HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2014-040 Resolution Approving the Reconfiguration of Orange County's Priority Transportation Projects for DCHC MPO Regional Priority List for 2016-2022 Transportation Imp Program RES-2014-040 " 3"
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 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.
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2 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.
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.
Bike/Pedestrian Projects:
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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.
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
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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.
1 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:
1 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 tell as the
2016-2022 STIP.
Upon motion of Commissioner seconded by Commissioner
the foregoing resolution was adopted this the 3 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 fo in rue copy of so much of the proceedings of said Board at a
meeting held on June 3, 2 ` f' any way to the adoption f the foregoing and that said
proceedings are recorded ai Board.
WITNESS my hand and t e e u ty this_3 day f 014.
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