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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 10-23-2007-6eORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 23, 2007 Action Agenda Item No. SUBJECT: Resolution Endorsing Comments to the DCHC MPO TAC Regarding the Regional Priority List for the 2009-2015 MTIP DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (YIN) C-~ ATTACHMENT(S): Draft Resolution of Endorsement OUTBoard Comments Draft Regional Priority Lists (Highway; Bicycle and Pedestrian; and Transit) Methodology and Criteria for Ranking Projects Orange County's Priority List for the 2009-2015 MTIP INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Lincoln, 245-2594 Craig Benedict, 245-2592 __ PURPOSE: To consider a resolution endorsing comments to the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro (DCHC) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) regarding the Draft DCHC MPO Regional Priority List for the 2009-2015 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP). BACKGROUND: The DCHC MPO TAC, at its meeting on September 12, 2007, released a Draft Regional Priority List for a minimum 21-day public comment period. The draft Priority List is made up of all priority lists submitted to the MPO by local jurisdictions. (The Orange County Board of Commissioners approved Orange County's Priority List for the 2009-2015 MTIP -see Attachment 5, pages 26-28 of this abstract - on June 12, 2007.) The TAC held a public hearing on October 10, 2007 to accept comments regarding the Draft Priority List, and plans to adopt the Regional Priority List for the 2009-2015 MTIP at its meeting on November 14, 2007, with recognition that the priority list may be amended after input from the local jurisdictions. The Draft DCHC MPO Regional Priority List (Attachment 3, pages 6-14) reflects each project's priority with respect to priority projects submitted by all jurisdictions in the MPO, based on the MPO's endorsed ranking system and methodology. The ranking methodology (Attachment 4, pages 15-25) is only one tool used to produce the final regional priority list. The TAC will consider other criteria, i.e. local government project priorities, public comments and the long-range trancnnrtatinn elan in c~PVPlnnina the final regional oriority list. Proiects of note include: Draft DCHC Regional Rank of Project as Submitted by Local Jurisdiction Priority List Rank Project Orange Count Hillsborough Carrboro Chapel Hill 5 S. Churton St. Im rovements 3 2 6 Oran a Grove Rd. Extension 9 8 Eno Mtn. Rd/Mayo St. at Orange Grove Rd. Reali nment 5 4 11 Elizabeth Brad Rd. Extension 2 1 4 4 13 Homestead Rd. Im rovements 2 The Orange Unified Transportation Board reviewed the Draft DCHC MPO Regional Priority List at its meeting on September 19, 2007, and has submitted comments in Attachment 2, pages 4 - 5, for the BOCC consideration. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the Resolution Endorsing Comments Regarding the Draft Regional Priority List for the 2009-2015 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program. Attachment 1 DG3/1G~~1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 3 A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT COMMENTS TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) OF THE DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO (DCHC) METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) CONCERNING ORANGE COUNTY'S TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES FOR THE REGIONAL PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2009 - 2015 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the North Carolina Board of Transportation, every two years, prepares a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that identifies transportation projects scheduled for State and Federal funding over the next seven years; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Board of Transportation solicits input for identifying transportation projects of local and regional importance to be included in the FY 2009-2015 Transportation Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, the TAC of the DCHC MPO has adopted, in compliance with federal requirements, a methodology for ranking TIP projects based on local and metropolitan goals addressing mobility, environment and air quality; and WHEREAS, Orange County has submitted to the DCHC MPO a prioritized list of transportation projects representing transportation needs in the County, and WHEREAS, the quantitative ranking methodology for bicycle and pedestrian projects does not adequately address the importance of connectivity between longer distance destinations, such as between municipalities, nor does the ranking methodology take into consideration connectivity of bicycle projects that would provide connections between other planned bicycle facilities; and WHEREAS, the quantitative ranking methodology cannot adequately represent the importance of the priority established by local jurisdictions for all proposed projects for the 2009 - 2015TIP; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners that the Board is concerned that the methodology