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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.26.23 OUTBoard Packet ORANGE TRANSPORTATION COUNTY GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT COUNTY NoKaL CALIQLLNA PUBLIC TRANSIT OrangeCounty AGENDA ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD Monday,June 26, 2023, 5:30 pm 600 NC 86, Hillsborough, NC 27278 OUTBoard meetings are held in person and open to the public. Any member of the general public who wishes to make public comment should email eange@orangecountync.gov and the comment will be read to the OUTBoard during the public comment portion of the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Consideration of Additions or Changes to Agenda 3. Public Comments 4. Approval of Minutes— February, April, and May 2023 5. Regular Agenda a. OUTBoard Policy and Procedure i. Action: Provide approval b. Non-STIP project Update i. Action: Provide comments 6. Staff Report/Updates a. MPO, RPO, and NCDOT Updates 7. Information Items a. Transportation 101 8. Adjournment-The next meeting -August 2023 It is the policy of Orange County Transportation Services to ensure that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987. 600 Hwy 86 N - Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 Phone (919)245-2008 - Fax (919) 732-2137 orangecountync.gov/transportation DRAFT 1 MINUTES 2 ORANGE COUNTY OUTBOARD 3 FEBRUARY,2023 4 Attendance Member Position Present 1 Michael Hughes Alternate Yes 2 Amy Cole Alternate Yes 3 Randy Marshall Bingham Township Yes 4 Roy Schonberg Chapel Hill Township Yes 5 Jamie Carndell Eno Township Yes 6 Joshua Mayo Alternate Yes 7 Art Menius Little River Township Yes 8 Todd Jones Alternate No 9 Vacant Cedar Grove Township N/A 10 Vacant Hillsborough Township N/A 11 Vacant Cheeks Township N/A 12 Vacant Alternate N/A 13 Vacant Alternate N/A 14 Vacant Alternate N/A A Nishith Trivedi Transportation Director Yes B Vacant Transportation Planning Manager N/A C Emmalea Ange Office Assistant Yes D Jamael Wiley Transit Planning Manager No E Vacant Business Officer N/A F Katrina Wall Transit Operations Supervisor No 5 6 7 AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER 8 The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm 9 10 AGENDA ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 11 No additions to the agenda 12 13 Randy Marshal — How close are we to filling vacant positions on the OUTBoard. 14 15 Nish —we are close and have an applicant and County commissioners should be appointing filling them 16 soon. 17 18 AGENDA ITEM 3: PUBLIC COMMENTS 19 No Public Comments received 20 21 Nish —one public comment received requesting NC 10 be added as a County priority for modernization 22 and multi-mobility, from NC 86 to US 751 near US 70. Need a recommendation from this Board to add it 23 as a County Priority. 24 1 DRAFT 25 Motion by Randy Marshall, Second Amy Cole, unanimously approved, no descent 26 27 AGENDA ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 28 Approved January minutes with minor changes regarding those who were in attendance, 29 Motion by Randy Marshall and Second by Joshua mayo, approved unanimously, no descent 30 31 AGENDA ITEM 5: 5307 DIRECT RECIPIENT TRANSITION 32 33 Nish presented the 5307 urban grant formula transition from sub-recipient of NCDOT to direct recipient 34 of Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Most of the work had already stared before joining the 35 department. Some documents required correction so new documents have been prepared including 36 Legal Counsel and Authorizing Resolution. 37 38 Motion by Randy Marshall, Second Amy Cole, unanimously approved, no descent 39 40 AGENDA ITEM 6: UPDATES 41 DCHC MPO is transitioning Staff Work Group responsibilities to the Counties and both Durham and 42 Orange have agreed to take them on. This will start July 1, 2023. The County is also approving the FY 24 43 Annual Work Program to implement the County Transit Tax and will go through a public process prior to 44 approval in May and June. 45 46 We will continue working on creating a bridge update map and coordinate these bridge improvements 47 with multiple local agencies. 48 49 Nish provided the updates for NCDOT projects. 50 51 AGENDA ITEM 7: ADJOURNMENT 52 OUTBoard meeting was adjourned 2 DRAFT 1 MINUTES 2 ORANGE COUNTY OUTBOARD 3 MAY,2023 4 Attendance Member Position Present 1 Michael Hughes Alternate Yes 2 Amy Cole Alternate Yes 3 Randy Marshall Bingham Township Yes 4 Roy Schonberg Chapel Hill Township Yes 5 Jamie Carndell Eno Township Yes 6 Joshua Mayo Alternate No 7 Art Menius Little River Township Yes 8 Todd Jones Alternate No 9 Natalie Ziemba Cedar Grove Township Yes 10 Gregory Woloszczuk Hillsborough Township N/A 11 Erik Legg Cheeks Township N/A 12 Vacant Alternate N/A 13 Vacant Alternate N/A 14 Vacant Alternate N/A A Nishith Trivedi Transportation Director Yes B Vacant Transportation Planning Manager N/A C Emmalea Ange Office Assistant Yes D Jamael Wiley Transit Planning Manager No E Eunice Allen-Robinson Business Officer Yes F Katrina Wall Transit Operations Supervisor No 5 6 AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER 7 The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm 8 9 AGENDA ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 10 No additions to the agenda 11 12 AGENDA ITEM 3: PUBLIC COMMENTS 13 No Public Comments received 14 15 AGENDA ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY AND APRIL MINUTES 16 17 Motioned: Randy- post phoned to next month allowing for time to update the attendance. 18 Seconded: Art, approved unanimously 19 20 AGENDA ITEM 5: TRANSIT TRACKING DASHBOARD 21 1 DRAFT 22 Nish provided brief presentation on upcoming transit performance dashboard used to automate and 23 track transit system performance and operations. A general schedule was discussed when OUTBoard 24 would test the dashboard and provide recommendations on it, tentatively scheduled for Fall 2023. 25 26 AGENDA ITEM 5: ORIENTATION MATERIAL 27 28 Nish briefly mentioned that the OUTBoard's orientation material would be reviewed and improved upon 29 over the summer, any and all comments are welcomed. A brief presentation on transportation 101 like 30 presentation would be provided at June meeting, along with open discussion about the material and 31 OUTBoard Policies and Procedures. 32 33 AGENDA ITEM 5: NC 54 WEST MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR STUDY 34 35 Nish provided a detail presentation on the comprehensive study, including phase 2 and all the issues 36 associated with it. 37 38 AGENDA ITEM 6: STAFF REPORT/UPDATES 39 Nish provided the updates for NCDOT projects. 40 41 AGENDA ITEM 7:ADJOURNMENT 42 OUTBoard meeting was adjourned 2 DRAFT 1 MINUTES 2 ORANGE COUNTY OUTBOARD 3 APRIL,2023 4 Attendance Member Position Present 1 Michael Hughes Alternate Yes 2 Amy Cole Alternate Yes 3 Randy Marshall Bingham Township Yes 4 Roy Schonberg Chapel Hill Township Yes 5 Jamie Carndell Eno Township No 6 Joshua Mayo Alternate No 7 Art Menius Little River Township Yes 8 Todd Jones Alternate No 9 Vacant Cedar Grove Township N/A 10 Vacant Hillsborough Township N/A 11 Vacant Cheeks Township N/A 12 Vacant Alternate N/A 13 Vacant Alternate N/A 14 Vacant Alternate N/A A Nishith Trivedi Transportation Director Yes B Vacant Transportation Planning Manager N/A C Emmalea Ange Office Assistant Yes D Jamael Wiley Transit Planning Manager No E Eunice Allen-Robinson Business Officer Yes LF Katrina Wall Transit Operations Supervisor No 5 6 AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER 7 The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm 8 9 AGENDA ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 10 No additions to the agenda 11 12 Nish — Requested adding 3 projects to County Priority list: Orange Grove Road Extension, regional 13 multimodal transportation center in Hillsborough and NC 10 modernization 14 15 AGENDA ITEM 3: PUBLIC COMMENTS 16 No Public Comments received 17 18 AGENDA ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 19 Recommended delay to June meeting with all 3— February, April and May— minutes updated and 20 brought back before OUTBoard for action. 