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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 10-15-2013 - 7c1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 15, 2013 Action Agenda Item No. 7 -c SUBJECT: Resolutions to Endorse Orange County's Priority Transportation Projects for the Durham - Chapel Hill - Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Trianqle Area Reqional Planninq Organization DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No ATTACHMENT(S): 1. TARPO and DCHC MPO Priority Lists Submitted in 2011 2. Resolution Endorsing Projects for the TARPO Regional Priority List 3. TARPO Project Descriptions and Recommendations 4. TARPO Project List Map 5. Resolution Endorsing Projects for the DCHC MPO 6. DCHC MPO Project Descriptions and Recommendations 7. DCHC MPO Project List Map INFORMATION CONTACT: Bret Martin, Transportation Planner 919 - 245 -2582 Tom Altieri, Comprehensive Planning Supervisor, 919- 245 -2575 PURPOSE: To consider two (2) resolutions (Attachments 2 and 5) endorsing two (2) priority lists of transportation projects within the Durham - Chapel Hill - Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) and the Triangle Area Regional Planning Organization ( TARPO) planning areas for consideration of inclusion in the 2016 -2022 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). BACKGROUND: At the BOCC's September 17, 2013 meeting, the BOCC considered and approved a list of new priority transportation projects to submit to the Burlington- Graham Metropolitan Planning Organization (BGMPO) for the portion of Orange County within that MPO's planning area. That list has since been submitted to the BGMPO. As a continuation of the process of submitting priority projects for consideration and inclusion in the 2016 -2022 STIP to the three (3) transportation planning organizations covering Orange County, project priority lists for both the DCHC MPO and TARPO were developed by staff and considered and recommended to the BOCC for approval /endorsement by the OUTBoard at the OUTBoard's September 18, 2013 meeting. The OUTBoard made no changes to the staff - recommended priority lists for the DCHC MPO and TARPO. Staff Proiect Ranking Methodology Generally for both priority lists, the starting point for staff and the OUTBoard was to carry forward those projects submitted as the County's project priorities to both TARPO and the DCHC MPO from the last iteration of project prioritization in 2011 that have a prior history of scoring and ranking through both Orange County's and the MPO's /RPO's ranking processes (Attachment 1). For the TARPO project priority list (Attachment 3), all projects that were submitted in 2011 were carried forward to the current priority list, and two (2) new projects that were not submitted in 2011 were added to the list and prioritized as top projects. One of these projects (NC 54 widening) is a completely new highway project not previously submitted that is recommended in the newly adopted Orange County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (OCCTP). The other project (Efland -Cedar Grove Road improvements), also recommended in the OCCTP, was previously submitted for prioritization iterations before 2011, but was removed from that priority list before submission to TARPO and is now being added again for consideration. These two (2) projects were added to the top of the list because they are both OCCTP- recommended projects and are likely to score higher against the State's prioritization scoring criteria giving them a greater chance of being funded and included in the 2016 -2022 STIP. The other four (4) projects were shifted down to priorities 3 -6 because they are not likely to score as well for consideration in the 2016 -2022 STIP as a result of not having added capacity impacts and not as much of an impact on safety to users as the other two (2) projects. Attachment 4 is a map depicting the locations of the draft project priorities for those projects within TARPO's planning area. For the DCHC MPO project priority list (Attachment 6), all except one of the projects that was submitted in 2011 were carried forward to this priority list. Three (3) projects that were not submitted in 2011 were added to the list — NC 54 widening from Neville Road to Old Fayetteville Road, 1 -40 widening from the 1- 40/1 -85 interchange to the Durham County line, and 1 -85 widening from the 1- 40/1 -85 interchange to the Durham County line. The NC 54 widening project is a continuation of the recommended NC 54 widening project in the draft TARPO project priority list, while the 1 -40 and 1 -85 widening projects were not included in previous County priority lists, but are projects that have already been included in the STIP and are of statewide significance that will be scored regardless of Orange County's submission. These two widening projects are likely to score higher than many of the other projects recommended for submission. The general grouping order of staff - suggested and OUTBoard-recom mended project ranking in the DCHC MPO priority list is- 1 ) Added capacity /mobility projects of local significance; 2) Added capacity /mobility projects of statewide /regional significance; 3) Transit/rail projects; 4) Roadway modernization /bikeway projects of local significance exceeding $1,000,000; and a 5) Pedestrian project (the pedestrian project was prioritized last because it would require a 20% local match that the County has not indicated it would provide). This ranking strategy developed by staff intends to optimize scoring output and corresponding funding probability for the subject projects in the face of the contributing factors to such output of State scoring, funding tier eligibility, and projects' necessity for reliance on local input points to be funded. Attachment 7 is a map depicting the locations of the draft project priorities for those projects within the DCHC MPO planning area. K Attachments Attachment 1 is the list of project priorities submitted to TARPO and DCHC MPO for the last STIP development and project prioritization iteration in 2011. Attachments 2 and 5 are draft resolutions for the BOCC to approve /endorse with the OUTBoard- approved project priority lists to submit to the DCHC MPO and TARPO for scoring /ranking and for consideration of inclusion in DCHC MPO's Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) and TARPO's regional priority list, and by extension, the STIP. Attachments 3 and 6 contain more detailed descriptions of each project, each project's history of previous consideration or ranking, and staff's prioritization recommendation for projects proposed within each planning area. Attachments 4 and 7 are maps depicting the locations of these projects within each MPO /RPO planning area within Orange County. Background Information on STIP Development: For background information on the State's STIP development process, the State's newly adopted Strategic Transportation Investments (STI) Act, the State's Strategic Mobility Formula (SMF) developed as part of the STI legislation, and the State's revised /updated scoring methodology that institutes major changes to the inputs and weights used to rank projects for consideration and inclusion in the STIP, please reference the abstract for the resolution to endorse Orange County's priority transportation projects within the BGMPO planning area staff prepared for the BOCC's September 17, 2013, meeting. That abstract is accessible using the following weblink: http: / /www.co. orange .nc.us /occlerks /130917.pdf FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact associated with this item except that projects specifically categorized as bicycle and pedestrian projects will require a 20 percent local match from the County and will require the County to expend any costs related to project management and administration. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Interim Manager recommends that the Board approve /endorse the resolutions (Attachments 2 and 5) to submit priority transportation projects to the DCHC MPO and TARPO. M Attachment 1 ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY LIST 2014— 2020 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE REGIONAL PRIORITY LIST OF THE TRIANGLE AREA RURAL PLANNING ORGANIZATION 1. Dairyland Road /Orange Grove Road /Buckhorn Road bicycle facilities. construct 4 -ft. paved shoulders along the following route from Carrboro to West Ten Road to provide a connection with proposed routes to Mebane and Elfand. • TIP Project EB -5108: Dairyland Road (SR 1112 - SR 1113 — SR 1177) from Union Grove Church Road to Orange Grove Road (SR 1006); • Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) from Dairyland Road (SR 1177) to Buckhorn Road (SR 1114); and • Buckhorn Road (SR 1114) to West Ten Road (SR 1144). This route would extend bicycle facilities proposed in concert with highway improvements on Buckhorn Road Road (SR 1114) to provide a connection through western Orange County from Carrboro to the Buckhorn Road /Interstate 85 Economic Development District and US 70 near Mebane. This route is listed in Orange County's Bicycle Transportation Plan as a secondary priority bicycle route connecting southern Orange County with the western portion of its number 2 primary priority bicycle route on West Ten Road (SR 1148). Project EB -5108 schedules a portion of this route, Dairyland Road from Union Grove Church Road to Orange Grove Road, for a feasibility study. Orange County recommends that the feasibility study also include the segment of Dairyland Road from Union Grove Church Road (SR 1111) to Old NC 86 to connect to proposed bicycle facilities on Old NC 86 along Carrboro's ETJ. 2. SR 1005 (Old Greensboro Road) bicycle facility: Add 4 -ft. paved shoulders on Old Greensboro Road from Carrboro's ETJ to the Orange /Alamance County line. This route is the number 3 primary priority of the Orange County Bicycle Transportation Plan, and would enhance bicycle transportation between southwestern Orange County and Carrboro /Chapel Hill. This project is a segment of the Mountains to Sea Bicycle Route. 