HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.08.2024 Outboard ORANGE TRANSPORTATION
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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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AGENDA
ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Monday January 8, 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 dweaver@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— November 2023
5. Regular OUTBoard Agenda
a. Transit Service Area
i. Action: Recommend BOCC approve County transit service area
b. Youth Delegate
i. Action: Recommend BOCC approve OUTBoard youth delegate
6. Staff Report/Updates
a. MPO, RPO, and NCDOT Updates
b. OCDOT Update
7. Information Items
a. Plan Kickoffs
8. Adjournment-The next meeting - February 19, 2024
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
ORANGE ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
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Item 5.a.
Subject: Orange County Public Transit Service Area
Attachment: Transit Service Area Map
PURPOSE: To approve the Orange County public transit service area for federal compliance.
BACKGROUND:
On September 21, 1982, the BOCC approved the creation of the Coordinated Agency
Transportation (CAT) as the County's public transit service, within the Department on Aging,
focusing primarily on medical trips (link). This was established through the revision of the
County's 1981-1985 Transportation Development Plan, and funded through the Urban Mass
Transportation Act of 1964 (UMTA 16(b)(2)). The initial service area was far north as Prospect
Hill. This is a township located north of Hillsborough at NC 86 and NC 49. It also included
Hillsborough, Chapel Hill and Cedar Grove area.
On January 22, 1991, the BOCC approved a new CAT Express Shuttle and County transit services
were extended to Carrboro, through the 1991-1994 Transportation Development Plan (link). On
February 6, 1995, the BOCC approved the name change from CAT to Orange Public
Transportation (link). Subsequent updates to the County's Transportation Development Plan -
now called Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP)-have expanded Orange County public transit services
to encompass the entire Orange County for all their residents and businesses.
The 2017 Transit Plan and its most recent update in 2022 (link) introduced increased services to
and from rural parts of Orange County through Demand Response and Mobility-on-Demand. As
these services are the County's predominate public transit use, staff requests the service area be
defined as ten (10) miles outside Orange County (Attachment 1).
On December 15, 2023, Orange County Public Transit became Direct Recipients of Federal Transit
Administration 5307 grant. Orange County's transit service area delineation is necessary for
compliance as it is specific to demand response services like ModiveCare and Department of
Social Services clients as well as improve coordination with adjacent County transit agencies.
This will provide Orange County residents access to Duke medical facilities in Durham, including
the VA. It will also provide job access to Chatham Park, Tanger Outlet Mall, health care like Cone
Health, and other important resources to and from neighboring Counties. County must approve
changes to the public transit service area so that it can be incorporated into the Short Range
Transit Plan update.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the County.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this
item:
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• 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 approve County's public transit service area for federal compliance.
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Item 5.b.
Subject: Orange Unified Transportation Board Youth Delegate
Attachment: OUTBoad Youth Delegate
OUTBoard Policy and Procedure
PURPOSE: To recommend Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) designate a Youth Delegate
position on the Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard).
BACKGROUND: Orange County Transportation Services (OCTS) is in the process of updating the
Orange County Safe Routes to School Plan, in coordination and collaboration with the Orange
County Public Schools. The plan was originally approved by the BOCC in 2014. As part of the
update process, the OUTBoard requested a non-voting youth delegate on the County's
transportation advisory board.The same is currently on the Orange County Parks and Recreation
Council (PRC), under the leadership of Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and
Recreation (DEAPR).
OCTS staff reviewed the process DEAPR used in establishing their Youth Delegate on the PRC and
requests OUTBoard follow the same process for its board. OUTBoard requests (Attachment 1)
this youth delegate position be made permanent by approving the updated OUTBoard Rules and
Procedures (Attachment 2) member section to include the youth delegate. This will add a voice
for the youth to the County's transportation advisory board that will be carried onto the BOCC.
Transportation Advisory Services Action—January 11, 2024
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the County.
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
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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:
The recommend BOCC approve the Youth Delegate position on the OUTBoard (Attachment 1
and 2).
ORANGE ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
ORANGE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
NOUH CAROLINA OrangeCounty
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Orange County Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Orange Unified Transportation Board
DATE: January 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Orange Unified Transportation Board Youth Delegate
At its January meetings, the Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) discussed
the value in having a non-voting "youth delegate" member on the County's public
transportation advisory board.
Orange County Transportation Services staff discussed with the County attorney about
the possibility of establishing a youth delegate to the OUTBoard. The position would
require an amendment to the Code of Ordinances (Article 26)to be approved by the Board
of Commissioners
OCTS staff, Transportation Advisory Board and the OUTBoard recommends a non-voting
position be made available and held by an Orange County resident youth (13 to 17 years
of age) who has an interest in a multimodal transportation network in Orange County.
OUTBoard requests this youth delegate be a permanent position through the update of
the OUTBoard Policies and Procedures, membership section with the following addition:
• One non-voting youth delegate between the ages 13 and 17 will be appointed to
serve annually.
The addition of a youth delegate member position to the OUTBoard would bring valuable
insight to decisions relating to the future of the County's transportation network, from one
of the most vulnerable users of the multimodal system.
Please forward any questions, comments or concerns to OCTS Transportation Director
Nishith Trivedi at ntrivedi orangecountync.gov.
Orange County Transportation Services
606 NC 86
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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 twelve (12) voting members, including
one from each township, if possible.
