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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 02-25-2025; 7-c - Draft Orange County Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Work Program for Transit 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 20, 2025 Action Agenda Item No. 7-c SUBJECT: Draft Orange County Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Work Program for Transit DEPARTMENT: Orange County Transportation Services (OCTS) ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1. Draft FY26 Annual Work Program Nishith Trivedi, Transportation Director, 919-245-2007 PURPOSE: To receive a report on the draft Orange County Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Work Program for transit and provide comments on the Work Program. BACKGROUND: In June 2024, the Orange County Staff Work Group (SWG) officially endorsed the process and timeline for developing the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Annual Work Program (AWP). Recognizing the importance of efficiency and alignment with key stakeholders, the SWG revisited the initial schedule during its September 2024 meeting, making strategic refinements to further streamline the approval process. These adjustments were designed to enhance coordination among participating agencies and ensure a more structured approach to meeting critical deadlines. Following these refinements, member jurisdictions, in close collaboration with Orange County and GoTriangle, undertook a comprehensive effort to compile and submit all necessary materials. This collaborative approach facilitated smooth and timely preparation of the draft AWP, enabling its completion ahead of the holiday season. By proactively addressing potential bottlenecks and ensuring thorough documentation, stakeholders successfully laid the groundwork for a well- organized and effective annual transit tax budget for FY26. The Draft FY26 AWP (Attachment 1) has been carefully prepared by Orange County, in its role as SWG administrator, through a thorough and collaborative process over the past several months. The draft has been publicly reviewed and deliberated during the December 2024 and January 2025 SWG meetings, ensuring transparency and alignment with the priorities of all stakeholders. Every project request has been thoughtfully considered and incorporated, and the financial model remains stable and sustainable, fully adhering to approved governing documents, including global agreements. After two (2) months of dedicated effort and extensive coordination, County staff is confident that the Draft FY26 AWP is comprehensive, fiscally responsible, and ready for public review. Next steps per the approved schedule: • Finalize Annual Work Program - February 28, 2025 • SWG — Recommend Approval - March 19, 2025 • BOCC — Public Hearing and Approval - April 16, 2025 2 • GoTriangle — Approval - June 17, 2025 The FY26 Annual Work Program will come back to Board of County Commissioners for a public hearing and action at the April 16, 2025, Business meeting per the approved schedule. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Transit tax is reimbursed to respective project sponsors per the approved annual work program and any subsequent amendments. ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: • GOAL 4: MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION OBJECTIVE 2. Increase community awareness of all modes of transportation including transit, bike and pedestrian, vehicle, and all other modes. OBJECTIVE 3. Support road projects that address congestion and reduce commute time using the County' s Complete Streets policy. OBJECTIVE 4. Coordinate transit investments with municipal and county land use planning to reduce vehicle miles travelled and to provide more equitable access to shopping, employment, medical centers, college campuses, etc. OBJECTIVE 6. Update transportation related plans to provide more multi-modal options including rural Orange County. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board receive a report on the draft Orange County FY26 Annual Work Program for transit and provide comments on the Work Program (Attachment 1). 3 GO FORWARF1 A COMMUNITY INVESTMENT IN TRANSIT ORANGE COUNTY FY26 TRANSIT WORK PROGRAM DURHAM •CHAPEL HILL , CARRBORD DCHC ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CART IN METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION PLANNING i4111 VL11�21 • a•••W'S TRANSPORTATION GO Triangle 4 FY26 Annual Work Program SUMMARY This description of the FY26 Work Program highlights its focus on maintaining fiscal responsibility while advancing transit investments. It emphasizes a shift from completing earlier projects to initiating new services aligned with the Orange County Transit Plan.The Chapel Hill Transit North-South Bus Rapid Transit(N-S BRT)project is positioned as a key priority, with funds allocated for its continued development. Additionally, investments in capital projects such as replacement bus purchases and vehicle acquisition/replacement reflect a commitment to maintaining and modernizing transit infrastructure. The program's financial health, attributed to robust sales tax revenue growth, ensures expenditures align with revenues, showcasing a balanced approach to transit development. This proposed work plan designates funding to five (5) agencies in FY26: Orange County/OPT, Chapel Hill/CHT. Hillsborough, Go Triangle, and the DCHC MPO. Programmed expenditures by agency: Capital Summary Operations and Administration Summary Sum of Prior Sum of FY26 Sum of FY26 Agency Year Balance* Request Agency Request Chapel Hill/CHT $ 8,562,832 $ 2,055,583 Chapel Hill/CHT $ 3,051,033 GoTriangle $ 3,923,650 $ 1,625,000 DCHC MPO $ 41,821 Orange County/OPT $ 555,000 $ - GoTriangle $ 3,585,023 Town of Carrboro $ 1,040,616 $ 918,966 Orange County/OPT $ 1,604,868 Town of Hillsborough $ 416,036 $ 1,719,897 Grand Tota:111111_ $ 8,282,746 Grand Total $ 14,498,134 $ 6,319,446 Category Sum of Prior Sum of FY26 Category Sum of FY26 g y g y Year Balance* Request Request Capital Planning $ 799,998 $ 351000 Tax District Administration $ 337,516 Vehicle Acquisition $ 1,257,833 $ 350,000 Transit Operations $ 7,121,101 Transit Infrastructure $ 12,440,303 $ 5,934,446 Transit Plan Administration $ 824,128 Grand Total I $ 14,498,134 $ 6,319,446 Grand Total $ 8,282,746 * Includes prior year approved and carry forward 5 FY26 Annual Work Program BACKGROUND The 2023 Interlocal Agreement (ILA) strengthens the framework for transit planning and administration in Orange County, enhancing collaboration among Go Triangle, the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO), and the Orange County Board of Commissioners. This updated agreement builds on the original 2013 ILA, adopted after the approval of the 2012 transit sales tax referendum. Key updates in the 2023 ILA include expanding the Staff Working Group (SWG) to include representatives from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Mebane, ensuring broader representation and interagency coordination. The SWG, as the administrative and advisory body, is tasked with developing a recommended Annual Work Program, which now incorporates: • Annual Operating Budget Ordinance • Annual Tax District Administration Budget • Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan • Annual Capital Budget Ordinance • Annual Operating Program • Adjustments to the Current Durham Transit Financial Plan and Financial Model Assumptions • Multi-Year Capital and Operating Global Agreements Orange County, designated as the SWG Administrator, oversees the SWG's functions, ensuring effective project reporting and accountability. The Annual Work Program, a critical output of the ILA, must be adopted by both the Orange County Board of Commissioners and the Go Triangle Board of Trustees, reflecting the shared commitment to coordinated transit investment and operational transparency. January 1 -• AWP forpublic • X April 2025Orange Countyapproved FY26 AWP 6 FY26 Annual Work Program The 2023 Interlocal Agreement (ILA) introduced new requirements to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in transit project management. A key addition is the requirement for project sponsors to enter into Multi-Year Capital and Operating Global Agreements, ensuring a structured and detailed approach to project planning and execution. Comprehensive Participation Agreement (CPA) Following the ILA's adoption, a Comprehensive Participation Agreement (CPA) was developed and approved by Orange County, Go Triangle, DCHC MPO, and the voting members of the Orange County Staff Work Group. The CPA outlines the content of the Global Agreements and sets a firm deadline of June 30, 2025, for agreement approval to maintain project eligibility for reimbursement. Required Components of Global Agreements: Each Global Agreement must include: • Project Sponsor • Project Scope • Purpose and Goals • Boundaries • Schedule • Estimated Budget • Reporting and Performance Standards or Metrics To streamline the approval process and enhance transparency, individual project sheets within the Work Program are designed to serve as exhibits for the Global Agreements. This template-based approach simplifies the approval process while ensuring clear accountability to governing boards and the public. Reporting and Updates In alignment with the 2023 ILA, project sponsors are required to submit bi-annual project updates detailing progress on implementation and performance metrics outlined in the project sheets. These updates will be integrated into Q2 and Q4 reports, providing stakeholders with regular, accessible insights into project expenditures and implementation progress. Framework for Improved Transparency While the new processes and reporting structures are still being refined, the Work Program establishes a robust framework to ensure consistent,transparent, and accessible reporting. This approach empowers governing bodies, project sponsors, and the public to monitor and evaluate the efficient use of transit resources, fostering trust and accountability. 