3. Orange Grove Road bicycle facilities: Construct 4 -ft. paved shoulders along Oranqe Grove Road (SR 1006) from Interstate 40 to Dodson's Crossroads (SR 1102). This route would provide bicycle facilities to the Grady Brown Elementary School and Cedar Ridge High School from the area south of the schools and connect to a proposed bicycle facility on Orange Grove Road into Hillsborough. 4. Dodson's Crossroad bicycle facilities: Construct 4 -ft. paved shoulders along Dodson's Crossroads (SR 1102) from Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) to Dairyland Road (SR 1177). This route would provide bicycle facilities from the Chapel Hill - Carrboro area to connect to a proposed bicycle facility on Orange Grove Road into Hillsborough. Attachment 1 ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY LIST 2014 — 2020 DURHAM - CHAPEL HILL - CARRBORO METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1. TIP Project No. EB -4980, SR 1006 (Orange Grove Road) at Interstate 40. Construct a pedestrian bridge over 1 -40; construct sidewalk along the north side of Orange Grove Road from the bridge to Timbers Drive. This pedestrian bridge is the central element in the Safe Routes to School plan for Grady A. Brown Elementary School and for Cedar Ridge High School. Without the bridge, the SRTS plan cannot move forward. Construction of 0.14 mile (approx.) sidewalk on the north side of the bridge extending from the bridge to Timbers Avenue will provide connectivity from the bridge to three high- density neighborhoods: Patriot's Point, Colonial Estates, and the Timbers. To improve the pedestrian access to the south of the bridge, the Orange County School System has committed to constructing a safe and comfortable path from the pedestrian bridge to the Cedar Ridge entrance. Interstate 40 separates two schools, Grady Brown Elementary and Cedar Ridge High School, from residential areas north of the interstate. The Orange County school system estimates that over 262 students live within one mile of the schools. Most of these students live in the high- density Timbers, Patriot's Pointe, and Colonial Estates neighborhoods. The "Access Management and Awareness Project and Report for Orange Grove Road" recommends this project. 2. TIP Project No.R -2825, SR 1009 (South Churton Street) Improvements: Develop congestion management, limited access, aesthetic and capacity improvements including bicycle and pedestrian improvements between US 70 Business and Interstate 40. The portion between Interstates 40 and 85 will conform to the design criteria of the Economic Development District Design Manual (4 -lane divided section with bike and pedestrian improvements). The feasibility study completed by NCDOT in February 2002 recommends a 4 -lane divided curb and gutter cross section, with 16 -foot median, for the entire corridor from 1 -40 to the Eno River. Orange County stresses the need to study improvements within the current right -of -way for the segment north of Interstate 85. Improved capacity through widening is not the County's first choice because of significant constraints between Interstate 85 and US 70 Business and the proximity of the historic district north of the project limits. Orange County requests that, where conditions do not prevent the addition of frontage roads, the feasibility study include the addition of frontage roads with limited access from the corridor. 3. Hillsborough Train Station: Construct a train station in Hillsborough as designated in Hillsborough's Rail Station Small Area Plan, and implement AMTRAK service to Orange County. The train station can also serve future commuter rail operations and anchor a multimodal transportation hub in Hillsborough. A revenue and ridership study conducted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation Rail Attachment 1 Division and AMTRAK has indicated that there is enough potential ridership to make a stop in Hillsborough financially feasible. 4. Park and Ride Lot in the Buckhorn Economic Development District: Orange County requests funding for a park and ride facility (from the adopted Orange County Economic Development District Design Manual) to be located in the 1 -85 /Buckhorn Road Economic Development District. This project would provide an opportunity for coordination of public transportation efforts between two growing regions in North Carolina, the Triad and Triangle. 5. US 70 East - Interstate 85 Connector: Modify the 1 -85 Connector interchange at US 70 to provide access from all directions. This project would enable traffic from northwest Orange County to access Interstate 85 more easily without risking the many points of traffic conflict through Efland. The Interstate 85 /US 70 Connector just east of Efland is not accessible to traffic on eastbound US 70 and there is no access to westbound US 70 from the connector. Traffic has increased through northwestern Orange County on Efland Cedar Grove Road as an alternative to NC 86. Much of that traffic "dog -legs" through Efland via Forrest Avenue to Mt. Willing Road to access Interstate 85. Mt. Willing Road provides an at grade crossing of the North Carolina Railroad corridor, the only access across the railroad tracks between Hillsborough and Buckhorn Road. 6. SR 1009 (Old NC 86) Bicycle Facilities: Construct bicycle facilities on Old NC 86 from Hillsborough Road in Carrboro to 1 -40 in Hillsborough. This route along Old NC 86, from Carrboro's Transition Area just north of Eubanks Road (SR 1727) to Rippy Lane (SR 1224), is priority 6 of the primary bicycle routes listed in the Orange County Bicycle Transportation Plan. This project would extend bicycle accommodations requested in TIP Project R -2825 (South Churton Street bicycle lanes from Interstate 40 to the Eno River) to Hillsborough Road in Carrboro and provide a connection between proposed bicycle facilities in Carrboro along Old Fayetteville Road, Homestead Road and Eubanks Road. 7. SR 1006 (Orange Grove Road) Extension: Extend Orange Grove Road from the east side of Churton Street (SR 1009) to US 70 business. This project is scheduled for reprioritization. The "EDD Transportation Work Group Recommendations" and the "Access Management and Awareness Project and Report for Orange Grove Road" recommend this project as an alternative access to the US 70 Business /NC 86 corridor to alleviate congestion on Churton Street. This project could also provide access to a potential site for Orange County's priority rail project, AMTRAK service and train station in Hillsborough, although the site for such rail station has not been determined. 8. Tip Project No. U -3436, SR 1148 (Eno Mountain Road) and SR 1192 (Mayo Street) at SR 1006 (Orange Grove Road): realign intersection and make safety improvements. This project is not included in the Draft 2012 — 2018 TIP, and is 7 Attachment 1 scheduled for reprioritization. The Hillsborough Town Board and Orange County Commissioners have endorsed this project in two joint studies that included commissioners from both jurisdictions. The "EDD Transportation Work Group Recommendations" and the "Access Management and Awareness Project and Report for Orange Grove Road" recommend this project for improved traffic flow and safety. 9. U -2805, SR 1777 (Homestead Road) Improvements: Improve Homestead Road from Old NC 86 (SR 1009) to NC 86 to include bicycle lanes and sidewalks in sections of the corridor where those facilities do not exist. This project is not in included in the Draft 2012 -2020 TIP , and is scheduled for reprioritization. There are three schools in the vicinity of Homestead Road: Chapel Hill High School, Smith Middle School and Seawell Elementary School. Many students live within walking distance and cycling distance to Chapel Hill High School and must walk or cycle along Homestead Road, and cross the road daily. Provision of sidewalks is of utmost importance for the safety of students and other pedestrians who use this corridor. Provision of bicycle facilities is, likewise, necessary for the safety of students and others 10.SR 1727 (Eubanks Road) bicycle lanes: Construct bicycle lanes on Eubanks Road from Old NC 86 (SR 1009) to Rogers Road (SR 1729). The project would provide bicycle access to the new Morris Hill Elementary School off Eubanks Road. Increased traffic on Eubanks from the solid waste convenience center and Chapel Hill Public Works Facility and Transportation Facility on Millhouse Road off of Eubanks presents conflicts with bicycle transportation on the facility. 