OUTBoard Minutes - February 17 and March 17 2025

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47 b. Orange County Safe Routes to School—Steering Committee 48 Nish T. presented a potential plan to begin implementing the adopted 2024 Safe Routes To School Plan, 49 focusing on the Steering Committee. He requested feedback on forming it addressing composition like 50 school staff, parents,youth,and other stakeholders.The importance of Parent Teacher Association(PTA) 51 involvement was highlighted; Nishith to reach out to each school's PTA. Concerns were raised about 52 managing committee size and expectations. Discussion acknowledged cultural barriers to 53 walking/biking to school and the need for public champions. Nish T. confirmed he will serve in a 54 facilitative role in creating the Steering Committee while seeking champions as recommended in the 55 plan. It was discussed that the best people to serve as "champion" would be a parent as school 56 administrators are already overwhelmed with their current job tasks. 57 58 Outcome: No motion required. Input will continue to be gathered and revisited in future meetings. 59 60 c. Non-STIP Project Updates 61 Nish T. shared a cleaned-up list of active non-STIP transportation projects. Discussion focused on 62 obligating IIJA and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds amid federal funding uncertainties. Projects 63 prioritized for obligation include road maintenance, transit improvements, and spot safety upgrades. 64 Agencies are working to secure funds in contracts to protect them from potential rescissions. 65 66 AGENDA ITEM 6. STAFF REPORT/UPDATES 67 a. MPO, RPO, and NCDOT 68 Nish provided updates on key projects. Current DOT projects are proceeding as scheduled. Specific 69 bridge replacements and wildlife crossing accommodations were noted, particularly near the US 70 70 corridor. 71 72 AGENDA ITEM 8:ADJOURNMENT 73 OUTBoard meeting was adjourned.The next meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2025.