21 22 Motion by Randy Marshall and Second by Art Menius, approved unanimously, no descent 23 24 1 DRAFT 25 AGENDA ITEM 5: TRANSIT DASHBOARD 26 27 Nish — provided a brief presentation 28 29 OUTBoard comments: Requested opportunity to see draft product and provide comments after getting 30 opportunity to test it out, before it is finalized and released. 31 32 AGENDA ITEM 5: ORIENTATION MATERIAL 33 34 Nish — provided a detail presentation 35 36 OUTBoard comments: Requested opportunity to review the full OUTBoard Policy and Procedures and 37 discuss any and all possible changes to it, including and not limited to: meeting date, time and possible 38 venue, membership, roles and responsibilities, etc. 39 40 Staff offered to make it a formal actionable item at the June meeting with full discussion. 41 42 AGENDA ITEM 5: US 70 MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR STUDY 43 44 Nish — provided a detail presentation 45 46 OUTBoard voted: 4— 1 recommending BOCC approve study 47 48 Descent vote: Area should not change and just remain rural as it is. 49 50 AGENDA ITEM 6: UPDATES 51 Nish provided the updates for NCDOT projects. 52 53 AGENDA ITEM 7:ADJOURNMENT 54 OUTBoard meeting was adjourned 2 ORANGE TRANSPORTATION COUNTY GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT COUNTY NoKm CALIOLLNA PUBLIC TRANSIT OrangeCounty Item 5.a. Subject: OUTBoard Policies and Procedures Attachment: OUTBoard Policies and Procedures PURPOSE: To consider a amending the Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) Policies and Procedures (P&P). BACKGROUND: The OUTBoard P&P is done in accordance with the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Advisory Board Policy (link). Orange County Transportation Services seeks to update the OUTBoard's P&P in order to address the following issues: • Date, time and location of all meetings • Voting and alternate members • Roles and responsibilities The OUTBoard will update other changes as appropriate through open discussion. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the County. OCTS is conducting this update in-house through department resources. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Goal impact is applicable to this item: • CLEAN OR AVOIDED TRANSPORTATION Implement programs that monitor and improve local and regional air quality by: 1) promoting public transportation options; 2) decreasing dependence on single-occupancy vehicles, and 3) otherwise minimizing the need for travel. ACTION: Recommend BOCC approval changes to the OUTBoard Policies and Procedures. 600 Hwy 86 N - Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 Phone (919) 245-2008 - Fax(919) 732-2137 orangecountync.gov/transportation Amended October 18, 2022 Orange Unified Transportation (OUT) BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SECTION I: SCOPE A. Purpose 1. To establish a policy and procedures whereby the Orange County Board of Commissioners will establish the specific policies and procedures governing the Orange Unified Transportation (OUT) Board. 2. The Orange County Board of Commissioners may appoint an advisory board whose duty is to serve in an advisory capacity in regards to planning and programming transportation infrastructure improvements and other County transportation planning initiatives, as determined by the Board of Commissioners. B. Authority 1. North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county commissioners the authority to establish advisory boards. 2. The Orange County Advisory Board Policy serves as the underlying policy document to which the OUT Board, in addition to this policy and procedure document, is subject. The Orange County Advisory Board Policy is attached hereto as "Exhibit A". 3. In the event that there is a conflict between the Orange County Advisory Board Policy and this Policies and Procedures document this Policies and Procedures document shall control. C. Charge 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. Upon request, OUT Board may advise other boards regarding transportation. SECTION II: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES A. Goals The Transportation Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan includes the County's goals for transportation planning and provides guidance for the OUT Board, Planning Board, Board of County Commissioners, and staff. B. Objectives The OUT Board shall: 1. Identify and provide prioritization recommendations on the County's roadway, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian needs. 2. Assist in development and review of updates to the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Amended October 18, 2022 3. Provide recommendations to the Board regarding Federal and State legislation affecting transportation in Orange County. 4. Provide recommendations on innovative techniques and methods to improve the efficiency and capacity of existing and future transportation systems. 5. Carry out special projects as assigned by the Board of Commissioners. 6. Serve as an advisory body to the Administrative Staff of the Orange Public Transit (OPT) System. The roles of assistance may include but are not limited to being: a. A forum to discuss relevant issues related to public transportation; b. An advocate in promoting new or expanded transit services; c. Sounding board on program operations, goal setting and monitoring; d. As a guardian of passenger rights for the general public and special targeted populations; and e. When directed by the BOCC, recommends NCDOT grants, contracts, and studies that affect the current or future service levels of public transportation in Orange County. SECTION III: MEMBERSHIP A. Authority 1. North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county commissioners the authority to establish advisory boards and to appoint members to and remove members from those advisory boards. In acting on this authority the Orange County Board of Commissioners hereby establishes certain general conditions to which applicants and members of advisory boards should conform. B. Composition 1. The OUT Board is composed of seven (7) voting members. 2. Members shall represent demographic, geographic, cultural and professional characteristics, as follows: a. Seven (7) members, one from each township: b. Seven (7) alternates or non-voting members, SECTION IV.MEETINGS A. Staffing 1. Orange County staff may serve a support function to the OUT Board upon the approval of the Orange County Manager. B. Agendas 1. Items for agendas shall be approved by the OUT Board Chair and Orange County staff. Amended October 18, 2022 C. Date, Time, and Location of Regular Meetings 1. Regular meetings of the OUT Board shall be held as needed to address items that require Board action consistent with its Charge and Duties identified herein. