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ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT <br /> ORA�Y TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT ri <br /> OrangeCounty <br /> NORrH GLROLLNA PULICTRANSIT <br /> SUMMARY <br /> SITE REVIEW <br /> The proposed project is for a home occupation permit on a 10.2-acre rural lot in southern Orange County, partially <br /> extending into Chatham County. The property is at the terminus of Uwharie Ridge Road, a privately maintained <br /> road with a 50-foot right-of-way connecting south to state-maintained Jones Ferry Road. <br /> The applicant seeks approval to construct a 594 sq. ft. accessory office building approximately 400 feet from the <br /> private road. Field observations and site assessments (including aerial imagery and on-site conditions) indicate <br /> that this development will not significantly impact the transportation network. While there may be a minor <br /> increase in vehicle traffic associated with the office, no modifications to Uwharie Ridge Road are proposed or <br /> expected. <br /> PLANS <br /> Current Planning Context: <br /> • No County-recommended transportation projects in any adopted plan. <br /> • No multimodal projects identified in CPRPO,TWTPO, or within the BG MPO area. <br /> • Not designated as a Community of Concern in the Environmental Justice Report. <br /> • No state-funded transportation projects planned or committed nearby. <br /> Future Considerations: <br /> • The County Strategic Plan recommends improving transit access in rural areas. <br /> • Uwharie Ridge Road currently supports County Demand Response and Mobility-on-Demand (MOD). <br /> • Uwharie Ridge Road must be upgraded to state standards to be added to state system <br /> Note: The proposed office may contribute to slight traffic generation. <br /> TRANSPORTATION IMPACT <br /> Performance (All Modes): <br /> • Bicycle/Pedestrian: Potential for modest increase in activity along the private road. <br /> • Transit: Potential rise in MOD service demand. <br /> • Highway Mobility: Minor increase in vehicle trips expected. <br /> • Modernization: Road upgrades required for any NCDOT assumption. <br /> Climate Action: <br /> • Trips may involve EVs in the future. <br /> • No mitigation measures required currently. <br /> Strategic Plan Alignment: <br /> • No conflicts with County Strategic Plan. <br /> • May enhance the case for transit services along Uwharie Ridge Road. <br /> Project Prioritization: <br /> 0 No influence on current County prioritization or future project identification. <br />