2. One non-voting youth delegate between the ages 13 and 17 will be
appointed to serve annually.
3. Members shall represent diverse demographic, geographic, cultural and
professional characteristics
C. Attendance
1. Meeting attendance will be in accordance with Section III, H of the
County Commissioners Advisory Board Policy.
2. Members are encouraged to attend in-person. Remote options will be
available to voting members upon request.
SECTION IV.MEETINGS
A. Staffing
Amended October 18, 2022
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.
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.
2. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. The
meeting will be held the second Monday of the month, in the event of
Holiday. The start time and location of the meeting shall be included on
the agenda and shall typically be at:
West Campus Office Building
131 West Margaret lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278
3. The OUTBoard 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. 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,
B. 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
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Orange Unified Transportation Board
FROM: Nishith Trivedi, Transportation Director
DATE: January 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Plan Kick Offs
Orange County Transportation Services has kicked off two local planning processes
simultaneously: Short Range Transit Plan and Transportation Multimodal Plan. This
memo identifies how the OUTBoard participates in the planning process in accordance
with the Boards Policies and Procedures.
Short Range Transit Plan:
Nelson/Nygaard is the firm selected for this project. They present the attached Public
Involvement Plans (PIP) demonstrating their public planning process. County staff will
also implement the department's PIP in collaboration with the consultant's PIP. Formal
comments from the OUTBoard will be gathered during the two phases of the public
engagement period: February/March and August/September. Staff will also request
formal action on the plan at the conclusion of the process.
Transportation Multimodal Plan
County selected WSP for the project. As this project is a consolidation of all approve
transportation related plans, policies and programs, public engagement is limited to one
event during end of the planning process. Staff will use the department's PIP to coordinate
and collaborate with the consultant to ensure maximum public outreach. Formal action
from the OUTBoard will be requested after the final plan is drafted.
Orange County Transportation welcomes OUTBoard's comments throughout the
respective planning processes. Staff will compile them during the public engagement
portion and submit them to the consultant for inclusion in the plans.
Please forward any questions, comments or concerns to me at
ntrivedi orangecountync.gov.
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Table of Contents
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1 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 1-1
ProjectOverview..........................................................................................................................................1-1
Collaboration and Responsibilities.......................................................................................................1-2
2 Target Populations and Project Area Demographics................................................ 2-1
TargetPopulations......................................................................................................................................2-1
Outreach Area Demographic Profile....................................................................................................2-1
Environmental Justice Populations and Communities of Concern ..........................................2-2
Limited English Proficiency Populations.............................................................................................2-5
3 Public Engagement Plan................................................................................................ 3-1
Overview.........................................................................................................................................................3-1
EngagementGoals......................................................................................................................................3-1
Level of Public Participation....................................................................................................................3-2
OutreachMethods......................................................................................................................................3-2
DataCollection Tools.................................................................................................................................3-3
CommunicationTools................................................................................................................................3-4
Communication of Results.......................................................................................................................3-5
SuccessMeasures........................................................................................................................................3-6
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1 INTRODUCTION
This Public Engagement Plan (PEP) outlines the goals, tools, and timeline for public engagement
activities for the Orange County Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) update. This PEP summarizes the
goals, needs, and requirements for public participation; identifies project stakeholders; and outlines
public participation methods, tools, communication strategies, and performance measures.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Orange County SRTP will identify gaps and opportunities for transit service in Orange County,
develop and refine strategies to address these gaps, and create an implementation plan that
maximizes public benefits out of limited funding.
Project Purpose
The Orange County SRTP will build upon the 2018 Short Range Transit Plan and the 2022 Orange
County Transit Plan Update. The SRTP will be conducted in collaboration with stakeholders, transit
riders, and the public, with recognition that partnerships with the regions' other transit providers are
crucial to the success of transit in Orange County. Ultimately, this project seeks to ensure members
of the public and other stakeholders have a clear understanding of how their input factors into plan
update recommendations.
Project Parameters
The project team will work with the public to identify opportunities and challenges with existing
transit services in Orange County. This process aims to build trust by incorporating public and
stakeholder feedback into the final plan. During the engagement process the public will be able to
comment on the specific route change proposals and timing of those changes.
Engagement Timeline
■ Phase 1 — Needs Assessment Feedback: February through March 2024
■ Phase 2— Plan Recommendations Review: August through September of 2024
During Phase 1, the project team will get feedback on existing service needs and concerns. The
project team will also create and distribute messaging about how route and service changes support
Orange Transit Plans goals and objectives.
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During Phase 2, the project team will present how Phase 1 feedback was used to develop strategies
and inform potential route and service changes. The project team will also get feedback on the draft
SRTP, including specific routes and service level changes, phasing of projects, and network impacts.
Messaging will include how the SRTPs support the Transit Plan goals and objectives.
COLLABORATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Public Participation Partners (P3) will be the lead consultant for the community engagement activities
associated with the Orange County Short Range Transit Plans. P3 will work closely with
Nelson\Nygaard, the prime consultant for the overall study, to ensure engagement efforts are closely
coordinated with technical activities.