11. Dairyland Road bicycle facilities: Construct 4 -foot paved shoulders on Dairyland Road (SR 1112, SR 1113, SR 1177) from Union Grove Church Road (SR 1111) to Orange Grove Road (SR 1006). This project is one segment of a route providing connection from Carrboro to the Efland /Mebane area via Orange Grove Road and Buckhorn Road (SR 1114) to West Ten Road (SR 1144). The complete route would extend bicycle facilities proposed with highway improvement s on Buckhorn Road in the Buckhorn Road Economic Development District. This project was submitted for the 2011 -2017 TIP through the Triangle Rural (TARPO) Planning Organization. The Dairyland segment ranked #3 in the SPOT ranking of bicycle projects in the TARPO. 12. NC 86 (North of Hillsborough) Improvements: Widen NC 86 from US 70 bypass to north of NC 57 to four lanes with intersection improvements at US 70 bypass and NC 57. Improvements at the NC 86 /US 70 intersection should include extending the queuing lane for traffic turning east onto US 70 Bypass from northbound Churton Street/NC 86. Improvements at the NC 86 /NC 57 intersection should include a crosswalk and provide a safe crossing for pedestrians with sidewalk connecting the intersection of NC 86 and NC 57 to Rencher Street. Improvements at the NC 86 /NC 57 intersection are identified in the developing Safe Routes to School Action Plan for Attachment 1 Stanford Middle School as a major need to provide a safe access for students living north of US 70 and west of NC 86 to walk or bike to school. NC 86 is the major north -south route through Orange County and is designated in North Carolina's Long -Range Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan as a Strategic Highway Corridor. NC 57 converges into US 86 just north of US 70 Bypass. The segment of NC 86 between NC 57 and US 70 is congested, rendering a high accident location at the intersection of US 70 Bypass at NC 86. Attachment 2: Resolution Endorsing Projects for the TARPO Regional Priority List 9 RES- 2013 -079 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A RESOLUTION ENDORSING ORANGE COUNTY'S PRIORITY TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FOR THE TRIANGLE AREA REGIONAL PLANNING ORGANIZATION ( TARPO) REGIONAL PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2016 — 2022 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the North Carolina Board of Transportation (BOT), every two years, prepares a Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) that identifies transportation projects to be implemented over the next seven years with State and Federal funding; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina BOT solicits input for identifying transportation projects of local and regional importance to be included in the FY 2016 -2022 STIP; and WHEREAS, North Carolina has established Rural Planning Organizations (RPOs) to coordinate regional transportation planning in rural areas in cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Transportation ( NCDOT); WHEREAS, Orange County is a member of the Triangle Area Regional Planning Organization ( TARPO) charged with developing and prioritizing proposed transportation projects that the RPO believes should be included in the STIP; WHEREAS, Orange County gives priority to identified safety needs on existing roads and bridges, to transportation projects that encourage alternatives to automobile travel, to projects that minimize adverse impacts on the natural environment and cultural sites, and to those projects that foster economic development in the County's designated Economic Development Districts; and WHEREAS, Orange County strongly encourages the NCDOT to design all highway projects, where appropriate, to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian traffic to provide alternative means of transportation that may result in reduced automobile traffic and related air and water impacts; and WHEREAS, Orange County encourages the NCDOT to design all new or replacement bridges with sufficient clearance to allow wildlife to cross safely under them, and to allow pedestrian passage along any existing or planned trail- system connectors; and WHEREAS, Orange County has outlined its transportation needs within the TARPO planning area in an attachment to this resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners that the Board endorses the following prioritized list of transportation projects to be considered for the FY 2016 -2022 TARPO regional priority list. 1 NC 54 Widening: Widen NC 54 from Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) to Neville Road (SR 1945) from a two (2) -lane undivided thoroughfare to a four (4) -lane divided boulevard type thoroughfare. This project will be submitted as a new highway project to be considered for inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. Attachment 2: Resolution Endorsing Projects for the TARPO Regional Priority List 10 2 Efland -Cedar Grove Road Improvements: Widen Efland -Cedar Grove Road (SR 1004) from Highland Farm Road (SR 1332) to the northern property line of the U.S. Post Office north of Carr Store Road (SR 1352) from a two (2) -lane, 20 -foot cross section to a 24 -foot cross section with straightening of the roadway where needed, improvements to turn lanes, and the incorporation of bicycle facilities. This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project to be considered for inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 3 Dairyland Road Paved Shoulders: Widen Dairyland Road (SR 1004/1113/1177) from Union Grove Church Road (SR 1111) to Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) to include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project to be considered for inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 4 Orange Grove Road /Buckhorn Road Paved Shoulders: Widen Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) from Dairyland Road (SR 1177) to Buckhorn Road (SR 1114) and Buckhorn Road (SR 1114) from Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) to West Ten Road (SR 1144) to include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project to be considered for inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 5 Old Greensboro Road Paved Shoulders: Widen Old Greensboro Road (SR 1005) from Carrboro's extra - territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to the Orange /Alamance County line to include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project to be considered for inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 6 Orange Grove Road /Dodsons Crossroads: Widen Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) from 1 -40 to Dodsons Crossroads (SR 1102) and Dodsons Crossroads (SR 1102) from Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) to Dairyland Road (SR 1177) to include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project to be considered for inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. Upon motion of Commissioner , seconded by Commissioner the foregoing resolution was adopted this the 15th day of October, 2013. I, Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for the County of Orange, North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of said Board at a meeting held on October 15, 2013, as relates in any way to the adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are recorded in the minutes of said Board. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this day of 12013. Clerk to the Board of Commissioners m Attachment 3: Draft Triangle Area Regional Planning Organization (TARPO) Project Priority List Map ID # Project Project Description /Need Status Existing Project Score/ Staff Recommendation (New /Existing Project) Rank Description: Widen NC 54 from Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) to Neville Road (SR 1945) (DCHC MPO boundary) from a two (2) -lane, 24 -foot undivided thoroughfare to a four (4) -lane divided boulevard type thoroughfare with a travel - prohibitive median to improve mobility and provide better access control. This project is recommended in the Orange County Comprehensive Transportation Plan ( OCCTP). Need: NCDOT projections reveal that traffic on NC 54 from Orange Grove Road to Neville Road will substantially exceed the existing roadway capacity by 2035, warranting an increase Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and incapacity through widening. NCDOT traffic figures already indicate that traffic along the consideration of inclusion in the TARPO regional 1 NC 54 Widening segment of NC 54 from Butler Road /Dodsons Cross Road to Neville Road is at capacity and New Highway Project N/A priority list and STIP as project priority #1 as a new will only continue to substantially exceed capacity in future years. Among all