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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 10-05-2021; 6-c - Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 5, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 6-c SUBJECT: Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1. Orange County Transportation Planning Andy Henry, MPO Senior Transportation Map Planner, 919-560-4366 (x36419) 2. MTP Process Steps Nishith Trivedi, Transportation Planner, 919- 3. Public Meeting Schedule 245-2582 4. Orange County Highway Projects Tom Altieri, Comprehensive Planning 5. OUTBoard 2021 Comments Supervisor, 919-245-2579 Craig Benedict, Planning Director, 919-245- 2592 PURPOSE: To receive a presentation from Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro (DCHC) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) staff on the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Alternatives Analysis and offer comments. BACKGROUND: The DCHC MPO is responsible for long-range transportation planning for Durham County and parts of Orange and Chatham counties, and the organization is updating its MTP. In Orange County, the DCHC MPO planning area covers the areas around Hillsborough, Chapel Hill and Carrboro delineated by a blue line in Attachment 1. The MTP, which is required by Federal law, recommends major transportation projects, policies and strategies designed to maintain existing transportation systems and to plan for the region's future travel needs. The Plan must be fiscally constrained, which means that projected revenues must cover the anticipated costs. Projects must be in the 2050 MTP to receive any state and federal transportation funding through the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Projects are selected from the MTP and processed through the State's prioritization process (SPOT) for inclusion in the STIP, which is a 10-year funding program. This requires several steps over a multi-year timeframe, and not all projects listed in the MTP will be included in the final STIP. There are several steps involved in the MTP Process (Attachment 2), and the current focus is on the Alternatives Analysis. Goals and objectives were identified previously, and the Deficiency Analysis and Needs Assessment were completed in May 2021. An Alternative is a combination of improvements to a transportation network. This includes a set of highway, transit, other transportation improvements (such as bicycle and pedestrian improvements), and a land use scenario that depicts the distribution of population and employment for the year 2050. These Alternatives are then analyzed using the Triangle Regional Model (TRM), which forecasts future travel statistics based on assumptions concerning the highway network, transit service and other 2 transportation facilities. It is very unlikely that one of the Alternatives in its entirety would be advanced as the Preferred Option. Most likely, the final MTP will be a combination of the various Alternatives. Attachment 3 provides the full schedule of MTP Local Input meetings on the Alternatives Analysis. Press releases and public engagement events have been posted on the County's website throughout the planning process. More information on the 2050 MTP can be found on DCHC MPO 2050 MTP website. MPO Next Steps Over the next few months, the DCHC MPO Board will use comments collected from the public and local governments to direct the development of a Preferred Option. The Preferred Option becomes the Draft 2050 MTP, which is anticipated to be released in October 2021. The Final 2050 MTP is tentatively scheduled to be adopted by the MPO Board in December 2021. Staff Involvement Orange County Transportation Planning staff attends bi-weekly meetings at Triangle J Council of Government (TJCOG) where TJCOG, the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Institute of Transportation Research and Education (UNC ITRE), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), DCHC MPO, and local technical staff discuss every aspect and detail of the Community Viz model and the Triangle Regional Model (TRM). Both programs analyze the transportation network in a comprehensive and multimodal