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month. The start time and location of the meeting shall be included on the agenda and shall typically be at the Orange County Transportation Services Administration Building, 600 NC 86, Hillsborough. The OUT Board Chair, in consultation with staff, shall have the authority to change the start time and location of a regular meeting to meet any special circumstances, provided the information is included on the distributed agenda. SECTION V. ORIENTATION A. Attendance 1. Each member shall attend an orientation presented by the Orange County Transportation Services Department to familiarize the advisory board members with the operation of County government, 2. Each voting member will be encouraged to complete the orientation within six weeks of his or her appointment. SECTION VI.BY-LAWS A. By-Laws 1. Any Bylaws adopted by the OUT Board are void and no further bylaws shall be adopted. Procedure shall be governed solely by this policy document and the General Advisory Board Policy Document. 2. Should the OUT Board determine modifications to policies and procedures are necessary, the OUT Board may petition the Board of County Commissioners for such modifications. ORANGE TRANSPORTATION COUNTY GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT COUNTY NoKm CALIOLLNA PUBLIC TRANSIT OrangeCounty Item 5.b. Subject: Non-STIP Attachment: Non-STIP Summary Non-STIP Project List PURPOSE: Provide comments on potential non-State Transportation Improvement Program (non-STIP) projects for North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) transportation consideration. BACKGROUND: Throughout each fiscal year opportunities may arise for Orange County to submit requests to fund small transportation projects to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Potential funding sources for these projects include the 2018-2019 High Impact— Low Cost Project Program, the Resurfacing Program, and the Spot Safety Program. The Planning staff is requesting OUTBoard members to assist staff in developing such a potential project list by making note of and reporting needed small transportation improvements as you all travel county roads. The turn-around time between NCDOT notification of requested projects or project review input, and the deadline for submission is typically very short and rarely allows sufficient time for full OUTBoard review and discussion. Developing potential project lists as an ongoing process will allow Orange County to have greater input in addressing the County's identification of small transportation projects. These projects include and not limited to: High Impact—Low Cost Project- As part of Senate Bill 257, "Current Operations Appropriations Act of 2017", Section 34.7.(c) High Impact— Low Cost Projects, NCDOT was tasked to develop a quantitative, evidence-based formula to use in selecting projects to receive funding under this program. Funded projects may include intersection improvement projects, minor widening projects, and operational improvement projects. Projects are expected to be under contract within twelve months of funding approval by the Board of Transportation (BOT). Projects that require right-of-way acquisition or utility relocations are not good candidates for High-Impact— Low Cost program funds. As part of this formula, NCDOT developed twelve criteria to be used in the formula to identify candidate projects under this program. Maintenance Resurfacing—Typically in the fall, the NCDOT provides an opportunity for planning staff to comment on its upcoming maintenance resurfacing programs of the upcoming couple of years. As part of this process, NCDOT requests and considers input from local jurisdictions. Staff would appreciate hearing from OUTBoard members regarding roads that you think might need to be resurfaced, or that require any geometric or operational changes that should be considered, or anything else that you believe to be relevant. Examples of potential projects and appropriate comments under this program include adding or advancing the resurfacing of a particular road; geometric changes in the radius of an intersection; and the minor widening of shoulders at specific intersections or locations with limited visibility/sight distance to improve 600 Hwy 86 N - Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 Phone (919) 245-2008 - Fax(919) 732-2137 orangecountync.gov/transportation the safety of turning movements and/or improve safety for bicyclists. The adding of two-foot widened shoulders on the entire width of a road during a repaving project is not eligible under this funding source; and addressing ADA issues for transit bus stops is also not eligible. Spot Safety — The Spot Safety Program is used to develop smaller improvement projects to address safety, potential safety, and operational issues. The program is funded with state funds and currently receives approximately $9 million per state fiscal year. Other monetary sources (such as Small Construction or Contingency funds) can assist in funding Spot Safety projects; however, the maximum allowable contribution of Spot Safety funds per project is $250,000. A Safety Oversight Committee (SOC) reviews and recommends Spot Safety projects to the NCDOT BOT approval and funding. Criteria used by the SOC to select projects for recommendation to the BOT include, but are not limited to, the frequency of correctable crashes, severity of crashes, delay, congestion, number of signal warrants met, effect on pedestrians and schools, division and region priorities, and public interest. Typical spot safety projects include new and upgraded traffic signals, turn lanes, curve improvements, warning devices, roadway appurtenances, and positive guidance improvements. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the County. OCTS is conducting this update in-house through department resources. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Goal impact is applicable to this item: • CLEAN OR AVOIDED TRANSPORTATION Implement programs that monitor and improve local and regional air quality by: 1) promoting public transportation options; 2) decreasing dependence on single-occupancy vehicles, and 3) otherwise minimizing the need for travel. ACTION: Provide comments Attachment 1 Summary of Non-STIP Funding Sources for Transportation Improvements High Impact-Low Cost Program: • Purpose- Deliver localized roadway improvements deemed to have substantial benefit while minimizing cost and project delivery time • Introduced in 2017 legislative session • Approx. $3.5 million per Division per biennium • Project cap $1.5 Million • Projects over $250 K require resolution of support from local elected body • Selection Criteria: Traffic volume, accidents, lane and shoulder width, pavement condition, multimodal benefits, other funding sources, County economic prosperity ranking • Local input solicited • Current/Recent Orange County Projects o Extend northbound right turn lane on Churton Street at US 70 • Examples of Potential Project Types o Intersection (turn lanes, radius improvements, realignments) o Signalization or modification of existing signals o Widening lanes and resurfacing, pavement strengthening o Other projects that do not require R/W acquisition or utility relocation Spot Safety Program: • Purpose- Deliver smaller localized improvements to address identified safety and operational issues • Project cap $400K but can be combined with other funding sources • Can be paired with other funding sources • Projects assessed on a quarterly basis for relative