projects highway project. recommended in the OCCTP, this project would likely score the highest relative to other projects given the improvements the project would provide for both congestion and benefit -cost factors. This project is also eligible for funding at both the regional and divisional tiers, providing it a greater opportunity to be funded than projects that are only eligible for funding at the division tier. The extension of this project into the Durham - Chapel Hill- Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) planning area is recommended as project priority #5 in Orange County's DCHC MPO priority list. For this project to be funded, the corresponding project in the DCHC MPO planning area would also need to be funded. Description: Widen Efland -Cedar Grove Road (SR 1004) from Highland Farm Road (SR 1332) to the northern property line of the U.S. Post Office north of Carr Store Road SR 1352) from a two (2) -lane, 20 -foot cross section to a 24 -foot cross section with straightening of the roadway where needed, improvements to turn lanes, and the incorporation of bicycle facilities. This Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as project is recommended in the OCCTP. Existing Highway a Subregional Highway Modernization Project Modernization project. Ranked This project proposal overlaps with STIP project W -5143 to improve the horizontal alignment of submitted for scoring in SPOT 43/149 for all Subregional Highway Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Efland -Cedar Grove the curve on Efland -Cedar Grove Road north of its intersection with Highland Farm Road. This 2.0. This project was Modernization projects scored in consideration of inclusion in the TARPO regional 2 Road (SR 1004) project is scheduled for construction in April 2014 and for completion in December 2014. recommended by staff in 2011 the state. Project is anticipated to priority list and STIP as project priority #2 as a Improvements to be removed from the project rank low for SPOT 3.0 because it reprioritized highway project. Need: The project would improve travel time with an increase in design speed and would priority list for Orange County would not score well with the improve safety with travel lane straightening and an increase in pavement width. This segment and was subsequently State's adopted mobility scoring of Efland -Cedar Grove Road is a travel alternative to NC 86 for traffic from northwestern removed before submission. factors. Orange County to access 1- 40/85, and as such, traffic is projected to continue to increase in future years. This project is not likely to score very high using the State's congestion scoring factor and is only eligible for funding at the division tier. However, the project may score well against the State's safety scoring factor. Description: Widen Dairyland Road (SR 1004/1113/1177) from Union Grove Church Road (SR 1111) to Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) to include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. Part of this Existing Highway Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as project is located within the DCHC MPO planning area. The portion of this project within the Modernization Project a Subregional Highway DCHC MPO planning area is being recommended for inclusion in that priority list. This project submitted for scoring in SPOT Modernization project. Ranked is scheduled in the STIP for a feasibility study (STIP # EB- 5108). The project is recommended 2.0. This project was 62/149 for all Subregional Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 3 ai Road as a bikeway improvement in the OCCTP but will be submitted as a highway project with a cost exceeding $1,000,000. submitted by Orange County Modernization projects scored in consideration of inclusion in the TARPO regional P Paveed d S Shoulders' as one segment of project the state. Project is anticipated to priority list and STIP as project priority #3 as a Need. This project would provide one segment of a bikeway connection through western priority #1 in 2011. The project rank low for SPOT 3.0 because it reprioritized highway project. Orange County from Carrboro to the Buckhorn Road and Mebane area and improve the safety was scored in separate would not score well with the of the subject thoroughfare for motorized vehicular travel. The project is not likely to score very segments in SPOT 2.0. State's adopted mobility scoring high using the State's congestion and benefit -cost scoring factors and is only eligible for factors. funding at the division tier. However, the project may score well against the State's safety scoring factor. 12 Attachment 3: Draft Triangle Area Regional Planning Organization (TARPO) Project Priority List Map ID # Project Project Description /Need Status Existing Project Score/ Staff Recommendation (New /Existing Project) Rank Description: Widen Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) from Dairyland Road (SR 1177) to Buckhorn Road (SR 1114) and Buckhorn Road (SR 1114) from Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) Existing Highway Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as to West Ten Road (SR 1144) to include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. This project is Modernization Project a Subregional Highway recommended as a set of bikeway improvements in the OCCTP but will be submitted as a submitted for scoring in SPOT Modernization project. Ranked Orange Grove highway project with a cost exceeding $1,000,000. 2.0. This project was 10/149 for all Subregional Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 4 Road /Buckhorn Road submitted by Orange County Modernization projects scored in consideration of inclusion in the TARPO regional Paved Shoulders' Need: This project would provide one segment of a bikeway connection through western as one segment of project the state. In general, project is priority list and STIP as project priority #4 as a Orange County from Carrboro to the Buckhorn Road and Mebane area and improve the safety Priority #1 in 2011. The project anticipated to rank low for SPOT reprioritized highway project. of the subject thoroughfare for both bicyclists and motorized vehicular travel. The project is not was scored in separate 3.0 because it would not score well likely to score very high using the State's congestion and benefit -cost scoring factors and is segments in SPOT 2.0. with the State's adopted mobility only eligible for funding at the division tier. However, the project may score well against the factors. State's safety scoring factor. Description: Widen Old Greensboro Road (SR 1005) from Carrboro's extra - territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to the Orange /Alamance County line to include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as This project would be a segment of the North Carolina Mountains to Sea Bicycle Route a Subregional Highway (designated as North Carolina Bike Route 2). Part of this project is located within the DCHC Existing Highway Modernization project. Ranked Old Greensboro MPO planning area. This project is recommended as a bikeway improvement in the OCCTP Modernization Project 21/149 for all Subregional Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 5 Road Paved but will be submitted as a highway project with a cost exceeding $1,000,000. submitted for scoring in SPOT Modernization projects scored in consideration for inclusion in the TARPO regional Shoulders' 2.0. This project was the state. In general, project is priority list and STIP as project priority #5 as a Need: This project would provide a continuous paved bikeway segment from Carrboro through submitted by Orange County anticipated to rank low for SPOT reprioritized highway project. the southwestern portion of Orange County to connect with other bikeway segments that as project priority #2 in 2011. 3.0 because it would not score well comprise the state's Mountain to Sea bicycle route. The project is not likely to score very high with the State's adopted mobility using the State's congestion and benefit -cost scoring factors and is only eligible for funding at scoring factors. the division tier. Description: Widen Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) from I -40 to Dodsons Crossroads (SR 1102) and Dodsons Crossroads (SR 1102) from Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) to Dairyland Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as Road (SR 1177) to include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. This project is recommended as a set Existing Highway a Subregional Highway of bikeway improvements in the OCCTP but will be submitted as a highway project with a cost Modernization Project Modernization project. Ranked Orange Grove exceeding $1,000,000. submitted for scoring in SPOT 27/149 for all Subregional Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 6 Road / Dodsons 2.0. This project was Modernization projects scored in consideration for inclusion in the TARPO regional Crossroads Paved Need: This project would provide bicycle facilities to the Grady Brown Elementary School and submitted by Orange County the state. In general, project is priority list and STIP as project priority #6 as a Shoulders' Cedar Ridge High School from the area south of the schools and connect to a proposed as p project priorities #3 and #4 anticipated to rank low for SPOT reprioritized highway project. bikeway facility on Orange Grove Road northward into Hillsborough. The project would also in 2011. 