manner. The TRM is vetted by multiple agencies including UNC's ITRE (ITRE), TJCOG, CAMPO, and DCHC MPO technical staff. Throughout the planning process, Orange and Durham County staffs worked with local jurisdictions and regional agencies in multi-step data review including: • Community Viz — Current and Future Land Use parcels, including Certificate of Occupancy • Network Analysis — Road network data review, including lane and shoulder width • Employment Analysis — Point data for all places of employment Attachment 4 is a list of Orange County (including municipal) major highway projects in the Alternatives Analysis. Any specific comments on the list are welcome at this time and may assist with the selection of highway projects to be included in the Preferred Option (Draft 2050 Plan). Transit, bicycle and pedestrian project lists are not yet available from the MPO. However, it is expected that the Orange County transit projects will be initially taken from the Orange County Transit Plan (2017) and any new or different projects resulting from the Transit Plan Update (2021) will be incorporated at a later date. Key highlight in Draft 2050 MTP highway projects: • Due to the financial constrained nature of the MTP, when highway projects are removed, they are replaced by other highway projects per state and federal transportation funding regulations. o Example: Orange Grove Road extension (2045 MTP) was removed from the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). This allows for Orange County's priority — NC-86 improvement from US-70 to NC-57 — to be added to the 2050 MTP. OUTBoard Action On September 15, 2021, the Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) provided the memo at Attachment 5 for the BOCC's consideration. Highlights of OUTBoards comments are provided below: 3 • The OUTBoard recommends that Orange County collaborate with other local jurisdictions to add off-street bicycle and pedestrian corridors within Orange County to the MTP, with an emphasis on linking parks, population centers, and other destinations. • Recreational facilities available for the public use in a manner that is multi-generational and accessible to all County citizens at both the countywide and community level. (Orange County Comprehensive Plan - Park and Recreation Goal #3) • An efficient and integrated multi-modal transportation system that protects the natural environment and community character. (Orange County Comprehensive Plan - Transportation Goal 1) • A multi-modal transportation system that is affordable, available, accessible to all users, and that promotes public health and safety. (Orange County Comprehensive Plan - Transportation Goal 2) • A countywide and regionally-integrated, multi-modal transportation planning process that is comprehensive, creative and effective. (Orange County Comprehensive Plan - Transportation Goal 4) FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impact associated with this item. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: 1. Receive the presentation; 2. Discuss as appropriate; and 3. Endorse the OUTBoard comments (Attachment 5) as written, or modify as appropriate, to reflect BOCC comments for staff to convey to the DCHC MPO Board. i 3 � 5 Attachment 2 DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL-CA RRBORO 2050 MTP Milestones [DC HC - METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION January 2022 Adopted 2050 MTP & Air Quality Conformity October 2021 Preferred Option i une/July 2021 Alternatives Analysis May 2021 Deficiency Analysis & Needs Assessment Goals and Objectives D -• •- 6 Project Web site: www. DCHCMPO.org MTP Local Input (August-September 2021) Organization/Date TLocation Participation MPO MPO Board Online virtual meeting.See MPO Public Hearing:citizens can directly 9/1 (Wed), gam Facebook to view meeting, Email address the Board andrew.henry@durhannc.gov to request to speak to the Board. MPO Board Online virtual meeting.See MPO Board will address 2050 MTP at 2"d Wednesday of most Facebook to view meeting, Email monthly meetings from September months, gam andrew.henry@durhannc.gov to request through January. Board typically to speak to the Board. allows