7 FY26 Annual Work Program FY 2026 ORANGE TRANSIT WORK PROGRAM FY 2026 Revenues The FY26 Work Program anticipates $13,070.351 million in local revenues sourced from the following funding mechanisms authorized by North Carolina law: 1. Half-Cent Local Option Sales Tax o Largest revenue source, administered by GoTriangle, implemented in 2013. o Expected FY26 revenue: $11,845,000. 2. $3 County Vehicle Registration Fee o Projected FY26 revenue: $369,050. 3. $7 County Vehicle Registration Fee o Dedicated to funding public transportation systems. o Projected FY26 revenue: $856,301. FY 2026 Expenditures Expenditures are categorized into operations and capital budgets. 1. Projected Operations Expenditures: $ 8,282,746 • Service Enhancements: Operations continue all service improvements from the 2022 Orange Transit Plan with no cuts to existing services. 2. Projected Capital Expenditures: $ 14,498,134 Carry Forward with FY 26 request of$ 6,319,446 • North-South Bus Rapid Transit (N-S BRT): $8,000,000 carry forward for the N-S BRT. • Transit Infrastructure Projects: Details available in project sheets. Fund Balance Utilization • The FY26 Work Program proposes shifting $1,531,841 from a projected $4.2 million fund balance at the end of FY25 to cover additional needs while maintaining fiscal stability. Framework for Sustainability The FY26 Work Program balances expected revenues with planned expenditures, ensuring continued progress on critical transit projects while maintaining a fiscally responsible approach. It prioritizes operational continuity, capital development (notably the N-S BRT), and transparent financial administration. This proactive methodology underscores Orange County's commitment to enhancing transit services while ensuring accountability to stakeholders. 8 FY26 Annual Work Program FY 6 Triangle Transit Tax District: Orange County District:ReymummdkT8mkM FY25 Triangle Tax Revenues Tax district Revenues Article 43 Half-Cent Sales and Use Tax 11,945,000 Artirle 51Three-Doliar Increaseto Regional Vehicle Registration Fee 369,050 Article 52 Seven-DollarCountyr Vehicle Registration Fee 856,301 Total Revenues 13,070,351 Expenditures Tax District Administration Staff Costs 5 201,720 Support Services 135,796 Tra nsit Plan Ad m in istratio n Chapel Hill{CHIT 240,000 DCHC MPD 5 41,821 G oTria ngle 568,114 Orange County/OPT 64,193 Tra nsit O p eratio ns Chapel Hill{CHIT 2,811,033 G oT ri a ngI e 5 2,679,S93 Orange County/OPT 1,540,675 Total FY25 Operating Allocation S $2BZ746 Capital Planning GoTriangle " 35,000 Transit Infrastructure Chapel Hill{CHIT 200000 Ca rrboro 918,966 G oTria ngle 1,240,000 Hillsborough " 1,719,997 Vehicle Acquisition Chapel Hill{CHIT " 1,855,583 G oT ri a ngI a 350,000 Total FY25 Capital Allocation 6,319,446 Allocation From Fund balance " (1,531,841) Total Programmed Expenditures* 13,070,351 Revenues over Expenditures 5 - * NOTE: Prior yea rcarryovertobe calculated in May 2025 9 FY26 Annual Work Program FY26 Orange Coulrty Transit Plan: Operating i OFMMEW peraftft F �-F _ Revenues Tax District Revenues Article 43 Ha If-Cent Sales and Use Tax $ 7,057,395 $ 7,057. Article 51 Three-0OIIa r Increase to Regional vehicle Registration Fee $ 359,050 $ 369.050 Article 52 seven-Dollar County vehicle Registration Fee $ 656,301 1 855,341 Allocationsfrom Tax District Re enues to Agencies Transi-t Pla n Adm inlstratlon $ 240,004 $ 41,922 $ 56B,114 $ 64,193 Transit Operations $ 2,811,033 S - $ 2,679,393 $ 1,540,675 Total Revenues $ 6,262,7415 3,051,033 $ 41,1321 $ 1,-,- $ 1.604,868 8,2-W-746 Expenditures Tax D istrict Adm in istration 1.0 FTE:Flna ncia I Staff Ma,720 - $ - $ - $ - $ 201,720 0.6 FTE:Flna ncia I SuppBrt Services $ 61,3D5 $ - $ - $ - - $ 81,305 Finandal Services 5 45,875 5 - $ - $ - S - $ 45,876 Audit Services $ 8,615 S. - $ - $ - S• - 5 B.&15 Transit Plan Administration 1.4 FTE:Transit Planner 1 $ - $ 90,004 S - $ - $ - $ 90,000 1.0 FTE:Bus Stop Arnenities Technician S 5 60,046 S 5 - S S 60,000 1.4 FTE:QA/Qc Technician Staff $ so,Dao $ - - $ - $ 90,000 Staff Working Group Participation $ i S 41,821 5 - $ S 41,921 Transit Customer surveys S 5 S $ 12,432 S 5 12,492 Program Management Staff $ $ $ $ 26 r'322 $ $ 26F922 Project Implem entation Staff $ $ - $ - $ 182.318 $ - $ 182,318 Lega I and Rea I Estate $ - $ - $ - $ IMA337 $ - $ 1M,807 Marketing support staff 56,214 $ - S 56,214 Regional Technology support staff $ g 5 $ 82r?74 $ 5 82,274 Marketing Support Services $ $ 34,030 $ S 34,030 Transit Planningsupport services $ 5 5 S 47,057 $ 5 47,057 staff working Group Administrator $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 64,193 $ 64,193 Transit Operations CHT Increased Cost of Existing Services $ - $ 744,719 1 - $ - $ - $ 794,719 Chapel H it Transit Expansion $ - $ 1,927,424 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,827A3A Route CW:Improve Midday Service $ - $ 102,750 $ - $ - $ - $ 102,750 Route HS:Weekend5ervice $ - $ 26,150 $ - $ - $ - $ 86,150 Para2ransit services $ - - - 5 25,178 $ - S 25,17a R4u6e ROD:UNC Hospitals-RTC $ - $ - $ - $ 642,031 $ - $ 642,431 Route 400:UNC Hospitals-Du rham $ - $ - $ - $ 1,560,547 $ - $ 2,5160.547 ODX:ERanc�-Durham Express $ - $ - $ - $ 231,439 $ - $ 231.439 CRX:clhapel Hill-Raleigh Express $ - $ - $ - $ 79,676 $ - $ 79,676 Youth GoPass $ - $ - $ - $ 19,061 $ - $ 19,061 Fare Collection Technology $ - $ - $ - $ 20,461 $ - $ 20.461 TAP Low Wealth Go Pass $ - $ - $ - $ 82,500 $ - $ 82,5430 Bus Stop&Property O&M $ 5 - - M,500 18,500 Transit Services Fixed Route $ - $ - $ - $ - S• 182,000 $ 182,000 orange Increased Cnst of Exiting services $ $ - $ 69,179 69,179 HillsboroughCirculator S - $ - $ - $ - $ 379, 496 379,49-6 mobil ityonDemand 455,)00 455,000 Transit services oema nd&Paratransit $ S $ - $ 455,00 $ 455�LM Allocations from Tax District Revenues to Agencies Transit Na n Adm InlstratiDn S• 914,L28 Transit Operations $ 7,031,101 Total Expenditures $ 6,282,745 5 3,o51,033 S 41,9 1 S 11683,069 $ 1,am afit8 5 8,282,746 Revenues over Fxpend-nares $ - 11 S - S - S - $ - S - 10 FY26 Annual Work Program �Y26 Orange County Transit Plan: Capital orange Transit Tax District rHillsborough Capital Revenues Tax District Revenues Article 431/2 Cent Local Option Sal es Tax $ 4,797,605 $ 4,787,605 Allocations from Tax District Reven ue s to Agencies Capital Planning ; $ $ 35,000 $ Transit Infrastructure $ 200,000 $ 918,966 $ 1,240,000 $ Sr719r897 Vehicle Acquisitions ; 1,855,583 $ $ 350,000 $ Total Revenues $ 4,787,605 $ 2,055,583 S 918,966 $ 3,625,000 $ 1r71%897 $ 4,787,605 Expenditures Capital Planning Short Range Transit Plan Update $ $ $ $ 35,000 $ $ 35,000 Transit Infrastructure Estes Drive Bike-Pled Impnovernents $ $ $ 253,044 $ $ $ 253,044 M orga n Creek G reen way $ $ $ 254,608 $ - $ $ 254,608 South Greensboro St Sidewalk $ $ $ 180,112 $ $ $ 180,112 203 Can nector Sidewa I k $ $ $ 120,283 $ - $ $ 120,283 West Main Street Sidewalk $ $ $ 110,919 $ $ $ 110,919 fast Charges for Electric Buses $ 5 200,000 5 $ - $ $ 200,000 Regional Bus Operation&Maint Facil ty $ $ $ $ 600r000 $ $ 600,000 Triangle Mobility Hub $ $ $ $ 140,000 $ - $ 140,000 Fordham Blvd Access Improvement $ $ $ $ 500,000 $ $ 500,000 Hillsbarough Train Station $ $ $ $ - $ 686,000 $ 686,000 Bus Stop Improvements $ 5 5 S $ 33,897 S 33,997 RidgewalkGreenway $ $ $ $ - $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 Vehicle Acquisitions Ro ate NS Vehicles $ $ 1,855,583 $ $ - $ $ 1,855,583 Bus Plurchases $ $ $ $ 350,000 $ $ 350,000 Allocations from Tax District Revenues to Agencies Bus Rapid Transit(BRT) 35roo0 Transit Infrastructure " 4,078,863 VehirleAcquisitions $ 2,205583 Allocation From Fund balance $ (1,531,841) $ (1,531,841) Total Expenditures $ 4,797,605 $ 2,055583 $ 918,966 $ 1,625,000 $ 1,719,997 $ 4,787,605 Revenues over Expenditures $ - S - S - $ - $ - S FY26 Annual Work Program FY26 WORK PLAN SUMMARY & PROJECT SHEETS � Revised request-(Highlight in Blue) 12 = New request- (Highlight in Yellow) FY26 Operating Agency Category ID Admin and Operating Project Requests FY26 Request GoTriangle Tax District Administration 21GOTAD01 Tax District Administration-Financial Oversight Staff $201,720 GoTriangle Tax District Administration 21GOTAD11 Tax District Administration-Financial Oversight-Support Services(0) $81,305 GoTriangle Tax District Administration 21GOTAD21 Tax District Administration-Financial Services $45,876 GoTriangle Tax District Administration 21GOTAD22 Tax District Administration-Audit Services $8,615 GoTriangle Transit Plan Administration 19GOT0002 Transit Customer Surveys $12,492 GoTriangle Transit Plan Administration 21GOTAD02 TPA-Program Management Staff $26,922 GoTriangle Transit Plan Administration 21GOTAD03 TPA-Project Implementation Staff $182,318 GoTriangle Transit Plan Administration 21GOTAD04 TPA-Legal and Real Estate-Support Staff $126,807 GoTriangle Transit Plan Administration 21GOTAD05 TPA-Marketing,Communication and PE-Support Staff $56,214 GoTriangle Transit Plan Administration 21GOTAD06 TPA-Regional Technology and Administration-Support Staff $82,274 GoTriangle Transit Plan Administration 21GOTAD12 TPA-Marketing,Communication and PE-Support Services $34,030 GoTriangle Transit Plan Administration 21GOTAD13 TPA-Transit Planning-Support Services $47,057 GoTriangle Transit Operations 19GOTTS08 Paratransit Services $25,178 GoTriangle Transit Operations 20GOTTS02 Route 800 Improveme $642,031 GoTriangle Transit Operations 20GOTTS03 Route 400 Improvements $1,560,547 GoTriangle Transit Operations 20GOTTS05 Route ODX Improvements $231,439 GoTriangle Transit Operations 20GOTTS06 Route CRX Improvements $79,676 GoTriangle Transit Operations 21GOT0001 Youth Gopass $19,061 GoTriangle Transit Operations 21GOT0002 Fare Collection Technology $20,461 GoTriangle Transit Operations 24GOTTP21 TAP Low Wealth GoPass $82,500 GoTriangle Transit Operations NEW GoTriangle Bus Stop and Property operations and maintenance $18,500 DCHC MPO Transit Plan Administration 24MPOAD01 Orange County Staff Working Group