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F <br /> 2 <br /> con <br /> ORANGE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ANSiT y <br /> COUNTY SARAH WILLIAMSON, DEPUTY DIRECTOR <br /> ti;CaH 1 E i 4-AROLi N, <br /> Throughout fall, Stantec facilitated additional public engagement, including a public <br /> workshop on September 24 held concurrently with the Countywide Trails Plan. <br /> Feedback from this workshop and earlier outreach helped refine the draft project list <br /> and refine community priorities. A set of priority bicycle and pedestrian projects was <br /> identified based on the results of the PWG which served as the basis for concept <br /> level design and implementation planning. <br /> Drafts of Chapters 1 through 3 of the Plan have shared with County staff for review, <br /> and will guide the development of the implementation recommendations and <br /> strategies. We are in discussions about recommendations and approach for Chapters <br /> 4 and 5 that will include policy guidance, and implementation and funding strategies. <br /> Thematically, the Plan framework focuses on improving safety and accessibility for all <br /> users, building a more connected multimodal network throughout the county, and <br /> expanding walking and biking access for both rural areas and historically underserved <br /> communities. These themes reflect alignment with the County's adopted <br /> Transportation Multimodal Plan, current trails planning efforts, and the Orange <br /> County Strategic Plan. <br /> During the latter stages of the process, the project leads at both Orange County and <br /> Stantec departed. Despite these transitions, we have maintained project continuity <br /> through updated work planning, documentation, and regular coordination. <br /> Next steps for the project involve continuing through the completion of the draft Bike <br /> and Pedestrian Plan, including a CTT meeting, development of draft Chapters 4 and <br /> 5, and preparation of the final plan materials. The final draft Bike and Pedestrian Plan, <br /> complete with prioritized projects, policy recommendations, implementation <br /> strategies, and supporting documentation, is planned to be presented to the Board at <br /> a work session in February. Before moving to this step, we wanted to share the work <br /> to date with the Board and receive any feedback or direction as the draft Plan is <br /> created. <br /> Please let me know if I, or members of the project team, may provide any additional <br /> information. <br /> Copies: Caitlin Fenhagen, Deputy County Manager <br /> Katy Shackelford, Stantec <br /> Madeline Galliano, Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization <br /> Orange County Transportation Department <br /> PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Phone:(919)245-2008 <br />