3.0 because it would not score well improve safety for motorized vehicular travel on this segment of Orange Grove Road. The with the State's adopted mobility project is not likely to score very high using the State's congestion and benefit -cost scoring scoring factors. factors and is only eligible for funding at the division tier. 'Bike projects that are greater than $1,000,000 in cost can be submitted as highway projects if they involve highway modifications also of benefit to motorized vehicles. Projects will likely exceed $1,000,000. These projects are scored using the highway scoring methodology, however, they are not likely to score well against the State's highway scoring criteria. NOTES: 1) All projects previously submitted for consideration of inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list and the STIP are recommended for inclusion in this draft priority list; however, these projects are shifted down in priority given their very low likelihood of scoring well against the SPOT 3.0 scoring criteria. The INC 54 project was added to the list as priority #1 given the need for the project, its likelihood of scoring higher than other candidate projects, and its eligibility for funding from both the regional and divisional tiers, which makes it more likely to be funded. Although included as priority #2 in this list, the Efland -Cedar Grove project was removed from Orange County's priority list in 2011 because it did not score well in previous scoring iterations and bikeway improvements were anticipated not to meet the $1,000,000 threshold for being considered a highway project. The Efland -Cedar Grove Road improvements project is being added to the list because of some added emphasis on safety in the State's scoring criteria, giving the project a higher likelihood for potential funding than in previous scoring iterations. 13 Attachment 3: Draft Triangle Area Regional Planning Organization ( TARPO) Project Priority List 2) The following projects within the TARPO planning area portion of Orange County are currently in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program ISTIPI: a) Construct four (4) -foot paved shoulders along a five (5) -mile segment on Orange Grove Road from NC 54 to Arthur Minnis Road. This project is programmed in the STIP to be constructed in 2018; however, because the project is programmed for construction after July 2015, it will be subject to reprioritization under the newly adopted SPOT 3.0 process and is listed as a bike project with a total project cost of $500,000. b) Feasibility study for Dairyland Road paved shoulders project. c) Construct paved shoulders and rumble strips and make geometric improvements on NC 86 from NC 57 to the Caswell County line a total length of 12.2 miles. This project is underway and is expected to be completed by the end of October 2013. Attachment 4: TARPO Project List Map Caswell w 0 O Alamance I f1 O v IN c o' %I �l O L A o _ Chatham B -G MPO DCHC MPO ?86s RD �O Ro ir m U 2 ,p% Person LAWS 14 Durham N 1 in = 3 miles 0 1 Miles Orange County Planning and Inspections Brian Carson (10/3/2013) Attachment 5: Resolution Endorsing Projects for the DCHC MPO Transportation Improvement Program RES- 2013 -080 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A RESOLUTION ENDORSING ORANGE COUNTY'S PRIORITY TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FOR THE DURHAM - CHAPEL HILL - CARRBORO METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (DCHC MPO) REGIONAL PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2016 — 2022 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the North Carolina Board of Transportation (BOT), every two years, prepares a Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) that identifies transportation projects to be implemented over the next seven years with State and Federal funding; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina BOT solicits input for identifying transportation projects of local and regional importance to be included in the FY 2016 -2022 STIP; and WHEREAS, the DCHC MPO Transportation Advisory Committee is charged with the development of a Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP); and WHEREAS, Orange County is a member jurisdiction of the DCHC MPO; and WHEREAS, Orange County gives priority to identified safety needs on existing roads and bridges, to transportation projects that encourage alternatives to automobile travel, to projects that minimize adverse impacts on the natural environment and cultural sites, and to those projects that foster economic development in the County's designated Economic Development Districts; and WHEREAS, Orange County strongly encourages the North Carolina Department of Transportation ( NCDOT) to design all highway projects, where appropriate, to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian traffic to provide alternative means of transportation that may result in reduced automobile traffic and related air and water impacts; and WHEREAS, Orange County encourages the NCDOT to design all new or replacement bridges with sufficient clearance to allow wildlife to cross safely under them, and to allow pedestrian passage along any existing or planned trail- system connectors; and WHEREAS, Orange County has outlined its transportation needs within the DCHC MPO planning area in an attachment to this resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners that the Board endorses the following prioritized list of transportation projects to be considered for the FY 2016 -2022 DCHC MPO MTIP. South Churton Street (Old NC 86) Improvements: Widen South Churton Street (SR 1009) from 1 -40 to U.S. 70 Business to multiple lanes with congestion management, limited access, bicycle and pedestrian, and aesthetic improvements. This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project to be considered for inclusion in the DCHC MPO MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 15 Attachment 5: Resolution Endorsing Projects for the DCHC MPO Transportation 16 Improvement Program 2 U.S. 70 East/1 -85 Connector: Modify the 1 -85 Connector (SR 1239) interchange at U.S. 70 to provide access from all directions. This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project to be considered for inclusion in the DCHC MPO MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 3 Orange Grove Road Extension: Extend Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) from the east side of South Churton Street (SR 1009) to U.S. 70 Business. This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project to be considered for inclusion in the DCHC MPO MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 4 NC 86 Improvements North of Hillsborough: Widen NC 86 from U.S. 70 Bypass to north of NC 57 to four (4) lanes with intersection improvements at U.S. 70 Bypass and NC 57. This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project to be considered for inclusion in the DCHC MPO MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 5 NC 54 Widening: Widen NC 54 from Neville Road (SR 1945) to Old Fayetteville Road (SR 1107/1937) from a two (2) -lane undivided thoroughfare to a four (4) -lane divided boulevard type thoroughfare. This project will be submitted as a new highway project to be considered for inclusion in the DCHC MPO MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 6 1 -40 Widening: Widen 1 -40 from four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes from the 1- 40/1 -85 interchange to the Durham County line. This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 7 1 -85 Widening: Widen 1 -85 from four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes from the 1- 40/1 -85 interchange to the Durham County line. This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 8 Hillsborough Train Station: Construct a train station in Hillsborough and implement AMTRAK service. This project will be submitted as a new transit/rail project by Triangle Transit for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 9 Buckhorn Economic Development District (EDD) Park - and -Ride: Construct a park- and -ride facility to be located in the 1- 85 /Buckhorn Road EDD. This project will be submitted as a new transit project by Triangle Transit or the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 10 Eno Mountain Road /Mayo Street at Orange Grove Road: Realign the intersection of Eno Mountain Road (SR 1148) and Mayo Street (SR 1192) with Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) and make safety improvements. Attachment 5: Resolution Endorsing Projects for the DCHC MPO Transportation 17 Improvement Program This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 11 Homestead Road Bike Lanes and