Participation $41,821 Chapel Hill/C Transit PI-allWinistration 24 ransit Planner I $90,000 Chapel Hill/CHT Transit Pla inistration 24CHTFS14 Bus Stop Am hnician $60,000 Chapel Hill/CHT Transit Operations New Onboard Technology QA/QC Technician $90,000 Chapel Hill/CHT Trans ons 19CHTTS02 Increased Cost of Existing Services $794,719 Chapel Hill/CHT Transit Operations 22CHTTS01 Service Expansion $1,827,414 Chapel Hill/CHT Transit Operations 23CHTTS01 Route CW: Improve mid-day service $102,750 Chapel Hill/CHT Transit Operations 24CHTTS01 Route HS:Weekend service $86,150 Orange County/OPT Transit Operations 190PTTS01 Continuation of Transit Services Fixed Route $182,000 Orange County/OPT Transit Operations 240PTTS01 Continuation of Transit Services Rural Route $455,000 Orange County/OPT Transit Operations 190PTTS02 Increase Cost of Existing Services(ICES) $69,179 Orange County/OPT Transit Operations 20OPTTSO4 Hillsborough Circulator 2.0 $379,496 Orange County/OPT Transit Operations 20OPTTS06 OPT Mobility on Demand $455,000 Orange County/OPT Transit Plan Administration 240PTTS01 SWG Administrator $64,193 Total Operating Requests $8,282,746 = Revised request-(Highlight in Blue) 13 = New request- (Highlight in Yellow) FY26 Capital Agency Category ID Capital Project Requests Carry Forward FY26 GoTriangle Vehicle Acquisition 21GOTVP01 Bus Purchases $766,166 GoTriangle Vehicle Acquisition 22GOTVP01 Bus Purchases $216,667 $350,000 GoTriangle Vehicle Acquisition 25GOTVP04 PHEV Vehicles $25,000 - GoTriangle Transit Infrastructure 19GOTCOOI ERP System $8,531 GoTriangle Capital Planning 21GOTCOOI Origin Destination Survey $245,000 GoTriangle Capital Planning 21GOTC003 Transit Facilities Study $18,702 GoTriangle Capital Planning 25GOTCD18 Regional Technology Plan Update $25,000 GoTriangle Capital Planning 21GOTC002 Short Range Transit Plan Update $35,000 GoTriangle Transit Infrastructure 18GOTCD12 Bus Stop Improvements $177,074 GoTriangle Transit Infrastructure 20GOTCD03 Mobile Ticketing Validators $43,372 GoTriangle Transit Infrastructure 22GOTCD01 Priority Transit Access Improvements $94,720 GoTriangle 4W Transit Infrastructure 23GOTCD2 Regional Fleet and Facilties Study Implementation $1,004,378 600,000 GoTriangle Transit Infrastructure 23GOTCD4 New Regional Transit Facility $360 994 $140,000 GoTriangle Transit Infrastructure 25GOTCDOI Hillsborough Park and Ride $800,000 GoTriangle Transit Infrastructure 26GOTCD15 Forhdam Blvd.Transit Access Improvements $500,000 GoTriangle Transit Infrastructure LRT LRT-Chapel Hill $138,046 Orange County/OPT Capital Planning 240PTAD06 NCDOT FAST 2 Study $105,000 Orange County/OPT Transit Infrastructure 240PTTS12 Trapeze $200,000 Orange County/OPT Vehicle Acquisition 240PTCD21 Mobility On Demand Vehicles $250,000 Town of Carrboro Transit Infrastructure 18TOCCD04 Morgan Creek Greenway $226,514 254,608 Town of Carrboro Transit Infrastructure 18TOCCD5 South Greensboro Street Sidewalk $455,433 $180,112 Town of Carrboro Capital Planning 18TOCCD02 Estes Drive Transit Access Study(comb CD01) $106,296 w Transit Infrastructure CCD01 A&es Drive Bike-Ped Improvements JIM252,373 253,04 Town of Carrboro Transit Infrastructure 26TOCCDI 203 Connector Sidewalk $120,283 Town of Carrboro Transit Infrastructure 26TOCCD2 West Main Street Sidewalk $110,919 Chapel Hill/CHT Capital Planning 24CHTCD14 Chapel Hill Transit Short Range Transit Plan $250,000 Chapel Hill/CHT Capital Planning 24CHTCD15 Safe Streets for All(SS4A)Grant $50,000 Chapel Hill/CHT Transit Infrastructure 20CHTCDOI Bus Shelter Lighting $53,148 Chapel Hill/CHT Transit Infrastructure 20CHTCD03 North South BRT $8,000,000 Chapel Hill/CHT Transit Infrastructure 26CHTVP15 Route NS Vehicles(combine with 25VP15) $1,855,583 Chapel Hill/CHT Transit Infrastructure 25CHTVP15 Repower for Vehicles(combine with 26VP15) $209,684 Chapel Hill/CHT Transit Infrastructure NEW Commercial DC Fast Chargers for Battery Electric Buses $200,000 Town of Hillsborough Transit Infrastructure NEW Hillsborough Train Station Bus Stop Improvements $33,897 Town of Hillsborough Transit Infrastructure 18TOH Hillsborough Train Station $416,036 $686,000 Town of Hillsborough Transit Infrastructure NEW Ridgewalk Greenway $1,000,000 Total Capital Requests $14,498,134 $6,319,446 14 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 21GOTADI Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 201,720 Orange Transit Estimated Operating Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost Tax District Base Year $ 201,720 Administration Finance GoTriangle FY 2027 $ 206,763 Team Cumulative $ 1,522,468 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost July 1, 2018 Ongoing Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the Description/Scope FY 2026 Work Plan. The project request is a continuation of on-going operating and consolidation of 19GOT_AD1 and 20GOT_AD1 submissions approved in previous work plans with a revised project name of Tax District Administration Finance Team. Financial oversight staff to the Orange Transit Plan for a total of 1.0 FTF. In FY25 the roles will continue improve financial policies, provide financial analysis for the new Transit plan development including the commuter rail project, and process quarterly reimbursements and reporting. The 1.0 FTFs will also be responsible for producing annual operating and capital budgets and ordinances (and amendments thereto), updating the Orange Transit financialplan/model, annual financial reports, coordinating integration of proposed plans into the budget, monitoring spending to ensure the Orange transit budget stays balanced. The team will also navigate and lead the process of debt issuance, transit fund revenue investing and the year end financial audit for the Orange Transit Plan. 15 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 21GOTAD11 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 81,305 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Tax District Base Year $ 81,305 Administration - Financial Staff-Support GoTriangle FY 2027 $ 83,338 Services (0) Cumulative $ 613,644 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost July 1, 2018 N/A Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. NOTE:The project request splits 21GOT_AD11 into more specific detail.This project incorporates the equivalent of 0.6FTE's from the finance and administration support staff functions.These functions include transit plan accounting, audit/ACFR process and supervision,fund investments, revenue and recollection, project sponsor payments and receivables and other additional miscellaneous financial support services to the Orange Transit Plan. 16 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 21GOTAD12 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 8,615 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Tax District Base Year $ 8,615 Administration -Audit GoTriangle FY 2027 $ 8,830 Services Cumulative $ 65,021 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Capital Cost July 1, 2018 N/A Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. NOTE:The project request splits 21GOT_AD11 into more specific detail.This project incorporates the funds allocated for the Orange County Transit Plan audit fees. 17 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 21GOTAD21 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 45,876 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Tax District Base Year $ 45,876 Administration - GoTriangle Saundra Freeman FY 2027 $ 47,023 Financial Services Cumulative $ 346,246 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Capital Cost July 1, 2018 N/A Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. NOTE:The project request splits 21GOT_AD11 into more specific detail.This project incorporates the funds allocated for financial consulting and bank service charges. 18 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 20GOTAD2 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 26,922 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Transit Plan Base Year $ 26,922 Administration - GoTriangle Katharine Eggleston FY 2027 $ 27,595 Program Management Staff Cumulative $ 203,192 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost July 1, 2020 Ongoing Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. NOTE:The project request is a continuation of on-going operating: Specifically consolidation Program Management functions from 20GOT_AD2 support services submissions approved in the FY20 Workplan. GoTriangle will continue to allocate 0.1 FTE of GoTriangle program management staff to the Orange Transit Plan. In FY25, this staffing will provide oversight and program management support for GoTriangle's bus facilities and bus stop amenities planning and development programs and oversight and program management support for GoTriangle's efforts in support of the Orange Transit Plan update. Specific tasks includes oversight of project planning; oversight of project scope, schedule, and budget development and monitoring; oversight of quarterly reporting; and supervision of GoTriangle's planning and project delivery teams. 19 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 20GOTAD2 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 26,922 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Transit Plan Base Year $ 26,922 Administration - GoTriangle Katharine Eggleston FY 2027 $ 27,595 Program Management Staff Cumulative $ 203,192 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost July 1, 2020 Ongoing Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. NOTE:The project request is a continuation of on-going operating: Specifically consolidation Program Management functions from 20GOT_AD2 support services submissions approved in the FY20 Workplan. GoTriangle will continue to allocate 0.1 FTE of GoTriangle program management staff to the Orange Transit Plan. In FY25,this staffing will provide oversight and program management support for GoTriangle's bus facilities and bus stop amenities planning and development programs and oversight and program management support for GoTriangle's efforts in support of the Orange Transit Plan update. Specific tasks includes oversight of project planning; oversight of project scope, schedule, and budget development and monitoring; oversight of quarterly reporting; and supervision of GoTriangle's planning and project delivery teams. 