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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: November 6, 2008 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. ~~ <br />SUBJECT: Resolution Endorsing NCDOT Project to Enhance Safety and Improve Traffic Flow <br />DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) <br />ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />1. Resolution of Endorsement Karen Lincoln, 245-2594 <br />2. Location Map of Proposed Project Craig Benedict, 245-2592 <br />3. Letter from Division 7 Engineer <br />PURPOSE: To consider a resolution endorsing transportation improvements proposed by the North <br />Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). <br />BACKGROUND: Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Chapter §136-11.1, the NCDOT <br />Division 7 Engineer has notified Orange County of a transportation improvement project that has <br />been approved by the NCDOT Division 7 Board of Transportation. The project is being funded with <br />a combination of Spot Safety funds and Contingency funds (administered by the NC Secretary of <br />Transportation). NCDOT requests that Orange County submit a written resolution expressing the <br />County's views on the project. <br />NCDOT chooses projects based on a benefit/cost analysis of areas having high crash rates or <br />recurring accidents of a specific type where the proposed improvements have proven effective for <br />enhancing safety and improving traffic flow in areas having similar geometric designs. NCDOT <br />chooses projects that will yield highest benefits. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact associated with this item <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the Resolution Endorsing <br />Safety Improvements to Enhance Safety and Improve Traffic Flow. <br />