Within this structure, Nelson\Nygaard will primarily be responsible for setting the overall goals and
desired outcomes from each of the individual engagement phases as well as preparing technical
content. P3 will be responsible for designing and planning engagement activities, arranging
meetings and logistics support (identifying venues, printing materials, setting up and taking down
events) and staffing and facilitation of individual events. At least one staff member from P3 will be
present per individual event, as dictated by the public engagement budget. P3 will schedule and
arrange the details for each event and be responsible for bringing all materials.
Orange County will help to facilitate contact with local partners and stakeholders to request their
help in sharing information about the project. Orange County will also support by staffing events
throughout the engagement process. One Orange County representative will be expected to staff
each of the individual events.
An Orange County SRTP Core Technical Team (CTT) will be developed to help guide the project. The
CTT will meet monthly to provide input on the strategy and materials for each public engagement
phase. In addition to Orange County, and consulting team staff, the CTT will include the following
partners:
■ Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro (DCHC) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
■ Burlington-Graham MPO (BGMPO)
■ Triangle Area Rural Planning Organization (TARPO)
■ North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division 7
■ Town of Chapel Hill
■ Town of Hillsborough
■ Town of Carrboro
■ Town of Mebane
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2 TARGET POPULATIONS AND
PROJECT AREA DEMOGRAPHICS
TARGET POPULATIONS
Target populations include Orange County residents and transit riders, as well as populations and
communities represented through the project CTT. Additional target populations the project aims to
reach include:
■ Colleges
■ High school students
■ Residents with disabilities
■ Healthcare community
■ Affordable housing and retirement communities
■ Environmental Justice Communities of Concern
The primary audience for the Orange County SRTP will be current and potential transit riders. Transit
riders tend to disproportionately include historically disadvantaged populations, including individuals
with low incomes, racial minorities, individuals with disabilities and non-native English-speaking
individuals.
OUTREACH AREA DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
The project outreach area is Orange County. According to the US Census American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates (2016-2020), Orange County is home to 146,354 residents. The average
annualized growth from 2006 to 2020 in Orange County was 1.2 percent. This is higher than the
State of North Carolina (NC), which had a 1.1 percent annual growth rate.
A total of 75.2 percent of Orange County's population is White, compared to 67.6 percent in NC.
African Americans make up 11.2 percent of Orange County population, compared to 21.4 percent in
NC. Asian populations make up 0.5 percent of Orange County, compared to 3 percent in NC.
Hispanic or Latino populations make up 8.5 percent of Orange County, compared to 9.5 percent in
NC (See Table 1 - Race/Ethnicity Comparisons). In total, minority populations within the project
area make up 30.6 percent of the total Orange County population, compared to 37.4 percent in NC.
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Table 1 — Race/ Ethnicity Comparisons
Total White Black/ American Asian Native or Hispanic/
Population African Indian/ Hawaiian/ More Latino
American Alaska Pacific Races
Native Island
Orange 146,354 75.2% 11.2% 0.5% 7.9% 0.0% 3.6% 8.5%
County
North 10,386,227 67.6% 21.4% 1.2% 3.0% 1.0% 3.6% 9.5%
Carolina
The median age of residents in Orange County is 35.1 years, with 14.1 percent aged 65 years or
older, compared to 16.3 percent in NC. Approximately 52 percent of Orange County residents
identify as female, and 48 percent identify as male. Over 8 percent (8.4) of Orange County residents
are disabled, compared to 13.4 in NC.
Households in Orange County have a median income of$74,803, compared to $56,642 median
income in NC. Of Orange County population for whom poverty status is determined, approximately
12.4 percent of residents live below the poverty line, compared to 14 percent in North Carolina.
Approximately 4.8 percent of households in Orange County report having no vehicle compared to
5.6 percent in NC. Public transportation commuters account for 7.1 percent of Orange County's
residents compared to 1.0 percent in NC. A total of 7.8 percent of Orange County residents commute
by walking or bicycle compared to 2.1 in North Carolina.
In terms of language, 5.1 percent of residents in Orange County speak English less than very well.
Spanish (2.4 percent) is the primary language of persons who speak English less than very well in
Orange County.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE POPULATIONS
AND COMMUNITIES OF CONCERN
Title VI and Environmental Justice considerations were determined by comparing Orange County
DSA demographics to those of NC. Title VI and Environmental Justice populations within Orange
County DSA were identified using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2016-2020 American Community Survey
5-year estimates. Communities of Concern are defined as a particular geographic area (US Census
Block) where the percentage of the population (minority, low-income, Hispanic, zero-car, limited
English proficiency, or elderly) is greater than the county threshold for that same population.
Minority Populations
The following thresholds have been established federally for minority populations:
■ Any Block Group where 50 percent or more of the population is a minority, or "majority
minority," is considered to have a notable Environmental Justice (EJ) presence.
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■ Any Block Group with a minority population at least ten percentage points higher than the
County average would also have a notable EJ presence. Minority populations include all races
that are non-White and Hispanic populations that are also White.
Orange County meets the federal threshold for having an EJ presence. Of the 121 Census Tract Block
Groups that make up Orange County, 27 Block Groups meet the EJ threshold. The presence of
minority populations in Orange County are shown in Figure 1 —Percent of Minority Populations in
Orange County.
Populations Living Below Poverty Level
The following thresholds have been established for Poverty:
■ Any Block Group where the percentage of the population in any of the poverty categories—
Below Poverty Level, Very Poor, or Near Poor— equals or exceeds 25 percent of the total
population of that Block Group.