20 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 21GOTAD3 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 182,318 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Transit Plan Base Year $ 182,318 Administration - Project GoTriangle Katharine Eggleston FY 2027 $ 186,876 Implementation Staff Cumulative $ 1,376,032 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost July 1, 2020 Ongoing Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description Description/Scope in the FY 2026 Work Plan. NOTE:The project request is a continuation of on-going operating: Specifically consolidation Project Implementation functions from 20GOT_AD2 support services submissions approved in the FY20 Workplan. GoTriangle will continue to allocate 0.8 FTE for project implementation activities for the Orange Transit Plan. In FY25, this team will manage and execute planning, design, and construction management activities for GoTriangle's bus facilities and bus stop amenities programs and participate in capital planning, coordination, and support activities for the Orange Transit Plan update. Specific tasks include but are not limited to project scope, schedule, and budget development and monitoring; quarterly reporting; and management of consultants and contractors. Planning tasks: planning/prioritization for bus stop and park-and-ride improvements; management and technical consultant oversight; environmental planning and coordination with regulatory agencies for federally funded projects; and coordination to support CHT's N-S BRT project. Design/Engineering/Architecture tasks:field investigations,feasibility analysis, consultant oversight, and technical support for bus stop and park-and-ride improvements; design management, project coordination, and technical support for major facilities projects; and feasibility analysis and implementation oversight for BOSS. Construction Management tasks: project management, contractor oversight, and construction inspection. Project Coordination tasks: managing coordination with GoTriangle's partners; facilitating productive partnering; promoting schedule and budget adherence and fostering timely conflict resolution. Project Controls Support tasks: eBuilder administration; document management; contract administration; project controls support including budget and schedule monitoring, risk management support, and reporting. 21 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 21GOTAD4 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 126,807 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Base Year $ 126,807 TPA- Legal and Real GoTriangle Katharine Eggleston FY 2027 $ 129,977 Estate -Support Staff Cumulative $ 957,067 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Capital Cost July 1, 2018 Ongoing Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. The project request is a continuation of on-going operating: Specifically consolidation legal and real estate functions from 20GOT_AD2 support services submissions approved in the FY20 Workplan Funds will be allocated for GoTriangle to continue to allocate 0.5 FTE of Legal and Real Estate - support staff and miscelanous administrative and related expense to the Orange Transit Plan. • Legal and Real Estate services related to Hillsborough Park-and-Ride • Interlocal Agreements related to Transit Plan administration • General counsel needs related to Public Records, Open Meetings, Ethics, Contracts and Procurement • Other property issues requiring real estate acquisition and management • Property appraisals, Property Maintenance, Repairs, Paratransit lease • Legal Consulting expenses to include but not limeted to debt issuance, capital and operating project support 22 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 21GOTAD5 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital F_$ 56,214 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost TPA- Marketing, Base Year $ 56,214 Communication and PE GoTriangle Liz Raskopf FY 2027 $ 57,619 -Support Staff Cumulative $ 424,271 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost July 1, 2018 Ongoing Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. NOTE:The project request is a continuation of on-going operating: Specifically consolidation Marketing, Communication and Public Engagement functions from 20GOT_AD2 support services submissions approved in the FY20 Workplan GoTriangle is requesting funding for .5 FTEs that will be dedicated to public engagement.The Public Engagement Specialist will work under the Community Engagement Manager, in the Communications & Public Affairs department at GoTriangle, directly collaborating with projet teams to plan and execute public involvement activities related to the development and implementation of the Orange County Transit Plan.They will support the establishment and maintenance of relationships with community stakeholders that include public officials, strategic partners, community groups, property owners and businesses. 23 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 21GOTAD12 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 34,030 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost TPA- Marketing, Base Year $ 34,030 Communication and PE GoTriangle Liz Raskopf FY 2027 $ 34,881 -Support Services Cumulative $ 256,839 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost July 1, 2018 Ongoing Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. NOTE:The project request is a continuation of on-going operating: Specifically consolidation Marketing, Communication and Public Engagement functions from 20GOT_AD2 support services submissions approved in the FY20 Workplan GoTriangle is requesting funding for support services that will be dedicated to engaging equitably with the community.This project will support ongoing community engagement efforts, marketing and communications activities related to the Orange Transit Plan. Funding will also support our capacity to utilize creative consultant services, or expand the scope of service through current consultants,to support materials for community outreach, public meetings, marketing campaigns, information kits, web elements,translation and interpretation, etc. 24 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 21GOTAD6 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 82,274 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost TPA- Regional Base Year $ 82,274 Technology and Administration - GoTriangle Saundra Freeman FY 2027 $ 84,331 Support Staff Cumulative $ 620,957 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Capital Cost July 1, 2018 Ongoing Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. NOTE:The project request is a continuation of on-going operating: Specifically consolidation technology and contract administration functions from 20GOT_AD2 support services submissions approved in the FY20 Workplan GoTriangle will continue to allocate 0.2 FTE of Regional Technology and Administration -support staff to the Orange Transit Plan. Staffing includes budgeted time for the Regional Technology Manager, Contract and Grants Coordinator and Contract Administrator. In FY25 the Technology and Administration functions will continue : • Proposed continuation of the outcomes of the Regional Technology study that assess existing technology within all participating transit agencies, in order to design a coordinated technology integration plan. One such outcome is the mobile-ticketing transition that will be in the process of implementation. • Assist with the strategic capital improvement of regional park and ride program, proposed RTC relocation, and other infrastructure projects 25 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 19GOT002 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 12,492 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Base Year $ 12,492 Customer Surveys GoTriangle Liz Raskopf FY 2027 $ 12,804 Cumulative $ 94,282 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Capital Cost July 1, 2018 Ongoing Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. GoTriangle will use these funds to continue the development and implementation of annual transit customer surveys that help to continually evaluate user experiences as additional services are implmented. Routes surveyed include the 400, 405, 800, 805, CRX, and the ODX, all of which provide service to Orange County. 26 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 21GOT001 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 19,061 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Base Year $ 19,061 Youth GoPass GoTriangle Steven Schlossberg FY 2027 $ 19,538 Cumulative $ 143,862 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion I Notes Cost - July 1, 2020 N/A Base Year $ Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. For youth ages 13-18, transit agencies across Orange, Wake and Durham County will continue to offer a 'Youth GoPass' program.These fare passes are issued by GoTriangle, GoDurham, GoRaleigh, or GoCary with valid K-12 School ID Cards, or with transit agency issued identification cards. GoTriangle, GoDurham GoRaleigh, GoCary, and , in partnership with the respecitive County's, will continue to work with schools along triangle County's bus network to issue the passes. Passes will also continue to be available to those with a valid ID at GoDurham Station, GoRaleigh Station, the Town of Cary Finance Department, the GoTriangle Regional Transportation Center, public libraries, and regional centers.This project covers the cost of offsetting fares that would have been collected by GoTriangle in the county share of routes, in addition to purchasing the supplies needed for this program.The estimated cost is allocation of GoTriangle-Orange share of Youth GoPass boardings in Orange County. 