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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-03-2014 - 7gORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 3, 2014 Action Agenda Item No. 7 -g 1 SUBJECT: Orange County's Reprioritization of 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): 1. Resolution Reprioritizing Order of Projects for TARPO Regional Priority List 2. TARPO Project List Map 3. TARPO Project Order Reconfiguration Recommendations 4. Resolution Reprioritizing Order of Projects for DCHC MPO Priority List 5. DCHC MPO Project List Map 6. DCHC MPO Project Order Reconfiguration Recommendations INFORMATION CONTACT: Bret Martin, Transportation Planner, 919 - 245 -2582 Tom Altieri, Comprehensive Planning Supervisor, 919- 245 -2575 Craig Benedict, Planning and Inspections Director, 919- 245 -2585 PURPOSE: To consider two (2) resolutions (Attachments 1 and 4) reconfiguring 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 BOCC's November 19, 2013 meeting, the BOCC considered and approved two (2) lists of priority transportation projects incorporating all modes to submit to TARPO and the DCHC MPO for the portion of Orange County within those organizations' respective planning areas. Those lists were subsequently submitted to each transportation planning organization for each organization's submission of projects to the State for scoring. It was determined at the November 19, 2013 meeting by the BOCC that the transportation priority lists for TARPO and the DCHC MPO should be revisited upon receipt of the State scores for each project to evaluate whether the projects should be reprioritized with the benefit of knowing their respective scores. The lists that were considered for approval /endorsement by the BOCC were meant to serve two roles: 1) First, the lists were meant to be 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 were meant to act as guides 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. The role of the priority lists serving as the County's official lists of projects to submit for scoring has been fulfilled. The scores for each project have been received and are provided in Attachments 3 and 6 for TARPO and DCHC MPO, respectively. As a continuation of Orange County's input into the STIP development process, the order of the projects in the respective lists for each transportation planning organization have been reconfigured to maximize the project programming and funding potential of Orange County- endorsed projects. In Attachments 3 and 6, the projects are listed in their new staff - recommended priority order with references to their respective rankings in the previously approved priority lists the BOCC adopted in November 2013 provided in the far right column. Attachments 2 and 5 are maps depicting the locations of each of the projects and are coded to correspond to the new staff - recommended ranking of projects reflected in the resolutions (Attachments 1 and 4). The original transportation project priority lists can be found using the following link to the minutes of the November 19, 2013 BOCC meeting: http: / /server3.co. orange. nc. us:8088 /weblink8 /0 /doc /32180 /Page 1.aspx TARPO and DCHC MPO Proiect Ranking Policies Since the BOCC's approval of the priority lists in November 2013, both TARPO and DCHC MPO have developed and approved project ranking methodologies that prescribe how each organization's local input points will be assigned to projects. TARPO's policy applies points to all projects across all modes based on the rank order of projects in each jurisdiction's priority list. Higher ranked projects on Orange County's list will receive the greatest number of points, and lower ranked projects will receive the fewest. As such, in order to maximize scoring output for Orange County's projects and their potential to be funded and included in the STIP, it is staff's recommendation to rank projects in priority order consistent with their rankings based on their State scores and based on Orange County's financial capacity (local match requirements, etc.) to implement such projects. The DCHC MPO's project ranking policy is data - driven, but leaves open the possibility for the TAC to rearrange local input points based on factors such as geographic equity, knowledge of local jurisdictional needs, public input, coordination with division engineers, and maximization of the MPO's opportunities for receiving funding. Nonetheless, because the adopted policy is data - driven and is largely consistent with the State's scoring criteria, projects receiving the higher State scores are likely to be those recommended to receive local input points, while those receiving lower scores likely will not. It is also within the DCHC MPO policy to apply a certain number of local input points to each mode. Therefore, the reconfigured priority list for the DCHC MPO must be broken down by priority for each mode. Burlington Graham MPO Prioritization Update At its September 17, 2013 meeting, the BOCC considered and approved a list of six (6) priority transportation projects to submit to the Burlington- Graham MPO (BGMPO), including four highway projects, one transit/park -n -ride project, and one bike /pedestrian project. All of the K highway projects were subsequently included in the MPO's submission of projects to the State for scoring. For all 12 BGMPO member jurisdictions, a total of 23 highway and 20 bike /pedestrian projects were scored. The original transportation project priority lists and supporting information can be found using the following link to the September 17, 2013 BOCC meeting: http: / /www.co. orange .nc.us /occlerks /130917.pdf The BGMPO will conduct public review /comment of project scoring in June and July and also meet with the Division Engineer to review the allocation of Division points. The BGMPO Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) will review the State scoring and ranking, receive a presentation of any comments or new information at its August meeting, and give final approval of the allocation of points to projects. TAC policy allocates MPO points to the top scoring projects. With very little funding available at the regional and division tier levels, it is doubtful that many MPO projects or any of the County's projects will be funded. Statewide tier projects are the focus. Projects related to the future Mattress Factory Road interchange were classified as Division Level projects and scored poorly. The Buckhorn Road widening from US 70 to West Ten Road also scored poorly. However, one of the highway projects (the 1 -85 frontage road from Ben Wilson Road to West Ten Road) has already received partial NCDOT funding as part of the Morinaga economic development effort, and the proposed park- and -ride facility in the western portion of the County will likely be funded through implementation of the Bus and Rail Investment Plan (OCBRIP) in partnership with the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART). Staff will continue to communicate and coordinate with BOCC Chair Barry Jacobs, Orange County's representative to the BGMPO TAC, regarding the status of the County's prioritized projects in the BGMPO planning area. 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 right -of- way acquisition and 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 Manager recommends that the Board approve the resolutions (Attachments 1 and 4) to reconfigure the lists of priority transportation projects submitted to the TARPO and DCHC MPO, respectively. Attachment 1: Resolution Reprioritizing Order of Projects for the TARPO Regional 4 Priority List (RES- 2014 -039) ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RECONFIGURATION OF 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 previously outlined its transportation needs within the TARPO planning area on November 19, 2013; and WHEREAS, Orange County has reconfigured its transportation project priorities in ranked order 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 in the TARPO planning area to supersede the transportation project priority list for the TARPO planning area previously approved by the Orange County Board of Commissioners on November 19, 2013, for consideration in the the FY 2016 -2022 TARPO regional priority list: 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. Attachment 1: Resolution Reprioritizing Order of Projects for the TARPO Regional 5 Priority List (RES- 2014 -039) This project was submitted and scored as a new highway project to be considered for inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 2 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 was reprioritized, submitted and scored 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. 3 Old Greensboro Road Paved Shoulders: Widen Old Greensboro Road (SR 1005) from Carrboro's extra - territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) (near Sturbridge Lane) to the Orange /Alamance County line to include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. This project was submitted and scored as a highway project to be considered for inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 4 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 was submitted and scored as a reprioritized highway project to be considered for inclusion in the TARPO regional priority list as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 5 Orange Grove Road /Buckhorn Road Paved Shoulders: Widen Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) from Dairyland Road (SR 1177) to Buckhorn Road (SR 1114) and Buckhorn Road (SR 1114) from Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) to West Ten Road (SR 1144) to include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. This project was submitted and scored as a 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 was submitted and scored 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 was submitted and scored 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 /Dodsons Crossroads: Widen Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) from 1 -40 to Dodsons Crossroads (SR 1102) and Dodsons Crossroads (SR 1102) from Orange Grove Road (SR 1006) to Dairyland Road (SR 1177) to include four (4) -foot paved shoulders. Attachment 1: Resolution Reprioritizing Order of Projects for the TARPO Regional 6 Priority List (RES- 2014 -039) This project was submitted and scored 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 3 d day of June, 2014. 