used to rank local projects, specifically that used for ranking bicycle and pedestrian projects, does not accurately reflect the importance of all connectivity issues, and staff should revise future quantitative priority ranking methodology to better address how criteria points are awarded for connectivity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners that Orange County's projects in the Regional Priority List should reflect the priority of those projects in the local priority list. Attachment 1 ~ 3a DG3GaG~ Upon motion of Commissioner ,seconded by Commissioner , the foregoing resolution was adopted this the day of , 2007 I, Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for the County of Orange, North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of said Board at a meeting held on October 23, 2007, 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 , 2007. Clerk to the Board of Commissioners 4 °~~o Orange Unified Transportation ~oar~ w= PO Box 8T81 Hillsborough, NC 27278 ,~ ~,,, Memorandum Date: September 19, 2007 7`0: Orange County Board of County Commissioners From: Robert Peterson, Chair Orange Unified Transportation Board Subject: Comments Regarding the Draft 2009-2015 DCHC Regional Priority List for the 2009-2015 MTIP At its meeting on September 19, 2007, the Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) reviewed and discussed the Draft Regional Priority List for the 2009-2015 Transportation Improvement Program that the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro (DCHC) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC), at it meeting on September 12, released for public comment. The OUTBoard approved the attached comments to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners include in comments to the TAC regarding the Draft Regional Priority List for the 2009-2015 MTIP. 5 ORANGE COUNTY UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD COMMENTS REGARDING THE DCHC MPO REGIONAL PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2009 -2015 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) realizes that the ranking methodology is only one tool for comparing merits of projects submitted by all jurisdictions. However, the board is concerned that the methodology used is flawed in accurately reflecting the merits the projects, especially for bicycle and pedestrian projects. For example, bicycle and pedestrian project travel demand points are awarded for proximity to travel destinations, and connectivity points are awarded for connectivity to other bicycle or pedestrian facilities, and not for connectivity between desired destinations. This process leaves out points that would indicate the need and priority for connectivity between longer distance destinations, such as between municipalities or for phased bicycle or pedestrian facilities that would ultimately connect with other planned bicycle or pedestrian facilities. Orange County's number 1 priority, TIP Project E-4980 to construct a pedestrian bridge on Orange Grove Road over I-40, should also receive travel demand points as a bicycle project since the bridge will be used by both pedestrians and bicyclists. This bridge connects to the Orange Grove Road Elementary School but is not connected by an existing bike bath at the present because any bike path would currently dead end at I- 40 The distance between the proposed bridge and the school is minimal and would certainly be covered by a bike path. Orange County's projects in the Regional Priority List should reflect the priority of those projects in the local priority list. 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' 0 f ? ' 0 ( ? ' ~ ? ~ f ? 0 f ? ~ ( ? O ( ? 0 ? ~ w V 0 f~f) U N D N 17 N 'D N '0 N '0 N '0 N bp N 'D N i c _ 3 ~' w ~ ~ A A A A A A A A A A ~ ~ ~_ ~ ~I O ~ O N N N N N W W ~~ ~~ Attachment 4 15 DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO MPO METHODOLOGY FOR RANKING METROPOLITAN TRANSPORATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PRIORITY PROJECT REQUESTS (F'Y 2009-2015) INTRODUCTION The purpose of the Regional Priority List is to facilitate determination of the region's project priorities to be used in development of a fiscally constrained Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). SAFETEA-LU calls for a TIP development process that documents a methodology for ranking project requests, reflects local and metropolitan goals, and addresses mobility, environmental and air quality goals. OBJECTIVE The methodology outlined below is designed to address multi-modal transportation needs and to ensure regional balance through the use of specific technical criteria. The Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) will use the methodology to develop a draft Regional Priority List. This draft Priority List is to be used as a starting point or a reference base by the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) for the approval of a final Regional Priority List. The TAC may reorder~rojects at its discretion to promote jurisdictional and eeoQraphical balance, or based upon the TAC members' knowledge of the urban area and the policies of their