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2019 Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan Update Scope of Work Project Overview • Project Lead: In-House Staff • Project Timeline: March—December 2024 • Public Engagement: Orange County Transportation Services Public Involvement Plan (OCTS PIP) Task A — Analysis of Existing Conditions A comprehensive planning-level analysis will be conducted to assess existing conditions by reviewing adopted plans, evaluating the transportation network, and utilizing a data-driven approach. This analysis will incorporate locally approved Traffic Impact Analyses (TIA) and other relevant datasets. Methodology: • Utilize publicly available data, fieldwork, and independent research sources such as the U.S. Census, Triangle Regional Model, NCDOT databases, and local studies. • Consolidate all information into a clear and concise format, including maps, charts, and tables. • Develop an Existing Conditions Report that will serve as the foundation for future recommendations. Key Deliverables: ✓ Updated GIS maps ✓ Data visualizations (charts, graphs,tables)with supporting narrative ✓ Multimodal network analysis ✓ Existing Conditions Report Task B — Public Engagement Public engagement will be conducted in alignment with the approved Department-specific Public Involvement Plan (PIP). Engagement activities will include but are not limited to: • Two rounds of public workshops and additional pop-up events in the planning area. • OUTBoard meetings and a formal Public Hearing before the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). • A dedicated project website for continuous updates and public feedback. Staff will prepare a Public Engagement Summary Report detailing community feedback,visual representations of public input, and how this feedback shaped the recommendations. Key Deliverables: ✓Two public workshops within the planning area ✓ Project-specific website for ongoing engagement ✓ Public Engagement Report summarizing outreach efforts and feedback TaskC — Draft Plan Following the completion of the Existing Conditions Analysis and Public Engagement Report, staff will develop a draft plan outlining short-, mid-, and long-term strategies for transportation improvements. • The draft plan will be presented to the Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard)for feedback. • After incorporating necessary revisions, the final draft will be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)for public hearing and review.