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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 11-19-2013 - 7a 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 19, 2013 Action Agenda Item No. 7-a SUBJECT: Resolutions to Endorse Orange County's Priority Transportation Projects for the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Triangle Area Rural Planning Organization DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1. TARPO and DCHC MPO Priority Lists Bret Martin, Transportation Planner, 919-245- Submitted in 2011 2582 2. Resolution Endorsing Projects for the Tom Altieri, Comprehensive Planning TARPO Regional Priority List Supervisor, 919-245-2575 3. TARPO Project Descriptions and Craig Benedict, Planning and Inspections Recommendations Director, 919-2585 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 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 Rural Planning Organization (TARPO) planning areas for consideration of inclusion in the 2016-2022 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). BACKGROUND: At the September 17, 2013 regular 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. At the October 15, 2013 regular meeting, the BOCC considered and approved a list of priority transit projects to submit to both the DCHC MPO and TARPO to meet an earlier deadline for transit project submissions. 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 incorporating all modes 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. However, based on additional information received from the DCHC MPO, TARPO, and the North Carolina 2 Department of Transportation (NCDOT) since the development of the initial priority list, the recommended list and prioritization order of projects has changed. Role of Proiect Lists The project priority lists provided to the BOCC for both the DCHC MPO and TARPO planning areas provide all projects, regardless of mode, for consideration of inclusion in those organizations' regional priority lists and/or transportation improvement program (TIP). The lists to be considered for approval/endorsement by the BOCC are meant to serve two roles- 1) First, the lists serve as Orange County's official list of projects to submit for scoring by the State and to be considered for inclusion in the STIP and ultimately implemented; and 2) Second, the lists are meant to act as a guide for both the Transportation Coordinating Committee (TCC) and Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) representatives from Orange County to strategize/prioritize their assignment of local input points to projects during each organization's respective internal local input process. Some of the projects included in the priority list are not officially Orange County projects, but are projects Orange County may support and for which it may desire to assign local inputs points depending on the outcome of where those projects stand after State scores are received. It is TARPO's policy that all projects, regardless of mode, be submitted together in one list in order of priority. Although it is not the DCHC MPO's policy to follow the same protocol, there will not be a separate allocation of local input points for DCHC MPO TAC members to assign to each mode. The same allocation of local input points must be assigned across all modes. As such, staff recommends submitting the DCHC MPO priority list with all projects, regardless of mode, in one list in order of priority. If State scores received in the spring of 2014 for projects submitted appear to affect Orange County's strategic ranking of projects in the DCHC MPO priority list, and if time permits between the time State scores are received and the MPO's deadline for assigning local input points, staff will bring the ranked list of projects back to the BOCC for consideration of reconfiguration of project order. 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). TARPO Priority List For the TARPO project priority list (Attachment 3), all projects submitted in 2011 were carried forward to this priority list, and six (6) new projects that were not submitted in 2011 were added to the list and prioritized as top projects. Two of the new TARPO projects (Orange Public Transportation expansion vehicles and the Northern Human Services Center park-and-ride) are new transit projects intended to implement the Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (OCBRIP). One additional project (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). Another additional 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 3 is now being added again for consideration. One additional project (Buckhorn Road widening) was submitted to the BGMPO, but strategically placed on the TARPO priority list to potentially secure additional local input points as the project is partially located within the TARPO planning area. The last additional project is currently programmed in the 2012-2018 STIP, but is subject to re-scoring and re-prioritization because it is programmed for construction after FY 2015. These six (6) projects were added to the top of the list because of a need to rely somewhat on the assignment of local input points and because, relative to the previously submitted projects, the projects are likely to score higher against the State's scoring criteria, thereby giving them a greater chance of being funded and included in the 2016-2022 STIP. Two of these projects are also OCCTP-recom mended projects. The other four (4) projects were shifted down to priorities 7-10 because they are not likely to score well against the State's bike/pedestrian scoring factors as a result of their rural context and require the County to commit a 20% local match. Attachment 4 is a map depicting the locations of the draft project priorities for those projects within TARPO's planning area. DCHC MPO Priority List For the DCHC MPO project priority list (Attachment 6), all except one of the projects submitted in 2011 were carried forward to this priority list. Nine (9) projects that were not submitted in 2011 were added to the list. Three (3) of these new projects are transit projects intended to implement the OCBRIP. Three (3) of the new projects are Safe Routes to School projects recommended in the Orange County Safe Routes to School Action Plan. Two (2) of the new projects are the I-40 widening from the I-40/1-85 interchange to the Durham County line and I-85 widening from the 1-40/1-85 interchange to the Durham County line. One (1) is a new bike/pedestrian project along Mt. Carmel Church Road. 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. Their inclusion in the priority list is meant to be a guide for those projects' levels of priority relative to others for the assignment of local input points. 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) Readily implementable transit and Safe Routes to School projects of local significance; 2) Added capacity/mobility projects of local significance; 3) Transit/rail projects of local significance submitted by other transit agencies; 4) Highway modernization projects of local significance; 5) Added capacity/mobility projects of statewide/regional significance; and 6) Safe Routes to School and bike/pedestrian projects that come at a cost to the County and that do not have an obligated local funding commitment. 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. 4 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 BOCC's September 17, 2013 meeting. The abstract for the resolution to endorse Orange County's priority transportation projects within the BGMPO planning area staff prepared 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. All bike and pedestrian projects require a resolution or letter of commitment from Orange County indicating the County will provide the local match if the projects are selected for funding. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Interim Manager recommends that the Board approve/endorse the resolutions (Attachments 2 and 5) to submit priority transportation projects to the TARPO and DCHC MPO, respectively. 5 Attachment 1A 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. 6 Attachment 1 B 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 7 Attachment 1 B 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 8 Attachment 1 B 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 9 Attachment 1 B 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 10 RES-2013-100 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A RESOLUTION ENDORSING ORANGE COUNTY'S PRIORITY TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FOR THE TRIANGLE AREA RURAL PLANNING ORGANIZATION (TARPO) REGIONAL PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2016 — 2022 STATEWIDE 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 Rural 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 Orange Public Transportation Expansion Vehicles: Request/purchase up to six (6), 25-foot, 18- passenger cutaway bus vehicles to accommodate bus service expansion as recommended in the Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (OCBRIP) and the draft Five-Year Orange County Bus Service Expansion Program currently under development. This project will be submitted as a new transit 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 11 2 NC 54 Widening: Widen NC 54 from Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) to Old Fayetteville Road (SR 1937/1107) 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. 