■ Any Block Group where the percentage of the population in any of the poverty categories—
Below Poverty Level, Very Poor, or Near Poor—exceeds the County average by five
percentage points or more.
Orange County meets the federal threshold for having an EJ presence for populations living below
poverty level. Of the 121 block groups that make up Orange County, 49 Block Groups were identified
as exceeding the County average by five percentage points or more, indicating a notable EJ presence
in those Block Groups.
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Figure 1 — Percent of Minority Populations in Orange County
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Outreach Efforts for EJ Populations and
Communities of Concern
Orange County meets federal thresholds for EJ populations. Considerations will be made to ensure EJ
populations are notified and aware of project public engagement opportunities. Outreach efforts will
focus on outreach to and discussions with community partners, stakeholder groups, local
organizations, and other community groups that serve senior, lower income and minority residents.
Hardcopies of all information will be provided upon request to participants and distributed to
community partners for those who do not have access to reliable internet. Additionally, the timing
and format of outreach efforts will be held in consideration of public transit schedules and locations
and childcare needs.
LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
POPULATIONS
Federal guidelines state that special accommodations are required if:
■ a language group that speaks English less than very well in the outreach area has 1,000
adults
■ or a language group that speaks English less than very well in the outreach area makes up 5
percent of the aggregate population (with at least 50 adults)
Orange County meets the federal threshold for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) accommodations for
Spanish-speaking individuals. The highest percentage of LEP individuals (2.4 percent) speak Spanish
with 2,791 adults. This is followed by Asian/Pacific languages at 1.9 percent. This is compared to 4.7
percent of North Carolina residents with a primary language other than English, where 3.2 percent
speak Spanish as a primary language and 0.8 percent speak an Asian/Pacific language. The presence
of LEP Spanish speaking populations in Orange County are shown in Figure 2—Percent of LEP
Spanish Populations in Orange County.
Outreach Efforts for LEP Populations
To ensure that LEP populations are proportionately represented and included in the public
engagement process, all public-facing materials including informational handouts, surveys, etc., will
be available in English and Spanish at an 8t"-grade reading level standard or lower. All media,
particularly advertising and promotion will be provided in non-English publications as well. Public
facing project materials will be translated into additional languages as requested. Meeting notices
will include contact information to request language interpretation or other special accommodations.
At least one meeting will be focused on Spanish-speaking residents and advertised heavily by
working with community partners. Other interpretation services will be offered as necessary using
County services.
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3 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PLAN
OVERVIEW
Public awareness, education, and engagement are components of a successful Public Engagement
Plan. Proactive and responsive public engagement efforts will be conducted throughout the Orange
County Short Range Transit Plan update. Nelson\Nygaard and Public Participation Partners
recommend using a combination of virtual and in-person activities, such as stakeholder meetings,
popup events, and online and print surveys.
ENGAGEMENT GOALS
The Orange County Short Range Transit Plan development process is designed to be transparent,
equitable, inclusive, and accessible. Our team recognizes the importance of public engagement as an
integral part of the planning process to ensure recommendations and investments reflect and
respond to community needs and interests.
The engagement process will incorporate public engagement policies and guidelines including the
Orange County Transportation Services Public Involvement Plan. The goal of the Orange County
Short Range Transit Plan public engagement is to provide residents and stakeholders with:
■ Information about the Orange County Short Range Transit Plan, including current investment
priorities
■ Opportunities to share input and take part in prioritizing and reevaluating transit service
investments and identifying areas for improvements and expansion
■ A clear understanding of how their input factors into plan update recommendations
The following core actions to ensure our process is effective and transparent:
■ Establish early and continuous public participation opportunities that provide timely
information to all interested parties.
■ Provide multiple methods for public input to gain an understanding of the values and needs
of residents.
■ Provide reasonable public access to information to enhance the public's knowledge and
ability to participate in the development of the design.
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■ Promote an open, inclusive, and transparent public involvement process by providing clear
and consistent information that is easy to understand and disseminated in multiple formats
based on audience needs.
■ Implement measures for seeking input from and considering the needs of those traditionally
underserved by existing transportation systems as defined in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 (Title VI), such as low income, minority, disabled, and non-English speaking individuals.
■ Build trust by closing the loop to ensure all participants receive follow-up information about
outcomes.
LEVEL OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In accordance with the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Engagement, the public's role in the engagement
process for the Orange County SRTP update project is "Consult." The public, including transit riders,
county stakeholders, and other county residents, will be informed of the Short-Range Transit
planning process and previous planning efforts. The public will provide their ideas, concerns,
and recommendations for the plan that may be incorporated into the update. Recommendations will
be developed based on the feedback collected and presented to the group as a final summary to
increase transparency and assist the public with understanding the impact their participation had.
OUTREACH METHODS
P3 and Nelson\Nygaard will develop detailed phase outreach plans to guide the engagement
activities associated with each project phase. The engagement plans for each phase will include
strategies and methods tailored to capture content needed to advise technical decisions. P3 will
collaborate with Nelson\Nygaard to develop these plans and each plan will create a diversity of
opportunities for people to provide feedback and input.
