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Orange Unified Transportation Board
December 17, 2014
7:00p.m.
YYou can bring your laptops/tablets if you would like to use them.
Conference Room 004 (LowerFloor) Orange County West Campus
131 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough
Time Item Title
7:001.Call to Order and Roll Call
7:05
7:08
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Approval of Minutes
Minutes from November 17, 2014
Consideration of Additions to the Agenda
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7:40
7:45
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Regular Agenda–Action Item
OUTBoard Input for County Commissioners’ Annual Planning Retreat
Continuation of discussion and completion of the activities and emerging issues listsfor 2015, to
be included in the BOCC Annual Planning Retreat Input Form.
Staff has made minor changes since this item was on the November agenda to reflect
OUTBoard comments. Changes are shown in Yellow Highlight.
OUTBoard Action: Complete, recommend and submit the activities and emerging issues lists
for 2015, to be included intheBOCC Annual Planning Retreat Input Form.
Staff Updates
Release of Draft STIP for Division 7
https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/planning/DraftSTIPDivisionFiles/Division%2007.pdf
OUTBoard Action: Receive update
Board Comments
OUTBoard Action: Receive comments
Adjournment
AGENDA
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Charge of the OUTBoard (from Section I, Part C of the adopted Rules and Procedures)
1.The OUT Board is charged with advising the Board of County Commissioners on the planning
and programming of transportation infrastructure improvements and other County
transportation planning initiatives, as directed by the Board.
2.From time to time the OUT Board may be directed to provide input on regulations on which the
Planning Board has primary statutory and local ordinance advisory duties. In such instances,
the OUT Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Planning Board.
Meetings (from Section IV, Part C of the adopted Rules and Procedures)
C. Date, Time, and Location of Regular Meetings
3.Regular meetings of the OUT Board shall be held as needed toaddress items that require
Board action consistent with its Charge andDuties identified herein. Meetings are held on the
third Wednesday ofthe month. The start time and location of the meeting shall be includedon
the agenda and shall typically be 7:00 p.m. at the Orange CountyWest Campus Office
Building located at 131 West Margaret Lane,Hillsborough. The OUT Board Chair, in
consultation with staff, shallhave the authority to change the start time and location of a
regularmeeting to meet any special circumstances, provided the information isincluded on the
distributed agenda.
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D R A F T
MINUTES 1
ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD2
NOVEMBER 19,20143
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Guthrie, Chapel Hill Township Representative; Brantley Wells, Hillsborough Township 5
Representative; Alex Castro, Bingham Township Representative; Heidi Perry, Bicycle Advocate Representative; 6
Ted Triebel, Little River Township Representative; Ed Vaughn, Cedar Grove Township Representative; Art 7
Menius, Economic Development Commission; 8
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MEMBERS ABSENT:Gary Saunders, CFE Representative; Amy Cole, Transit Advocate; Tom Altieri Magnuson, 10
Pedestrian Access & Safety Advocate; Cheeks Township Representative- Vacant; Planning Board 11
Representative – Vacant; Eno Township Representative - Vacant; 12
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STAFF PRESENT: Abigaile Pittman, Transportation/Land Use Planner; Bret Martin, Transportation Planner; Peter 15
Murphy, Orange Public Transportation Manager; Eileen Apicella; Mobility Manager; 16
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AGENDA ITEM I: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL18
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AGENDA ITEM II: INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW MEMBERS20
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The current and new OUTBoard members introduced themselves. 22
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AGENDA ITEM III: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR APRIL 16,2014 24
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Minutes were approved by consensus 26
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Ted Triebel asked about the outcome of staff recreating the Transportation Advisory Board, a subcommittee of 28
the OUTBoard. 29
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Abigaile Pittman responded that staff is in the process and it should be complete in December and the new 31
meeting schedule for the group will start next year. 32
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AGENDA ITEM IV: CONSIDERATIONS OF ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA34
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Alex Castro commented that November 17, 2014 is the last day for Triangle Transit’s outreach sessions on 36
changes to light rail and service to the bus services. 37
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Paul Guthrie encouraged everyone to go to the Triangle Transit website and review what is involved. 39
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AGENDA ITEM V: REGULAR AGENDA41
a.Yearly Election of Chair and Vice Chair 42
b.Recommended Hillsborough Circulator Changes – Staff is considering changes 43
to the Hillsborough Circulator to correct some deficiencies that we are currently 44
manifesting with the operation of the service and to provide service to new 45
locations in and around Hillsborough. 46
c.OUTBoard proposed 2015 Work Plan 47
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Paul Guthrie was elected to represent the OUTBoard as Chair and Alex Castro was elected as Vice-Chair. 49
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Bret Martin reviewed the material and information regarding the changes considered for the Hillsborough 51
Circulator. Peter Murphy provided comments. 52
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D R A F T
Alex Castro suggested a shelter at the Walmart/Dollar Tree location. 54
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Peter Murphy commented that the need is to talk to the owner of the complex to come up with a solution. 56
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Bret Martin discussed his work to achieve the shelters. 58
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Ted Triebel commented that the need for shelters should go to the BOCC and should include looking at the 60
zoning in order to accomplish more quickly. 61
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Paul Guthrie suggested a low level campaign to look for sponsorships of shelters at the most densely used 63
locations and at the same time get general agreement to the zoning issues that could be resolved beforehand. 64
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A motion to approve with language to looking into feasibility to include a shelter at Hampton Point and other 66
appropriate locations was approved by consensus. 67
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Paul Guthrie suggested having a detailed discussion on Orange Public Transit for the new members. 69
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Abigaile Pittman advised that the work plan would come back again in December and discussed the two page 71
form used for the BOCC. She noted the focus is on the topics and reviewed work plan with OUTBoard. 72
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Peter Murphy provided comments on of the emerging issues for 2015, the review of new transportation related 74
technologies. 75
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Ted Triebel asked about the significance of the BOCC prioritization numbering.. 77
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Abigaile Pittman responded that the list shows the number of topics but does not reflect relative priority. 79
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Abigaile Pittman noted that the OUTBoard members should think about the list and bring suggestions and 81
comments to the next meeting. 82
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AGENDA ITEM VI: STAFF UPDATES84
a.Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Action Plan Advisory Committee 85
OUTBoard Action:Receive updates 86
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Abigaile Pittman reviewed the STRS updates and advised the committee has been convened and has reviewed 88
what the process will be for the next year and the committee drafted the goals and objectives for the 89
implementation process. 90
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Ted Triebel suggested a letter be sent to the Chair of the School Board to address concerns raised. 92
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AGENDA ITEM VII: BOARD COMMENTS94
OUTBoard Action: Receive comments. 95
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Paul Guthrie would like to see a status report on the Hillsborough train station. 97
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AGENDA ITEM VIII: UPCOMING FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS99
a.Review of Protection options for Old NC 10 100
b.Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Access Management Plan (AMP) revisions 101
OUTBoard Action: Receive information 102
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AGENDA ITEM IX: ADJOURNMENT104
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The meeting was adjourned by consensus. 106
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DRAFT Item 4
Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2015
as they relate to established BOCC goals and priorities.If applicable, is
there a fiscal impact(i.e., funding, staff time, other resources)associated
with these proposed activities (please list).
