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• Construction must begin within 24 months of funding approval. • Projects exceeding $450,000 generally require a resolution of support from the local governing body. • Funding may be combined with other eligible sources. • Most projects are subject to BOT approval. Role of OUTBoard Members As community representatives from across the County, OUTBoard members provide essential local insight. Staff respectfully request members to assist in identifying potential Non-STIP projects, particularly those addressing: • High-risk intersections or road segments with a known crash history • Road maintenance concerns (e.g., potholes, drainage issues, surface degradation) • Low-cost safety enhancements (e.g., signage, pavement markings, visibility improvements) Once a project meets NCDOT's eligibility and scoring criteria, it can advance quickly into implementation. These projects are typically small in scope, design-ready, and do not require public involvement. Maintenance projects are evaluated separately and prioritized based on urgency, condition, and available resources. October 2024—Transition to Quarterly Review Beginning in October 2024, OUTBoard transitioned from bi-annual to quarterly reviews of the Non-STIP list. This change aligns with the County's quarterly meetings with NCDOT and local municipalities, allowing for better communication and more frequent updates. County and NCDOT staff continue to collaborate to identify cost-effective, locally prioritized improvements. The Non-STIP project list is reviewed and updated quarterly with OUTBoard and the Transportation Advisory Service. June 2025—Draft Non-STIP Project Management Plan In response to a request from OUTBoard, County staff now incorporate Non-STIP updates as part of the Annual Report and Work Plan. These updates are timed with the quarterly meetings held with NCDOT. At the most recent meeting, staff presented an updated list of candidate projects based on the Transportation Multimodal Plan (TMP), with a strong emphasis on improving safety for vulnerable road users. To support effective delivery, staff have prepared a draft Non-STIP Project Management Plan. This plan is intended to provide a transparent, organized, and efficient framework for overseeing the implementation of rural transportation initiatives across Orange County. Attachment 1 is the updated Non-STIP PMP.