Prior to developing tactical plans for each phase of engagement, the P3 and Nelson\Nygaard team
will review previous engagement efforts carried out as part of previous planning processes. We will
review each plan with the goal of building on the successes achieved by previous efforts. In some
cases, we may replicate previous efforts or adapt strategies and tactics to meet the needs of the
Orange County SRTP.
Pop-Up Events
Pop-up events will be held at bus stop shelters, transit stations, and other major destinations. At each
pop-up event project staff will invite participants to learn more about the project and fill out surveys.
Events will include translated materials and language interpretation services to ensure that the
engagement is equitable to all in the county. These pop-up events will feature a table and
presentation boards displaying information about the Orange County SRTP process. Flyers or
handouts will be available for the public to take home with them, and those flyers will include the
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project website and pertinent information about ongoing or upcoming engagement opportunities.
Paper comment forms will be available for those that prefer to share comments on hardcopies.
Polling Boards
Unstaffed polling boards will be placed at bus stop shelters and transit stations to collect feedback.
These standalone boards, placed in transit stations and shelters, would provide project information,
and allow passersby to provide structured input on their preferences related to a question, image, or
set of questions and images using stickers. Polls can take different forms and allow customization.
The polling station board would include a brief overview of the project, translated handouts or FAQ
sheets, a QR code linking to the project website, short polling questions, and stickers to provide a
response to the polling questions. The polling station boards can be advertised via social media.
Meeting in a Box
A meeting in a box tool can be developed for community stakeholders to use to host and facilitate
small group discussions with their community groups to educate their members on key elements of
the SRTP process and to obtain input in a comfortable setting.
Small Group Meetings
Small group meetings can be an effective strategy, especially when ideas or changes are being
previewed before being released to a wider audience. These meetings provide an opportunity for the
project team to meet with stakeholders to share initial thoughts and obtain feedback from a small
group of participants. With this feedback, the project team can then update plans accordingly before
releasing updated plans to the public. Meetings may be structured as "focus group" style meetings
where individuals are brought together to share their opinions and ideas about specific changes.
Other small group meetings include making presentations to existing groups as part of scheduled
activities (i.e., neighborhood planning meetings). Small group meetings may be conducted with
residents of a particular area, transit riders, and/or stakeholder groups.
DATA COLLECTION TOOLS
In addition to engagement activities, participants will be provided with multiple options to provide
input throughout the project, including web-based surveys and paper comment forms during each
phase of engagement. Members of the project team can also take notes regarding participant
comments which can be entered into an engagement summary report. Title VI demographic data will
be collected through voluntary responses to survey questions.
Online surveys will be used to collect feedback from residents, transit riders and stakeholders during
each phase of engagement. The surveys will remain live for three to four weeks to allow ample time
for participants to share their feedback.
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Paper comment forms will be created with each web-based survey to allow those without reliable
access to technology or those that prefer hard copies to participate. These paper comment forms will
include the same questions as the online survey and will be translated into Spanish, and other
languages by request. They will be left in frequented locations, distributed to agency, business, and
organization partners, and mailed or emailed to County residents that request them to ensure that
all can participate in the process.
COMMUNICATION TOOLS
Communications and advertisements are fundamental to a successful public engagement plan.
Although some of the activities (pop-up events, polling stations) are designed to engage people as
part of their everyday activities, in other cases the team will need to encourage participation through
advertisements. The following strategy includes both digital and traditional engagement methods
that can be used throughout the project.
Project Website
A new standalone project website will be developed to provide access to information and materials
about the Orange County SRTP project. Project information may include project updates,
announcements, educational videos and presentations, promotional videos on project milestones
and upcoming events, online survey links, project area maps, links to social media, public comment
and meeting summaries, the project schedule, and upcoming opportunities for public participation.
Documents and information will be translated in Spanish and other languages as needed and the
website will be promoted in printed and electronic materials and social media posts.
Social Media and Email
Nelson\Nygaard and P3 will work with Orange County partners and local municipalities to promote
project activities, events, and engagement opportunities via email and social media, including
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and NextDoor. These advertisements will provide the public with
project updates and opportunities for participation. The consultant team will provide a media kit of
advertising content and graphics to the partners. Agency partners will post the materials on existing
social media accounts and distribute them via GovDelivery email.
Transit Advertisements and Materials
One of the best ways to reach transit riders is by posting advertisements inside transit vehicles.
Printed materials such as flyers, door hangers, posters, and brochures will be developed for display
on buses and in transit stations. Advertisements and materials will be created in both English and
Spanish and other languages as requested and will include a QR code or website link to complete
online surveys.
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Digital Ads
Digital monitor ads will be developed in addition to printed materials for display on bus and station
monitors. These ads will be used to advertise project surveys and will include a QR code to take the
survey and a link to the project website to learn more. Digital ads can also be shared with agencies
and community partners to display on lobby monitors. All ads will be created in both English and
Spanish and other languages as requested.
Press Releases and Community Notices
Press releases can be an effective way to increase awareness of the project. The consultant team will
collaborate with Orange County staff to identify the appropriate timing and need for press release.
As deemed appropriate, the consultant team will develop press release content and Orange County
will be responsible for distributing press release notifications to local media outlets, with a specific
focus on media outlets that serve minority populations. All community notices will be posted on the
department website and are issued in accordance with County Public Notice policy. Community
notification will be conducted in accordance with Title VI and related county processes.