3 Buckhorn Road (SR 1114) Widening: Widen Buckhorn Road from U.S. 70 to West Ten Road (SR1144) to multiple lanes with bicycle and pedestrian facilities. This project was previously submitted as a highway project and will be reprioritized and submitted as a highway project for consideration of inclusion in both the TARPO regional priority list and the BGMPO Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. 4 Park-and-Ride Improvements at Orange County Northern Human Services Center (Conceptual): Implement park-and-ride improvements at the Orange County Northern Human Services Center for potential fixed-route service to Hillsborough. This project will be submitted as a new transit project to TARPO for consideration of inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list and the 2016-2022 STIP. 5 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. 6 Orange Grove Road Paved Shoulders (From NC 54 to Arthur Minnis Road): Widen Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) from NC 54 to Arthur Minnis Road to include four (4)-foot paved shoulders. This project will be submitted as a new bike project to be considered for inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list as well as the 2016-2022 STIP if the County commits the required 20% local match. 7 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 new bike project to be considered for inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list as well as the 2016-2022 STIP if the County commits the required 20% local match. 8 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. Attachment 2: Resolution Endorsing Projects for the TARPO Regional Priority List 12 This project will be submitted as a new bike project to be considered for inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list as well as the 2016-2022 STIP if the County commits the required 20% local match. 9 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 new bike project to be considered for inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list as well as the 2016-2022 STIP if the County commits the required 20% local match. 10 Orange Grove Road/Dodsons Crossroads: 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 Road (SR 1177) to include four (4)-foot paved shoulders. This project will be submitted as a new bike project to be considered for inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list as well as the 2016-2022 STIP if the County commits the required 20% local match. Upon motion of Commissioner seconded by Commissioner the foregoing resolution was adopted this the 19th day of November, 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 November 19, 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 13 Attachment 3: Draft Triangle Area Regional Planning Organization (TARPO) Project Priority List Rank/ Map Project Project Description /Need Status Existing Project Score/ Staff Recommendation ID # (New /Existing Project) Rank Description: Up to six (6), 25 -foot, 18- passenger cutaway bus vehicles to accommodate bus service expansion as recommended in the Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (OCBRIP) and the Five -Year Orange County Bus Service Expansion Program currently under development. Need: Given the range of potential services that could be developed as part of Orange Public Transportation's (OPT's) bus service expansion, staff has identified the need for up to an additional six (6), 25 -foot, 18- passenger cutaway bus vehicles to accommodate potential bus Orange Public service expansion to both rural demand response services and intra - Hillsborough, Hillsborough Transportation to Chapel Hill, Cedar Grove to Hillsborough, and Mebane /Efland /Hillsborough fixed -route Expansion Vehicles services. The exact number of expansion vehicles to be submitted to each respective Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 1 to Implement the transportation planning organization will depend on the final outcome of bus service expansion New Transit Project (Not N/A consideration of inclusion in the TARPO regional Orange County Bus objectives identified in the draft Five -Year Orange County Bus Service Expansion Program previously submitted) priority list and STIP as project priority #1 as a new and Rail Investment currently under development by Triangle Transit in partnership with Orange County staff that transit project. Plan will be brought before the BOCC in January for consideration and feedback. The estimated cost in 2015 dollars per expansion vehicle is $71,500. If awarded expansion vehicles to be funded by Federal and State match sources, the County /OPT must commit a 10% local match for those vehicles, equating to $7,150 per vehicle in 2015 dollars. If six (6) expansion vehicles are awarded, the total cost to the County would be $42,900 in 2015 dollars, however, revenue from the public transit 1 /2- percent sales tax and the vehicle registration fee can be expended on expansion vehicles. This project submission is meant to be a placeholder for the finer details of specific expansion vehicle needs to be determined when the recommendations for those needs are finalized. Description: Widen NC 54 from Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) to Old Fayetteville Road (SR 1937/1107) 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). This project is partially located within the DCHC MPO planning area. Need: NCDOT projections reveal that traffic on NC 54 from Orange Grove Road to Fayetteville Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 2 NC 54 Widening Road will substantially exceed the existing roadway capacity by 2035, warranting an increase New Highway Project N/A consideration of inclusion in the TARPO regional incapacity through widening. NCDOT traffic figures already indicate that traffic along the priority list and STIP as project priority #2 as a new segment of NC 54 from Butler Road /Dodsons Cross Road to Neville Road is at capacity and highway project. will only continue to substantially exceed capacity in future years. Given these figures, it is also likely that traffic along the segment of NC 54 from Neville Road to Old Fayetteville Road is also at or over capacity. Among all projects 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. Description: Widen Buckhorn Road from U.S. 70 to West Ten Road (SR 1144) to multi -lanes with bicycle and pedestrian facilities. This segment of roadway is over 95% within the BGMPO Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as planning area and borders the western boundary of the I- 40/1 -85- Buckhorn Road EDD. Existing Highway Mobility a project within the BGMPO Need: This general vicinity of this proposed project is the focus of a growing problem of traffic project submitted for scoring in planning area as a Subregional Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 3 Buckhorn Road (SR backing up on the northbound exit ramps onto southbound Buckhorn Road and at a SPOT 2.0. This project was Highway Mobility project. Ranked consideration of inclusion in the TARPO regional 1114) Widening e just south eft turn into a nonconforming business use just south of the interchange. Orange County has submitted by another 272/382 for all Subregional priority list and STIP as project priority #3 as a extended water and sewer to this area to serve public facilities and to increase the jurisdiction to the BGMPO in Highway Mobility projects scored in reprioritized highway project. attractiveness of the EDD for development. The project was previously submitted through the 2011. the state. Project is anticipated to rank lower (313/382) for SPOT 3.0. DCHC MPO as a bike project requesting four (4) -foot paved bike lanes when Buckhorn Road was located within that MPO's planning area. 14 Attachment 3: Draft Triangle Area Regional Planning Organization (TARPO) Project Priority List Rank/ Map Project Project Description /Need Status Existing Project Score/ Staff Recommendation ID # (New /Existing Project) Rank Description: Implement park- and -ride improvements at the Orange County Northern Human Services Center for potential fixed -route service to Hillsborough. Need: The Five -Year Orange County Bus Service Expansion Program currently under development may recommend park- and -ride improvements to be made at the Orange County Park - and -Ride Northern Human Services Center to connect Cedar Grove and northern Orange County Improvements at residents to Hillsborough and fixed route services in Hillsborough connected to the rest of the Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Orange County county. If recommended, the service would be implemented by OPT. The extent and cost of New Transit Project (Not consideration of inclusion in the TARPO regional 4 Northern Human improvements have not yet been determined, however, if the proposed improvements are previously submitted) N/A priority list and STIP as proiect priority #4 as a new Services Center awarded Federal and State funding sources, a minimum 10% percent local match would be transit project. (Conceptual required. Revenue from the1 /2- percent sales tax and the vehicle registration fee can be expended on park- and -ride improvements., This project submission is meant to be a placeholder for the finer details of specific park- and -ride improvement needs to be determined when the recommendations for those needs are finalized. 