Sidewalks: Improve Homestead Road (SR 1777) from Old NC 86 (SR 1009) to NC 86 to include bicycle lanes and sidewalks in sections of the corridor where they do not exist. This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 12 Eubanks Road Bike Lanes: Construct bicycle lanes on Eubanks Road (SR 1727) from Old NC 86 (SR 1009) to NC 86. This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 13 Dairyland Road Paved Shoulders: Widen Dairyland Road (SR 1004/1113/1177) from Union Grove Church Road (SR 1111) to Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) to include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 14 Orange Grove Road /1 -40 Pedestrian Bridge: Construct a pedestrian bridge over 1 -40 alongside Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) and construct a sidewalk along the north side of Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) from the pedestrian bridge to Timbers Drive. This project will be submitted as a new pedestrian project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. Upon motion of Commissioner , seconded by Commissioner the foregoing resolution was adopted this the 15th day of October, 2013. I, Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for the County of Orange, North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of said Board at a meeting held on October 15, 2013, as relates in any way to the adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are recorded in the minutes of said Board. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said County, this day of 12013. Clerk to the Board of Commissioners 18 Attachment 6: Draft Durham - Chapel Hill - Carrboro (DCHC) MPO Project Priority List Map ID # Project Project Description /Need Status Existing Project Score/ Staff Recommendation (New /Existing Project) Rank Description: Develop congestion management, limited access, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and aesthetic and capacity improvements along South Churton Street (Old NC 86 /SR 1009) from 1 -40 to U.S. 70 Business. More specifically, the project would widen South Churton Street along this segment to multiple lanes with a landscaped median and would widen the railroad bridge. This project is recommended in the DCHC MPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The feasibility study completed by NCDOT in February 2002 Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as recommends a four (4) -lane divided curb and gutter cross section with a 16 -foot median for the a Subregional Highway Mobility entire segment. Orange County will stress the need to study improvements within the current project. Ranked 52/382 for all right -of -way (ROW) for the segment north of 1 -85 because of the significant built constraints Existing Highway Mobility Subregional Highway Mobility Submit to DCHC for SPOT 3.0 scoring and South Churton Street along the corridor and its proximity to the Town of Hillsborough's historic district. Orange Project submitted for scoring in projects scored in the state. Project consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and 1 (Old NC 86) County will request that, where conditions do not prevent the addition of frontage roads, the SPOT 2.0. This project was was ranked 38/71 by the MPO for the STIP as project priority #1 as a reprioritized Improvements feasibility study include the addition of frontage roads with limited access from the corridor. submitted by Orange County highway projects scored in SPOT highway project. as project priority #2 in 2011. 2.0. The project is anticipated to Need: Traffic counts along South Churton Street (Old NC 86) indicate that the corridor is near rank about the same or slightly capacity for average annual daily counts and over capacity for peak periods. Capacity lower in SPOT 3.0 prioritization. improvements would ease congestion and improve travel time along this primary north -south corridor connecting the Town of Hillsborough and northern Orange County to 1 -40 and 1 -85. This project scored the highest among subregional mobility projects in Orange County for SPOT 2.0 and ranked 52/382 among those in the state within that category. Although the project is anticipated to rank the same or lower for SPOT 3.0, it is still projected to be among the highest scoring projects that are only eligible in the division funding tier. Description: Modify the 1 -85 Connector interchange at U.S. 70 to provide access from all directions. The existing Connectorjust east of Efland is not accessible to traffic on eastbound U.S. 70 and there is no access to westbound U.S. 70 from the Connector. This project is recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP. Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as a Regional Highway Mobility Need: The project would enable traffic from northwestern Orange County to access 1 -85 more project. Ranked 208/268 for all easily without risking the many points of traffic conflict through Efland. Traffic has increased on "dog- Existing Highway Mobility Regional Highway Mobility projects Efland -Cedar Grove Road as an alternative to NC 86. Much of that traffic currently legs" Project submitted for scoring in scored in the state. Project was Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 2 U.S. 70 East/I -85 through Efland via Forrest Avenue to Mt. Willing Road to access I -85. Traffic counts reveal that SPOT 2 .0. This project was ranked 66/71 by the MPO for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and Connector traffic has increased approximately 40 % over the past 10 years on Mt. Willing Road just south submitted by Orange County highway projects scored in SPOT the STIP as project priority #2 as a reprioritized of Forrest Avenue, while traffic on U.S. 70 east of Efland -Cedar Grove Road has increased as project priority #5 in 2011. 2.0. Project is anticipated to rank highway project. only 2 %. higher for SPOT 3.0 but will likely not rank in the top tier of projects The project would dramatically improve travel time for traffic from northwestern Orange County within the regional and divisional to 1 -85 and would dramatically ease congestion during peak periods in Efland. This project did funding tiers. not score very high for SPOT 2.0 prioritization but is projected to score higher for SPOT 3.0 because of the added emphasis on both benefit- cost/travel time and safety. It is also anticipated that the project will be eligible at both the regional and divisional funding tiers. Description: Extend Orange Grove Road from the east side of South Churton Street (SR 1009) Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as to U.S. 70 Business. This project is recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP. a Subregional Highway Mobility Existing Highway Mobility project. Ranked 77/382 for all Need: This project would ease excess congestion on South Churton Street between Orange Project submitted for scoring in Subregional Mobility projects Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 3 Orange Grove Road Grove Road and U.S. 70 Business and reduce travel time by providing a direct connection from SPOT 2.0. This project was scored in the state. Project was consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and Extension Orange Grove Road to U.S. 70 Business. The project would also provide access to a potential submitted by Orange County ranked 35/71 by the MPO for the STIP as project priority #3 as a reprioritized site for the proposed Hillsborough train station and possibly other future public facilities. This as project priority #7 in 2011. highway projects scored in SPOT highway project. project scored relatively well for SPOT 2.0 and ranked 77/382 for all subregional mobility 2.0. The project is anticipated to projects in the state. Although the project is expected to rank the same or lower for SPOT 3.0, rank about the same or slightly it is still projected to be among the higher scoring projects that are only eligible in the division lower for SPOT 3.0 prioritization. funding tier. 19 Attachment 6: Draft Durham - Chapel Hill - Carrboro (DCHC) MPO Project Priority List Map ID # Project Project Description /Need Status Existing Project Score/ Staff Recommendation (New /Existing Project) Rank Description: Widen NC 86 from U.S. 70 bypass to north of NC 57 to four (4) lanes with intersection improvements at U.S. 70 bypass and NC 57. Improvements at the NC 86 /U.S. 70 intersection should include extending the queuing lane for traffic turning east onto U.S. 70 bypass from northbound Churton Street /NC 86. Improvements at the NC 86 /NC 57 intersection Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as should include a crosswalk and provide a safe crossing for pedestrians with a sidewalk Existing Highway Mobility a Statewide Highway Mobility connecting the intersection of NC 86 and NC 57 to Rencher Street. This project is not currently Project submitted for scoring in project. Ranked 60/306 for all listed or recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP but is recommended in the DCHC MPO CTP. SPOT 2.0. This project was Statewide Mobility projects