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45 Second: Gregory Woloszczuk <br /> 46 Unanimous approval <br /> 47 <br /> 48 b. Non-STIP PMP Draft <br /> 49 Nish provided a summary of the Non-STIP PMP, a framework designed to coordinate low-cost <br /> 50 administrative safety and mobility improvements in partnership with NCDOT. NCDOT requires the <br /> 51 following information for submissions: (1)facility or location, (2)a problem statement, and (3) proposed <br /> 52 solutions.The department will handle the determination of funding sources administratively. <br /> 53 <br /> 54 Outboard members recommended that the document be edited to ensure it is consistently data-driven, <br /> 55 that acronyms are fully spelled out and aligned with the orientation packet, and that considerations for <br /> 56 ADA/Title VI accessibility are included. <br /> 57 <br /> 58 Motion: Eric Legg moved to approve the Non-STIP with the proposed edits. <br /> 59 Second: ?????? <br /> 60 Unanimous approval <br /> 61 <br /> 62 AGENDA ITEM 6.STAFF REPORT/UPDATES <br /> 63 a. Bus Shelter Policy <br /> 64 Darlene Weaver introduced a two-year Bus Shelter Policy focused on safety, comfort, and accessibility, <br /> 65 prioritizing locations near hospitals and high-need areas. Keyfeatures include adequate lighting,slip and <br /> 66 fall prevention, and ADA compliance,with a 12 to 18-month installation timeline. <br /> 67 <br /> 68 The evaluation criteria for requests involve daily boardings (aiming for 3 to 9 for permanent shelters), <br /> 69 safety, ADA standards, and community benefits, with plans to select 2 to 3 shelters for purchase each <br /> 70 year. <br /> 71 <br /> 72 The Outboard committee raised concerns about limited support from retail property owners like Food <br /> 73 Lion and Walgreens.They suggested Scottswood as a potential relocation site and highlighted the need <br /> 74 for safer transfer areas and marked crosswalks. Recommendations included prioritizing ADA upgrades <br /> 75 on Orange Grove Road, aligning jail release times with transport services, improving headsigns on <br /> 76 electric buses, and enhancing rider education through various materials. <br /> 77 <br /> 78 <br /> 79 b. Hillsborough Circulator(Blue&Orange Loop) <br /> 80 Jameal Wiley updated on the expansion effective June 23, 2025,where the single Hillsborough <br /> 81 Circulator was replaced by the Blue and Orange Loops to improve circulation times. Early ridership <br /> 82 shows two distinct routes,with expectations for growth as riders adjust to transfers and a 45-minute <br /> 83 frequency. Popular boarding points are the Library(a transfer point),the Department of Social Services, <br /> 84 and increased use near Food Lion on US-70. Operations are conducting rider outreach and addressing <br /> 85 phone access concerns. <br /> 86 <br /> 87 c. Transportation Planning Update <br /> 88 • NCDOT, Project Status; Department Updates <br /> 89 Nish explained that the-Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) will likely be amended <br /> 90 due to funding changes brought on by recent federal actions, increased construction costs and recovery <br />