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 June 3, 2014, 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 12014. Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Attachment 2: TARPO Project List Map 7 Alamance O Chatham B -G MPO DCHC MPO T fyy 'Z O KENION RD O K U 2 0 Person Durham 1 in = 3 miles 0 1 Miles Orange County Planning and Inspections Brian Carson (5/2712014) ATTACHMENT 3: Triangle Rural Planning Organization Project Order Reconfiguration Recommendations Note: Two (2) projects were removed from the TARPO Priority List: OPT expansion vehicles to implement the Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan ( OCBRIP) - original project #1 and Park - and -Ride improvements at Cedar Grove Community Center (conceptual) - original project #4. The expansion vehicles were removed because the vehicles needed to implement the OCBRIP for FY 2016 and beyond will not be used for service in the TARPO planning area. The Cedar Grove park- and -ride project was removed because the submission of the project requires a feasibility study and other planning documents, and it was determined by staff that the site does no necessitate a park- and -ride facility but only smaller scale kiss - and -ride improvements. N/A 23.45 17.37 This project is moved to priority #1 in the reconfigured list because it has the highest potential of all _ 1 NC 54 Widening from Orange Grove Road #2 to Old Fayetteville Road highway projects to be funded based on scores received from the State. 2 Buckhorn Road Widening from U.S. 70 to N/A N/A 11.37 Project moved to priority #2 in the reconfigured list because it has the 2 highest potential of all #3 West Ten Road highway projects to be funded based on scores received from the State. Old Greensboro Road paved shoulders Project moved to priority #3 in the reconfigured list because it has the 3rd highest potential of all 3 from Sturbridge Lane to Alamance County N/A N/A 8.44 highway projects to be funded based on scores received from the State. #9 line Efland -Cedar Grove improvements from m Project moved to priority #4 in the reconfigured list because it has the 4 highest potential of all 4 Highland Farm Road to north of Carr Store N/A N/A 7 4g highway projects to be funded based on scores received from the State. #5 Road Orange Grove Road /Buckhorn Road paved shoulders from Dairyland Road to Project moved to priority #5 in the reconfigured list because it has the 5`h highest potential of all 5 Buckhorn Road and Orange Grove Road to N/A N/A 6.43 highway projects to be funded based on scores received from the State. #8 West Ten Road, respectively Project remains priority #6 in the reconfigured list because it is categorized as a bikeway project 6 Orange Grove Road paved shoulders from N/A N/A 17.57 requiring a 20% local match. In the reconfigured list it is the highest ranked bikeway project because #6 NC 54 to Arthur Minnis Road it received the highest score among the Orange County- endorsed bikeway projects in the TARPO planning area. Dairyland Road paved shoulders from Project remains priority #7 in the reconfigured list because it is categorized as a bikeway project d 7 Union Grove Church Road to Orange N/A N/A 17.40 requiring a 20% local match. In the reconfigured list it is the 2 highest ranked bikeway project #7 Grove Road because it received the 2nd highest score among all of Orange County- endorsed bikeway projects in the TARPO planning area. Orange Grove Road / Dodsons Crossroads Project moved to priority #8 in the reconfigured list because it is categorized as a bikeway project 8 paved shoulders from I -40 to Dodsons N/A N/A 15.09 requiring a 20% local match. In the reconfigured list it is the 3rd highest ranked bikeway project #10 Crossroads and Orange Grove Road to because it received the 3rd highest score among all of Orange County- endorsed bikeway projects in Dairyland Road, respectively the TARPO planning area. Note: Two (2) projects were removed from the TARPO Priority List: OPT expansion vehicles to implement the Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan ( OCBRIP) - original project #1 and Park - and -Ride improvements at Cedar Grove Community Center (conceptual) - original project #4. The expansion vehicles were removed because the vehicles needed to implement the OCBRIP for FY 2016 and beyond will not be used for service in the TARPO planning area. The Cedar Grove park- and -ride project was removed because the submission of the project requires a feasibility study and other planning documents, and it was determined by staff that the site does no necessitate a park- and -ride facility but only smaller scale kiss - and -ride improvements. Attachment 4: Resolution Reprioritizing Order of Projects for the DCHC Priority List 9 (RES- 2014 -040) ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RECONFIGURATION OF 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 