communities. Therefore, the TCC will make its technical recommendation on a draft Priority List based on the methodology described in this document, and the TAC will then be afforded the opportunity to make any changes it deems appropriate. METHODOLOGY GOALS • Produce a program of projects (or project priorities) which satisfies MPO, local and state goals, and addresses SAFETEA-LU policies of system preservation, operational efficiency in the movement of people and goods, multi/inter-modalism, and air quality mandates. • Be simple enough for project-level analysis without requiring unnecessary data collection. • Be understandable by the general public. PROCEDURE FOR RANKING PROJECTS 1. Goal Settine For Regional Priority List Since the Regional Priority List should be a subset of the DCHC MPO Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the goals for the regional priority list are the same as the DCHC MPO goals and objectives in the 2030 LRTP. 2. Rankine Criteria The screening criteria for project ranking fall into four broad groups: Page 1 of 11 16 a. Regional Goals -How well does the project meet the adopted regional goals? Is the project an element of the current long-range plan? Does it implement community objectives (for the intrastate system, does it meet NCDOT mobility objectives)? Does the project have a broad base of local support? b. Cost Effectiveness -How much benefit does the project offer compared to the estimated cost? c. Timing Factor - Is timing a critical element for the project (one-time opportunity)? Will the opportunity to do the project be lost if it is not in the current priority cycle? d. Specific Project Merits -How many points does a project receive using scoring criteria? APPLICATION OF THE METHODOLOGY 1. There are three separate ranking methodologies based on the primary mode of transportation: 1) highway; 2) bicycle and pedestrian; and 3) transit. ITS, TSM, and TDM projects would be included in whichever mode best fits the specific project. The three ranking methodologies are independent of each other. Points for different modes are on different scales and are not comparable. 2. Local jurisdictions may elect to use the ranking methodology to create their local priority lists but are not required to do so. When the local priority lists are submitted to the MPO, local jurisdictions are requested to provide project information and, in some cases, award points in categories. Some point categories can only be applied by the MPO once all projects have been submitted and evaluated. 3. The TCC first examines the consistency in which local jurisdictions have responded to the project criteria. If the criteria are not applied consistently, the TCC can agree to change some criteria responses for consistency among all projects. 4. Project criteria points are weighted and totaled for each project request using the three modal ranking methodologies outlined on pages 7 through 10 of this document. 3. Projects receiving the same number of project criteria points are ordered by the local ranking. If the local ranking is also the same (for example, Orange-1 vs. Chapel Hill-1), then the project with the most additional local rankings will be ranked higher. If the projects also have the same number of additional local rankings, then the project with the highest additional local ranking will be ranked higher. 4. The draft Regional Priority List will consist of three modal priority lists: 1) highway; 2) bicycle and pedestrian; and 3) transit. Projects with the highest numbex of project criteria points are selected first - taking into consideration local priority rankings, geographical balance, and a mixture of project types. 5. The draft Regional Priority List is then forwarded to the TAC, as the TCC's recommended project priorities for the urban area. 6. The TAC will use the draft Regional Priority List as a starting point for the creation of the final Regional Priority List. The TAC may wish to combine the three modal lists into one comprehensive list. If this is done, it is important to note that the points are not comparable across different modes. MODAL RANKING METHODOLOGIES IN DETAH., Page 2 of 11 17 Hi~hway All seven point categories are weighted equally. A maximum of four points can be received for each point category. After roadway projects are ranked, the projects will be sorted by estimated cost into two lists so that high cost and low cost projects can be considered separately. 