(See Item 3 in the section after this for a statement regarding staff resources,
which is the primary fiscal impact associated with carrying out OUTBoard
activities.)
1.Implementation efforts related to the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Action
Plan (BOCC Goal Three Priority 20), including the establishment and first
year implementation activities of the Action Plan Advisory Committee
(APAC) to serve as asub-committee in an advisory capacity,
supplemented by additional staff from other agencies/jurisdictions as
needed (BOCC Goal 3, Priority 20).
2.Review and identify what (if any) revisions may be necessary to future
road classifications (and cross-sections) included in the TARPO, DCHC
MPO and BG MPO comprehensive transportation plans, for the purpose
of establishing appropriate linkages to County access management
policies (BOCC Goal 3, Priority 9).
3.Review and comment on amendment to UDOand reviseEfland-
Buckhorn-MebaneandEno EDDaccess management plans (BOCC Goal
3, Priority 2: Implement Comprehensive Plan (a) Rewrite zoning and
subdivision regulations (Unified Development Ordinance).
4.Conclude study of and recommendations onparking regulations for
Economic Development areas and seek BOCC authorization to develop
applicable amendments tothe UDO to take to the Planning Board. (BOCC
Goal 3, Priority 2: Implement Comprehensive Plan (a) Rewrite zoning and
subdivision regulations (Unified Development Ordinance).
5.Continue to work with staff and the BOCC to recommend and monitor
Orange County Transportation Improvement Projects (TIP) projects
(BOCC Goal 3, Priority 20).
6.Coordination with the Orange County Department of Aging Mobility
Manger on implementation efforts of the Master Aging Plan Transportation
Goals (BOCC Goal 3, Priority 20).
7.If referred by the BOCC:
a.Provide input and recommendations on high speed rail corridor
through the County and proposed rail crossing closings (BOCC
Goal 3, Priority 20).
b.ReviewUDO Section 7.8 Access and Roadways text amendment,
with respect to the goals and objectives of the Transportation
Element of the Comprehensive Plan to determine consistency
(BOCC Goal 3, Priority 2: Implement Comprehensive Plan (a)
Rewrite zoning and subdivision regulations (Unified Development
Ordinance).
Highlightedwords have been added
to reflect comments made at the
Board’s November 19, 2014 meeting.
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DRAFT Item 4
What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the
upcoming year that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the
Commissioners’ attention?
1.Collector Street Plan review and recommendations with an emphasis on
Economic Development areas.
2.Safe Route To School (SRTS) Strategic Action Plan first year
implementationefforts:
a.Convene SRTS Action Plan Advisory Committee (APAC) to discuss
goals and objectives, and implementation action steps in Chapter 7
of the Plan;
b.Detail the implementation action steps in Chapter 7 of the Plan;
c. Engage the Orange County School Board and staff in the
implementation process;
d.Incorporate recommended policies and regulations into land use
ordinances;
e.Request authorization for County civil engineerto designGrady
Brown sidewalks, to enhance fundability of I-40 pedestrian
overpass on bridge and sidewalk construction, and review design
upon completion;
f. Alternative funding research, other than State and Federal
resources;
g.Begin maintenance of bicycle and pedestrian database and map
crash locations, especially around schools, and identify any existing
sources of data; and
h.Develop school program list for implementation in future years.
3.Enhanced regional transportation planning and operational efforts
including rural services as noted inthe Orange County Bus and Rail
Investment Plan (OCBRIP).
4.Pursuit of funding sources for prioritizedtransportation projectsand track
status of project implementation.
5.Promotedevelopment ofnew regional/division prioritization criteria for
highway modernization projects.
6.Review of new transportation related technologies (e.g., assess suitability
of use of smart phones for employment connections), and other
innovations promoting transportation commuting alternatives (e.g., Smart
Cars).
7.Study the feasibility of using existing Triangle region railway infrastructure
for commuter rail purposes as part of a multi-modal transportation system.
8.Review and recommend better coordination of infrastructural changes
effecting bicycle routes.
Highlightedwords have been added
to reflect comments made at the
Board’s November 19, 2014 meeting.
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