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47 completed engagements and was able to reach 600 residents across nine different engagement 48 platforms. They had a project website and an interactive online map, and an online survey. They 49 completed one pop-up and public workshops in Carrboro and Chapel Hill. Feedback from all platforms 50 indicated that the infrastructure is limited and disconnected. Although there was interest in creating 51 connections between Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, safety concerns arose due to drivers' 52 behaviors. 53 54 Stantec chose 10 project concept designs, eight of which came from the top 20 projects that came 55 from the prioritization criteria that they went through, along with a prioritization working group;the 56 last two projects came from engaging with the community.They determined the 10 by doing 10%of 10 57 projects. It was highlighted that safety concerns near Duke Forest on Whitfield Road, noting the lack of 58 sidewalks and shoulders, despite increased bicycle and pedestrian activity. It was also mentioned that 59 the new 1-40 entrance has shifted traffic patterns in the northwest Chapel Hill/unincorporated area. It 60 was suggested that we discuss traffic, safety, and speed because there is an allusion to that earlier in 61 the plan.Any recommendations on roads like Old NC 86 or NC 86 would stop at the Hillsborough town 62 limits because this plan does not cover facilities inside the town. One OUTboard member suggested 63 that the document clearly note that some proposed segments will not connect directly to 64 Hillsborough's existing bike and pedestrian network, since the town has limited space(e.g., on Churton 65 Street), and the plan does not include their internal projects. Stantec said they discussed with 66 Hillsborough staff that their planned shared-use path on Churton Street would connect directly to the 67 shared-use path recommended in this plan. If the town chooses a different design,the connection 68 could shift from a shared-use path to a bike lane, but coordination between county and town staff will 69 ensure everything ties together.The OUTboard members would like to see more data, because right 70 now they don't have enough information. Stantec asked for feedback on how supportive the board 71 would be with recommendations to update the Unified Development Ordinance(UDO)to align with 72 current and future planning efforts. Yes, and UDO updates are already underway, and aligning them 73 with adopted plans would help ensure consistency, close network gaps, and require developers to 74 provide needed bicycle and pedestrian connections. It was suggested to use an example that supports 75 rural concepts. It was suggested that we use the type of facility that we want in the plan and have the 76 plan adopted as part of the county's plan. It was explained that Orange County has a strong foundation 77 of adopted plans that support biking and walking, such as the Orange County Transportation 78 Multimodal Plan, Orange County Trails plan,TWTPO Vision Action Zero Plan, and Safe Routes for 79 School Plan.The Bike-Ped plan is expected to go before the board in January or February, and we have 80 another meeting before presenting the packet to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). 81 82 There were several questions: 83 0 Can we have a list of the roads?Yes,they will be provided 84 0 Is there a way to have a map with roads labeled online and in a spreadsheet? 85 0 Did you remove the greenway and trail?Yes, because Parks and Recreation are doing a separate 86 plan. Stantec is only focusing on the bike-ped network that's on the road. 87 0 When the plans are complete,will we be able to see how they are both connected?Yes,they are 88 being completed in a parallel process, and we are both prioritizing. Both plans will be presented 89 to the BOCC together so that they can see both plans at the same time. 90 0 What is Stantec proposing for Old 86?The right of way is so very narrow. Stantec recommends a 91 10-foot shared-use path along Old NC 86, separated from the roadway with a buffer, to improve 92 safety for people walking and biking,given curves, driver behavior, and line-of-sight issues.