citizens to address the Board Durham County Durham County BOCC Online virtual meeting,or Presentation to BOCC,who typically 9/7 (Mon), gam Durham County Courthouse allow citizens to address them on 200 E. Main St. work session agenda items Bicycle and Pedestrian Online virtual meeting(link to be Citizens can attend and participate. Advisory Commission published) BPAC usually provides detailed 8/17 (Tues), 7PM comments on long-range plans. Planning Commission Council Chambers(Durham City Hall) Planning Commission usually receives 10/12 (Tue), 5:30pm 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC presentation but does not submit official comments Orange County Orange County BOCC Online virtual meeting,or Presentation at Orange BOCC,who 9/2 or 9/14 (Tue), 7PM Richard Whitted Meeting Facility typically allow citizens to address 300 West Tryon Street them on the agenda item Hillsborough, NC 27278 Orange County Online virtual meeting(link to be Presentation to OUTBoard and OUTBoard published) receive comments 8/18, 6:30PM Chapel Hill Trans. & Online virtual meeting(link to be Citizens can attend and speak at TCAB Connectivity Advisory published) meetings. Bd. (TCAB) 8/24, 7PM Carrboro Town Council Carrboro Town Hall Presentation at Town Board,who (to be determined, 9/14, 301 W. Main St.,Carrboro, NC 27510 typically allow citizens to address 9/21, or 9/28, 7:30pm them on the agenda items Chatham County Chatham BOCC Historic Courthouse Presentation at Chatham BOCC work 9/20 (Mon), 2pm work Park at Chatham County offices session,who typically allow citizens to session. 80 East St, Pittsboro, NC 27312 address them on the agenda item Contact: Andy Henry, DCHC MPO, 919-560-4366 ext. 36419, andrew.henry@durhamnc.gov Public comment period for the Alternatives Analysis is July 29 through September 15. However, citizens are encouraged to submit comments after that period because the overall 2050 MTP planning will continue through January 2022. Last updated 07/29/21 Page 1 7 Attachment 4 Exist Proposed 2020 Cost Project From To Lanes Lanes Improvement Miles Original Cost Update STI AQYear TIP Functional Classification Fordham Blvd US 15-501 1-40 Ephesus Ch Rd 4 4 Modernization 1.60 $33,276,000 $46,586,400 State 2035 U-5304F Prin Arterial Other Fwy Purefoy Rd Ext Sandberg Ln Weaver Dairy Rd 0 2 New Location 0.60 $3,777,000 $5,287,800 Division 2025 N/A Local S Elliot Rd Ext Fordham Blvd Ephesus Church Rd 0 2 New Location 0.28 $4,230,000 $5,922,000 Division 2025 N/A Local Legion Rd Ext Legion Rd Fordham Blvd 0 2 New Location 0.09 $1,500,000 $2,100,000 Division 2025 N/A Local Fordham Blvd US 15-501 NC 54 Ephesus Ch Rd 4 4 Modernization 2.10 $35,344,000 $49,481,600 State 2035 U-5304D Prin Arterial Other Fwy Mt Carmel Ch Rd US 15-501 Bennett Rd 2 2 1 Modernization 0.371 $1,997,000 $2,795,800 Division 2045 N/A Minor Arterial Homestead Rd Old NC 86 Rogers Rd 2 2 Modernization 2.06 $10,234,000 $14,327,600 Division 2035 N/A Local 1-40 NC 86 1-85 4 6 Widening 7.82 $58,784,000 $82,297,600 State 2035 1-3306AA Interstate 1-85 Orange Grove Rd Sparger Rd 4 6 Widening 7.80 $133,400,000 $186,760,000 State 2045 1-0305 Interstate NC 54 Fordham Blvd US 15-501 Barbee Chapel Rd 6 6 Modernization 1.20 $32,106,000 $44,948,400 Regional 2027 U-5774B Prin Arterial Other Fordham Blvd US 15-501 NC 54 NC 86(S Columbia St) 4 4 Modernization 2.30 $28,285,000 $39,599,000 State 2035 U-5304B Prin Arterial Other Fwy NC 86 Old NC 10 US 70 Business 2 4 Widening 0.90 $7,259,000 $10,162,600 Regional 2045 N/A Prin Arterial Other NC 86 and US 70 intersection US 70 Bypass NC 57 2 4 Widening 0.34 $4,742,000 $6,638,8001 Regional 2045 N/A Minor Arterial New Hope Commons Dr Extension Eastowne Dr New Hope Commons Dr 0 2 New Location 0.38 $4,588,000 $6,423,200 Division 2035 N/A Local Marriott Way Friday Center Dr Barbree Chapel Rd 0 2 New Location 0.20 $682,000 $954,800 Division 2035 N/A I Local Eno Mountain Rd realignment Mao St Eno Mountain Rd 2 2 New Location 0.32 $2,015,000 $2,821,000 Division 2045 N/A Local Freeland Memorial Extension S Churton St New Collector Rd 0 2 New Location 0.47 $3,203,000 $4,484,200 Division 2025 N/A Local New Collector Rd Orange Grove Rd Ext Becketts Ridge Rd 0 