cost/benefit scoring based on anticipated reduction in frequency and/or severity of crashes • R/w acquisition and utility relocation costs are eligible but should be minimized • Project delivery in 18-24 months following funding approval • Current/Recent Projects in Orange County o Buckhorn Road at West Ten Road- Install all-way stop o NC 86 at Sawmill Road- Install flasher, channelization and sight distance improvements o Old NC 10 at Lawrence Road- Horizontal Curve and superfetation improvements • Examples of Potential Projects o Horizontal and vertical alignment and sightline improvements o Sight line improvements o Signalization and/or modification to existing signal o Paved shoulders, rumble strips, intersection flashers, all-way stops o Enhanced signing, markings, markers and guardrails Attachment 1 Hazard Elimination Program: • Purpose- Essentially the same as Spot Safety Program but typically used for projects with higher costs and longer delivery timeline • Federal funded program subject to federal regulations • Projects assessed on a quarterly basis for relative cost/benefit scoring based on anticipated reduction in frequency and/or severity of crashes • Projects programmed in STIP but not subject to SPOT process • ROW acquisition and utility relocation costs are eligible but should be minimized • Examples of potential projects o Same as Spot Safety but generally higher cost and longer duration • Current/Recent Projects in Orange County o Efland Cedar Grove Road south of Highland Farm Road- Realign horizontal curve Spot Mobility Program: • Purpose- Deliver smaller localized improvements to address identified congestion and operational issues. • Project cap $750K but can be combined with other funding sources • Projects assessed on a quarterly basis relative to cost/benefit on anticipated reduction in travel time during peak periods • R/w acquisition and utility relocation costs are eligible but should be minimized • Project delivery in 18-24 months following funding approval • Examples of potential projects: o Turn lanes, lane widening, signalization, off-site improvement for schools • Current/Recent Projects in Orange County o Reimbursement to CHCSS for turn lanes at Chapel Hill High School Expansion Highway Maintenance Improvement Program (HMIP) • Program Purpose- Repair and Resurface existing pavements to provide for acceptable operation and maintenance condition • Recurring annual allocation per county/division as stipulated by enacted State budget • 5-year program developed for implementation and updated annually • Projects selected based on relative ranking of biennial pavement condition survey, engineering judgement and local jurisdiction input • Close coordination with local stakeholders is critical in project selection and scheduling • Widening of existing travel lanes and/or installation of paved shoulders possible where warranted but limited to no more than 10% of program. Staff Small Transportation Projects 6/14/2023 Intersections 5:22 PM # Intersection Improvement Update Morrow Mill Rd Neville Rd 1 NC-54 Dodson Crossroads TAS and OUTBoard recommended approval of NC 54 Multimodal Orange Grove Rd Corridor Study White Cross Rd Guess Rd Efland-Cedar Grove Rd 2 US-70 St. Mary's Rd Part of US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study US-70 Business Pleasant Green Road Old NC-10 Approved as County Priority and future SPOT submissions US-70A Part of US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study NC-57 Submitted for SPOT 6.0 Mobility, scores very well 3 NC-86 New Hope Church Rd Philips Rd Sawmill Rd Walnut Grove Church Rd High Rock Rd Efland-Cedar Grove Rd 4 Lebanon Rd N. Frazier Rd SPOT 6 cancelled, monitor and revisit Daniels Farm Rd Mill Creek Rd 5 Old NC-86 Arthur Minnis Rd SPOT 6 cancelled, monitor and revisit 6 Orange Grove Rd Davis Rd SPOT 6 cancelled, monitor and revisit 7 Lawrence Rd 1-85 8 S. Churton St US-70 Bus Part of US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study 9 Efland Cedar Grove US-70 Part of US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study Staff Small Transportation Projects 6/14/2023 Segments and Other 5:22 PM # Segment Improvement Update School zone added, speed reduced, main priority for Orange Grove Road from Patriots Point Drive to New Grady implementing Orange County's new Complete Street and 1 Brown school Road Vision Zero policy 2 Bowman Road between Ben Wilson Road and W.Ten Road Part of 2019 E-B-M AMP, Mebane Growth Area 3 Eno Mountain Road/Mayo Street lAdded as County Priority, anticipate submission for SPOT 7 4 Efland-Cedar Grove Road improvements lComplete, implemented through HI/LC # Other Update Synchronize traffic signals on NC-86 (MLK) from Duke Chapel Hill jurisdiction, contact Chapel Hill engineering and 1 Forest and Weaver Dairy Road NCDOT Resurface Rocky Ridge Road from Dairyland Road to Arthur 2 Minnis Road with extra shoulder Review HMIP and coordinate with NCDOT for update 3 Bike lane old NC-86- Farm House Rd to Dairyland Rd Carrboro jurisdiction, in Carrboro's Bike Plan Update Grading improvement-Jones Ferry Rd from Old 4 Fayetteville Rd to county line HMIP & bridge replacement, monitor& update 5 NCDOT Bike Passing signs Coordinate with NCDOT when funding becomes available Dairyland Rd west of Old NC-86 a Orange Grove Rd north of Dairyland Rd b Orange Grove Rd south of Elfin Blvd c. In Hilllsborough, requires Hillsborough action Bradshaw Quarry Rd west of Orange Grove Rd d Old Greensboro Rd west of Jones Ferry Rd e Jones Ferry Rd west of Old Greensboro Rd f Homestead Rd east of Old NC-86 g. In Carrboro, requires Carrboro action Mebane Oaks Rd north of Bradshaw Quarry Rd h Old Greensboro Rd east of Haw River I Borland Rd north of Arthur Minnis Rd j Union Grove Church Rd south of Arthur Minnis Rd k Hillsborough Rd north of Old Fayetteville Rd split I. In Carrboro, requires Carrboro action Complete- now NCDOT policy to install on NC/US routes when resurfacing roads. SR routes and other roads are 6 Center lane reflectors treated on a case-by-case bases. Norewood Subdivision 1.The roads have a couple re-occuring potholes that are patched yearly. 2. Culverts and ditches are largely failing causing standing Submitted to NCDOT Maintenance Office in Hillsborough, water. waiting to hear back. 3. Edges of the roads are being eroded due to 7 vegetation/pine needles and water flow. Scheduled Follow-up in few weeks. Town jurisdiction -confirm Carrboro or Chapel Hill 8 Sonoma Way crosswalk submit request to local town. Following up on HMIP to see if this road can be made an important priority from Hillsborough to NC 54 or any 9 Orange Grove Road Maintenance segment in between. NCDOT DIV 7 PROJECTS LOCATED IN DCHCMPO - UNDER DEVELOPMENT TIP/WBS # Description LET/Start Draft STIP Completion Cost Status Project Lead Date Let Date Date U-4726DF Bicycle detection at signalized intersections in Carrboro 4/30/2023 N/A FY2025 $36,000 Plans at 90% completion - Carrboro needs Town of to provide revised letting date Carrboro/Stephen Robinson U-47261K Construct sidewalk/MUP on Homestead Road from Seawell 5/10/23 N/A FY2025 $1 ,300,000 Contract advertised, bid opening on Town of Chapel School Road to Weaver Dairy Road in Chapel Hill 4/7/23 5/10/23 Hill/Stephen Robinson EB-5721 Upgrade existing off-road path and construct new section of 6/8/23 FY2022 FY2025 $2,400,000 Contract advertised, bid opening on 6/8/23 Town of Chapel path of Bicycle Route #1 from Cleland Drive to Willow Drive 4/20/23 Hill/Stephen Robinson in Chapel