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81 <br /> Implementation Plan <br /> The implementation plan outlines how Trails Plan STEP1 <br /> segments can move forward from concept to Maintain an Active Project Pipeline <br /> construction. It builds on the phasing framework, To ensure continuous progress is made, the <br /> prioritization process, and partnerships identified County should keep multiple segments in various <br /> on page 75 to ensure investments are strategic, stages of development.This may include preparing <br /> fundable, and aligned with statewide trail segment-level feasibility studies for top priority <br /> planning practices. Implementation in Orange corridors, evaluating emergency access and <br /> County will be an iterative, multi-year process. response considerations, advancing environmental <br /> Each step contributes to a consistent timeline studies and early engineering to minimize risk, and <br /> of trail projects advancing through feasibility, leveraging concurrent roadway or utility projects <br /> environmental review, design,funding, and to incorporate sidepaths or crossings.10 <br /> delivery.1,10,11 <br /> STEP 2 <br /> Trail implementation in North Carolina is also Coordinate Across Departments&jurisdictions <br /> shaped by applicable state statutes governing Regular coordination meetings between Orange <br /> public access, easements, liability, and greenway County DEAPR, Planning,Transportation, and <br /> development. These statutes guide how local public safety agencies, as well as municipal <br /> governments like Orange County acquire land partners and NCDOT, will help align timelines, <br /> rights and coordinate trail corridors, and will be share data, and integrate trail work into capital <br /> foundational during future feasibility, design, and projects and permitting windows. <br /> permitting phases. <br /> STEP 3 <br /> Together,the eight implementation steps Continue Community Engagement <br /> provide a clear path to begin delivering a safe, Sustain concise, accessible engagement at key <br /> connected trail network across Orange County. milestones (feasibility, design, pre-construction) <br /> to ensure segments reflect user needs, using a <br /> mix of in-person and virtual methods from Section <br /> 03 to prioritize rural residents and historically <br /> underserved communities. Engagement efforts <br /> should also be attentive to social justice and <br /> equity considerations, particularly around access, <br /> comfort, and safety for all trail users. <br /> STEP 4 <br /> Engage Landowners& Partners Early <br /> Secure relationships with landowners,TLC, <br /> OWASA, and private utilities to identify feasible <br /> alignments, reduce acquisition needs, and build <br /> trust. Early engagement helps avoid delays in the <br /> design, permitting, and construction processes. <br /> STEP 5 <br /> Strengthen Grant Readiness <br /> Federal and state trail programs increasingly <br /> reward projects that arrive with strong <br /> documentation, cost estimates, partnership <br /> 78 Draft Orange County Trails Plan <br />