27 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 21GOT002 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 20,461 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Base Year $ 20,461 Fare Collection Improvements GoTriangle Steven Schlossberg FY 2027 $ 20,973 Cumulative $ 154,428 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost - July 1, 2020 N/A Base Year $ Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. This project will cover the annual costs associated with updated mobile ticketing technology for GoTriangle buses. Share of cost based on FY19 boardings reported in Orange County. This project request also allocates a portion of hold harmless against any reduction of fare revenue as a result of implementing this uniform fare strategy. The regional fare-working groups priorities include (1) Improving Pass Distribution and Sales; (2) Balance Revenue and Ridership Goals; (3) Improve the Passenger Experience; (4) Improve Regional Coordination; (5) Make Transit an Affordable Option; and (6) Explore New Fare Technologies.These earmarked funds will be estimated and will be dependent on the final methodology developed by a Fare Working Group. 28 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 20GOTAD13 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 47,057 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Base Year $ 47,057 TPA-Transit Planning - GoTriangle Meg Scully FY 2027 $ 48,233 Support Services Cumulative $ 355,159 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost July 1, 2018 Ongoing Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. NOTE:The project request is a continuation of on-going operating: Consolidation regional transit planning functions from 20GOT_AD3 (support consultants) submissions approved in FY20 Workplan GoTriangle is requesting reimbursement for on-going support costs (including indirect costs)that benefit the Orange County Tax District.The Support Consultant costs are split 50% Durham and 50% Orange which include regional contracts. FY25 Update: GoTriangle is requesting reimbursement for on-going support costs (including indirect costs)that benefit the Wake County Tax District.This includes the Orange County share of the $31,775 (base year of FY25) of the Triangle Regional Model Service Bureau contract. The revised split for this contract is split as follows: 70-20-10 Wake- Durham - Orange.This split reflects the ratio of population and employment that benefits from this support service among the counties. 29 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 20GOTTS5 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 231,530 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Jay Heikes Base Year $ 231,530 Route ODX GoTriangle jheikeskgotrian lg e org FY 2027 $ 237,318 Cumulative $ 1,747,457 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost - Already Implemented N/A Base Year $ Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. UPDATE 231213: Updated to reflect future year service to transit-plan funded new Hillsborough Park and Ride lot(FY27). A new Orange-Durham Express route was implemented, linking Mebane, Efland, and Hillsborough in Orange County to the Duke &VA Medical Centers and downtown Durham during weekday peak hours. Costs are allocated 50%to Durham County and 50%to Orange. 30 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 20GOTTS6 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 79,768 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Jay Heikes Base Year $ 79,768 Route CRX GoTrian le 81,762 Improvements g jheikes(a�gotrian le.or FY 2027 $ Cumulative $ 602,043 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost $ - Already Implemented N/A Base Year Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description Description/Scope in the FY 2026 Work Plan. Due to high demand for express service between Chapel Hill and Raleigh, additional trips were added to Route CRX (Chapel Hill - Raleigh Express). This project was originally charged 100%to Orange County, but proportionate additional investment from Wake County started in Wake's FY 2019 work plan. 31 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 20GOTTS3 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 1,587,315 Orange Transit Estimated Operating Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost Jay Heikes FY 2024/ Base Year* $ 1,587,315 Route 400 GoTrian le jheikesagotrian a ro FY 2025 $ 1,600,312 Improvements Cumulative $ 9,999,083 Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost Already Implemented N/A FY 2024/Base Year* $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2024 Work Plan. UPDATE 231213:This sheet includes FY26 and future year costs for Orange Transit Plan Route 400/405 improvements This project consolidates all off-peak span and frequency improvements to GoTriangle Route 400(Durham-Chapel Hill) since the Tax District began providing funding for it. On Route 400: -Weekday midday frequency was increased from 60 to 30 minutes. -Saturday daytime frequency was increased from 60 to 30 minutes. -Saturday evening service was extended from 6:55 PM to 10:55 PM. -Sunday service was added from 7:00 AM to 6:55 PM.It also includes former 19GOT_TS1 extending service to 8:55 PM (the 400 component). Costs are allocated 50%to Durham County and 50%to Orange. 32 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 19GOTTS8 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 25,178 Orange Transit Estimated Operating Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost Jay Heikes FY 2024/ Base Year* $ 25,178 Paratransit Expansion GoTriangle jheikeskgotrian lg e ora FY 2025 $ 25,827 Cumulative $ 160,813 Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost Already Implemented N/A FY 2024/Base Year* $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2024 Work Plan. Due to span increases on Saturday,Sundays and holidays for Routes 400, 700, and 800,there are additional ADA paratransit costs incurred.These costs are split 64%to Durham County and 36%to Orange County. 33 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 20GOTTS2 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 642,031 Orange Transit Estimated Operating Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost Base Year $ 642,031 Route 800 Improvements GoTriangle Jay Heikes FY 2027 $ 658,082 Cumulative $ 4,845,684 Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost Already implemented Ongoing Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. UPDATE 241003:This sheet includes FY26 and future year costs for SRTP Route 800 improvements programmed in FY25 Q3 This project consolidates all off-peak span and frequency improvements to GoTriangle Route 800 (Chapel Hill - Southpoint- RTC) since the Tax District began providing funding for it. On Route 800: -Weekday midday frequency was increased from 60 to 30 minutes. -Saturday daytime frequency was increased from 60 to 30 minutes. -Saturday evening service was extended from 7:15 PM to 11:20 PM. -Sunday service was added from 6:45 AM to 7:20 PM. - It also includes former 19GOT_TS1 extending service to 9:20 PM (the 800 component) and 18GOT_TS4 adding additional trips (800S). Costs are allocated 50%to Durham County and 50%to Orange. 34 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 24MPOADI Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 41,821 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Orange County Staff Base Year $ 41,821 Working Group DCHCMPO Doug Plachcinski FY 2027 $ 42,867 Participation Cumulative $ 41,821 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost Jul-25 Jun-26 Base Year $ 41,821 Cumulative $ 41,821 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the Description/Scope FY 2026 Work Plan. The Staff Working Group Participation request provides resources for MPO participation on the body, including meeting preparation, attendence, and follow-up. MPO staff will also complete necessary research,support, and reporting for full engagement with SWG activities. 35 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026 240PTTS1 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 64,193 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Orange County Base Year $ 64,193 SWG Administrator Transportation Darlene Weaver FY 2027 $ 65,798 Services dweaver oran ecount nc. ov Cumulative $ 484,492 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost Jul-24 N/A Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the Description/Scope FY 2026 Work Plan. The Staff Working Group Administrator supports the Staff Working Group,which is made up of Orange County, GoTriangle, Local Parties, and the DCHCMPO. Meeting responsibilities include planning, coordination, and record keeping. Additional responsibilities include fulfilling mutually agreed-upon Staff Working Group demands,such as website maintenance and information archiving. 36 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 190PTTS1 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 182,000 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Continuation of Transit Orange County Base Year Services Fixed Route Transportation Nishith Trivedi FY 2027 Services _ Cumulative Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Capital Cost Jul-23 N/A Base Year $ 182,000 Cumulative $ 1,373,632 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. This project advances "Continuation of Transit Services" (190PTS1) as previously approved in each annual work program and in accordance with the new 2022 Orange County Transit Plan. Focus is primarly on fixed routes implemented since the approval of the transit tax in 2013. Orange County Transit service area boundary was updated 2 times prior to its most recent expansion in January 16, 2024. FY25 Fixed Routes include and not limited to: * Orange-Almance Connector * Orange-Chapel Hill connector(referred to Hill-to- Hill). 