HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.17.23 OUTBoard Packet ORANGE TRANSPORTATION
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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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OrangeCounty
AGENDA
ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Monday,July 17, 2023, 6:30 pm
131 W. Margaret Lane, 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—April, May and June 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. 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
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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
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24
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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
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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
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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. The reason this study is coming back before you is due to increasing development
37 pressures along the corridor and public's need to improve the corridor.
38
39 Randy Marshall: What about the US 70 Study? Why is this study coming back?
40
41 Nish: That study is currently going through the planning process and will be brought before you in the
42 Fall, for action when it is complete.
43
44 Recent developments include the Dollar General proposed at the intersection of White Cross Road and
45 NC 54 along with potential subdivision near Orange Grove Road and NC 54. Staff is presenting the full
46 study, including all the coordination and collaboration going into it and requesting you to recommend
47 the study go from being received to approval.
48
49 Michael Hughes: When was the study done? Why such long time to draft plan between workshops?
50 When was it completed?
51
52 Nish: Early 2018- Iate2019, there were two rounds of extensive public workshops. It took the consultant
53 time to gather all the input from the three meetings from each round of workshops: once collect all the
54 input, and draft the various alternatives and second to present the draft plan and get feedback.
55
56 Amy Cole: How well attended were the workshops?
57
58 Nish: Over 100 people for meeting, even people from Carrboro and Graham came to Orange County's
59 and attending those in the local jurisdictions.
60
61 Amy Cole: While the study recommended widening to 4 lanes, would that have resulted in 4 lane
62 roundabouts, or did they recommend some other roundabouts for the intersections?
63
64 Nish: They did not recommend 4 lane roundabouts in the study, they only recommended for different
65 alternatives at the intersections and preferred the 2 lane roundabouts.
66
67 Michael Hughes: What about superstreets?
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68 Nish: They are not safe for bicyclist and pedestrians due to the multiple crossings and potential conflict
69 points they would have to go through to get to where they were going.
70
71 Amy Cole: How would bike/ped be accommodated through the widening and what are the restrictions
72 to them?
73
74 Nish: STI law restricts NCDOT from financially investing in independent bike/ped projects. They are
75 funded locally and go through a very competitive process for federal funds. NCDOT's new complete
76 street policy allows them to fund them as part of highway projects. There are efforts in the NC General
77 Assembly to remove the restrictions on NCDOT.
78
79 Randy Marshal: Isn't the paved shoulder along NC 54 sufficient?
80
81 Nish: Parts of it is, some of it 2', 4' or 6' but it is not consistent through the whole corridor.
82
83 Randy Marshall: Part of NC 54 around Carrboro is already 4 lanes and sidewalks.
84
85 Nish: Yes, that's the NC 54 by-pass around Carrboro.
86
87 Michael Hughes: Was the Phase 2 a different study, or was there another study done on the corridor?
88
89 Nish: No, there was no new or different study. The study was received by Orange County, we are simply
90 trying to get it approved.
91
92 Randy Marshall: What was preventing it from being approved? Was Carrboro involved when it went
93 before the Board?
94
95 Nish: Carrboro, others had already approved it. Yes, Carrboro Mayor presented his points before the
96 County Commissioners when it went before them. Now that Commissioners have toured the corridor,
97 seen the development pressures, they want it brought back to them for consideration and possible
98 approval.
99
100 Randy Marshall: Would they approve it now or do they continue to consider Carrboro, what do they
101 desire now? What about NCDOT?
102
103 Nish: Yes, they have spoken to Carrboro. They are in favor of this study and want to move it forward, as
104 long as we continue coordinating with Carrboro. The state has promised to continue coordinating and
105 working with Carrboro.
106
107 Michael Hughes: Can you explain the rural impact again? Why rural roads increasing in some areas?
108
109 Nish: If NC 54 is not widened, all of southern Orange County rural roads would be red, each with
110 increasing traffic. By widening one road, there is reduction in majority of southern Orange County
111 Roads.
112
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113 Other roads like Buckhorn Road are also experiencing their own development pressures, especially in
114 the fringes of urban areas.
115
116 Art Minus: Traffic in Orange County is going to increase anyways.
117
118 Nish: Yes, that is why NCDOT has changed their process and working better to accommodate all modes,
119 including bike/ped, transit, and others, not just the car.
120
121 Randy Marshall: Did these other similar corridors include bike/Ped?
122
123 Nish: Yes
124
125 Nish concluded the presentation with staff requesting OUTBoard recommend BOCC approve the study
126 and continue coordination and collaborating with all its partners along the entire corridor. The TAS met
127 last Friday and recommended approval.
128
129 Art Minus: Would like the corridor to stay rural.
130
131 Amy Cole: Thank you for the detail presentation, it is good to see that bike/ped and transit were
132 included in the study.
133
134 Randy Marshall: yes, the area is going to grow and traffic will increase. We need to think of the bigger
135 picture and make sure everyone is safe getting to their destination.
136
137 Art Minus: I'm still opposed to the widening but do understand the need to address the problems along
138 the corridor. We should not always be accommodating cars.
139
140 Randy Marshall: Understand why we shouldn't widen roads but growth will continue.
141
142 Michael Hughes: I see why we should not widen roads but some areas, carefully studies like these, need
143 a comprehensive improvement this.