1. Travel Demand -This category awards points to projects based on the level of travel demand. For road projects, travel demand is measured by the volume to capacity (V/C) ratio based on the 2035 socio-economic data on the existing plus committed network. For new road facilities in which traffic counts are not available, volumes on a parallel existing facility may be used. Projects must have a V/C ratio of at least 0.80 to receive points. All projects with a V/C greater than 0.80 will be divided equally into four quartiles based on V/C ratio. Assigning points by quartile will ensure that points are distributed evenly and that projects are compared relative to each other. Traffic signal systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) projects receive four points because these projects reduce congestion system-wide. Local jurisdictions are asked to provide the V/C ratio for their local priorities. MPO staff will divide the projects into quartiles and award points. Safety (Accidents/100 Million Vehicle Miles) -Safety points are awarded to projects with reported accident rates significantly greater than statewide averages for urban road segments -the statewide average is 330 to 370 accidents per 100 million vehicle miles (or, 330-370 ACC/100 MVM). Projects must have an accident rate of at least 300 ACC/100 MVM to receive points. Al] projects with an accident rate of at least 300 ACC/100 MVM will be divided equally into four quartiles based on accident rate. Assigning points by quartile will ensure that points are distributed evenly and that projects are compared relative to each other. Traffic signal systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) projects receive four points because these projects improve safety system-wide. Local jurisdictions are asked to provide the accident rate for their local priorities. MPO staff will divide the projects into quartiles and award points. 3. Environmental bnpacts -natural environment -Points are awarded based on the impact on wetlands, streams, wildlife habitat, parks, and air quality. The MPO will provide local jurisdictions a base map of environmental areas. Local jurisdictions are asked to apply the ranking methodology based on a GIS analysis. 4. Community Impacts -Points are awarded based on the impact on neighborhoods and communities. ' Local jurisdictions are asked to apply the ranking methodology based on a GIS analysis. 5. E~zvironmental Justice- Points are awarded based on the impact on low-income and minority populations. This item is designed to penalize projects that may have negative impacts on low income areas or federally recognized disadvantaged groups. The MPO will provide local jurisdictions a base map that indicates which Transportation Analysis Zones have a high percentage of minority and low income populations. Local jurisdictions are asked to apply the ranking methodology based on a GIS analysis. Page 3 of 11 1$ 6. Funding Status in the Ti°ansportation hnprovement Program (TIP) -Points are awarded to projects based on the percentage of the total project cost that is funded in the currently adopted Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), or if the project has postyear status in the TIP. Local jurisdictions are asked to provide funding status and apply the ranking methodology. 7. Benefits to Other Modes of Transportation or Deployment of New TecTznology -Points are awarded to projects based on how they benefit other modes of transportation and deploy new technology (carpool, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, ITS, and TDM). For example, a road widening that adds additional travel lanes, bicycle lanes, and sidewalks on a transit route would benefit 3 other modes. Local jurisdictions are asked to describe the benefits and apply the ranking methodology. Bicycle and Pedestrian All eight point categories are weighted equally. A maximum of three points can be received for each point category. 1. Street Classification -This category awards points to projects based on the type of road the bicycle and pedestrian facility is provided on. Off-road greenways are based on the parallel or alternate roadways. More points are provided for higher classification facilities to reflect the safety hazard for bicyclists and pedestrians on larger busier roadways. The street classification should be taken from the Federal Functional Classification maps on the NCDOT website. Local jurisdictions are asked to provide the street classification and apply the ranking methodology. 2. Right-of--Way Availability -This category awards points to projects based on the right-of--way available for the project. Right-of--way should be estimated based on the local jurisdiction's best knowledge of the area. Extensive research into property deeds is not required. Local jurisdictions are asked to provide an estimate ofright-of--way and apply the ranking methodology. 3. Travel Demand -This category awards points to projects based on the proximity to schools, colleges, major retail centers, transit routes, and major employment centers. The bicycle and pedestrian project travel demand worksheet will be used to assign interim points for each project. Projects will be divided equally into four quartiles based on the interim points. Final points will be assigned by quartile to ensure that points are distributed evenly and that projects are compared relative to each other. The interim points are assigned using two different tables for bicycle/mufti-use paths and pedestrian projects to reflect the different travel times and accessibility of the two modes. The numbers of land uses or amenities within the specified distance for the project are recorded on the worksheet. The worksheet multiplies the number of land uses by the appropriate points and total points are calculated by the worksheet. The land uses considered are schools (public or private elementary, middle, or high schools), colleges and universities, major retail centers (major as defined by the local jurisdiction), major employment centers (major as defined by the local Page 4 of 11 19 jurisdiction), and transit routes. If a project includes both bicycle and pedestrian improvements, the travel demand points are added together for a total. Local jurisdictions are asked to provide the number of land uses served by the project in the travel demand worksheet. MPO staff will divide the projects into quartiles and award final points. 