Direct Stakeholder Outreach
Outreach to local businesses, organizations, and groups will be conducted by the consultant team to
leverage their existing communication channels and disseminate project information to Orange
County residents. The list of specific stakeholders will be determined based on the targeted
audiences and will be contacted regularly to be kept informed throughout the process. A script will
be created for all outreach to ensure that the language is consistent throughout the process. This
outreach will assist in making community connections, targeting, and reaching underrepresented
populations, and broadening the reach of outreach activities.
COMMUNICATION OF RESULTS
The Nelson\Nygaard team will create public engagement summaries following each round of
engagement. Each summary will list public outreach and engagement activities, results from public
input, and an evaluation of engagement activities. This includes but is not limited to the following:
■ Public Engagement Event Summaries and Participation Numbers
■ Notification Methods
■ Underrepresented Groups and LEP Outreach Efforts
■ Public Comments
Summaries will be shared with participants from each phase of engagement, including those that
subscribe to project updates via email. They will also be included on the project website.
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During this process, all feedback will be collected, not solely feedback related to the SRTP. The
project team will ensure that feedback collected is directed to the appropriate staff members.
SUCCESS MEASURES
A successful Orange County SRTP engagement process involves engaging individuals that represent
Orange County's population. This means that the demographic makeup of participants in each round
of engagement should mirror, or be as close as possible to, the demographic makeup of the county.
P3 and Nelson\Nygaard will measure success in engaging individuals that represent Orange County
through voluntary demographic survey questions.
Additionally, data on participation numbers at events, communication method response numbers,
analytics on online survey participation will be collected and continuously monitored to analyze the
success of engagement activities.
During this project, the following metrics will be used to measure success:
■ Engage 1 percent of residents within the study area (1,464 residents) through all outreach
methods.
■ Match demographic representation in surveys with the study area demographics within 5%
of each demographic category, including race, limited English proficiency, age, and income.
Demographic Analysis
Following each engagement activity, a Demographic Analysis will be conducted to review the
demographics of those that participated. Additional data on participation, communication, and
online analytics will be used to understand the number and type of people who participated in the
event. Collected information from individual events will be combined into a summary report that
compares individuals participating in the Orange County SRTP activities with Orange County's overall
demographic profile.
This comparison will also show the effectiveness of communications and outreach approaches in
reaching a substantial proportion of the population. These comparisons and data will be used to
draft recommendations for outreach in future project phases to encourage participation and gather
feedback from a more representative proportion of the project area population.
The team will collect data on how the participant heard about the opportunity through questions
asking about communication methods (for example: "How did you hear about this opportunity?").
These questions will also be voluntary responses, but the data collected will assist the project team
with determining what methods of engagement and communication are working and which are less
effective.
These evaluations of success will be conducted after each phase of engagement to ensure that
project engagement goals are being met and the process stays on course. Success measures allow
for an adaptation of engagement approaches as needed to ensure those that are underrepresented
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in one phase of engagement have opportunities to become informed and involved in future phases
of the project.
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NCDOT DIV 7 PROJECTS LOCATED /N DCHCMPO - UNDER DEVELOPMENT
TIP/WBS# Description LET/Start Completion Cost Status Project Lead
Date Date
U-4726DF Bicycle detection at signalized intersections in Carrboro 3/28/2024 FY2026 $36,000 Plans at 90%completion- Plan review Town of
comments returned back to the Town of Carrboro/Stephen
Carrboro for revisions Robinson
EB-5721 Upgrade existing off-road path and construct new section of 7/17/2023 FY2025 $2,400,000 Bids opened 7/17/23-Bids rejected. Town of Chapel
path of Bicycle Route#1 from Cleland Drive to Willow Drive Project on Hold. Chapel Hill to seek Hill/Stephen Robinson
in Chapel Hill additional funding and relet at a future
BL-0044 NC 54 from Westbrook Drive in Carrboro to west of US TBD 10/31/2024 $1,311,000 Construction funding to be requested Chad Reimakoski
49998.1.1 15/501/NC 86(South Columbia Street)interchange in once municipal agreements are executed.
Chapel Hill. Construct sidewalk and install pedestrian Chapel Hill MA executed, Carrboro MA in
signals, crosswalks, and refuge islands at selected final stages of execution. Letting date to
locations. be determined after full execution of
agreement.
P-5701 Construct Platform, Passenger Rail Station Building at 6/30/2023 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 11/1/2023 5/1/2024 $171,000 Planning and design activities underway. Dawn McPherson
50337 (Manning Drive)and SR 1937(Old Fayetteville Road)in Waiting on materials to arrive.
Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Improvements will include refuge
islands, crosswalks and pedestrian signals. Improvements
to be completed by state forces.
51130 Eliminate slip ramp on SR 1120 (Mt. Willing Road)at SR 12/1/2023 Spring 2024 $75,000 Funding approved by BOT. Maintenance Matthey Whitley
1117 (Oak Grove Church Road) to begin after Traffic Services revision
complete.