144
145 Motion: Randy Marshall Second: Michael Hughes
146 Dissent: Art Minus
147 Vote: 4-1 for Approval
148
149 Nish: When I present this to BOCC, I will present the full discussion including the dissent
150
151 AGENDA ITEM 6: STAFF REPORT/UPDATES
152 Nish provided the updates for NCDOT projects.
153
154 AGENDA ITEM 7:ADJOURNMENT
155 OUTBoard meeting was adjourned
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DRAFT
1 MINUTES
2 ORANGE COUNTY OUTBOARD
3 JUNE 28,2023
4
Attendance
Member Position Present
1 Michael Hughes Alternate No
2 Amy Cole Alternate No
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 Natalie Ziemba Hillsborough Township Yes
10 Gregory Woloszczuk Chapel Hill Township Yes
11 Erik Legg ?Township No
A Nishith Trivedi Transportation Director Yes
B Darlene Weaver Transportation Planning Manager Yes
C Emmalea Ange Office Assistant No
D Jamael Wiley Transit Planning Manager No
E Vacant Business Officer No
F Katrina Wall Transit Operations Supervisor No
5
6 AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
7 The meeting was called to order at 5:40pm
8
9 AGENDA ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
10 Changed agenda with Nish providing updates on Transportation plan.
11 Motioned: Roy—start meeting with Transportation 1 on 1
12 Seconded: Art, approved unanimously
13
14 AGENDA ITEM 3: PUBLIC COMMENTS
15 Sherry Apple has a background very diverse background in Transportation and would like to join the
16 Outboard.
17
18 AGENDA ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF APRIL AND MAY MINUTES
19
20 Minutes for April should change to May and April changed to May. May requires more information on 54
21 Corridor Study. Will approve at July meeting.
22
23 Art provided a very detailed emailed with suggestions on about attendance:
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24 We identified several issues that we now have to resolve
25
26 1) at large vs alternate
27
28 At Large members are fully empowered board members who do not represent a specific township
29
30 Alternate members are those who vote when the regular member for a township cannot attend.
31
32 Which do we want?
33
34 2a) can virtual voting be accepted and would not someone have to be able to vote in order to be
35 counted toward quorum
36
37 2b) or should we require in person attendance to vote and to be counted toward quorum
38
39 3) attendance rule - suggested that three unexcused absences shall be considered a resignation from the
40 board
41
42 Composition Scenarios:
43
44 A. Before August 2022 - 14 voting members: 7 from townships and 7 for interests/skills, which is the
45 same as "at large." Quorum was 8 and meetings long since a lot of members needed to speak.
46
47 B. Since August 2022 - 7 voting members from townships, 7 alternates selected at large. Quorum 4
48 voting members; alternates don't count. No process for when alternates could vote nor which ones.
49
50 C. Possible alternative - 7 voting members from townships, 7 alternates selected from townships.
51 Quorum would be voting member or alternate from 4 different townships. Alternates vote and count
52 toward quorum when voting member from that township cannot attend.
53
54 D. Possible alternative - 7 voting members from townships, no alternates. Quorum of 4 members.
55
56 E. Possible alternative - 7 voting members from townships, 3 voting at large members, 4 alternates who
57 vote and count toward quorum only when a voting member is absent; Quorum of 6 members.
58
59 Draft proposal 1:The OUTboard shall consist of seven voting members, one from each township.
60 Quorum will be four members present at an in person meeting. Virtual participants may not vote nor
61 count toward quorum. Any member who accumulates three unexcused absences will be considered to
62 have resigned from the OUTboard.
63
64 Draft proposal 2: The OUTboard shall consist of seven voting members, one from each township, and
65 seven alternate members, one from each township. An alternate member will vote and count toward
66 quorum when the voting member for that township is absent. Quorum will be a voting or alternate
67 member from at least 4 different townships present at an in person meeting. Virtual participants may
68 not vote nor count toward quorum. Any member who accumulates three unexcused absences will be
69 considered to have resigned from the OUTboard.
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70 Draft proposal 3: The OUTboard shall consist of fourteen voting members, one from each township and
71 seven at-large members. Quorum will be 8 members present at an in person meeting. Virtual
72 participants may not vote nor count toward quorum. Any member who accumulates three unexcused
73 absences will be considered to have resigned from the OUTboard.
74
75 Motioned: Art—Approve February meetings and receive updates for April and May at June meeting.
76 Seconded: Roy, approved unanimously
77
78 AGENDA ITEM 5: Transportation 1 on 1
79
80 Nish will provided narrative to incorporate for new policies and procedures and discuss that the next
81 meeting. If the TSA and has something different and does not agree with outboard, all information
82 would be provided and discussed at the outboard. No motion was provided.
83
84 AGENDA ITEM 6: Policy/ Procedures/ Meetings
85
86 Nish provided overview policies and procedures. One major change the OUTboard can now advise other
87 boards on Transportation as required and OUTboard can now attend public meetings, the consolidation
88 occurred back in August 2022. OUTboard can also provide input using collective comments or as private
89 citizens.
90
91 Changed the meeting location and time.
92
93 Art: Would like to meet at easiest time at 6:00 pm and likes Monday.
94
95 Randy: Would like snacks or food.
96
97 Natalie would like to meet at 6:30
98
99 Meeting is now 3rd Mondays at 6:30 at the planning area near the library. If it's a holiday we can meet
100 the 2nd Monday of the month.
101
102
103 AGENDA ITEM 6: STAFF REPORT/UPDATES
104 Nish provided the updates for NCDOT projects.
105
106 AGENDA ITEM 7:ADJOURNMENT
107 OUTBoard meeting was adjourned
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ORANGE TRANSPORTATION
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
COUNTY
NoKm CALIQLLNA 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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.)
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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
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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.
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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
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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