previously outlined its transportation needs within the DCHC MPO planning area on November 19, 2013; and WHEREAS, Orange County has reconfigured its transportation project priorities in ranked order by mode 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 by mode in the DCHC MPO planning area to supersede the transportation project priority list for the DCHC MPO planning area previously approved by the Orange County Board of Commissioners on November 19, 2013, for consideration in the FY 2016 -2022 DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP. Highway Projects: 1 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 was submitted and scored 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 4: Resolution Reprioritizing Order of Projects for the DCHC Priority List 10 (RES- 2014 -040) 2 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 was submitted and scored 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. 3 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 was submitted and scored 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. 4 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 was submitted and scored 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. 5 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 was submitted and scored 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. 6 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 was submitted and scored 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. 7 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 was submitted and scored 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. 8 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 was submitted and scored 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. 9 Eubanks Road Bike Lanes: Construct bicycle lanes on Eubanks Road (SR 1727) from Old NC 86 (SR 1009) to NC 86. This project was submitted and scored as a highway project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. Attachment 4: Resolution Reprioritizing Order of Projects for the DCHC Priority List 11 (RES- 2014 -040) Bike /Pedestrian Projects: 1 Mt. Carmel Church Road Bike /Pedestrian Improvements: Construct bike lanes and sidewalks from US 15/501 to Bennett Road. This project was submitted and scored as a new bike /ped project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. In order for the project to be funded, the County must commit to providing the required 20% local match and agree to locally administer the project. 2 Mt. Carmel Church Road Bike Lanes: Construct bike lanes from Bennett Road to the Chatham County line. This project was submitted and scored 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. In order for the project to be funded, the County must commit to providing the required 20% local match and agree to locally administer the project. 3 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 was submitted and scored 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 was 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 and must locally administer the project. 4 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 was submitted and scored 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 was 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 and must locally administer the project. 5 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 was submitted and scored 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. In order for the project to be funded, the County must commit to providing the required 20% local match and agree to locally administer the project. 6 Trail Connection from English Hill Lane to Buttonwood Drive: Construct a multi -use path connecting English Hill Lane to Buttonwood Drive. Attachment 4: Resolution Reprioritizing Order of Projects for the DCHC Priority List 12 (RES- 2014 -040) This project was submitted and scored 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 was 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 and must locally administer the project. 7 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 was submitted and scored 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 was submitted and scored 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 and agree to locally administer the project. Transit Projects: Request/purchase three (3), 25 -foot, 18- passenger light transit 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. Expansion Vehicle #1 for FY 2016: This project was submitted and scored as a transit project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 2 Expansion Vehicle #2 for FY 2016: This project was submitted and scored as a transit project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. 3 Expansion Vehicle #3 for FY 2017: This project was submitted and scored as a transit project for consideration of inclusion in the DCHC MPO regional priority list and MTIP as well as the 2016 -2022 STIP. Rail Project: Hillsborough Train Station: Construct a train station in Hillsborough and implement AMTRAK service. This project was submitted and scored as a new 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. Upon motion of Commissioner , seconded by Commissioner the foregoing resolution was adopted this the 3 d day of June, 2014. 