2 New Location 0.80 $7,232,000 $10,124,800 Division 2025 N/A Local S Churton St Eno River in Hillsborough 1-40 2 4 Widening 2.20 $54,055,000 $75,677,000 Division 2035 U-5845 Minor Arterial NC 54 Old Fayetteville Rd County Line 2 1 2 Modernization 2.91 $14,457,000 $20,239,800 Regional 2023 R-5821A Minor Arterial Lake Hogan Farms Rd Eubanks Rd Legends Way 0 2 New Location 0.70 $4,407,000 $6,169,8001 Division 2035 N/A Local Homestead Rd Rogers Rd NC 86 2 2 Modernization 1.27 $6,855,000 $9,597,000 Division 2035 N/A Local 1-40 Durham County line NC 86 4 6 Widening 3.90 $29,316,000 $41,042,400 State 2025 1-3306AB Interstate Eubanks Rd MLK Blvd NC 86 Millhouse Rd 2 4 Widening 0.81 $7,487,000 $10,481,800 Division 2025 N/A Local Orange Grove Connector Orange Grove Rd New Connector Rd 0 2 New Location 0.38 $5,299,000 $7,418,600 Division 2035 N/A Local NC 54 Old Fayetteville Rd County Line 2 4 Widening 0.00 $8 $0 0 Intersection/Interchan e Interchange Fordham Blvd/Raleigh Rd US 15-501 NC 54 Upgrade $14,800,000 State 2035 U-5774A Interchange Fordham Blvd/S Columbia St US 15-501/NC 54 S Columbia St Upgrade $35,000,000 State 2027 U-5304A Interchange 1-85/S Churton St 1-85 S Churton St Upgrade $20,700,000 State 2026 1-5967 Interchange 1-85/NC 86 1 1-85 NC 86 1 Upgrade 1 1 $16,488,0001 1 State 2027 1-5984 Fordham Blvd/Manning Dr New Intersection (Intersection or Interchange) US 15-501 Manning Dr I or Interchange 1 1 $37,446,000 1 State 2025 U-5304E 8 Attachment 5 PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director Administration 131 W. Margaret Lane (919) 245-2575 ` Suite 201 (919) 644-3002 (FAX) ORANGE COUNTY P. O. Box 8181 www.orangecountync.gov NORTH CAROLINA Hillsborough, NC 27278 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Orange Unified Transportation Board CC: Craig Benedict, Orange County Planning Director Tom Altieri, Comprehensive Planning Supervisor DATE: September 15, 2021 SUBJECT: Comments Regarding the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization's 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan The Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) met Wednesday, September 15, 2021 and received a presentation from the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) staff regarding the Alternatives Analysis for the DCHC MPO 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The following comments are conveyed: ■ Define the term "non-motorized modes" in presentations or state more simply as bicycle and pedestrian. ■ Commuter Rail, which is currently in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP), should be revisited for inclusion in the 2050 MTP. ■ The MPO should be vigilant with regard to the advancements in technology to come, such as autonomous vehicles. ■ The MPO should further explore the Managed Motorways Concept* and look for opportunities to implement as an alternative to widening projects. ■ It would be helpful for review if there were a way to quantify the cost versus benefit for each project. ■ Presentation materials should include project length in miles. 9 The following comments are added following OUTBoard Meeting: • The OUTBoard recommends that Orange County collaborate with other local jurisdictions to add off-street bicycle and pedestrian corridors within Orange County to the MTP, with an emphasis on linking parks, population centers, and other destinations. • Recreational facilities available for the public use in a manner that is multi-generational and accessible to all County citizens at both the countywide and community level. (Orange County Comprehensive Plan - Park and Recreation Goal #3) • An efficient and integrated multi-modal transportation system that protects the natural environment and community character. (Orange County Comprehensive Plan - Transportation Goal 1) • A multi-modal transportation system that is affordable, available, accessible to all users, and that promotes public health and safety. (Orange County Comprehensive Plan - Transportation Goal 2) • A countywide and regionally-integrated, multi-modal transportation planning process that is comprehensive, creative and effective. (Orange County Comprehensive Plan - Transportation Goal 4) 2