Hill BL-0044 NC 54 from Westbrook Drive in Carrboro to west of US TBD FY2023 2/28/2024 $1 ,311 ,000 Planning and design activities underway Chad Reimakoski 49998.1 .1 15/501/NC 86 (South Columbia Street) interchange in Chapel Hill. Construct sidewalk and install pedestrian signals, crosswalks, and refuge islands at selected locations. P-5701 Construct Platform, Passenger Rail Station Building at 6/30/2023 N/A FY2025 $7,200,000 PE funding scheduled 7/1/2020 Matthew Simmons 46395.1 .1 Milepost 41 .7 Norfolk Southern H-line in Hillsborough 46395.3.1 SS-6207A NC 54 Pedestrian improvements between SR 1902 6/30/2023 N/A 12/31/2023 $171 ,000 Planning and design activities underway Dawn McPherson 50337 (Manning Drive) and SR 1937 (Old Fayetteville Road) in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Improvements will include refuge islands, crosswalks and pedestrian signals. Improvements to be completed by state forces. EL-4828A Construct Morgan Creek Greenway Phase 1 in Carrboro 7/31/2023 N/A FY2026 $372,000 Planning and design activities underway Town of Carrboro/Stephen Robinson HL-0045 Repair Bridge #241 on Exchange Park Lane over Eno River 9/28/2023 FY2023 FY2026 $153,800 Planning and design activities underway Town of from South Churton Street to Faribult Lane in Hillsborough Hillsborough/Stephen Robinson C-5181 Jones Creek Greenway Project - Fill Gap between the 9/28/2023 FY2023 FY2025 $654,000 Planning and design activities underway Town of Carrboro Upper Bolin Trail and Twin Creeks Greenway and 6/30/2023 Carrboro/Stephen also implement program to support on-vehicle trips to Morris Robinson Grove Elementary School DCHCMPO Apr. 2023 Page 1 NCDOT DIV 7 PROJECTS LOCATED IN DCHCMPO - UNDER DEVELOPMENT TIP/WBS # Description LET/Start Draft STIP Completion Cost Status Project Lead Date Let Date Date C-5650 Construct sidewalk on one side of SR 1919 (Smith Level 3/29/2024 FY2024 FY2026 $1 ,718,000 Planning and design activities underway Town of Road/S. Greensboro St.) from Public Works Drive to the Carrboro/Stephen northern end of Old Pittsboro Road in Carrboro Robinson B-6037 Replace Bridge #49 over Norfolk Southern Railway on NC 1/21/2025 FY2025 FY2028 $2,500,000 Planning and design activities underway Brian Ketner 86 BR-0092 Replace Bridge #37 on NC 86 over New Hope Creek 8/19/2025 N/A FY2028 $4,100,000 Planning and design activities underway Alexander Foster EB-5880 Construct sidewalk on the north side of SR 1005 (Jones 9/30/2025 FY2025 FY2027 $441 ,000 Planning and design activities underway Town of EB-5890 Construct sidewalk on Barnes Street from King Street to SR 9/30/2025 FY2025 FY2027 $230,000 Planning and design activities pending Town of 1005 (Jones Ferry Road) in Carrboro Carrboro/Stephen Robinson EB-5886B Construct sidewalk/MUP/bike lanes on Estes Drive from 10/2/25 FY2025 FY2027 $3,104,000 Planning and design activities pending Town of Chapel south of Norfolk Southern Railroad to NC 86 (MLK Jr. Blvd.) 9/18/25 Hill/Stephen Robinson in Chapel Hill 1-3306AC 1-40 at NC 86 - Upgrade to superstreet from Northwood 10/21/2025 FY2026 FY2028 $4,350,000 Planning and design activities underway Radha Attaluri Drive to Ramp C/D at 1-40 interchange BP7-R009 Replace Bridge #11 on SR 1336 (Halls Mill Road) 11/6/2025 N/A FY2028 $1 ,100,000 Planning and design activities underway Vacant BP7-R013 Replace Bridge #90 on SR 1940 (Damascus Church Road) 9/3/2026 N/A FY2029 $800,000 Planning and design activities underway Vacant EB-5998 Construct MUP on US 15/501 from Willow Drive to SR 9/30/2026 FY2026 FY2028 $2,044,000 Planning and design activities pending Town of Chapel EB-5886A Construct sidewalk/MUP/bike lanes on Estes Drive from SR 9/17/2026 FY2026 FY2029 $848,000 Planning and design activities pending Town of 1772 (North Greensboro Street) to south of Norfolk Southern Carrboro/Stephen Railroad Tracks in the Town of Carrboro Robinson 1-5958 Pavement Rehabilitation on 1-40/1-85 from West of SR 1114 11/17/2026 FY2027 FY2028 $8,690,000 Planning and design activities pending Chad Reimakoski 45910.1 .1 (Buckhorn Road) to West of SR 1006 (Orange Grove Road) 45910.3.1 DCHCMPO Apr. 2023 Page 2 NCDOT DIV 7 PROJECTS LOCATED IN DCHCMPO - UNDER DEVELOPMENT TIP/WBS # Description LET/Start Draft STIP Completion Cost Status Project Lead Date Let Date Date 1-5967 Interchange improvements at 1-85 and SR 1009 (South 10/19/2027 FY2031 FY2030 $16,900,000 PE funding approved 9/8/17, Planning and Bryan Key 45917.1 .1 Churton Street) in Hillsborough Design activities underway, Coordinate 45917.2.1 with 1-0305 and U-5845 45917.3.1 1-5959 Pavement Rehabilitation on 1-85 from West of SR 1006 11/16/2027 N/A FY2029 $11 ,156,000 Planning and design activities pending Chad Reimakoski BR-0247 Replace Bridge #29 on US 70 Business/NC 86 over Cates 11/16/2027 N/A FY2029 Pending Preliminary activities pending Vacant Creek R-5821A Construct operational improvements including 6/20/2028 Funded for FY2031 $7,000,000 PE funding approved 10/10/17, design Chris Smitherman 47093.1 .2 Bicycle/Pedestrian accommodations on NC 54 from SR Preliminary activities currently suspended, 47093.2.2 1006 (Orange Grove Road) to SR 1107 /SR 1937 (Old Engineering Coordinating with NC54 West Corridor 47093.3.2 Fayetteville Road). Only Study U-5845 Widen SR 1009 (South Churton Street) to multi-lanes from 1- 7/18/2028 FY2031 FY2031 $49,238,000 PE funding approved 5/14/15, Planning Radha Attaluri 50235.1 .1 40 to Eno River in Hillsborough and Design activities underway, 50235.2.1 Coordinate with 1-5967 50235.3.1 BP7-R007 Replace Bridge #63 on Pleasant Green Road 8/3/2028 N/A FY2031 $2,500,000 Planning and design activities underway Vacant BP7-R015 Replace Bridge #86 on SR 1942 (Jones Ferry Road) 8/18/2028 N/A FY2030 $1 ,700,000 Planning and design activities underway Vacant BR-0091 Replace Bridge #32 on US 70 over the Eno River 10/17/28 N/A FY2032 $4,000,000 Planning and design activities underway Jon Gaillard 11/19/24 FY2028 1-5984 Interchange improvements at 1-85 and NC 86 in 11/21/2028 Funded for FY2031 $20,900,000 PE funding approved 10/10/17, Planning Bryan Key 47530.1 .1 Hillsborough Preliminary and Design activities underway, 47530.2.1 Engineering Coordinate with 1-0305 and 1-5959 47530.3.1 Only B-5733 Replace Bridge #39 over Booker Creek in Chapel Hill on SR 1/16/2029 N/A FY2031 $5,100,000 Planning and design activities pending Jennifer Hernandez 1010 (E. Franklin St.) DCHCMPO Apr. 2023 Page 3 NCDOT DIV 7 PROJECTS LOCATED IN DCHCMPO - UNDER DEVELOPMENT TIP/WBS # Description LET/Start Draft STIP Completion Cost Status Project Lead Date Let Date Date BR-0195 Replace Bridge #31 on SR 1010 (Franklin Street) over Bolin 2/15/2029 N/A FY2031 Pending Planning and design activities underway Jennifer Hernandez Creek in Chapel Hill 1-0305 Widening of 1-85 from west of SR1006 (Orange Grove Road) 1/1/2040 Funded for FY2044 $132,000,000 PE funding approved 6/5/18, Planning and Bryan Key 34142.1 .2 in Orange Co. to west of SR 1400 (Sparger Road) in Orange Preliminary design activities underway, Project 34142.2.2 Co. Engineering reinstated per 2020-2029 STIP (funded 34142.3.2 Only project) and delete project 1-5983 DCHCMPO Apr. 2023 Page 4 North Carolina Department of Transportation 5/8/2023 Active Projects Under Construction - Orange Co. Contract TIP Location Description Contractor Name Resident Contract Bid Availability Completion Work Start Estimated Progress Completion Number Number Engineer Amount Date Date Date Completion Schedule Percent Date Percent C204632 1-3306A WIDENING 1-40 