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ORANGE ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENTri <br /> ORANGE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT Co <br /> OmMeW <br /> `[-K I I I ,,,,r1 17, vueuc r^xens�r <br /> ACCESS & EQUITY <br /> Mode Split <br /> Based on the current land use context,infrastructure availability,and transportation access,the anticipated mode <br /> split for the proposed development is as follows: <br /> • 100% Vehicle: All trips to and from the proposed office development are currently expected to occur via <br /> personal or passenger vehicles.This is primarily due to the lack of nearby transit access, pedestrian facilities, <br /> and bike infrastructure. <br /> • 0%Transit: There is currently no direct access to fixed-route public transit within the immediate vicinity of <br /> the development site, resulting in no anticipated transit use under current conditions. <br /> • 0% Bicycle/Pedestrian: With no sidewalks, greenways, or designated bike lanes in the area, pedestrian and <br /> bicycle travel is not currently feasible or anticipated. <br /> • 0%Freight:The proposed use does not support or attract freight activity,and there is no expected commercial <br /> freight movement associated with the site. <br /> First& Last Mile Connectivity <br /> Connectivity to other modes of transportation remains limited, though some opportunities may exist for future <br /> improvement: <br /> • To/From Transit:The nearest transit service is located approximately% mile away on Jones Ferry Road.While <br /> not directly accessible from the development site, this proximity suggests potential for future Demand <br /> Response, Mobility on Demand (MOD), or first-mile/last-mile service solutions to bridge the gap. <br /> • To/From Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities: There are no existing bike lanes, sidewalks, or pedestrian pathways <br /> within a %-mile radius of the site.This lack of non-motorized infrastructure significantly limits access for bike <br /> and pedestrian users. <br /> • Bike Racks: There are currently no bike racks proposed on-site or in the surrounding area, reducing the <br /> feasibility of encouraging active transportation as a viable mode. <br /> • Bus Stops: No bus stops are currently located within or adjacent to the site. If future demand for transit <br /> increases,the installation of a nearby stop or shelter may be considered in coordination with transit providers. <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> OCTS Comments: <br /> A 594 sq. ft. home-based office is proposed on a quiet, 10.2-acre rural lot in southern Orange County. Located 400 <br /> feet off a private road, the project has minimal impact on transportation infrastructure. All access will be by private <br /> vehicle due to a lack of transit, bike, or pedestrian facilities. No safety, equity, or environmental justice concerns are <br /> identified,though future transit demand may grow.The site aligns with county Transportation Multimodal Plan goals <br /> but does not influence current multimodal planning or project prioritization. <br /> Developer requested to: <br /> o Recommendation 1 - ensure adequate access is provided along Uwharie Ridge Road for County transit services. <br />