OUTBoard Minutes - February 17 and March 17 2025

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ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENTri TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT OmMeComt vue ucrxnnsr y COUNTY TRANSPORTATION MULTIMODAL PLAN ALIGNMENT Key Goals& Objectives: • Protect the natural environment and reduce GHG emissions. • Promote safety and health through multimodal options. • Enhance economic opportunity by aligning transportation with land use. • Provide a secure, efficient, and equitable transportation network. SAFETY Complete Streets Review: • No existing or proposed Complete Streets projects in the vicinity. • No public infrastructure will be directly affected due to the private road. • Potential for future MOD transit need should be monitored. Vision Zero Review: • No reported fatal or serious injury crashes nearby(5-year review). • No mitigation needed, but ongoing monitoring is encouraged. ECONOMY • The number of jobs created by the home-based office is undetermined. • No employment data available within a %-mile radius. • The site is not within a designated Economic Development District. ACCESS& EQUITY Mode Split Estimates: • 100%Vehicle: All trips by personal vehicles. • 0%Transit/Bike/Pedestrian/Freight: No current infrastructure to support these modes. First/Last Mile Connectivity: • Closest transit access is—Y2 mile away on Jones Ferry Road. • No sidewalks, bike lanes, or bus stops in the area. • No bike racks are proposed on-site. CONCLUSION The proposed 594 sq. ft. home-based office will have minimal impact on existing transportation infrastructure. Given the absence of nearby multimodal facilities, all site access will remain automobile-dependent. No concerns related to safety, environmental justice,or equity have been identified.While future transit needs could arise,the current application aligns with the County's transportation goals but does not influence project prioritization. Recommendation: The applicant should ensure that access on Uwharie Ridge Road remains adequate to support County transit operations.