FROM 1-85 IN ORANGE COUNTY TO THE DURHAM THE LANE Cvijetic, PE, $236,457,869.00 9/27/2021 9/1/2025 10/28/2021 9/1/2025 23.95 23.95 COUNTY LINE AND 1-40 WESTBOUND IN DURHAM COUNTY NEAR CONSTRUCTION Bojan US-15/501 . CORPORATION DG00534 REPLACE BRIDGE #99 OVER NEW HOPE CREEK ON SR 1723 (NEW CONTI ENTERPRISES, Howell, Bobby J $1 ,108,442.00 1/3/2022 11/3/2022 5/9/2022 6/30/2023 100 95.57 HOPE CHURCH ROAD) INC D000547 RESURFACE A SECTION OF NC 49 & 6 SECONDARY ROADS IN FSC II LLC DBA FRED Howell, Bobby J $4,299,745.38 4/1/2022 10/31/2022 4/1/2022 6/30/2023 100 97.69 ORANGE COUNTY SMITH COMPANY DG00568 RESURFACING OF SR 1001 (WALNUT GROVE CHURCH RD.) AND CAROLINA SUNROCK Howell, Bobby J $2,144,122.70 5/2/2022 6/30/2023 10/31/2022 6/30/2023 15 60.18 SR 1568 (PLEASANT GREEN RD.) LLC DG00589 HS-2007C INSTALLATION OF THERMOPLASTIC MARKING LINES ON VARIOUS TRP CONSTRUCTION Cvijetic, PE, $1 ,494,249.58 3/15/2023 11/7/2023 SECONDARY ROUTES WITHIN DIVISION 7 GROUP LLC Bojan D000596 R-57871 INSTALLATION OF ADA COMPLIANT CURB RAMPS AT VARIOUS CAROLINA GROUP Howell, Bobby J $312,070.00 10/12/2022 2/28/2024 11/9/2022 ROUTES PROPERTIES LLC DBA CAROLINA GROUP CONTRACT. Page 1 of 1 North Carolina Department of Transportation 4/3/2023 Active Projects Under Construction -Orange Co. Contract TIP Location Description Contractor Name Resident Contract Bid Availability Completion Work Start Estimated Progress Completion Number Number Engineer Amount Date Date Date Completion Schedule Percent Date Percent C204632 1-3306A WIDENING 1-40 FROM 1-85 IN ORANGE COUNTY TO THE DURHAM THE LANE Cvijetic,PE, $236,457,869.00 9/27/2021 9/1/2025 10/28/2021 9/1/2025 21.83 21.83 COUNTY LINE AND 1-40 WESTBOUND IN DURHAM COUNTY NEAR US- CONSTRUCTION Bojan 15/501. CORPORATION DG00520 R-5787F INSTALLATION OF ADA COMPLIANT CURB RAMPS AT VARIOUS DOT CONSTRUCTION Howell,Bobby J $1,271,240.40 5/10/2021 4/14/2023 1/25/2022 4/14/2023 76.59 45.94 ROUTES INC DG00534 REPLACE BRIDGE#99 OVER NEW HOPE CREEK ON SR 1723(NEW CONTI ENTERPRISES, Howell,Bobby J $1,108,442.00 1/3/2022 11/30/2022 5/9/2022 12/31/2022 100 95.57 HOPE CHURCH ROAD) INC DG00547 RESURFACE A SECTION OF NC 49&6 SECONDARY ROADS IN FSC II LLC DBA FRED Howell,Bobby J $4,299,745.38 4/1/2022 10/31/2022 4/1/2022 12/31/2022 100 97.69 ORANGE COUNTY SMITH COMPANY DG00568 RESURFACE SR 1001(WALNUT GROVE CHURCH ROAD)AND SR CAROLINA SUNROCK Howell,Bobby J $2,144,122.70 5/2/2022 6/30/2022 10/31/2022 6/30/2023 3 23.44 1567(PLEASANT GREEN ROAD) LLC DG00589 HS-2007C INSTALLATION OF THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKINGS ON TRP CONSTRUCTION Cvijetic,PE, $1,494,249.58 3/15/2023 11/7/2023 VARIOUS SECONDARY ROUTES THROUGHOUT DIVISION 7 GROUP LLC Bojan DG00596 R-57871 INSTALLATION OF ADA COMPLIANT CURB RAMPS AT VARIOUS CAROLINA GROUP Howell,Bobby J $312,070.00 10/12/2022 2/28/2024 11/9/2022 ROUTES PROPERTIES LLC DBA CAROLINA GROUP CONTRACTING Page 1 of 1 NCDOT DIV 7 PROJECTS LOCATED IN TARPO- UNDER DEVELOPMENT TIP/WBS# Description Let/Start Date Draft STIP Let CompletionDate Date Cost Status Project Lead BP7-R009 Replace Bridge#11 on SR 1336(Halls Mill Road) 11/6/25 N/A FY2027 $1,100,000 Planning and design activities pending Tim Powers BP7.R009.1 BP7.R009.2 BP7.R009.3 BP7-R017 Replace Bridge#14 on SR 1548(Schley Road) 11/5/26 N/A FY2028 $800,000 Planning and design activities pending Tim Powers BP7.R017.1 9/2/27 FY2029 BP7.R017.2 BP7.R017.3 1-5958 Pavement rehabilitation on 1-40/1-85 from west of SR 1114 11/17/26 FY2027 FY 2028 $8,690,000 Planning activities pending Chad Reimakoski 45910.1.1 (Buckhorn Road)to west of SR 1006(Orange Grove Road). 45910.3.1 1-5959 Pavement rehabilitation on 1-85 from west of SR 1006(Orange 11/16/27 N/A FY2029 $11,156,000 Planning activities pending Chad Reimakoski 45911.1.1 Grove Road)to Durham County line. 45911.3.1 R-5821A Construct operational improvements including 6/20/28 Funded for PE FY2030 $3,194,000 PE funding approved 10/10/17,design Chris Smitherman 47093.1.2 Bicycle/Pedestrian accommodations on NC 54 from SR 1006 only activities currently suspended,Coordinating 47093.2.2 (Orange Grove Road)to SR 1107/SR 1937(Old Fayetteville with NC54 West Corridor Study 47093.3.2 Road). TARPO-Orange Co Apr.2023 Page 1 NORTH Cq O 9 y % Y NCDOT TPD NEWS O Z q O is 99T�FNlOF TRAN'90 NCDOT • Newsletter May 2023 Traffic Forecasts (TF) "Connecting people, products A Project Level Traffic Forecasting is an essential part of the and places safely and efficiently planning process. The traffic forecast informs the design of with customer focus, accounta- STIP projects. There are currently no traffic forecasts in pro- bility and environmental sensi- gress in the WSUAMPO area. tivity to enhance the economy BGMPO Comprehensive Transportation Plan and vitality of North Carolina...." (CTP) - NCDOT Mission Statement The BGMPO CTP final adoption was June 8, 2022. NCDOT TPD is working on the more-detailed documentation of each FHWA New.q highway recommendation. Final maps and a list of recommen- dations can be found at https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/ FHWA has released the Promoting Resili- planninq/Pages/CTP-Details.aspx?study id=Burlington-Graham. ent Operations for Transformative, Effi- cient, and Cost-Saving Transportation National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) (PROTECT) Discretionary Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Program (NOFO). Applications are due via The N.C. NEVI Program will initiate a procurement process in grants.gov by August 18, 2023. fall 2023 to install Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) EV The NOFO can be found on grants.gov at: stations along the State's Alternative Fuel Corridors. NCDOT https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view- anticipates entities that are interested in deploying EV Supply opportunity.html?oppld=347585. More Equipment (EVSE) under the NEVI program will form teams information on this NOFO and the PRO- potentially consisting of: TECT Program can be found at: https:// • Site Developers www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/protect/ • EVSE Providers discretionary. Applicant questions should • Site Hosts be directed to: To help these entities prepare to respond to the procurement PROTECTdiscretionary(a-)_dot.gov. process, NCDOT is facilitating an online database in addition to the May 9 virtual meeting that was held. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law estab- lished the PROTECT Discretionary Grant NC NEVI Networking Database: Ongoing until June 30, Program to help make surface transporta- 2023: .https://Publicinput.com/nevi-networking tion more resilient to natural hazards, in- The database and event are intended solely for those in- cluding climate change, sea level rise, terested in being part of EV charging station deployment flooding, extreme weather events, and teams in response to the NCDOT's upcoming procurement other natural disasters through support of process. Responses to the database questionnaire will be planning activities, resilience improve- available to all respondents via a publicly available data- ments, community resilience and evacua- base posted to the NCDOT NEVI website: NCDOT: National tion routes, and at-risk costal infrastruc- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program ture. (FHWA News continued on last page.) US 70 Corridor Public Study The Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro MPO is conducting a study of US 70 West, from NC 119 in Mebane to US 751 