4. Environmental Impacts -natural environment -Points are awarded based on the impact on wetlands, streams, wildlife habitat, parks, and air quality. The MPO will provide local jurisdictions a base map of environmental areas. Local jurisdictions are asked to apply the ranking methodology based on a GIS analysis. 5. Community Impacts -Points are awarded based on the impact on neighborhoods and communities. Population density should also be considered for the benefits to the community. The MPO will provide local jurisdictions a map of population density. Local jurisdictions are asked to apply the ranking methodology based on a GIS analysis. 6. Environmental Justice -Points are awarded based on the impact on low-income and minority populations. This item is designed to reward projects that may have positive impacts on low income areas or federally recognized disadvantaged groups. Most bicycle and pedestrian projects directly benefit neighborhoods by increasing accessibility and safety. If negative impacts are expected, the project will not receive points. The MPO will provide local jurisdictions a base map that indicates which Transportation Analysis Zones have a high percentage of minority and low income populations. Local jurisdictions are asked to apply the ranking methodology based on a GIS analysis. 7. Connectivity to Existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities -Points are awarded based on if projects connect to existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities. This will reward projects that extend the existing bicycle and pedestrian network. Projects will be divided equally into four quartiles based on the number of connections. Final points will be assigned by quartile to ensure that points are distributed evenly and that projects are compared relative to each other. Local jurisdictions are asked to provide a list of facilities that the project will connect. MPO staff will divide the projects into quartiles and award final points. 8. Funding Status in the Transpor°tatiora Improvement Program (TIP) -Points are awarded to projects based on the percentage of the total project cost that is funded in the currently adopted Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), or if the project has postyear status in the TIP. Local jurisdictions are asked to provide funding status and apply the ranking methodology. Transit Transit projects are awarded points based on seven categories. A maximum of four points can be received for each point category. Essential services is weighted double the other point categories. Most projects will not receive points in every category because transit projects often have specific purposes. Page 5 of 11 20 After transit projects are ranked, the projects will be sorted into two lists for short- and long-term needs. These lists should correspond to what is shown as funded (short-term) and unfunded (long-term) in the TIP. . Expansion ofExistirag Routes -Projects that expand existing routes are awarded points based on travel demand on the existing route as is measured by the vehicle crowding or load factor. The load factor used will be the average daily riders divided by the product of the peak vehicle pullout and the average vehicle capacity. The load factor is calculated separately for bus and paratransit vehicles. Projects will be divided equally into four quartiles based on the load factor. Final points will be assigned by quartile to ensure that points are distributed evenly and that projects are compared relative to each other. Local jurisdictions are asked to provide the load factor. MPO staff will divide the projects into quartiles and award points. 2. Regional Connectivity -Projects receive points based on the number of connections to other transit systems. The transit systems considered are: DATA, Chapel Hill Transit, TTA, Orange Public Transit, Duke University Transit, Chatham Transit Network (must connect in Chatham County), and Capital Area Transit (CAT). These are the fixed route systems in the MPO with the exception of the Chatham Transit Network because Chatham County does not have a fixed route service. Local jurisdictions are asked,to apply the ranking methodology. 3. Essential Services -Projects receive points based on if the project provides funds to maintain the current level of transit service. This category will award points for maintenance projects and replacement vehicles. This point category is weighted double to reflect the irriportance of maintaining the existing system. Local jurisdictions are asked to apply the ranking methodology. 