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 project is recommended in the OCCTP. Existing Highway Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as Modernization Project a Subregional Highway This project proposal overlaps with STIP project W -5143 to improve the horizontal alignment of submitted for scoring in SPOT Modernization project. Ranked Efland -Cedar Grove the curve on Efland -Cedar Grove Road north of its intersection with Highland Farm Road. This 2.0. This project was 43/149 for all Subregional Highway Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 5 Road (SR 1004) project is scheduled for construction in April 2014 and for completion in December 2014. recommended by staff in 2011 Modernization projects scored in consideration of inclusion in the TARPO regional Improvements to be removed from the project the state. Project is anticipated to priority list and STIP as proiect priority #5 as a Need: The project would improve travel time with an increase in design speed and would priority list for Orange County rank low for SPOT 3.0 because it reprioritized highway project. improve safety with travel lane straightening and an increase in pavement width. This segment and was subsequently would not score well with the of Efland -Cedar Grove Road is a travel alternative to NC 86 for traffic from northwestern removed before submission. State's adopted mobility scoring Orange County to access I- 40/85, and as such, traffic is projected to continue to increase in factors. 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. Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Description: Widen Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) from NC 54 to Arthur Minnis Road to consideration for inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list and STIP as proiect priority #6 as a new include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. This project is recommended as a set of bikeway Not scored in SPOT 2.0 bike project if the County can commit to provide the pr Orange Grove Road projects in the OCCTP . Existing bike project prioritization. Already included in required 20% local match, acquire any necessary 6 Paved Shoulders Need: This project would provide one segment of a bikeway connection through western programmed for construction the 2012 -2018 STIP. In general, right -of -way, and locally administer /manage the (From NC 54 to to the Orange County from Cfare clists Road and Mebane area and improve the safety n FY 2018 in the STIP. project is anticipated to rank low for project. The estimated construction cost of the project Arthur Minnis Road)* is the subject thoroughfare for both bicyclists and motorized vehicular travel. The project is not for SPOT 3.0 because of its rural according to the STIP is $500,000; however, staff likely likely to score very high using the State's bike /pedestrian scoring factors because of its rural context. believes this estimate is considerably low for the context and is only eligible for funding in the division tier. nature of the project. The submission of this project requires a resolution or letter of local match commitment. 15 Attachment 3: Draft Triangle Area Regional Planning Organization (TARPO) Project Priority List Rank/ Map Project Project Description /Need Status Existing Project Score/ Staff Recommendation ID # (New /Existing Project) Rank Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Description: Widen Dairyland Road (SR 1004/1113/1177) from Union Grove Church Road (SR consideration of inclusion in the TARPO regional 1111) to Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) to include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. Part of this Existing Highway priority list and STIP as project priority #7 as a new project is located within the DCHC MPO planning area. The portion of this project within the Modernization Project Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as bike project if the County can commit to provide the DCHC MPO planning area is being recommended for inclusion in that priority list. This project submitted for scoring in SPOT a Subregional Highway required 20% local match, acquire any necessary is scheduled in the STIP for a feasibility study (STIP # EB- 5108). The project is recommended 2.0. This project was Modernization project. Ranked right -of -way, and locally administer /manage the 7 Dairyland Road as a bikeway improvement in the OCCTP. submitted by Orange County 62/149 for all Subregional project. The estimated construction cost of the project Paved Shoulders" as one segment of project Modernization projects scored in according to the NCDOT SPOT office is $12,600,000, Need: This project would provide one segment of a bikeway connection through western priority #1 in 2011. The project the state. Project is anticipated to and the estimated right -of -way and utilities cost is Orange County from Carrboro to the Buckhorn Road and Mebane area and improve the safety was scored in separate rank low for SPOT 3.0 because of $1,386,000, which would require a local match of of the subject thoroughfare for motorized vehicular travel. The project is not likely to score very segments in SPOT 2.0. its rural context. roughly $3,906,000. Right -of -way and utility costs high using the State's bile /pedestrian scoring factors because of its rural context and is only would not be covered by the State's share of funding. eligible for funding at the division tier. The submission of this project requires a resolution or letter of local match commitment. Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and consideration of inclusion in the TARPO regional Description: Widen Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) from Dairyland Road (SR 1177) to Existing Highway priority list and STIP as project priority #8 as a new Buckhorn Road (SR 1114) and Buckhorn Road (SR 1114) from Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) Modernization Project Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as bike project if the County can commit to provide the to West Ten Road (SR 1144) to include four paved shoulders. This project is submitted for scoring in SPOT a Subregional Highway required 20% local match, acquire any necessary Orange Grove entfoot recommended as a set of bikeway improvements in the OCCTP. 2.0. This project was Modernization project. Ranked right -of -way, and locally administer /manage the 8 Road /Buckhorn Road submitted by Orange County 10/149 for all Subregional project. The estimated construction cost of the project Paved Shoulders" Need: This project would provide one segment of a bikeway connection through western as one segment of project Modernization projects scored in according to the NCDOT SPOT office is $22,800,000, Orange County from Carrboro to the Buckhorn Road and Mebane area and improve the safety priority #1 in 2011. The project the state. In general, project is and the estimated right -of -way and utilities cost is of the subject thoroughfare for both bicyclists and motorized vehicular travel. The project is not was scored in separate anticipated to rank low for SPOT $2,508,000, which would require a local match of likely to score very high using the State's bike /pedestrian scoring factors because of its rural segments in SPOT 2.0. 3.0 because of its rural context. roughly $7,068,000. Right -of -way and utility costs context and is only eligible for funding at the division tier. would not be covered by the State's share of funding. The submission of this project requires a resolution or letter of local match commitment. Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Description: Widen Old Greensboro Road (SR 1005) from Carrboro's extra - territorial consideration for inclusion in the TARPO regional jurisdiction (ETJ) to the Orange /Alamance County line to include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as priority list and STIP as project priority #9 as a new This project would be a segment of the North Carolina Mountains to Sea Bicycle Route Existing Highway a Subregional Highway bike project if the County can commit to provide the (designated as North Carolina Bike Route 2). Part of this project is located within the DCHC Modernization Project Modernization project. Ranked required 20% local match, acquire any necessary Old Greensboro MPO planning area. This project is recommended as a bikeway improvement in the OCCTP. submitted for scoring in SPOT 2 for all Subregional right -of -way, and locally administer /manage the 9 Road Paved 2.0. This project was Modernization projects scored in rniz project. The estimated construction cost of the project Shoulders" Need: This project would provide a continuous paved bikeway segment from Carrboro through submitted by Orange County the state. In general, project is according to the NCDOT SPOT office is $20,700,000, the southwestern portion of Orange County to connect with other bikeway segments that as project priority #2 in 2011. anticipated rank low for SPOT and the estimated right -of -way and utilities cost is comprise the state's Mountain to Sea bicycle route. The project is not likely to score very high e 3.0 because of its rural context. $2,277,000, which would require a local match of using he State's bike/ pedestrian scoring factors because of its rural context and is only eligible 9 p 9 Y 9 roughly $6,417,000. Right-of-way and utility costs 9 Y 9 Y Y for funding at the division tier. would not be covered by the State's share of funding. The submission of this project requires a resolution or letter of local match commitment. 