in Orange County. The Corridor Study will provide recommendations for future development of the transportation corridor. Visit the project website for more information. US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study (us70westxom). Public comments are being received through an interac- tive map on the website through May 19. NCDOT Participating in FHWA's State Transportation Innovation Councils NCDOT is participating in FHWA's STIC (State Transportation Innovation Councils) program which allows each state transportation community to evaluate and deploy innovations that best fit their program needs and put the innovations into practice quickly. This program will assist in the research and deployment of low cost, temporary bicycle and pedes- trian countermeasures related to FHWA's Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) pro- gram. The project will identify the necessary process steps for launching such a program with local stakeholders (including schedule, cost, logistics) to support the success of future programs, or the possibility of dedicated funding to establish a countermeasure program in coordination with Divi- sion resurfacing schedules. This project will form the foundation for future deployment work with regard to bicycle and pedestrian countermeasures. The lead for this project is Edward Johnson at IMD. You can reach out to him for more information at erjohnson2@ncdot.gov. Project Tables - Tool for Safety Countermeasures (ncdot.gov) Updated Seasonal Grouping and Factors The Traffic Survey Group is providing an updated Seasonal Grouping and Factors table for your use and reference when factoring from Daily Volume to AADT by Day of Week by Month. This seasonal factor table can be found on our Traffic Survey website: https://connect.ncdot.gov/ resources/State-Mapping/Pages/Traffic-Monitoring-Reports-Statistics.asp x. Once on this page click on the Resource Tab to find the NCDOT Traffic Volume Seasonal Factors 2021 excel spreadsheet. Traffic Monitoring Reports,Statistics& Resources conned NGDOT r Resources >Mapping Resources,T.IU Moniloring Reports.5tatisties&Resources Remember: Factors should be Traffic Volume Interstate&Freeway Volume applied to short-term counts Federal Highway Administration&N-C-Classification Scheme C.'3 based on the day of week and Freguendy Asked Questions a month the count was collect- AASHT.0 Rounding Rates ...... ....0 ed. All raw counts should be Secondary Roads Database ....... converted to volumes prior to Highway Performance Monitoring System Highway Performance Mcnitonng System Field Manual applying the seasonal factor. Ol of Highway Policy Information Traffic Monitoring Guide NCDOT Traffic Volume Seasonal Factors 2021 el Integrated Mobility Division (IMD) Quarterly Update NCDOT's Integrated Mobility Division (IMD) is holding its next quarterly Multimodal Updates Webinar on Thurs- day, May 25th at 10am. These meetings are designed to inform some of our partners on planning, policy and programming initiatives that our Division is currently leading. The agenda for this webinar had not been finalized at the time of this newsletter submittal; however, below are examples of some items that may be discussed: • Clean Transportation Plan — Heather Hildebrandt, Statewide Initiatives Group Supervisor, Transportation Planning Division • IMD's new Program and Project Management Branch • Discretionary grants • Feasibility studies grant program — status of projects • Multimodal planning grant program — funding approval at June BOT • Microtransit Feasibility Studies • Transit Planning activities - regional transit plans, Locally Coordinated Plan, transit facility needs survey • Motorists and Bicyclists: Best Practices for Road Safety report • Transportation demand management (TDM) grant program — awards • Safe Routes to School non-infrastructure grant— awards • Bicycle Helmet Initiative— awards • Complete streets updates • STIC countermeasure project— installation sites • Micromobility strategic plan • Innovation initiatives— CASSI, etc. • North Carolina Non-Motorized Volume Data Program (NC NMVDP) Meeting information is below. Multimodal Updates Meeting Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/797607149 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3311 Access Code: 797-607-149 Join from a video-conferencing room or system. Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com Meeting ID: 797 607 149 Or dial directly: 797607149(@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##797607149 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Schedule Changes Beginning Monday, May 1, all customer services statewide will be provided on a walk-in basis after noon. Appointments will only be available in the mornings through the 11 a.m. hour and can be booked at skiptheline.ncdot.gov. Even with this change, walk-in customers may still have the opportunity for morning-hour service if there is time between scheduled appointments or if a customer does not appear for a scheduled appointment. Estimated Office Wait Time to be Available Online Soon As appointment scheduling shifts toward more walk-ins, a new feature will soon be available on the NCDMV office locations webpage to show the public the current estimated wait time at driver license offic- es. This will allow customers to see the current estimated wait time at different locations so they can make the best decision on which office to go to, or whether they want to try again another day. Saturday Hours Begin June 3 As in years past, NCDMV is preparing to offer Saturday hours at 16 locations this summer during its peak season. These offices will open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from June 3 to Aug. 26: Asheville, Charlotte-University City, Charlotte South, Fayetteville West, Greensboro East, Greensboro West, Green- ville, Hudson, Huntersville, Jacksonville, Monroe, Morganton, Raleigh North, Raleigh West, Wilmington South, and Winston-Salem South. DMV is exploring the potential for adding more Saturday locations as staffing levels permit. Tips to Improve Your DMV Experience DMV offers the following tips for an improved customer experience: • Renew early— Don't wait until the last minute to renew your driver license. DMV sends a reminder card to the address on file six months before the expiration date. Customers can renew at any time during this six-month window. • Renew online — In most cases, unless they renewed online last time, customers can renew their cre- dential online. • Be prepared — Check the DMV website to make sure you bring the required documentation for your desired service. One frequently forgotten item is a printed document proving liability insurance. • REAL ID — Customers have more time to get their REAL ID as the federal implementation date requir- ing a REAL ID to fly commercially or to visit federal, military and nuclear facilities has been moved back two years to May 7, 2025. Wildlife Crossings Contact Us The NCDOT and NC Wildlife Resources Commission have partnered Pam R. Cook, PE to expand wildlife crossings around the state to combat the nearly BGMPO Coordinator 21,000 wildlife-related crashes in NC a year. The partnership aims to develop effective and efficient passages for various species of wildlife NCDOTTPD Wilmington to reduce highway hazards for motorists and wildlife, while minimizing Raleigh, habitat fragmentation. 