EL-4828A Construct Morgan Creek Greenway Phase 1 in Carrboro 1/25/2024 FY2026 $372,000 Review comments provided to Carrboro in Town of
June 2023 for revisions and resubmittal. Carrboro/Stephen
Robinson
HL-0045 Repair Bridge#241 on Exchange Park Lane over Eno River 3/28/2024 FY2026 $153,800 Agreement executed, Hillsborough to Town of
from South Churton Street to Faribult Lane in Hillsborough prepare environmental documents and Hillsborough/Stephen
plans. Robinson
C-5181 Jones Creek Greenway Project- Fill Gap between the 12/7/2023 FY2025 $654,000 Environmental document approved Town of
Carrboro Upper Bolin Trail and Twin Creeks Greenway and 8/14/23. NCDOT to review plans once Carrboro/Stephen
also implement program to support on-vehicle trips to Morris Carrboro develops and submits. Robinson
Grove Elementary School
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NCDOT DIV 7 PROJECTS LOCATED /N DCHCMPO - UNDER DEVELOPMENT
TIP/WBS# Description LET/Start Completion Cost Status Project Lead
Date Date
SS-6207T Portions of Twenty-One(21)Routes. Curve Warning Sign 4/1/24 9/30/24 $200,000 Project approved by BOT and assigned. Dawn McPherson
51112 Installation. Planning and design activities underway.
C-5650 Construct sidewalk on one side of SR 1919(Smith Level 12/4/2025 FY2028 $1,718,000 Carrboro approved to incorporate water Town of
Road/S. Greensboro St.)from Public Works Drive to the line work into design. Environmental Carrboro/Stephen
northern end of Old Pittsboro Road in Carrboro document returned with comments on Robinson
12/10/21. Document to be updated to
include additional limits for resurfacing.
NCDOT waiting on revised plans to be
submitted for review.
HS-2007J Install a new crosswalk with Rapid Rectangular Flashing 11/21/2024 6/30/2025 $300,000 Planning and deisgn activities underway Dawn McPherson
Beacons (RRFB), raised center island, pedestrian signage,
and approximately 125 linear feet of sidewalk on NC 86 at
Critz Drive in Chapel Hill
B-6037 Replace Bridge#49 over Norfolk Southern Railway on NC 1/21/2025 FY2028 $2,500,000 Planning and design activities underway Chris Smitherman
86
BR-0092 Replace Bridge#37 on NC 86 over New Hope Creek 8/19/2025 IFY2028 $4,100,000 Planning and design activities underway Alexander Foster
EB-5880 Construct sidewalk on the north side of SR 1005(Jones 9/30/2027 FY2029 $441,000 Municipal agreement needs to be Town of
Ferry Road)from Davie Road to SR 1010(West Main St.)in requested and executed to begin work. Carrboro/Stephen
Carrboro Robinson
EB-5890 Construct sidewalk on Barnes Street from King Street to SR 9/30/2027 FY2029 $230,000 Municipal agreement needs to be Town of
1005 (Jones Ferry Road)in Carrboro requested and executed to begin work. Carrboro/Stephen
Rnhincnn
EB-5886B Construct sidewalk/MUP/bike lanes on Estes Drive from 10/2/2025 FY2027 $3,104,000 Municipal agreement executed and Town of Chapel
south of Norfolk Southern Railroad to NC 86 (MLK Jr. Blvd.) project development underway. Hill/Stephen Robinson
in Chapel Hill
1-3306AC 1-40 at NC 86-Upgrade to superstreet from Northwood 10/21/2025 FY2028 $4,350,000 Planning and design activities underway Radha Attaluri
Drive to Ramp C/D at 1-40 interchange
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NCDOT DIV 7 PROJECTS LOCATED /N DCHCMPO - UNDER DEVELOPMENT
TIP/WBS# Description LET/Start Completion Cost Status Project Lead
Date Date
BP7-R009 Replace Bridge#11 on SR 1336 (Halls Mill Road) 11/6/2025 FY2028 $1,100,000 Planning and design activities underway Vacant
Plans at 65%
BP7-R013 Replace Bridge#90 on SR 1940 (Damascus Church Road) 9/3/2026 FY2029 $800,000 Planning and design activities underway Vacant
Plans at 25%
EB-5998 Construct MUP on US 15/501 from Willow Drive to SR 9/30/2026 FY2028 $2,044,000 Municipal agreement needs to be Town of Chapel
1741/SR 1838 (Old Durham Chapel Hill Road)in Chapel Hill requested and executed to begin work. Hill/Stephen Robinson
EB-5886A Construct sidewalk/MUP/bike lanes on Estes Drive from SR 9/17/2026 FY2029 $848,000 Municipal agreement needs to be Town of
1772 (North Greensboro Street)to south of Norfolk requested and executed to begin work. Carrboro/Stephen
Southern 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 FY2028 $8,690,000 Planning and design activities pending Chris Smitherman
45910.1.1 (Buckhorn Road)to West of SR 1006(Orange Grove Road)
45910.3.1
1-5967 Interchange improvements at 1-85 and SR 1009 (South 10/15/2030 FY2033 $16,900,000 PE funding approved 9/8/17, Planning Bryan Key
45917.1.1 Churton Street)in Hillsborough and Design activities underway,
45917.2.1 Coordinate with I-0305 and U-5845
45917.3.1
BR-0247 Replace Bridge#29 on US 70 Business/NC 86 over Cates 11/16/2027 FY2029 Pending Preliminary activities pending Bryan Key
Creek
R-5821A Construct operational improvements including 6/17/2031 FY2033 $7,000,000 PE funding approved 10/10/17, design Chris Smitherman
47093.1.2 Bicycle/Pedestrian accommodations on NC 54 from SR activities currently suspended,
47093.2.2 1006 (Orange Grove Road)to SR 1107/SR 1937(Old Coordinating with NC54 West Corridor
47093.3.2 Fayetteville Road). Study
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NCDOT DIV 7 PROJECTS LOCATED /N DCHCMPO - UNDER DEVELOPMENT
TIP/WBS# Description LET/Start Completion Cost Status Project Lead
Date Date
U-5845 Widen SR 1009 (South Churton Street)to multi-lanes from 1-7/16/2030 FY2033 $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 FY2031 $2,500,000 Planning and design activities underway Vacant
BP7-R015 Replace Bridge#86 on SR 1942 (Jones Ferry Road) 8/18/2028 FY2030 $1,700,000 Planning and design activities underway Vacant
BR-0091 Replace Bridge#32 on US 70 over the Eno River 10/17/2028 FY2032 $4,000,000 Planning and design activities underway Jon Gaillard
1-5984 Interchange improvements at 1-85 and NC 86 in 11/16/2032 FY2035 $20,900,000 PE funding approved 10/10/17, Planning Bryan Key
47530.1.1 Hillsborough and Design activities underway,
47530.2.1 Coordinate with 1-0305 and 1-5959(project
47530.3.1 deleted)
B-5733 Replace Bridge#39 over Booker Creek in Chapel Hill on SR 1/16/2029 FY2031 $5,100,000 Planning and design activities pending Jennifer Hernandez
1010 (E. Franklin St.)