4. E~ahancement of Existing Service of New Service -Projects receive points based on the estimated increase in new riders. For new service, this should be based on surveys or other market research. For enhancements of existing service (bus shelters, ITS projects, etc.), this should be based on studies of similar projects. Jurisdictions are expected to document and justify their estimates. Projects will be divided equally into four quartiles based on the number of new riders. Final points will be assigned by quartile to ensure that points are distributed evenly and that projects are compared relative to each other. Local jurisdictions are asked to provide the number of new riders anticipated. MPO staff will divide the projects into quartiles and award points. 5. Funding Status in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) -Points are awarded to projects based on the percentage of the total project cost that is funded in the currently adopted Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), or if the project has post year status in the TIP. Local jurisdictions are asked to provide funding status and apply the ranking methodology. Environmentallmpacts -natural e~zvironment -Points are awarded based on the impact on wetlands, streams, wildlife habitat, parks, and air quality. Page 6 of 11 .21 The MPO will provide local jurisdictions a base map of environmental areas. Local jurisdictions. are asked to apply the ranking methodology based on a GIS analysis: Community Impacts -Points are awarded based on the impact on neighborhoods and communities. Local jurisdictions are asked to apply the ranking methodology based on a GIS analysis. OBSERVATIONS The order of transit priorities could vary significantly from year to year if anticipated funding sources are reduced or eliminated by Congress. • Mandates (e.g., the American's with Disabilities Act) may take precedence when programming projects from the Regional Priority List in the TIP. • The fiscal constraints of programming projects in the TIP may result in the programming of less expensive, lower ranked projects. • Some lower ranking projects maybe implemented earlier than a higher ranked, large project due to , the time constraints associated with a more complex project (i.e., major investment studies, preparing environmental documents, designing the project, right-of way acquisition, etc.). • The significance of ranking more than 25 projects is minimal, at best due, to the availability of project funds. Page 7 of 11 ROADWAY RANKLNG CRITERIA (MEASURES) SCORE (points) Category Weight 1 Travel Demand 1 2035 volume to ca aci ratio v/c on existin or arallel roadwa Traffic Si al S stem, TDM, ITS Pro'ects 4 First uartile of ranked ro'ects, v/c >0.80 4 Second uartile of ranked ro'ects, v/c >0.80 3 Third uartile ofranked ro'ects, v/c>0.80 2 Fourth uartile of ranked ro'ects, v/c >0.80 1 v/c <= 0.80 0 2 Safety. 1 Accident rate accidents/100 million Traffic Si al S stem, TDM, ITS Pro'ects 4 First uartile of ranked ro'ects, Accident Rate >300 accidents/100 million VMT 4 Second uartile ofranked ro'ects, Accident Rate >300 accidents/100 million VMT 3 Third uartile of ranked ro'ects, Accident Rate >300 accidents/100 million VMT 2 Fourth uartile of ranked ro'ects, Accident Rate >300 accidents/100 million VMT 1 Accident Rate <=300 accidents/100 million VMT 0 3 Enviro~:mentallmpacts -natural environment ~ 1 Based air quality impacts and GIS analysis including wetlands, stream crossings, wildlife habitat, arks, etc. No ne alive or adverse im acts or ositive im act 4 Low ne alive or adverse im acts 3 Medium ne alive or adverse im acts 2 Medium-Hi h ne alive or adverse irn acts 1 Hi h ne alive or adverse im acts no rniti ation 0 4 Community Impacts 1 Based on GIS anal sis includin roximi to nei hborhoods No ne alive or adverse im acts or ositive im act 4 Low ne afive or adverse im acts 3 Medium ne alive or adverse im acts 2 Medium-Hi h ne alive or adverse im acts 1 Hi h ne alive or adverse im acts no miti ation 0 5 Environmental Justice 1 Based on GIS anal sis oflow-income and minori areas (TAZ Positive im act 4 No ne alive or adverse im acts 3' Low ne alive or adverse im acts 2 Medium ne alive or adverse im acts 1 Hi h ne alive or adverse im acts 0 5 Funding Status in TIP 1 Partiall funded in current TIP c cleat least 25% of total cost construction & RO 4 Partiall funded in current TII' c cle at least ]0% of total cost construction & RO 3 Partiall funded in current TIP c cleat least 5% of total cost construction & RO 2 Partiall funded in ost ear construction & RO 1 Not ro rammed in TIP 0 7 Beneftts to Other Modes of Transportation or Deployment of New Technology 1 An 4 or more modes Ca ool, transit, bike, edestrian, ITS, TD 4 An 3 modes Ca ool, transit, bike, edestrian, ITS, TD 3 An 2 modes C ool, transit, bike, edestrian, ITS, TD 2 An 1 mode Ca o01, transit, bike, edestrian, ITS, TD 1 No other modes 0 22 Page 8 of 11 23 BIKE/PED RANKING CRITERIA (MEASURES) SCORE (points) Category Weight ] Street Classification of Roadway or Parallel Roadway for Off-Road Facilities ] Arterial 3 Collector 2 Local 1 2 Rig1:t-of--Way Availability ] Ade uate ri ht-of-wa