37 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 250PTTS12 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 455,000 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Continuation of Transit Base Year Services Demand Orange County Response and Transportation Nishith Trivedi FY 2027 Services Paratransit Cumulative Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost Jul-23 N/A Base Year $ 455,000 Cumulative $ 3,434,081 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. Rural Transit Services and ADA Paratransit Improvements All rural transit services, including ADA Paratransit and Demand Response, will continue in alignment with the 2015 Paratransit Plan.These services are part of a broader initiative to improve transportation options in rural areas, following the approval of the transit tax in 2013. The plan and related services were further advanced in 2022 with the release of the updated Orange County ADA Paratransit Plan and Demand Response Service Improvements. This includes collaboration with other county departments such as the Department of Aging, Social Services, Library, and the Criminal Justice Resource Department to enhance accessibility and service delivery. This project furthers the objectives of the "Continuation of Transit Services" (190PTS1), as previously approved in annual work programs, and is fully in accordance with the goals of the new 2022 Orange County Transit Plan. 38 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 190PTTS2 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 69,179 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Base Year Increase Cost of Existing Orange Public Transit/Orange Services (ICES) County Nishith Trivedi FY 2027 Cumulative Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Estimated Completion I Notes Cost Jul-18 N/A Base Year $ 69,179 Cumulative $ 522,124 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. The Increased Cost of Existing Services (ICES) program helps offset the rising costs associated with maintaining and operating existing transit services. By providing financial relief, ICES ensures that these services remain sustainable and accessible to the community, despite the challenges posed by increasing operational costs. 39 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 20OPTTS4 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 455,000 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Hillsborough Circulator Orange County Base Year 2.0 Transportation Nishith Trivedi FY 2027 Services Cumulative Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Capital Cost Jul-23 N/A Base Year $ 455,000 Cumulative $ 3,434,081 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. Consolidation of Three Previously Approved Projects: Continuation of Existing Services (Hillsborough Circulator, Hillsborough Expansion, and Hillsborough Circulator II) The proposed consolidation includes the continuation and enhancement of existing services, including but not limited to the following: Extended Service Hours: Service hours will be extended from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with the potential for further extension beyond these hours. Reduced Headway:The current headway will be reduced from 1 hour to 45 minutes, with an eventual goal of further reducing it to 30 minutes to improve frequency and service efficiency. Additional Reverse Route: An additional reverse route will be implemented and run concurrently to provide more flexible service options and better accommodate the needs of passengers. This consolidation aims to improve service coverage, reduce wait times, and enhance overall efficiency for the Hillsborough area. 40 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 20OPTTS6 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 455,000 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Orange County Base Year Mobility on Demand Transportation Nishith Trivedi FY 2027 Services Cumulative Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost Jul-23 N/A Base Year $ 455,000 Cumulative $ 3,434,081 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. Mobility-on-Demand (MOD) is a micro-transit service offering same-day reservations and utilizes ADA-accessible vehicles to serve both rural and urban areas.The service specifically targets underserved communities and Environmental Justice Community of Concern areas, providing access to urban hubs six days a week(Monday through Saturday)from 9 am to 5 pm.This service is designed to bridge transportation gaps and enhance mobility for those who need it most.The project will complete the implementation of Phase I and II as outlined in the 2022 Transit Plan Update (formerly 20OPTTS6), ensuring full access and equity for the communities served. 41 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 18,500 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost GoTriangle Bus Stop Jay Heikes Base Year $ 18,500 and Property operations and GoTriangle FY 2027 $ 18,963 maintenance jheikes(k_og trian lg e.org Cumulative $ 139,627 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Capital Cost FY25Q2 Ongoing This project is a continuation of a Base Year $ - FY25 Q2 Amendment Request Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. upkeep, cleaning, operations and maintenance, replacement, and miscellaneous costs for transit plan funded, GoTriangle-served bus stops, park and rides, and properties.This project is a companion to an existing Wake County project and a requested FY26 Durham County project. 42 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 25GOTTS21 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital 82,500 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Transit Assistance Base Year $ 82,500 Program (Low Wealth GoTriangle Austin Stanion FY 2027 $ 84,563 GoPass) astanionAgotriangle.org Cumulative $ 526,988 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost Jul-25 Ongoing Base Year $ - Cumulative $ - Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the Description/Scope FY 2025 Work Plan. GoTriangle is requesting funding allocation from Orange County to provide zero fare passes for low income qualifying individuals. In July 2024, GoTriangle resumed collected fares and launched the TAP (Transit Assistance Program)for low wealth riders.To be eligible for the TAP GoPass, riders must either 1.) receive Medicaid benefits; 2.) recieve SNAP/EBT benefits; or 3.) have a household income of$35,000 or less. GoTriangle is currently developing an evaluation for the TAP GoPass.This evaluation will be presented to the Orange County Staff Working Group and can be used to assist in further developing of policies and procedures for the TAP GoPass.The total amount funded from the Orange Tax Revenues, will offset fares that would have been collected by GoTriangle, in addition to purchasing the supplies needed for this program. The funding allocation will be monitored and evaluated as other providers make decisions regarding fares.This allocation should be available to all Orange County transit providers who return to fares in the future. The FY25 Budget for the low income GoPass was set as a pilot before GoTriangle returned to fares, with the intention of adjusting the FY26 budget based on observed use. The Orange County FY26 Budget Estimate for the TAP GoPass for Fixed Route ($76,000) and Paratransit($6,500) is based on obserived ridership in Q1 FY25 with a 15%increase anticipating future growth. Reimbursements for TAP GoPass rides are split between the three counties based on actual usage in each county. In Q2 & Q3 FY25, GoTriangle will continue to observe actual usage of the TAP GoPass and adjust FY26 budget estimates as needed. 43 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Caroline Dwyer Base Year $ - NS Route-frequency FY 2027 $ 322,600 and span improvements Chapel Hill Transit Cumulative (FY26- cdwyer@townofchapelhill.org 32) $ 2,061,171 Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost Amending project to move Base Year Jul-26 N/A FY26 funding to implementation-ready projects Cumulative Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. Increases NS Route morning peak frequency to every 6 minutes; extends Saturday service until 11 PM; and extends Sunday service until 9 PM. 44 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital Orange Transit Estimated Operating Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost Caroline Dwyer Base Year $ - D Route Improvements Chapel Hill Transit FY 2027 $ 464,900 cdwyer@townofchapelhill.org Cumulative (FY26-32) $ 2,894,602 Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost Amending project to move Base Year FY26 funding to implementation-ready Jul-26 N/A projects.This project cost reflects a 60/40 split between Chapel Hill Transit and Durham County. Cumulative Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the Description/Scope FY 2026 Work Plan. Extend D Route service to Patterson Place and provide Saturday service until 9 PM as part of GoTriangle Route 400/405 service improvements. 45 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 90,000 Orange Transit Estimated Operating Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost Onboard Technology Caroline Dwyer Base Year $ 90,000 QA/QC Technician Chapel Hill Transit (Project p FY 2027 $ 90,000 Implementation Staff) cdwyer@townofchapelhill.org Cumulative (FY26-32) $ 360,000 Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost Base Year Jul-25 N/A Project uses funding reallocated from projects not ready for implementation Cumulative Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the Description/Scope FY 2026 Work Plan. The Onboard Technology QA/QC Technician provides critical support to Chapel Hill Transit and enhances customer experience by ensuring proper maintenance and operations of real time tracking equipment and software. 