707-0975 State agencies team up to reduce roadkill, animal crashes in NC (msn.com) prcook@ncdot.gov -. www.ncdot.gov FH\A/A NPWS (contini 1Pd) U.S. DOT Releases Safe Streets for All Grant Program FY23 Notice of Funding Opportunity The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) opened the second round of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant Program and released the FY23 Notice of Funding Opportunity. The SS4A Grant Program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, funds regional, local, and Tribal initia- tives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. The program supports the National Roadway Safety Strategy and the U.S. DOT goal of zero deaths and serious injuries on our nation's roadways. A webinar series is available for more information. Applications are due by 5:00 PM ET on July 10, 2023. Upcoming Date TPD approves FY 24 UPWPs and Indirect Cost Allocation Plan June 29, 2023 State FY 23 begins July 1, 2023 NCDOT Statewide Plans: To learn more, click on the following links or go to ncdot.gov and search using names in blue unless oth- erwise noted: NC Moves 2050 Plan • NCDOT Strategic Transportation Corridors (or go to ncdot.gov and search: Strategic Transportation Corri- dors) • NCDOT Comprehensive State Rail Plan (25-Year Vision) • NC Statewide Multimodal Freight Plan (2023) • Great Trails State Plan • Connecting North Carolinians to Opportunities (Public Transportation Strategic Plan-2018) • NCDOT Resilience Strategy Report (2021) • Statewide Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan (2013) Other Plans: • N.C. Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan by Department of Environmental Quality for Google search: 2020-Climate-Risk-Assessment-and-Resilience-Plan.pdf) • NC FIRST Commission Helpful Links: To learn more, click on the following links or go to ncdot.gov and search using names in blue unless otherwise noted: • NCDOT home page—ncdot.gov • Real-Time Traffic—drivenc.gov I North Carolina Traffic & Travel Information • Report a pothole—NCDOT Contact Us Form (ncdot.gov & search "Report a pothole") • NCDOT: State Transportation Improvement Program - ncdot.gov/sti • Interactive Bicycle Routes Map—https://www.ncdot.gov/bikeped/ncbikeways/default.aspx— Links to all traffic count data information - Traffic Survey Group (connect.ncdot.gov & then search) • NCDOT Interactive Traffic Volume Map—Traffic Volume Maps (ncdot.gov) • Traffic Safety Data & Engineering—NCDOT: Traffic Safety Data & Engineering • Federal Functional Classification Map—NCDOT Functional Class Map (ncdot.maps.arcg is.com) PARTiculars Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation Ambitious And Inclusive Plans The Piedmont Triad region includes 12 counties - Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, and Aftv Yadkin. Serving the region's Economic Development District, designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) is responsible for developing and maintaining a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy(CEDS) to PIEDMONT TRuD stimulate economic growth, diversity, and sustainability. The PTRC created an ambitious and inclusive plan to REGIONAL O � T 1 i serve as the foundation for economic development for I L our 12-county region.The plan is a cooperative between local leaders, organizations, and stakeholders to increase economic capacity and achieve regional goals for collective prosperity.The strategy to advance projects that meet the identified regional interests and support change has been chosen to encompass the Council's goals. Accomplishing the CEDS vision and goals requires regional partners and stakeholders across both public and private sectors. Included in this team are representatives from Public Transportation Authorities, Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART),Winston-Salem Transit Authority, Greensboro Transit Authority, High Point Transit Access, City of Burlington Link, Davidson County Transportation, Regional Coordinated Area Transportation, and Yadkin Valley Economic Development District Incorporated Transportation Services.These transportation professionals collaborate to offer mobility options that serve citizens' needs.This is achieved by developing local and regional mobility options that focus on improving access to public transportation while protecting our natural, economic, and human resources.To learn more go to PTRC.digitalceds.com. System Wide Ride Free 5.26.2023 As PART's Route 10 Randolph County Express service expansion approaches one year in August of this year, we will celebrate with a System Wide Ride Free All Day event on May 26th. This route expansion included service into the North Carolina Zoo at the North American entrance.As the warmer weather ramps up Zoo attendance we are offering this additional incentive to peak community interest in riding PART. While industry-wide ridership in public transportation continues to struggle to gain 'before COVID numbers', PART is providing valuable and creative ways to engage with our community. Z- � !1 k = = TO CELEBRATE OUR COUNrv, a wrim INTO THE North NA FTr.GAI9 � Carolina Planners Plan ... that's what they do! As part of the ongoing regional Transportation Demand Management(TDM) planning efforts, PART is participating in monthly meetings with a group of Piedmont Triad University and College TDM professionals. The group is focusing on policies institutions of higher education use to ensure students and employees have transportation options to access classes,jobs, and other resources. This planning group comes together with a collective understanding that some people who want to attend classes or work at their institutions need transportation options.They are also aware that their communities want environmentally friendly options.This team has also voiced a common interest that more parking lots and parking decks will not solve their ongoing transportation needs—for economic and environmental reasons. The goal is, that this collaboration will encourage dialogue that creates change in the way institutions of higher learning approach transportation demands.Through sharing what has worked and what has not, these TDM professionals will build on each other's strengths with a goal to effect change beyond individual campuses and into the greater Piedmont Triad Region. PART continues to work diligently to reach our objective of improving transportation through regional cooperation. WI'A O�I < atn � x•�l < � t t Hosting A Full House PART hosted the Transportation Planning Capacity Building Scenario Planning Peer Exchange workshop May 3rd. and 4th.Attendance was excellent as the concept of Scenario Planning was introduced to build awareness and encourage information-sharing among PART, its MPOs, and two peer agencies.The event provided an excellent opportunity to share information on the Piedmont Triad's s current scenario planning efforts. Peer experts Dale Stith, Principal Transportation Planner from the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization, and Martin Rivarola,Assistant FHW\ Director of Transportation and Land f Use at the Mid-America Regional !� Council, gave presentations on their C_e1JPN0 P�aNN�N� agencies' scenario planning activities and perspectives on using scenario planning in the transportation planning process.The peer exchange featured an additional virtual live presentation from Todd Litman, Founder and Executive Director of the Victoria _.--- Transport Policy Institute. The meeting was a success and the group looks forward to implementing our ideas collaboratively.THANK YOU to all in attendance! PARTmorg ❑ . C u { n 0 13