available 3 Some ri ht-of-wa available 2 Much ri ht-of-wa needed t Ma'or barriers to ri ht-of-wa ac uisition 0 3 Travel De»:and 1 Based on proximity to schools, colleges, parks, major retail centers, transit, and major em to meat centers (see attached worksheet First uartileofranked ro'ects 3 Second uartileofranked ro'ects 2 Third uartile of ranked ro'ects 1 Fourth uartileofranked ro'ects 0 4 Environn:entallu:pacts -natural environnsent ] Based air quality impacts and GIS analysis including wetlands, stream crossings, wildlife habitat, arks, etc. Hi h ositive im act 3 Medium ositive im act 2 Low ositive im act ] Ne ative im act 0 g Conununity Irr:pacts 1 Based on GIS anal sis includin roximi to nei hborhoods Hi h ositive im act 3 Medium ositive im act 2 Low ositive im act 1 Ne ative im act 0 6 Environmental Justice 1 Based on GIS anal sis of low-income and minori areas TAZ Hi h ositive im act 3 Medium ositive im act 2 Low ositive im act 1 Ne ative im act 0 ~ Co~:r:ectivity to Existing Bicycle ar:d Pedestrian Facilities 1 First uartileofranked ro'ects 3 Second uartileofranked ro'ects 2 Third uartile of ranked ro'ects 1 Fourth uartileofranked ro'ects 0 g Fundi-:g Status in TIP i Partial] funded in current TIP c cleat least 25% of total cost construction & RO 3 Partial] funded in current TIP c cIe at least 10% of total cost construction & RO 2 Partial] funded in ost ear conshuction & RO 1 Not ro ammed in TIP 0 Page 9 of 11 24 BIKE/PED TRAVEL DEMAND WORKSHEET For Bicycle Projects or Multi-Use Trails A project will receive points based on its proximity to the following land uses: Proxi mity # within 1 mile 2 points per # # within 2 miles 1 point per # Schools 0 0 Colleges 0 0 ,~ N Parks 0 0 c ~ Major Retail Centers 0 0 ~- c Major Employment Centers 0 0 .;° ,~ Transit Routes 0 0 to- Total 0 + 0 0 For Pedestrian Projects A project will receive points based on its proximity to the following land uses: Proximity # within 1/4 mile 2 points per # # within 1/2 mile 1 point per # Schools 0 0 Colleges 0 0 ,~ N Parks 0 0 c ~ Major Retail Centers 0 0 n- c Major Employment Centers 0 0 ,;° ~ Transit Routes 0 0 ~-° Total 0 + 0 0 Projects will be ranked by total points and categorized into quartiles. The final points for this travel demand will be based on the quartile. Points First .quartile of ranked projects 3 Second quartile of ranked projects 2 Third quartile of ranked projects 1 Fourth quartile of ranked projects 0 Page 10 of 11 25 TRANSIT RANKING CRITERIA (MEASURES) SCORE (points) Category Weight 1 Expansion of Existing Routes 1 Vehicle crowdin oad factor on a s ecific route dail riders/ eak vehicle ca aci First uartile of ranked ro'ects 4 Second uartile of ranked ro'ects 3 Third uartile of ranked ro'ects 2 Fourth uartile of ranked ro'ects 1 2 Regior:al Connectivity 1 Connections to other .transit systems Provides 4 or more connections 4 Provides 3 connections ~ 3 Provides 2 connections 2 Provides 1 connection 1 Does not rovide a connection 0 3 Essential Services (maintenance or replacement vehicles) 2 Provides an essential service to maintain the current level of transit service 4 Does not rovide an essential service 0 4 Enhancement of Existing Service or New Service 1 Estimated number of new riders First uartile of ranked ro'ects 4 Second uartile of ranked ro'ects 3 Third uartile of ranked ro'ects 2 Fourth uartile of ranked ro'ects 1 5 Funding Status in TIP 1 Partiall funded in current TIP c cle at least 25% of total cost 4 Partiall funded in current TIP c cle at least 10% of total cost 3 Partiall funded in current TIP c cle at least 5% of total cost 2 Partiall funded in ost ear 1 Not ro rammed in TIE' 0 6 Environmental Impacts -natural environment 1 Based air quality impacts and GIS analysis including wetlands, stream crossings, wildlife habitat, arks, etc. . Hi h ositive im act 4 Medium ositive im act 3 Low ositive im act 2 Low ne ative im act 1 Hi h Ne ative im act 0 ~ Cornmurzity Impacts 1 Based on GIS anal sis includin roximi to nei hborhoods Hi h ositive im act 4 Medium ositive im act 3 Low ositive im act 2 Low ne ative im act 1 Hi h Ne ative im act 0 Page 11 of 11 Attachment 5 26 ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY LIST WITHIN THE DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO METROPOLITAN AREA BOUNDARY FOR CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING IN THE 2009 - 2015 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1. SR 1006, Orange Grove Road, at Interstate 40: Construct a pedestrian bridge over I- 40. New Grady Brown Elementary and newly constructed Cedar Ridge High School are located on New Grady Brown School Road that has access from Orange Grove Road south of I-40. The schools are within walking and cycling distance from residential areas north of I-40. Bicyclists and pedestrian must share the roadway with motor vehicles crossing the narrow two-lane bridge that carries Orange Grove Road over Interstate 40. The bridge is too narrow to accommodate a pedestrian walkway. Lack of an adequate pedestrian crossing presents an unsafe environment for students to walk to the schools. 