46 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan 22GOTVPI Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 350,000 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Base Year $ - Vehicle acquisition and GoTriangle Jay Heikes FY 2027 $ replacement Cumulative $ Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost Jul-23 Ongoing Base Year $ 350,000 Cumulative $ 3,189,049 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project Description/Scope description in the FY 2026 Work Plan. Orange Transit share of the GoTriangle level buying bus strategy. FY26 update: Adjust vehicle purchases to match services funded by transit plans. GoTriangle will serve as project sponsor as these new buses will replace existing buses that have reached its useful life.There has been an increase of maintenance cost by maintaining high mileage vehicles and a reduction in reliability.Vehicle purchase requests correspond to the fleet replacement plan. 47 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan 23GOTCD4 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 140,000 Orange Transit Estimated Operating Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost Jay Heikes Base Year $ - Triangle Mobility Hub (Orange County share) GoTriangle FY 2027 $ - jheikes og trian lg e•org Cumulative $ - Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost FY20 FY29 Base Year $ 140,000 Cumulative $ 980,000 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. The FY26 request includes phase II of the project, which consists of land aquisition, design, and construction of a new regional transit center(RTC). The Triangle Mobility Hub (aka regional Transit Center relocation) will provide travel time savings to riders of route 800 which serves Chapel Hill and UNC.The Triangle Mobility Hub and bus network improvements it enables will provide faster, more frequent connections for longer periods of the day to Orange County residents wishing to travel to destinations in/around RTP, including Hub RTP and Boxyard, as well as in Southern Durham County and Wake County. Additionally,through improved travel times/reduced operational costs,the relocation will also enable GoTriangle to realign the 800 and 805 in order to provide all day service,for the first time, on route 805 which also serves Chapel Hill and UNC.This concept was identified in the Draft GoTriangle SRTP and viewed favorably by riders on the 800 and 805. The completed feasibility study includes an evaluation of the current facility and identification of necessary passenger amenities and infrastructure improvements, and a feasibility study to evaluate the potential new locations for the RTC, taking into consideration current and future planned routes, land use, supply, and price.This study will is being used to inform the location and design of phase II.The feasiblity study was funded by county transit plans in Wake, Durham, and Oragne counties. 48 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan 23GOTCD2 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 600,000 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Regional Fleet and Jay Heikes Base Year $ - Facilties Study GoTriangle FY 2027 $ Implementation - - Nelson Road gotriangle.org Cumulative $ - Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost FY20 FY29 Base Year $ 600,000 Cumulative $ 6,450,000 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description Description/Scope in the FY 2026 Work Plan. The project sheet requests funding for phases of Desgin and construction required to operate services identified in the Transit Plan. FY26 Update- revised cost estimate and cost curve in progress, estiamtes provided for 10/11 submittal, to be updated when cost esitmate update is completed. The fleet and facilities study evaluated constraints and needs for maintenance, storage, fueling and servicing capacity as well as work-flow efficiency at the GoTriangle Nelson Road bus operations and maintenance facility.The outcome of this study will include site selection, schematic design, and cost estimates for a new and/or expanded facility.The study included a regional coordination element to identify opportunities for shared facilities for vehicle storage, servicing and/or repairs.The study has identified onsite expansion and rennovation of the current Nelson Road facility as the most cost effective option to address current needs and provide opportunity to address future fleet needs over the course of the useful life of the renovated facility: 40+years. The completed study will include phases and associated costs of handling the fleet required to operate the services identified in the Bus Plan. 49 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Mar 2022 18TOCCD04 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 254,608 Orange Transit Estimated Operating Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost Base Year $ Morgan Creek Town of Carrboro Tina Moon FY 2026 $ - Greenway cmoon carrboronc. ov Cumulative $ - Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost Mar-22 Mar-27 Base Year $ 254,608 Cumulative $ 254,608 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. This is the first phase of a greenway system that will ultimately connect Smith Level Road to University Lake with a potential spur to Carrboro High School. Phase 1 begins at the Smith Level Road bridge and extends west along the north side of Morgan Creek,with a spur to Abbey Road,to a pedestrian bridge crossing Morgan Creek to the south side of the creek and on to a terminus point near an existing informal pedestrian network in the woods; a total of approximately 1850 linear feet. 50 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Mar 2022 18TOCCD5 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 180,112 Orange Transit Estimated Operating Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost Base Year $ South Greensboro Street Sidewalk Town of Carrboro Tina Moon FY 2027 $ - cmoon carrboronc. ov Cumulative $ Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost Mar-20 Jun-28 Base Year $ 180,112 Cumulative $ 180,112 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. Design and installation of sidewalk along one side of South Greensboro Street from north end of Old Pittsboro Road to Public Works Drive, appropriately 0.9 miles. (TIP#C-5650). Project includes replacing an existing 6-inch waterline, resurfacing South Greensboro Street from Main Street to Smith Level Road bridge, and lane narrowing to add bike lanes along the southern segment of corridor. Transit access and transit stops along the corridor will be improved (3 along corridor and 5 in close proximity). 51 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Mar 2025 3 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital I $ 2,036,946 Orange Transit Estimated Operating Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost Estes Drive Corridor Base Year $ - Study& Bike-Ped Town of Carrboro Tina Moon FY 2027 $ - Improvements cmoon a_,carrboronc. rov Cumulative $ - Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost Anticipated Q1-FY25 Dec-30 Base Year $ 492,426 Cumulative $ 492,426 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. The Town of Carrboro currently has two capital projects in the Orange County Transit Plan for the Carrboro portion of Estes Drive: Bike-Ped Improvements (18TOC_CD1) and a Corridor Study(18TOC_CD2). The purpose of this request is to combine the two projects into a single project with both components--the corridor study/evaluation informing the design for the improvements--and to update the project cost. The bike-ped improvements project has been programmed for federal funding(TIP# EB-5886). 52 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Apr 2025 24CHTCD14 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 250,000 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Chapel Hill Transit Short Caroline Dwyer Base Year $ - Range Transit Plan Chapel Hill Transit FY 2027 $Update cdwyer@townofchapelhill.org Cumulative $ - Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost Apr-25 Jun-26 Base Year $ 250,000 Cumulative $ 250,000 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the Description/Scope FY 2026 Work Plan. This project will update Chapel Hill Transit's 2020 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP); conducting and analyzing an onboard customer survey for Chapel Hill Transit; evaluating the feasibility implementing a limited microtransit service pilot program; and assessing CHT's organizational structure and staffing capacity. 53 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Apr 2025 24CHTCD15 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital 50,000 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Town of Chapel Hill Josh Mayo Base Year $ - FY24 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Supplemental Town of Chapel Hill FY 2027 $ - Grant jmayo@townofchapelhill.or Cumulative $ - Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost Apr-25 Dec-25 Base Year $ 50,000 Cumulative $ 50,000 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the Description/Scope FY 2026 Work Plan. This project provides a local match for an awarded SS4A grant.The Town of Chapel Hill will conduct a safety study along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to identify short-term and long-term solutions for road user safety.This project will address safety along the town's busiest transit route, and will complement existing planning around the North-South Bus Rapid Transit project. 54 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 20CHTCDI Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 8,000,000 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Caroline Dwyer Base Year $ - North South BRT Supplemental Chapel Hill Transit FY 2027 $ - cdwyer@townofchapelhill.org Cumulative $ - Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost Jul-25 Jun-26 Carry over from FY24 and FY25 Base Year $ 8,000,000 Cumulative $ 23,000,000 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. The North-South Bus Rapid Transit(BRT) Project will provide frequent,fixed-guideway bus service along NC 86, known locally as Martin Luther King,Jr. Boulevard and South Columbia Street, and the US Highway 15-501 corridor in Chapel Hill.The project will benefit Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina students,visitors, and employees. 