BR-0195 Replace Bridge#31 on SR 1010 (Franklin Street)over Bolin 2/15/2029 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 1/20/2032 FY2036 $132,000,000 PE funding approved 6/5/18, Planning Bryan Key
34142.1.2 Road)in Orange Co. to west of SR 1400 (Sparger Road)in and design activities underway, Project
34142.2.2 Orange Co. reinstated per 2020-2029 STIP (funded
34142.3.2 project)and delete project 1-5983
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NCDOT DIV 7 PROJECTS LOCATED IN TARPO- UNDER DEVELOPMENT
TIPIWBS# Description Let/Start Date Completion Cost Status Project Lead
Date
51130 Eliminate slip ramp on SR 1120(Mt Willing Rd)at SR 1117 12/1/23 Spring 2024 $75,000 Planning and design activities underway Dawn McPherson
(Oak Grove Church Rd)
SS-6207T Portions of Twenty-One(21)Routes. Curve Warning Sign 4/1/24 9/30/24 $200,000 Project approved by BOT and assigned. Dawn McPherson
51112 Installation.
BP7-R009 Replace Bridge#11 on SR 1336(Halls Mill Road) 11/6/25 FY2027 $1,100,000 Planning and design activities underway Vacant
BP7.R009.1 Plans @ 65%
BP7.R009.2
BP7.R009.3
BP7-R017 Replace Bridge#14 on SR 1548(Schley Road) 11/5/26 FY2028 $800,000 Planning and design activities underway Vacant
BP7.R017.1 Plans @ 65%
BP7.R017.2
BP7.R017.3
1-5958 Pavement rehabilitation on 1-40/1-85 from west of SR 1114 11/17/26 FY 2028 $8,690,000 Planning activities pending Chris Smitherman
45910.1.1 (Buckhorn Road)to west of SR 1006(Orange Grove Road).
45910.3.1
R-5821A Construct operational improvements including 6/17/31 FY2033 $3,194,000 PE funding approved 10/10/17,design Chris Smitherman
47093.1.2 Bicycle/Pedestrian accommodations on NC 54 from SR 1006 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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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 50 29.92
COUNTY LINE AND 1-40 WESTBOUND IN DURHAM COUNTY NEAR US- CONSTRUCTION Bojan
15/501. CORPORATION
C204806 RESURFACING 27 SECTIONS OF SECONDARY ROADS CAROLINA SUNROCK Howell,Bobby J $4,512,658.45 3/15/2023 9/15/2024 5/22/2023 9/15/2024 17 16.19
LLC
DG00589 HS-2007C INSTALLATION OF THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKINGS ON TRP CONSTRUCTION Cvijetic,PE, $1,494,249.58 3/15/2023 11/7/2023 9/13/2023 12/31/2023 88 68.64
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 10/14/2022 100 100
ROUTES PROPERTIES LLC DBA
CAROLINA GROUP
CONTRACTING
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North Carolina Department of Transportation 1214/2023
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 50 29.92
COUNTY LINE AND 1-40 WESTBOUND IN DURHAM COUNTY NEAR US- CONSTRUCTION Bojan
15/501. CORPORATION
C204806 RESURFACING 27 SECTIONS OF SECONDARY ROADS CAROLINA SUNROCK Howell,Bobby J $4,512,658.45 3/15/2023 9/15/2024 5/22/2023 9/15/2024 17 16.19
LLC
DG00589 HS-2007C INSTALLATION OF THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKINGS ON TRP CONSTRUCTION Cvijetic,PE, $1,494,249.58 3/15/2023 11/7/2023 9/13/2023 12/31/2023 88 68.64
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 10/14/2022 100 100
ROUTES PROPERTIES LLC DBA
CAROLINA GROUP
CONTRACTING
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