2. U-2805, Homestead Road (SR 1777) Improvements: Improve Homestead Road from SR 1834, High School Road, to NC 86. This project should include bicycle and pedestrian facilities. There are three schools in the vicinity of Homestead Road: Ghapel 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. This project should also include appropriate safety improvements to the intersection of Homestead Road with High School Road. 3. R-2825, Improvements to South Churton Street: Develop congestion management, limited access, aesthetic and capacity 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 in February 2002 recommends a 4-lane divided, with 16-foot median, curb and gutter cross section for the entire corridor from I-40 to 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. Attachment 5 27 ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY LIST WITHIN THE DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO METROPOLITAN AREA BOUNDARY FOR CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING IN THE 2009 - 2015 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 4. Old NC 86 (SR 1009) Bicycle Lanes: Construct bicycle lanes (4-foot paved shoulders) from Carrboro (Eubanks Road) to Hillsborough (I-40). This project, from the Carrboro Transition area (Hickory Forest Road) to Lafayette Drive, is priority 6 of the primary bicycle routes listed in the Orange County Bicycle Transportation Plan, and would extend bicycle accommodations requested in TIP Project R-2825 to Carrboro, where its Transportation Advisory Committee has also established bicycle routes on Old NC 86 as a transportation priority connection between ,proposed bicycle facilities along Old Fayetteville Road, Homestead Road and Eubanks Road. The feasibility study for TIP. Project R-2825, improvements to South Churton Street, recommends afour-lane divided section for Old NC 86 (S. Churton St.) from I-40 to Lafayette Drive. That study .also anticipates accommodations for bicycles (wide outside lanes) from I-40 to I-85. This project would connect bicycle facilities proposed in the South Churton Street project to Carrboro. Carrboro's Priority List for the 2006-2012 TIP included two bicycle projects on Old NC 86 that, along with this request and TIP project R-2825, would complete aHillsborough-Carrboro bicycle route: ® from Old Fayetteville Road to Homestead Road; and ® from Homestead Road to Eubanks Road. 5. NC 86, Bicycle Lanes: Construct bicycle lanes (4-foot paved shoulders) from Chapel Hill (Whitfield Road) to .Hillsborough (US 70 Business). This project will extend bicycle lanes on Airport Road (NC86) in Chapel Hill to US 70 Business in Hillsborough. Bicycle lanes have recently been completed along NC 86 from UNC to Whitfield Road (SR 1731) in Orange County. NC 86 from Chapel Hill to Hillsborough is experiencing increasing numbers of bicyclists using this route and there are also two schools along this route. This route is listed as priority I of the primary bicycle routes proposed in the Orange County Bicycle Transportation Plan adopted April 6, 1999. This project is included in the Bicycle Program as an incidental need. Orange County requests that bicycle lanes be constructed as an independent project, and, if necessary, programmed in phases. Attachment 5 28 `ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY LIST 1IVITHIN THE DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO. METROPOLITAN AREA BOUNDARY FOR CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING IN THE 2009 - 2015 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 6. NC 86 North of Hillsborough) Improvements: Widen NC 86, from US 70 Bypass north of Hillsborough to SR 1332, Coleman Loop (Coleman Loop also being the intersection area of the planned connector between NC 86 and NC 57),'to four lanes with intersection improvements at US 70 Bypass to include extending the queuing lane for traffic turning east onto US 70 Bypass from northbound Churton Street/NC 86. NC 86 is the major north-south route through Orange County. 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. 7. US 70 Bypass Widening: Widen, from the Orange/Durham County Line to the US 70 - I-85 Connector east of Efland, US 70 Bypass to a four-lane divided section with bike and pedestrian improvements. This project should be phased to address traffic counts and existing congestion. Orange County requests that this project be identified as a need and included in the 2006-2012 STIP. 8. 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 listed in the 2004- 2010 TIP as an unfunded project. It was a "first priority project" in the Town of Hillsborough Thoroughfare Plan for 1989 but the Hillsborough Town Board removed the realignment from the Hillsborough Transportation Plan in 1997. More recently, Hillsborough Commissioners and Orange County Commissioners have endorsed the project in two joint studies that included commissioners from both jurisdictions, the Economic Development District (EDD) Transportation Work Group and the Joint Orange Grove Road Transportation Group (JOGRTG). Both 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. Extend Orange Grove Road east to US 70 business. 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.