16 Attachment 3: Draft Triangle Area Regional Planning Organization (TARPO) Project Priority List Rank/ Map ID # Project Project Description /Need Status (New /Existing Project) Existing Project Score/ Rank Staff Recommendation Submit to TARPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Description: Widen Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) from 1 -40 to Dodsons Crossroads (SR consideration for inclusion in the TARPO regional 1102) and Dodsons Crossroads (SR 1102) from Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) to Dairyland priority list and STIP as project priority #10 as a new Road (SR 1177) to include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. This project is recommended as a set Existing Highway Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization as bike project if the County can commit to provide the of bikeway improvements in the OCCTP . Modernization Project a Subregional Highway required 20% local match, acquire any necessary Orange Grove submitted for scoring in SPOT Modernization project. Ranked right -of -way, and locally administer /manage the 10 Road / Dodsons Need: This project would provide bicycle facilities to the Grady Brown Elementary School and 2.0. This project was 27/149 for all Subregional project. The estimated construction cost of the project Crossroads Paved Cedar Ridge High School from the area south of the schools and connect to a proposed submitted Orange County Modernization projects scored in according to the NCDOT SPOT office is $25,300,000, Shoulders" bikeway facility on Orange Grove Road northward into Hillsborough. The project would also as project priorities #3 and #4 the state. In general, project is and the estimated right -of -way and utilities cost is improve safety for motorized vehicular travel on this segment Orange Grove Road. The in 2011. anticipated to rank low for SPOT $2,783,000, which would require a local match of project is not likely to score very high using the State's bike /pedd estrian scoring factors because . . 30 because of its rural context roughly $7,843,000. Right -of -way and utility costs of its rural context and is only eligible for funding in the division tier. would not be covered by the State's share of funding. The submission of this project requires a resolution or letter of local match commitment. Project is in the existing STIP, the project is being resubmitted in its STIP form. Bike 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) 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, bike projects are shifted down in priority given their very low likelihood of scoring well against the SPOT 3.0 scoring criteria and the requirement that the County must commit to providing the 20% local match. Capital transit projects not previously considered that are components of the Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan implementation are included in this list and are ranked relatively high because they must rely on local input points to be funded. The INC 54 project was added to the list as priority #2 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 #5 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. 2) The following projects within the TARPO planning area portion of Orange County are currently in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program ISTIPI: 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. This project may be resubmitted as a new bike project if the County desires to provide the required local match. Feasibility study for Dairyland Road paved shoulders project. 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 17 i Caswell Person �q I °S � o � I 49 =� LAWS STOP,, ROOF 157 j I w j 0 ° 0 Z P�OXLL RD O M I A SCh � �Fy GO ©A Ro 57 R Rs a �o O H'°yRO AO °H<gA,G KENION RD NP�O�GJJF I HALLS MALL RD�� I �Q MPRYS RD 5� t { I •�• 70 II ® ° ©�WESTle'R D = ' 70A C9 R°N .r�0 © ��°RO 1.R0 �• 70 Q I Alamance m 6G v w Durham 751 86 ° eORLANO RD �O ♦ARTHUR Mll vfs Z O \ Am!, z ° >_ G ° A u� TEER�O p p ny D O Z D O RD �O 15 j + LRID 54 © 501 MORROW �o � o 54 O • °gam 0 OLD GREE p NSB P r k, �C, w Chatham — — — — 1\- N 1 in=3 miles I 0 1 --------------------------- - Miles B-G M PO DCHC M PO Orange County Planning and Inspections Brian Carson(10/31/2013) Attachment 5: Resolution Endorsing Projects for the DCHC MPO Transportation 18 Improvement Program RES-2013-101 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 regional priority list and 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 regional priority list and MTIP. 1 Orange Grove Road/1-40 Pedestrian Bridge: Construct a pedestrian bridge over 1-40 alongside Orange Grove Road (SR 1006), construct a sidewalk along the north side of Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) from the pedestrian bridge to Timbers Drive, construct sidewalks along both sides of New Grady Brown School Road with a midblock crossing, and construct a sidewalk along one side of Oakdale Drive from Cheshire Drive to Orange Grove Road. This project will be submitted as a new pedestrian project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. The project will be submitted as a Safe Routes to School (SRTS)-eligible project; however, if it is not funded as an SRTS project, the County will be required to commit a 20% local match. Attachment 5: Resolution Endorsing Projects for the DCHC MPO Transportation 19 Improvement Program 2 Orange Public Transportation Expansion Vehicles: Request/purchase up to six (6), 25-foot, 18-passenger cutaway bus vehicles to accommodate bus service expansion as recommended in the Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (OCBRIP) and the draft Five-Year Orange County Bus Service Expansion Program currently under development. This project will be submitted as a new transit project to be considered for inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. The project will also be submitted for consideration of Surface Transportation Program-Direct Apportionment (STP-DA) funding to be determined internally by the MPO. 3 Park-and-Ride Improvements in Efland (Conceptual): Implement park-and-ride improvements in the Efland area for cross-county, fixed-route service between Mebane and Durham. This project will be submitted as a new transit project to the DCHC MPO for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. The project will also be submitted for consideration of STP-DA funding to be determined internally by the MPO. 4 Orange High School Road/Harold Latta Road Sidewalk Improvements: Construct a sidewalk along the west side of Orange High School Road from Harold Latta Road to U.S. 70, construct a sidewalk along the south side of Harold Latta Road from Cloverfield Drive to Orange Grove Road, install high visibility crosswalks and in-road signage at school entrances and exits on Orange Grove Road, and construct a sidewalk along entrance roads to CW Stanford Middle School. This project will be submitted as a new pedestrian project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. The project will be submitted as a Safe Routes to School (SRTS)-eligible project; however, if it is not funded as an SRTS project, the County will be required to commit a 20% local match. 5 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 regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. 6 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 regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. 7 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 regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. 8 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 regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. Attachment 5: Resolution Endorsing Projects for the DCHC MPO Transportation 20 Improvement Program 9 Park-and-Ride Improvements in Hillsborough (Conceptual): Implement park-and-ride improvements in Hillsborough for cross-county, fixed-route service between Mebane and Durham. This project will be submitted as a new transit project to the DCHC MPO for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. The project's official submission must be made by Triangle Transit. 10 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 regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. 11 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. This project will be submitted as a reprioritized highway project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. 12 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 regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. 13 Buckhorn Economic Development District (EDD) Park-and-Ride: Construct a park-and-ride facility to be located in the I-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 regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. 14 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 regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. 15 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 regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. 16 Trail Connection from Patriot's Pointe to Timbers Drive: Construct a multi-use path connecting the southwest corner of Patriots Pointe to Timbers Drive to shorten walking distances for pedestrians. This project will be submitted as a new pedestrian project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. The project will be Attachment 5: Resolution Endorsing Projects for the DCHC MPO Transportation 21 Improvement Program submitted as a Safe Routes to School (SRTS)-eligible project; however, if it is not funded as an SRTS project, the County will be required to commit a 20% local match. 