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 June 3, 2014, 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 12014. Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Alamance Attachment 5: DCHC MPO Project List Map 13 0 pi 0 �10 Bike /Ped Projects CMMEM Highway Projects Rail Project Caswell B -G MPO DCHC MPO FP LAWS See Inset Person Durham N 1 in= 3 miles Chatham * 1 Miles Orange County Planning and Inspections Brian Carson (11/15/2013) 14 ATTACHMENT 6: DCHC MPO Project Order Reconfiguration Recommendations y� HIGHWAY PROJECTS South Churton Street (Old ) Project becomes highway priority #1 in the reconfigured list because it has the 2nd highest potential of all 1 Improvements from -40 to U.. 70 U.S. 7 N/A N/A 22.36 highway projects to be funded based on scores received from the State. #5 Business Orange Grove Road extension from east Project becomes highway priority #2 in the reconfigured list because it has the highest potential of all highway 2 side of South Churton Street to U.S. 70 N/A N/A 23.67 projects to be funded based on scores received from the State. #7 Business Widen NC 86 from U.S. 70 bypass to north Project becomes highway priority #3 in the reconfigured list because it has the 3' highest potential of all 3 of NC 57 N/A 24.16 19.46 highway projects to be funded based on scores received from the State. #8 U.S. 70 East/1 -85 Connector — improve Project becomes highway priority #4 in the reconfigured list because of the magnitude of importance of the 4 interchange to provide access from all N/A 7.34 4.90 project for Orange County commuters /motorists; however, the project did not score well relative to other #6 directions Orange Count - endorsed highway ro ects. Eno Mountain Road and Mayo Street Project becomes highway priority #5 in the reconfigured list because of its relative importance to local Orange 5 intersection realignment at Orange Grove N/A N/A 5.10 County commuters /motorists, however, the project did not score well relative to other Orange County- endorsed #11 Road highway ro ects. ad bike lanes and sidewalks Homestead d Road Project becomes highway priority #6 in the reconfigured list because it has little potential of all highway 6 from Old to NC 86 N/A N/A 10.37 projects to be funded based on scores received from the State and because of its lack of relative importance to #12 Orange County commuters /motorists. Project becomes highway priority #7 in the reconfigured list because its likelihood for funding is primarily 7 I -40 Widening 41.89 30.18 23.59 based on its Statewide Tier score, which is 100% data driven and does not involve local input points. The #14 project is eligible for funding in the regional and division tiers, however, because of the high cost of the project, staff recommends against supporting the project for regional or division tier funding. From east of SR 1709 to the Durham 27.92 23.01 18.15 Projects becomes highway priority #8 in the reconfigured list because its likelihood for funding is primarily 8 1 -85 Widening County line based on its Statewide Tier score, which is 100% data driven and does not involve local input points. The #15 From SR 1006 near project is eligible for funding in the regional and division tiers, however, because of the high cost of the project, Hillsborough to east 25.07 20.27 16.14 staff recommends against supporting the project for regional or division tier funding. of SR 1709 Eubanks Road bike lanes from Old NC 86 Project becomes highway priority #9 in the reconfigured list because of its unlikelihood of for funding based 9 to NC 86 N/A N/A 11.75 on State scores and its relative insignificance to Orange County commuters /motorists among all Orange #18 County-endorsed highway ro ects. BIKE /PEDESTRIAN PROJECTS Bike lanes and Project becomes bike /ped project priority #1 in the reconfigured list because it scored the highest among all sidewalks from U.S. N/A N/A 2306 Orange County- endorsed bike /ped projects in the DCHC MPO planning area and is part of a Statewide bicycle 15 -501 to Bennett . route. Project requires a local match commitment of 20% of project cost to be funded and must be locally Mt. Carmel Church Road administered. 1 and 2 Road bike lanes Bike lanes from Project becomes bike /ped priority #2 in the reconfigured list because it complements and completes bike /ped #20 and sidewalks Bennett Road to project priority #1 by providing a connection to prioritized bike lane improvements in Chatham County and is Chatham County N/A N/A 18.57 part of a Statewide bicycle route. It is also the 2 d highest scoring of all Orange County- endorsed bike /ped line projects in the DCHC MPO planning area that have no formidable barriers to implementation. Project requires a local match commitment of 20% of project cost to be funded and must be locally administered. Project becomes bike /ped priority #3 in the reconfigured list because it received a relatively higher score among all of Orange County- endorsed bike /ped projects in the DCHC MPO planning area and has fewer 3 Orange High School Road /Harold Latta N/A N/A 18.06 barriers to implementation such as right -of -way acquisition requirements. Project generally requires a local #4 Road Sidewalk Improvements match commitment of 20% of project cost to be funded and must be locally administered, except as a Safe Routes to School, which may be funded at 100 %. 