easier booking of MOD by phone and 10% — <br /> weekend demand response service 5% <br /> 0% <br /> • Walkability improvements were popular, in Much Easier Somewhat Neutral Somewhat Very Difficult Not <br /> particular on Orange Grove Road and near Easier Difficult Applicable <br /> Walmart and Aldi <br /> • General support for changes to the ?like the proposed 2 Hillsborough circulator routes <br /> which will make going to downtown Hillsborough <br /> Hillsborough Circulator and excitement for more convenient" <br /> Mebane Circulator <br /> "1 like the focus on helping people walk to transit stops <br /> and protecting them while waiting for their transit <br /> vehicles. 1 also like the focus on increasing the number <br /> of vehicles and frequency of buses." <br /> 1h <br />