17 Trail Connection from English Hill Lane to Buttonwood Drive: Construct a multi-use path connecting English Hill Lane to Buttonwood Drive. This project will be submitted as a new pedestrian project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP. The project will be submitted as a Safe Routes to School (SRTS)-eligible project; however, if it is not funded as an SRTS project, the County will be required to commit a 20% local match. 18 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 new bike project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP if the County commits the required 20% local match. The project will be submitted for consideration of STP-DA funding to be determined internally by the MPO. 19 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 new bike project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP if the County commits the required 20% local match. The project will be submitted for consideration of STP-DA funding to be determined internally by the MPO. 20 Mt. Carmel Church Road Bike/Pedestrian Improvements: Construct bike lanes and sidewalks from US 15/501 to Bennett Road and bike lanes from Bennett Road to the Chatham County line. This project will be submitted as a new bike project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016-2022 STIP if the County commits the required 20% local match. The project will be submitted for consideration of STP-DA funding to be determined internally by the MPO. Upon motion of Commissioner seconded by Commissioner the foregoing resolution was adopted this the 19th day of November, 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 November 19, 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 2013. Clerk to the Board of Commissioners 22 Attachment 6: Draft Durham - Chapel Hill - Carrboro (DCHC) MPO Project Priority List Project Rank /Map ID # Project Project Description /Need Status (New /Existing Project) Existing Project Score/ Rank Staff Recommendation Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and the STIP as project priority #1 as a new pedestrian /Safe Description: Routes to School project. If project is not selected as a successful Safe Routes to School- funded project, the County a) Construct a pedestrian bridge over I -40 alongside Orange Grove Road and construct a Component of project scored in must commit to provide the required 20% local match, and locally administer /manage the project. The estimated sidewalk along the north side of Orange Grove Road from the bridge to Timbers Drive; SPOT 2.0 prioritization as a construction cost of the project according to the NCDOT b) Construct sidewalks along both sides of New Grady Brown School Road with midblock Pedestrian project. Ranked SPOT office and Safe Routes to School Action Plan is crossing; and 559/629 for all bike /ped projects $1,269,000 and the estimated right -of -way cost is $9,000, Orange Grove c) Construct sidewalk along one side of Oakdale Drive from Cheshire Drive to Orange scored in the state. Ranked 24/24 which would require a local match of roughly $262,800. Any Road /I -40 Pedestrian Grove Road. New Pedestrian /Safe by the MPO for pedestrian projects right-of-way would not be covered by the State's share 1 Bridge and Routes to School scored in SPOT 2.0. Project is .costs o f funding. The submission of this project as a pedestrian Supporting Sidewalk Need: 1 -40 separates two schools, Grady Brown Elementary and Cedar Ridge High School, Project" anticipated to rank low among all project independent of Safe Routes to School funding Improvements— from residential areas north of 1 -40. The schools are within walking distance of residential bike /ped projects scored in the requires a resolution or letter of local match commitment. If areas, but bicyclists and pedestrians must share the roadway with motor vehicles crossing the division tier; however, the project is the project is funded as a Safe Routes to School project, it existing narrow two (2) -lane bridge that carries Orange Grove Road over 1 -40. The bridge is too being considered for Safe Routes may be eligible for 100% funding. narrow to accommodate a pedestrian walkway. Lack of an adequate pedestrian crossing to School funding separate from presents an unsafe environment for students to walk to the schools. The Orange County Safe other pedestrian projects. Project will also be submitted for consideration of Surface Routes to School Action Plan identifies the pedestrian bridge and supporting sidewalk Transportation Program- Direct Apportionment (STP -DA) and improvements as central elements in the plan for Grady Brown Elementary School. Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding to be determined internally by the MPO; however, a 20% local match would still be required to secure this funding. Description: Up to six (6), 25 -foot, 18- passenger cutaway bus vehicles to accommodate bus service expansion as recommended in the Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (OCBRIP) and the Five -Year Orange County Bus Service Expansion Program currently under development. Need: Given the range of potential services that could be developed as part of Orange Public Transportation's (OPT's) bus service expansion, staff has identified the need for up to an Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Orange Public additional six (6), 25 -foot, 18- passenger cutaway bus vehicles to accommodate potential bus consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and the Transportation service expansion to both rural demand response services and intra- Hillsborough, Hillsborough STIP as project priority #2 as a new transit project. Expansion Vehicles to Chapel Hill, and Mebane /Efland /Hillsborough fixed -route services. The exact number of 2 to Implement the expansion vehicles to be submitted will depend on the final outcome of bus service expansion New Transit Project (Not N/A Project will also be submitted for consideration of STP -DA Orange County Bus objectives identified in the DRAFT Five -Year Orange County Bus Service Expansion Program previously submitted)" funding to be determined internally by the MPO; however, a and Rail Investment currently under development by Triangle Transit in partnership with Orange County staff that 20% local match would be required to secure this funding as Plan (OCBRIP) will be brought before the BOCC in December for consideration and feedback. opposed to a 10% local match if selected for funding via the The estimated cost per expansion vehicle in 2015 dollars is $71,500. If awarded expansion State's scoring and STIP development process. vehicles to be funded by Federal and State match sources, the County /OPT must commit a 10% local match for those vehicles, equating to $7,150 per vehicle. If six (6) expansion vehicles are awarded, the total cost to the County would be $42,900 in 2015 dollars, however, revenue from the public transit 1 /2- percent sales tax and the vehicle registration fee can be expended on expansion vehicles. This project submission is meant to be a placeholder for the finer details of specific expansion vehicle needs to be determined when the recommendations for those needs are finalized. 23 Attachment 6: Draft Durham - Chapel Hill - Carrboro (DCHC) MPO Project Priority List Project Status Existing Project Score/ Rank /Map Project Project Description /Need (New /Existing Rank Staff Recommendation ID # Project) Description: Implement park- and -ride improvements in the Efland area for cross - county, fixed - route service between Mebane and Durham. Need: The DRAFT Five -Year Orange County Bus Service Expansion Program currently under Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and development may recommend park- and -ride improvements to be made in the Efland area to consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and STIP connect Efland area residents to proposed cross - county fixed -route service to be implemented as project priority #3 as a new transit project. Park - and -Ride by either Triangle Transit or OPT. The location, extent and cost of improvements have not yet 3 Improvements in been determined, however, if the proposed improvements are awarded Federal and State New Transit Project (Not N/A Project will also be submitted for consideration of STP -DA Efland (Conceptual) funding sources, a minimum 10 % percent local match would be required. previously submitted) funding to be determined internally by the MPO; however, a Revenue from the1 /2- percent sales tax and the vehicle registration fee can be expended on 20% local match would be required to secure this funding as park- and -ride improvements, however, it has not been determined whether the source of local opposed to a 10% local match if selected for funding via the match funding for this project would be OPT's or Triangle Transit's share of revenue for bus State's scoring and STIP development process. service expansion. This project submission is meant to be a placeholder for the finer details of specific park- and -ride improvement needs to be determined when the recommendations for those needs are finalized. Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Description: consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and the STIP as project priority #4 as a new pedestrian /Safe a) Construct sidewalk along west side of Orange High School Road from Harold Latta Routes to School project. If project is not selected as a Road to U.S. 70; successful Safe Routes to School- funded project, the County b) Construct sidewalk along south side of Harold Latta Road from Cloverfield Drive to must commit to provide the required 20% local match and Orange Grove Road; locally administer /manage the project. The estimated c) Install high - visibility crosswalks and in -road signage at school entrances and exits on construction cost of the project according to the Safe Routes Orange High School Orange Grove Road; and New Pedestrian /Safe to School Action Plan is $260,000, which would require a 4 Road /Harold Latta d) Construct sidewalk along entrance roads to CW Stanford Middle School. Routes to School N/A local match of roughly $26,000 if the project is not funded as Road Sidewalk Project a Safe Routes to School project. The submission of this Improvements Need: Orange Grove Road serves two schools north of U.S. 70, Orange High School and CW project as a pedestrian project independent of Safe Routes to Stanford Middle School. There are currently no dedicated pedestrian facilities along Orange School funding requires a resolution or letter of local match High School Road to accommodate students accessing the schools from residential areas to commitment. If the project is funded as a Safe Routes to the north and east. The project would provide safe and comfortable pedestrian connections School project, it may be eligible for 100 % funding. from these areas to the schools. The Orange County Safe Routes to School Action Plan Project will also be submitted for consideration of STP -DA identifies these sidewalk and crosswalk improvements as central elements in the plan for both and TAP funding to be determined internally by the MPO; Orange High School and CW Stanford Middle School. however, a 20% local match would still be required to secure this funding. Description: Develop congestion management, limited access, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and aesthetic and capacity improvements along South Churton Street (Old NC Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization 86 /SR 1009) from 1 -40 to U.S. 70 Business. More specifically, the project would widen South Existing Highway as a Subregional Highway Mobility Churton Street along this segment to multiple lanes with a landscaped median and would Mobility Project project. Ranked 52/382 for all widen the railroad bridge. This project is recommended in the DCHC MPO Metropolitan submitted for scoring in Subregional Highway Mobility Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and South Churton Street Transportation Plan (MTP). The feasibility study completed by NCDOT in February 2002 SPOT 2.0. This project projects scored in the state. consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and the 5 (Old NC 86) recommends a four (4) -lane divided curb and gutter cross section with a 16 -foot median for the was submitted by Project was ranked 38/71 by the STIP as project priority #5 as a reprioritized highway Improvements entire segment. Orange County will stress the need to study improvements within the current Orange County as MPO for highway projects scored project. right -of -way (ROW) for the segment north of 1 -85 because of the significant built constraints project priority #2 in p p y in SPOT 2.0. The project is along the corridor and its proximity to the Town of Hillsborough's historic district. Orange 2011. anticipated to rank about the same County will request that, where conditions do not prevent the addition of frontage roads, the or slightly lower in SPOT 3.0 feasibility study include the addition of frontage roads with limited access from the corridor. prioritization. 24 Attachment 6: Draft Durham - Chapel Hill - Carrboro (DCHC) MPO Project Priority List Project Status Existing Project Score/ Rank /Map Project Project Description /Need (New /Existing Rank Staff Recommendation ID # Project) Need: Traffic counts along South Churton Street (Old NC 86) indicate that the corridor is near capacity for average annual daily counts and over capacity for peak periods. Capacity 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 Existing Highway project. Ranked 208/268 for all easily without risking the many points of traffic conflict through Efland. Traffic has increased on Mobility Project Regional Highway Mobility projects Efland -Cedar Grove Road as an alternative to NC 86. Much of that traffic currently "dog- legs" submitted for scoring in scored in the state. Project was Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 6 U.S. 70 East/1 -85 through Efland via Forrest Avenue to Mt. Willing Road to access 1 -85. Traffic counts reveal that SPOT 2.0. This project ranked 66/71 by the MPO for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and the Connector traffic has increased approximately 40% over the past 10 years on Mt. Willing Road just south was submitted by highway projects scored in SPOT STIP as project priority #6 as a reprioritized highway of Forrest Avenue, while traffic on U.S. 70 east of Efland -Cedar Grove Road has increased Orange County as 2.0. Project is anticipated to rank project. only 2 %. project priority #5 in higher for SPOT 3.0 but will likely 2011. 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 to U.S. 70 Business. This project is recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP. Existing Highway as a Subregional Highway Mobility Need: This project would ease excess congestion on South Churton Street between Orange Mobility Project submitted for scoring in project. Ranked 77/382 for all Subregional Mobility projects Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 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 scored in the state. Project was consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and the 7 Extension Orange Grove Road to U.S. 70 Business. The project would also provide access to a potential was submitted by ranked by the for STIP as project priority #7 as a reprioritized highway site for the proposed Hillsborough train station and possibly other future public facilities. This Orange County as highway projects scored d in n SPOT project. ro ect scored relative) well for SPOT 2.0 and ranked 77/382 for all subre tonal mobility project g y project priority 7 in p� p y 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, 2011. 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. 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 Existing Highway Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization intersection should include extending the queuing lane for traffic turning east onto U.S. 70 Mobility Project as a Statewide Highway Mobility bypass from northbound Churton Street /NC 86. Improvements at the NC 86 /NC 57 intersection submitted for scoring in project. Ranked 60/306 for all should include a crosswalk and provide a safe crossing for pedestrians with a sidewalk SPOT 2.0. This project Statewide Mobility projects scored Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and NC 86 Improvements connecting the intersection of NC 86 and NC 57 to Rencher Street. This project is not currently was submitted by in the state. Project ranked 49/71 consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and the 8 north of Hillsborough listed or recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP but is recommended in the DCHC MPO CTP. Orange County as by the MPO for highway projects STIP as project priority #8 as a reprioritized highway Need: The segment of NC 86 between NC 57 and U.S. 70 is highly congested. Trac counts ffi project priority in 2011. Forth project to scored in SPOT 2.0. In general, project. indicate that this segment of NC 86 is over capacity for average annual daily counts. Capacity be funded, it would need project is anticipated to rank about the same or slightly lower for improvements would ease congestion and improve travel time along this primary north -south to be added to the SPOT 3.0 prioritization. corridor connecting the Town of Hillsborough to NC 57 and northern Orange County. This DCHC MPO MTP. project scored well for SPOT 2.0 and ranked 60/306 for all statewide mobility projects in the 25 Attachment 6: Draft Durham - Chapel Hill - Carrboro (DCHC) MPO Project Priority List Project Status Existing Project Score/ Rank /Map Project Project Description /Need (New /Existing Rank Staff Recommendation ID # Project) 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: Implement park- and -ride improvements in Hillsborough for cross - county, fixed - route service between Mebane and Durham. New Transit Project (Not Need: The Five -Year Orange County Bus Service Expansion Program currently under previously submitted)." development may recommend park- and -ride improvements to be made in Hillsborough to connect Hillsborough area residents to proposed cross - county fixed -route service to be This project was Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Park -and Ride implemented by Triangle Transit. The location, extent and cost of improvements have not yet technically submitted by consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and STIP Triangle Transit, 9 Improvements in been determined; however, if the proposed improvements are awarded Federal and State N/A as project priority #9 as a new transit project. Hillsborough funding sources, a minimum 10% percent local match would be required. however, the project is (Conceptual) included in the priority Project will also be submitted for consideration of STP -DA Revenue from thel /2- percent sales tax and the vehicle registration fee can be expended on list to act as a guide for funding to be determined internally by the MPO. park- and -ride improvements, however, it is likely that the source of local match funding for this assigning local input project would come