15 ATTACHMENT 6: DCHC MPO Project Order Reconfiguration Recommendations Note: Three (3) projects were removed from the DCHC MPO priority list: Park - and -Ride Improvements in Efland (conceptual) — original project #3, Park - and -Ride Improvements in Hillsborough — original project #9, and Buckhorn Economic Development District /Mebane Area Park - and -Ride Improvements — original project #13. The park- and -ride projects were removed from the priority list because the submission of these projects requires a feasibility study and other planning documents. It was also determined by staff that the Efland site does not necessitate large -scale park- and -ride improvements. The implementation of a short -term Mebane area park- and -ride facility is underway, and Orange County and Triangle Transit are working with PART to construct a long -term facility. The implementation of a short -term park- and -ride facility in Hillsborough has been executed, and a long -term facility will require a feasibility study to secure State funding. Project becomes bike /ped priority #4 in the reconfigured list because it received a relatively higher score among all of Orange County- endorsed bike /ped projects in the DCHC MPO planning area that have fewer 4 Orange Grove Road /1 -40 pedestrian bridge N/A N/A 17 barriers to implementation such as right -of -way acquisition requirements. Project generally requires a local #1 and supporting sidewalk improvements .44 match commitment of 20% of project cost to be funded and must be locally administered, except as a Safe Routes to School, which may be funded at 100 %. Dairyland Road paved shoulders from Project becomes bike /ped priority #5 in the reconfigured list because it is ineligible for Safe Routes to School 5 Union Grove Church Road to Orange N/A N/A 17.40 funding and received a relatively lower score among all of Orange County- endorsed bike /ped projects in the #19 Grove Road DCHC MPO planning area. Project generally requires a local match commitment of 20% of project cost to be funded and must be locally administered. Project becomes bike /ped priority #6 in the reconfigured list because it presents formidable barriers to 6 Trail Connection from English Hill Lane to N/A N/A 23.05 implementation such as 100% right -of -way acquisition of private property. Project generally requires a local #17 Buttonwood Drive match commitment of 20% of project cost to be funded and must be locally administered, except as a Safe Routes to School, which may be funded at 100 %. Project becomes bike /ped priority #7 in the reconfigured list because it presents formidable barriers to 7 Trail Connection from Patriots Pointe to N/A N/A 20.57 implementation such as 100% right -of -way acquisition of private property. Project generally requires a local #16 Timbers Drive match commitment of 20% of project cost to be funded and must be locally administered, except as a Safe Routes to School, which may be funded at 100 %. TRANSIT PROJECTS U.S. 70 Midday expansion vehicle — N/A N/A 4.24 Project becomes transit project #1 in the reconfigured list because of its immediate need. Orange Public FY 2016 Transportation Hillsborough 1, 2 and 3 expansion vehicles to implement the Circulator expansion vehicle- N/A N/A 4.75 Project becomes transit project #2 in the reconfigured list because of its immediate need. #2 Orange County Bus FY 2016 and Rail Investment Hillsborough Plan (OCBRIP) Circulator N/A N/A 3.97 Project becomes transit project #3 in the reconfigured list because of its longer term need and because it expansion vehicle — received the lowest score of all Orange County transit projects. FY 2017 RAIL PROJECT 1 1 Hillsborough Train Station N/A N/A 18.97 Project re prioritized as Orange County's only endorsed rail project priority. #10 Note: Three (3) projects were removed from the DCHC MPO priority list: Park - and -Ride Improvements in Efland (conceptual) — original project #3, Park - and -Ride Improvements in Hillsborough — original project #9, and Buckhorn Economic Development District /Mebane Area Park - and -Ride Improvements — original project #13. The park- and -ride projects were removed from the priority list because the submission of these projects requires a feasibility study and other planning documents. It was also determined by staff that the Efland site does not necessitate large -scale park- and -ride improvements. The implementation of a short -term Mebane area park- and -ride facility is underway, and Orange County and Triangle Transit are working with PART to construct a long -term facility. The implementation of a short -term park- and -ride facility in Hillsborough has been executed, and a long -term facility will require a feasibility study to secure State funding.