scored Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 4 NC 86 Improvements submitted by Orange County in the state. Project ranked 49/71 by consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and north of Hillsborough Need: The segment of NC 86 between NC 57 and U.S. 70 is highly congested. Traffic counts as project priority #12 in 2011. the MPO for highway projects the STIP as project priority #4 as a reprioritized indicate that this segment of NC 86 is over capacity for average annual daily counts. Capacity For this project to be funded, it scored in SPOT 2.0. In general, highway project. improvements would ease congestion and improve travel time along this primary north -south would need to be added to the project is anticipated to rank about corridor connecting the Town of Hillsborough to NC 57 and northern Orange County. This DCHC MPO MTP. the same or slightly lower for SPOT project scored well for SPOT 2.0 and ranked 60/306 for all statewide mobility projects in the 3.0 prioritization. state. The project will be scored as a regional and /or division tier project for SPOT 3.0 and is anticipated to be among the higher scoring projects within these tiers with the added emphasis on congestion and benefit -cost. Description: Widen NC 54 from Neville Road to Old Fayetteville Road from a two (2) -lane thoroughfare to a four (4) -lane divided boulevard type thoroughfare with a travel - prohibitive median to improve mobility and provide better access control. This project would continue the NC 54 widening project recommended in the OCCTP into Carrboro, however, this project is not recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP or CTP. The proposed NC 54 widening project west of Neville Road (TARPO priority project #1) would be contingent on the widening of this segment of the roadway so that the benefits of a continuous improved higher capacity cross section Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and would be extended along logical termini. consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO MTP, 5 NC 54 Widening New Highway Project N/A TIP and the STIP as project priority #5 as a new Need: NCDOT projections west of these project limits reveal that traffic on NC 54 is at highway project. capacity, implying that traffic along these project limits is likely at or above capacity warranting an increase in capacity through widening. The project would improve congestion and reduce travel time along the corridor. As such, the project is likely to score relatively well against the State's congestion and benefit -cost scoring factors, and the project is eligible for funding at both the regional and divisional tiers. An amendment to the DCHC MPO MTP to include this project would be required for the project to be funded within the first four (4) years of the STIP (FYs 2016 - 2019). Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as Description: Widen 1 -40 from four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes from the 1- 40/1 -85 interchange to the Existing Highway Mobility a Statewide Highway Mobility Durham County line. The project is recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP. Project submitted for scoring in project. Ranked 54/306 for all SPOT 2.0. This project was Statewide Mobility projects scored Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 6 I -40 Widening Need: According to data from NCDOT, traffic along this corridor is near capacity and is not submitted by Orange in the state. Project ranked 63/71 by consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and expected to exceed capacity in future years. The project would reduce congestion and travel County in 2011 but is already the MPO for highway projects the STIP as project priority #6 as a reprioritized time and will likely score relatively well when compared to other projects submitted because of in the DCHC MPO TIP and the scored in SPOT 2.0. Project is highway project. the added emphasis on congestion and benefit -cost. This project is eligible for funding at the STIP and is considered a anticipated to rank higher for SPOT statewide, regional and divisional tiers. project of regional significance. 3.0 prioritization among highway projects throughout the state. Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as Existing Highway Mobility a Statewide Highway Mobility Description: Widen 1 -85 from four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes from the 1- 40/1 -85 interchange to the Project submitted for scoring in project. Two separate segments Durham County line and reconstruct interchanges and bridge structures. The project is SPOT 2.0. This project was scored for the project ranked Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 7 1 -85 Widening recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP. not submitted by Orange 150/306 and 220/306 for Statewide consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and County in 2011 but is already Mobility projects scored in the state. the STIP as project priority #7 as a reprioritized Need: The project would reduce congestion and travel time along the corridor during peak in the DCHC MPO TIP and the Project ranked 68/71 by the MPO highway project. periods. This project is eligible for funding at the statewide, regional and divisional tiers. STIP and is considered a for highway projects scored in project of regional significance. SPOT 2.0. Project is anticipated to rank higher for SPOT 3.0 20 Attachment 6: Draft Durham - Chapel Hill - Carrboro (DCHC) MPO Project Priority List Map ID # Project Project Description /Need Status Existing Project Score/ Staff Recommendation (New /Existing Project) Rank prioritization among highway projects throughout the state but will likely not rank high enough to be funded at the Statewide tier. New Transit and /or Rail Description: Construct a train station in Hillsborough and implement AMTRAK service as project." This project will designated in Hillsborough's Rail Station Small Area Plan and in the Orange County Bus and technically require submission Rail Investment Plan. The train station could also serve future commuter rail operations and by Triangle Transit; however, Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Hillsborough Train anchor a multimodal transportation hub in Hillsborough. the project is included in the consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and 8 Station priority list to act as a guide for N/A the STIP as project priority #8 as a new transit Need: A revenue and ridership study conducted by NCDOT and AMTRAK has indicated there assigning local input points to and /or rail project. is enough potential ridership to make a stop in Hillsborough financially feasible. The station and potential projects. This project service in Hillsborough would fill a sizable gap in area served along the rail line between was submitted by Orange Burlington and Durham. County as project priority #2 in 2011. New Transit Project." This project will technically require submission by Triangle Ranked 10/17 among all DCHC Description: Construct apark- and -ride facility to be located in the -85 /Buckhorn Road Transit or the Piedmont Authority for Regional MPO transit projects scored in 2011. Final rank with MPO scores Buckhorn Economic Economic Development District (EDD) to collect ridership in eastern Alamance and western Transportation (PART), and Transportation Advisory Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 9 Development District Orange Counties. however, the project is Committee (TAC)- assigned points consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and (EDD) Park - and -Ride Need: The park- and -ride facility would provide a transit connection to an area with a growing included in the priority list to was 14/17. Project received no the STIP as project priority #9 as a new transit project. commuting presence to and from the Triangle region. act as a guide for assigning points from the TAC for the DCHC local input points to potential MPO draft 2014 -2020 TIP priority projects. This project was list. submitted by Orange County as project priority #4 in 2011. Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as a Subregional Highway Eno Mountain Road Description: Realign the intersection of Eno Mountain Road and Mayo Street with Orange Existing Highway Modernization project. Ranked and Mayo Street at Grove Road and make safety improvements. This project is not provided /recommended in the Modernization project 59/149 for all Subregional Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 10 Orange Grove Road DCHC MPO MTP. submitted for scoring in SPOT Modernization projects scored in consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and intersection 2.0. This project was the state. Ranked 16/71 by the the STIP as project priority #10 as a reprioritized realignment and Need: The project would improve safety, reduce travel time, and improve traffic flow between submitted by Orange County MPO for highway projects scored in highway project. safety improvements residential and commercial areas in the Town of Hillsborough. as project priority #8 in 2011. SPOT 2.0. Project is anticipated to rank low among all projects scored in the division tier. Description: Improve Homestead Road from Old NC 86 (SR 1009) to NC 86 to include bicycle lanes and sidewalks in sections of the corridor where those facilities do not exist. This project is Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as provided /recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP a Subregional Highway Existing Highway Modernization project. Ranked Homestead Road Need: There are three (3) schools in the vicinity of Homestead Road: Chapel Hill High School, Modernization project for 75/149 for all Subregional Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 11 bike lane and Smith Middle School, and Seawell Elementary School. Many students live within walking and submitted for scoring in SPOT Modernization projects scored in consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and sidewalk installation' biking distance of Chapel Hill High School and must walk or cycle along or across Homestead 2.0. This project was the state. Ranked 19/71 by the the STIP as project priority #11 as a reprioritized Road on a daily basis. Provision of bikeway and pedestrian facilities is necessary to give submitted by Orange County MPO for highway projects scored in highway project. students a comfortable and safe place to travel separate from that of motorized vehicular as project priority #9 in 2011. SPOT 2.0. Project is anticipated to traffic. Homestead Road is also a commuting route for adult utilitarian bicyclists connecting rank low among all projects scored residential areas to other arteries serving employment centers. in the division tier. 21 Attachment 6: Draft Durham - Chapel Hill - Carrboro (DCHC) MPO Project Priority List Map ID # Project Project Description /Need Status Existing Project Score/ Staff Recommendation (New /Existing Project) Rank Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as Description: Construct bicycle lanes on Eubanks Road from Old NC 86 (SR 1009) to NC 86. Existing Highway a Subregional Highway Modernization project. Ranked This project would likely exceed $1,000,000, and as such, would be submitted as a highway Modernization Project 19/149 for all Subregional Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Eubanks Road bike project. This project is provided /recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP. submitted for scoring in SPOT Modernization projects scored in consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and 12 lane installation' Need: This project would provide separate facility for both recreational and commuter 2.0. This project was the state. Ranked 6/71 by the MPO the STIP as project priority #12 as a reprioritized ke /automobile modal conflict along this corridor. The project bicyclists reduce /eliminate the bike/automobile submitted by Orange County for highway projects scored in highway project. would also provide access to the Morris Grove Elementary School on Eubanks Road. o as roject riorit p priority #10 in 2011. SPOT 2.0. Project is anticipated to rank low among all projects scored in the division tier. Description: Widen Dairyland Road from Union Grove Church Road to Orange Grove Road to Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. Part of this project is located within the TARPO planning a Subregional Highway area. The portion of this project within the TARPO planning area is being recommended for Existing Highway Modernization project. Ranked inclusion in that priority list as priority #3. This project is scheduled in the STIP for a feasibility Modernization Project 62/149 for all Subregional Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Dairyland Road study (STIP # EB- 5108). This project is provided /recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP. submitted for scoring in SPOT Modernization projects scored in consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and 13 paved shoulders' Need: This project would provide one segment of a bikeway connection through western 2.0. This project was the state. Ranked 21/71 by the the STIP as project priority #13 as a reprioritized Orange County from Carrboro to the Buckhorn Road and Mebane area and improve the safety submitted by Orange County MPO for highway projects scored in highway project. of the subject thoroughfare for both bicyclists and motorized vehicular travel. The project is not as project priority #11 in 2011. SPOT 2.0. Project is anticipated to likely to score very high using the State's congestion and benefit -cost scoring factors and is rank low among all projects scored n the division tier. only eligible for funding at the division tier. Description: Construct a pedestrian bridge over 1 -40 alongside Orange Grove Road and construct a sidewalk along the north side of Orange Grove Road from the bridge to Timbers Drive. Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as Need: I -40 separates two schools, Grady Brown Elementary and Cedar Ridge High School, a Pedestrian project. Ranked 559/629 for all bike /ed projects p p Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Orange Grove from residential areas north of 1 -40. The schools are within walking distance from residential Ranked 24/24 . scored in the state consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and 14 Road /1 -40 Pedestrian areas, but bicyclists and pedestrians must share the roadway with motor vehicles crossing the New Pedestrian Project" by the MPO for pedestrian projects the STIP as project priority #14 or higher as a new Bridge existing narrow two (2) -lane bridge that carries Orange Grove Road over 1 -40. The bridge is too . . scored in SPOT 2 Project is 0 pedestrian project if the County can commit to provide narrow to accommodate a pedestrian walkway. Lack of an adequate pedestrian crossing anticipated to rank low among all the 20% local match, acquire any necessary right -of- presents an unsafe environment for students to walk to the schools. The Orange County Safe bike /ped projects scored in the way, and locally administer /manage the project. Routes to School Action Plan identifies the pedestrian bridge as the central element in the plan division tier. for Grady Brown Elementary School. The school system has committed to construct a trail from the bridge across Cedar Ridge High School property to the entrance of Cedar Ridge High School. Bike projects that are greater than $1,000,000 in cost can be submitted as highway projects if they involve highway modifications also of benefit to motorized vehicles. Projects will likely exceed $1,000,000. These projects are scored using the highway scoring methodology, however, they are not likely to score well against the State's highway scoring criteria. Bike /ped and transit projects will be considered new projects for SPOT 3.0 scoring. Previous bike /ped and transit projects submitted for scoring will not automatically be scored for SPOT 3.0. Transit projects in this priority list are meant to function as a guide for Orange County's assignment of local input points. These transit projects would ultimately need to be submitted by the transit agency responsible for making the respective capital improvements. 'Pedestrian projects require a 20% local match and must be locally administered. Right -of -way acquisition is also not a permissible cost to be funded by NCDOT for these projects. NOTES: 1) The 1 -85 and 1 -40 widening projects are already scheduled for reprioritization at the Statewide tier, and staff is suggesting that they be added to the priority list to provide a guide for staff and elected officials to determine to which Orange County projects they should assign local input points in the event that these projects are not funded at the statewide tier and become eligible at the regional or divisional funding tiers. 2) One project was removed from the priority list submitted in 2011: Old INC 86 bikeway improvements from Hillsborough Road in Carrboro to 1 -40. All other projects submitted in 2011 are included; however, the staff - suggested order of prioritization for those projects has changed. 22 Attachment 6: Draft Durham - Chapel Hill - Carrboro (DCHC) MPO Project Priority List 3) The following projects within the DCHC MPO planning area portion of Orange County are currently in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP): a) 1 -40 widening b) 1 -85 widening c) Feasibility study for Dairyland Road paved shoulders project. Attachment 7: DCHC MPO Project List Map 23 Caswell W TRYON ST E TRYON ST m =_ Person J� S DIM�°G 0 y0 my O oM 70A $J LAWS STORE G,y 3 157 10 j 2 I PAM \LL RD Q- aG�G I soH<Fy I 14 57 OAKOq�E OR O O G�J 02 2D �PRO� I �0 86 j PRVS RD i I 70 9 WEST'C 70A r See Inset I R °N 70 Q Alamance 7 Durham N O O O �A e °P 0 751 86 O ° gORILANO RD O ARTHUR M /,yNlsea > I 6RP°y� ¢ EUBANKS RD �� I u� TEERR° p p A PO Oc`P Q A No HOMESTEgO Z RO ORD 15 .�'RO 54 501 M0 RO`N ? I m° o m J m N 54 0" RO O O ORO U O Ay U OLD OREENSB .4 0 _ I f I Chatham — " -- \_, N 1 in = 3 miles 0 1 1 - * Miles B -G MPO DCHC MPO Orange County Planning and Inspections Brian Carson (10/3/2013)