from Triangle Transit's share of revenue for bus service expansion. This points to potential project submission is meant to be a placeholder for the finer details of specific park- and -ride projects. improvement needs to be determined when the recommendations for those needs are finalized. New Transit and /or Rail project." Description: Construct a train station in Hillsborough and implement AMTRAK service as This project will technically require designated in Hillsborough's Rail Station Small Area Plan and in the Orange County Bus and submission Triangle Rail Investment Plan. The train station could also serve future commuter rail operations and Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Transit; howeever, the 10 Hillsborough Train anchor a multimodal transportation hub in Hillsborough . project is included in the N/A consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and the Station : Need A revenue and ridership study conducted by NCDOT and AMTRAK has indicated there priority list to act as a STIP as project priority #10 as a new transit and /or rail is enough potential ridership to make a stop in Hillsborough financially feasible. The station and guide for assigning local input points to potential project. service in Hillsborough would fill a sizable gap in area served along the rail line between projects. This project Burlington and Durham. was submitted by Orange County as project priority #2 in 2011. Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization Existing Highway as a Subregional Highway Eno Mountain Road Description: Realign the intersection of Eno Mountain Road and Mayo Street with Orange Modernization project Modernization project. Ranked and Mayo Street at Grove Road and make safety improvements. This project is not provided /recommended in the submitted for scoring in 59/149 for all Subregional Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 11 Orange Grove Road DCHC MPO MTP. SPOT 2.0. This project Modernization projects scored in consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and the intersection was submitted by the state. Ranked 16/71 by the STIP as project priority #11 as a reprioritized highway realignment and Need: The project would improve safety, reduce travel time, and improve traffic flow between Orange County as MPO for highway projects scored project. safety improvements residential and commercial areas in the Town of Hillsborough. project priority #8 in in SPOT 2.0. Project is anticipated 2011 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 Existing Highway Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization lanes and sidewalks in sections of the corridor where those facilities do not exist. This project is Modernization project for as a Subregional Highway Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Homestead Road provided /recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP submitted for scoring in Modernization project. Ranked consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and the 12 bike lane and SPOT 2.0. This project 75/149 for all Subregional STIP as project priority #12 as a reprioritized highway sidewalk installation' Need: There are three (3) schools in the vicinity of Homestead Road: Chapel Hill High School, was submitted by Modernization projects scored in project. Smith Middle School, and Seawell Elementary School. Many students live within walking and Orange County as the state. Ranked 19/71 by the biking distance of Chapel Hill High School and must walk or cycle along or across Homestead project priority #9 in MPO for highway projects scored 26 Attachment 6: Draft Durham - Chapel Hill - Carrboro (DCHC) MPO Project Priority List Project Status Existing Project Score/ Rank /Map Project Project Description /Need (New /Existing Rank Staff Recommendation ID # Project) Road on a daily basis. Provision of bikeway and pedestrian facilities is necessary to give 2011 in SPOT 2.0. Project is anticipated students a comfortable and safe place to travel separate from that of motorized vehicular to rank low among all projects traffic. Homestead Road is also a commuting route for adult utilitarian bicyclists connecting scored in the division tier. residential areas to other arteries serving employment centers. New Transit Project." This project will technically require submission by Triangle Transit or the Piedmont Ranked 10/17 among all DCHC Description: Construct apark- and -ride facility to be located in the -85 /Buckhorn Road Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) ; MPO transit projects scored in 20 Final rank with MPO scores Buckhorn Economic Economic Development District (EDD) or Mebane area to collect ridership in eastern Alamance however, the project is and Transportation Advisory an Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 13 Development District (EDD) /Mebane Area and western Orange Counties. included in the priority Committee (TAC)- assigned points consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and the Park - and -Ride Need: The park- and -ride facility would provide a transit connection to an area with a growing list to act as a guide for was 14/17. Project received no STIP as project priority #13 as a new transit project. commuting presence to and from the Triangle region. assigning local input points from the TAC for the DCHC points to potential MPO draft 2014 -2020 TIP priority projects. This project list. was submitted by Orange County as project priority #4 in 2011. Existing Highway Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization Description: Widen 1 -40 from four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes from the 1- 40/1 -85 interchange to the Mobility Project as a Statewide Highway Mobility Durham County line. The project is recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP. submitted for scoring in SPOT 2.0. This project project. Ranked 54/306 for all Statewide Mobility projects scored was not submitted by in the state. Project ranked 63/71 Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 14 40 Widening Need: According to data from NCDOT, traffic along this corridor is near capacity and is Orange County in 2011 by the MPO for highway projects consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and the expected to exceed capacity in future ears. The project would reduce congestion and travel but is already in the scored in SPOT 2.0. Project is STIP as project priority #14 as a re prioritized highway p g y time and will likely score relatively well when compared to other projects submitted because of DCHC MPO TIP and the anticipated to rank higher for project. the added emphasis on congestion and benefit -cost. This project is eligible for funding at the STIP and is considered SPOT 3.0 prioritization among statewide, regional and divisional tiers. a project of regional highway projects throughout the significance. state. Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization Existing Highway as a Statewide Highway Mobility Mobility Project project. Two separate segments submitted for scoring in scored for the project ranked Description: Widen 1 -85 from four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes from the 1- 40/1 -85 interchange to the SPOT This project 150/306 and 220/306 for Statewide Durham County line and reconstruct interchanges and bridge structures. The project is s was not of s ubmitted by Mobility projects scored in the Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and 15 85 Widening recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP. Orange County in state. Project ranked 68/71 by the consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and the but is already in he the MPO for highway projects scored STIP as project priority #15 as a reprioritized highway Need: The project would reduce congestion and travel time along the corridor during peak DCHC MPO TIP and the s in SPOT 2.0. Project is anticipated project. periods. This project is eligible for funding at the statewide, regional and divisional tiers. S and is considered to rank higher for SPOT 3.0 a p a project of regional prioritization among highway significance. projects throughout the state but will likely not rank high enough to be funded at the Statewide tier. Description: Construct a multi -use path connecting the southwest corner of Patriots Pointe to Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and Trail Connection from Timbers Drive to shorten walking distances for pedestrians. New Pedestrian /Safe consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and the 16 Patriots Pointe to Routes to School N/A STIP as project priority #16 as a new pedestrian /Safe Timbers Drive Need: Project is recommended as an improvement in the Orange County Safe Routes to Project" Routes to School project. If project is not selected as a School Action Plan. An existing barrier to pedestrians exists between Patriots Point Apartments successful Safe Routes to School- funded project, the County and Timbers Drive such that long walking distances are required for pedestrians from Patriots must commit to provide the required 20% local match, 27 Attachment 6: Draft Durham - Chapel Hill - Carrboro (DCHC) MPO Project Priority List Project Status Existing Project Score/ Rank /Map Project Project Description /Need (New /Existing Rank Staff Recommendation ID # Project) Pointe to access the New Grady Brown Elementary School and Cedar Ridge High School acquire any necessary right -of -way, and locally along Orange Grove Road with no designated