55 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jan 2026 26CHT_VP15 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 2,065,267 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Base Year Vehicle Acquisitions Chapel Hill Transit Caroline Dwyer FY 2027 $ - Cumulative $ - Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost Jan-26 Jun-26 Request to combine 26CHT_CP15 Base Year $ 2,065,267 and 25CHT_CD15 Cumulative $ 2,065,267 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. This project combines funding allocated in the FY25 AWP for repairs to vehicles purchased with transit tax revenues in FY18 and FY20 (Project ID 25CHT_CD15) and funding identified in the adopted OCTP for purchasing three vehicles required to implement NS Route service enhancements (26CHT_CP15), also funded in FY26 in the adopted OCTP. 56 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital 137,889 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Base Year Bus Stop Improvements Chapel Hill Transit Caroline Dwyer FY 2027 $ - Cumulative $ - Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost Jul-25 Jun-26 Requesting to combine Base Year $ 137,889 20CHTCDI and 20CHTCD2 Cumulative $ 137,889 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. Requesting to combine carry-over funding for two already-adopted projects, 20CHTCDI (Bus Stop Sign Design & Replacement) and 20CHTCD2 (Improved lighting at selected bus stops served by CHT),to fund more urgent bus stop improvement needs identified during CHT's 2024 audit of 500+system stops, including design fees and a local match for federal grants awarded for bus stop construction. No new funding is requested. 57 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 20TOH_CD2 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 33,897 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Hillsborough Train Base Year $ - Station Bus Stop Hillsborough Stephanie Trueblood FY 2027 $ - Improvements Cumulative $ - Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost TBD TBD Part of the Hillsborough Train Base Year $ 33,897 Station Cumulative $ 33,897 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the Description/Scope FY 2026 Work Plan. A new bus stop with shelter on town property adjacent to the train station. All transit agencies would be able to service this piece of a multimodal hub. 58 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 20TOH CD2 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital 686,000 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Base Year $ - Hillsborough Train Hillsborough Stephanie Trueblood FY 2027 $ - Station Cumulative $ - Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost TBD TBD Implemented project Base Year $ 686,000 Cumulative $ 686,000 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. The original Plan set aside funds to support construction of an intercity passenger rail station in the Town of Hillsborough.The station will be served by two Amtrak passenger train routes:the Carolinian,which travels between Charlotte and New York once daily in each direction, and the Piedmont, which travels between Charlotte and Raleigh twice daily in each direction. Under the Piedmont Improvement Program, underway since 2010, the North Carolina Department of Transportation anticipates operating up to five daily trips between Raleigh and Charlotte in each direction. 59 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan 26GOTCD15 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 500,000 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Paul Black Base Year $ - Forhdam Blvd.Transit GoTriangle FY 2027 $ - Access Improvements pblackkgotrian lg e.org Cumulative $ Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost This project is also known as 400 Base Year $ 500,000 FY26 FY29 D/F Connections in Orange Transit Plan Cumulative $ 5,500,000 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the Description/Scope FY 2026 Work Plan. Crossing, stop, and shelter improvements near the intersection of Ephesus Church Road and US 15-501/Fordham Blvd and at other locations along Fordham Blvd to support Adpoted Orange Transit Plan realigmmnet of 400/405 service to Fordham Blvd. in FY29. GoTriangle proposes to combine this project with the Adopted OTP project in Fordham/US 15-501 at Manning project(27GOTCDI6)to create a single project for bus stop,transit access, and transit speed and reliability improvements along Fordham Blvd between E. Franklin St and Manning Drive. 60 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 35,000 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Base Year $ - GoTriangle SRTP Update GoTriangle Paul Black FY 2027 $ - Cumulative $ - Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost Jul-25 Jul-26 Base Year $ 35,000 Cumulative $ 35,000 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the Description/Scope FY 2026 Work Plan. Updating the GoTriangle SRTP to align with Bus Plan updates in Durham and Wake in FY26 and FY27 61 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 4- 26TOCCDI Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 276,194 Orange Transit Estimated Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost Base Year $ - 203 Connector Sidewalk Town of Carrboro Tina Moon FY 2027 $ - cmoon carrboronc. ov Cumulative $ - Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion I Notes Cost Jul-25 Jun-27 Base Year $ 120,283 Cumulative $ 276,194 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. Design and construct a 6-foot wide meandering sidewalk to connect the new Drakeford Library Complex(203 South Green/Roberson St)to East Main St, and construct a new bus shelter pad at East Main as part of the installation of new enhanced bus shelters for Chapel Hill Transit and GoTriangle (405 to Durham). 62 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Oct 2025 5 - 26TOCCD2 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 408,355 Orange Transit Estimated Operating Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost Base Year $ - West Main Street Sidewalk Town of Carrboro Tina Moon FY 2027 $ - cmoon carrboronc. ov Cumulative $ Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost Oct-25 Jun-28 Base Year $ 110,919 Cumulative $ 408,355 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. Design and construct 10-foot wide sidewalk on south side of West Main St from Fidelity St to West Poplar Ave. 63 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 200,000 Orange Transit Estimated Operating Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost Commercial DC Fast Caroline Dwyer Base Year $ - Chargers for Battery Chapel Hill Transit FY 2027 $ - Electric Buses cdwyer@townofchapelhill.org Cumulative $ - Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost Base Year $ 200,000 Cumulative $ 200,000 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in Description/Scope the FY 2026 Work Plan. Purchase up to six(6) commercial grade DC fast chargers for Chapel Hill Transit's growing fleet of battery electric buses (BEB). 64 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 20TOH_CD2 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 33,897 Orange Transit Estimated Operating Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost Hillsborough Train Base Year $ - Station Bus Stop Hillsborough Stephanie Trueblood FY 2027 $ - Improvements Cumulative $ - Estimated Start Date Estimated Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost TBD TBD Part of the Hillsborough Base Year $ 33,897 Train Station Cumulative $ 33,897 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the Description/Scope FY 2026 Work Plan. A new bus stop with shelter on town property adjacent to the train station. All transit agencies would be able to service this piece of a multimodal hub. 65 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 20TOH_CD2 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 686,000 Orange Transit Estimated Operating Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost Base Year $ - Hillsborough Train Station Hillsborough Stephanie Trueblood FY 2027 $ - Cumulative $ - Estimated Start Date Estimated Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost In Progress 6/30/2028 Implemented project Base Year $ 686,000 Cumulative $ 686,000 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the Description/Scope FY 2026 Work Plan. The original Plan set aside funds to support construction of an intercity passenger rail station in the Town of Hillsborough. The station will be served by two Amtrak passenger train routes: the Carolinian, which travels between Charlotte and New York once daily in each direction, and the Piedmont, which travels between Charlotte and Raleigh twice daily in each direction. Under the Piedmont Improvement Program, underway since 2010, the North Carolina Department of Transportation anticipates operating up to five daily trips between Raleigh and Charlotte in each direction. 66 REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025 20TOH_CD2 Request Form Total Project Cost Operating and/or Capital $ 2,000,000 Orange Transit Estimated Operating Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost Base Year $ - Ridgewalk Greenway Hillsborough Stephanie Trueblood FY 2027 $ - Cumulative $ - Estimated Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost 7/1/2025 6/30/2030 Part of the Hillsborough Base Year $ 1,000,000 Train Station Cumulative $ 2,000,000 Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the Description/Scope FY 2026 Work Plan. Provides pedestrian connection to the Hillsborough Train Station and downtown Hillsborough, connecting two of town's major destinations.Together with Train Station, it is part of the Regional Multimodal Hub.