pedestrian facilities. The improvement would administer /manage the project. The estimated construction provide a direct pedestrian connection from Patriots Point to Timbers Drive and Orange Grove cost of the project according to the Safe Routes to School Road in the direction of the schools that make walking distances more manageable. Action Plan is $43,500, and there is no estimate provided of right -of -way cost. Right -of -way costs would not be covered by the State's share of funding. The submission of this project as a pedestrian project independent of Safe Routes to School funding requires a resolution or letter of local match commitment. If the project is funded as a Safe Routes to School project, it may be eligible for 100% funding. Project will also be submitted for consideration of STP -DA and TAP funding to be determined internally by the MPO. Submit to DCHC MPO for SPOT 3.0 scoring and consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO TIP and the STIP as project priority #17 as a new pedestrian /Safe Routes to School project. If project is not selected as a successful Safe Routes to School- funded project, the County Description: Construct a multi -use path connecting English Hill Lane to Buttonwood Drive to must commit to provide the required 20% local match and provide pedestrian connectivity from residential areas east of English Hill Lane to both Orange locally administer /manage the project. The estimated High School and CW Stanford Middle School. construction cost of the project according to the Safe Routes Trail Connection from New Pedestrian /Safe to School Action Plan is $66,500, and there is no estimate 17 English Hill Lane to Need: Project is recommended as an improvement in the Orange County Safe Routes to Routes to School N/A provided of right -of -way cost. Right -of -way costs would not Buttonwood Drive School Action Plan. An existing barrier to pedestrians toward Orange High School and CW Project be covered by the State's share of funding. The submission Stanford Middle School exists between residential areas along and east of Buttonwood Drive of this project as a pedestrian project independent of Safe and residential areas along and west of English Hill Lane. The improvement would provide a Routes to School funding requires a resolution or letter of direct pedestrian connection from highly populated residential areas further west from the local match commitment. If the project is funded as a Safe schools and make walking distances safer and more manageable. Routes to School project, it may be eligible for 100% funding. Project will also be submitted for consideration of STP -DA and TAP funding to be determined internally by the MPO, however, a 20% local match would still be required to secure this funding. Submit to DCHC MPO as project priority #18 as a new bike project. The County must commit to provide the required Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization 20% local match, acquire any necessary right -of -way, and Existing Highway as a Subregional Highway locally administer /manage the project. The estimated Description: Construct bicycle lanes on Eubanks Road from Old NC 86 (SR 1009) to NC 86. Modernization Project Modernization project. Ranked construction cost of the project is $4,024,000, and the This project is provided /recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP. submitted for scoring in 19/149 for all Subregional estimated right -of -way and utilities cost is $352,000, which 18 Eubanks Road bike SPOT 2.0. This project Modernization projects scored in would require a local match of roughly $1,156,800. Right -of- lane installation— Need: This project would provide a separate facility for both recreational and commuter was submitted by the state. Ranked 6/71 by the way and utility costs would not be covered by the State's bicyclists to reduce /eliminate the bike /automobile modal conflict along this corridor. The project Orange County as MPO for highway projects scored share of funding. The submission of this project requires a would also provide access to the Morris Grove Elementary School on Eubanks Road. project priority #10 in in SPOT 2.0. Project is anticipated resolution or letter of local match commitment if funded. 2011. to score relatively well within the bike /pedestrian project category. Project will not be submitted for SPOT 3.0 scoring but will be submitted for consideration of STP -DA and TAP funding to be determined internally by the MPO. Description: Widen Dairyland Road from Union Grove Church Road to Orange Grove Road to Existing Highway Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization Submit to DCHC MPO as project priority #19 as a new bike Dairyland Road include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. Part of this project is located within the TARPO planning Modernization Project as a Subregional Highway project. The County must commit to provide the required 20 19 paved shoulders— area. The portion of this project within the TARPO planning area is being recommended for submitted for scoring in Modernization project. Ranked local match, acquire any necessary right -of -way, and locally inclusion in that priority list as priority #3. This project is scheduled in the STIP for a feasibility SPOT 2.0. This project 62/149 for all Subregional administer /manage the project. The estimated construction study (STIP # EB- 5108). This project is provided /recommended in the DCHC MPO MTP. was submitted by I Modernization projects scored in I cost of the project according to the NCDOT SPOT office is 28 Attachment 6: Draft Durham - Chapel Hill - Carrboro (DCHC) MPO Project Priority List Project Rank /Map ID # Project Project Description /Need Status (New /Existing Project) Existing Project Score/ Rank Staff Recommendation Orange County as the state. Ranked 21/71 by the $12,600,000, and the estimated right -of -way and utilities cost Need: This project would provide one segment of a bikeway connection through western project priority #11 in MPO for highway projects scored is $1,386,000, which would require a local match of roughly Orange County from Carrboro to the Buckhorn Road and Mebane area and improve the safety 2011. in SPOT 2.0. Project is anticipated $3,906,000. Right -of -way and utility costs would not be of the subject thoroughfare for both bicyclists and motorized vehicular travel. The project is not to rank low among bike /ped covered by the State's share of funding. The submission of likely to score very high using the State's scoring factors and is only eligible for funding at the projects scored. this project requires a resolution or letter of local match division tier. commitment. Project will not be submitted for SPOT 3.0 scoring but will be submitted for consideration of STP -DA and TAP funding to be determined internally by the MPO. Submit to DCHC MPO as project priority #20 as a new bike /pedestrian project. The County must commit to provide Description: Construct bike lanes and sidewalks from US 15/501 to Bennett Road and bike Existing Highway the 20% local match and locally administer the project. The lanes from Bennett Road to the Chatham County line. This project is provided /recommended in Modernization Project Scored in SPOT 2.0 prioritization estimated construction cost of the project according to the the DCHC MPO MTP. submitted for scoring in as a Subregional Highway NCDOT SPOT office is $2,100,000, and the estimated right - Mt. Carmel Church SPOT 2.0. This project Modernization project. Ranked of -way and utilities cost is $231,000, which would require a 20 Road Bike /Pedestrian Need: This project would provide a continuous paved bikeway facility from Chapel Hill through was not submitted by 20/149 for all Subregional local match of roughly $651,000. Right -of -way and utility Improvements southeastern Orange Count into Chatham County. The project connects to another project g y y p Orange County in 2011 Modernization projects scored in p costs would not be covered b the State's share of funding. y submitted by Chatham County to construct bike lanes along Mt. Carmel Church Road from the ubmi as likely submitted but was w the state. Ranked 12/71 by the The submission of this project requires a resolution or letter Orange County line to Old Farrington Point Road. This segment is listed as a Statewide bicycle previous MPO for highway projects scored of local match commitment. facility in the DCHC MPO MTP and is a continuation of the state's Mountain to Sea bicycle development iterations p in SPOT 2.0. route through Orange County. . Project will not be submitted for SPOT 3.0 scoring but will be submitted for consideration of STP -DA and TAP funding to be determined internally by the MPO. 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. Project will likely exceed $1,000,000. The State is maintaining this project in its highway project database. This project will be scored using the highway scoring methodology; however, it is not likely to score well against the State's highway scoring criteria. "Bike /pedestrian and transit projects will be considered new projects for SPOT 3.0 scoring. Previous bike /pedestrian and transit projects submitted for scoring will not automatically be scored for SPOT 3.0. Many 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. 'Bike /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 NC 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. 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. 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