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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 15, 2025
Action Agenda
Item No. 5-a
SUBJECT: FY26 Annual Work Program for Transit
DEPARTMENT: Orange County Transportation Services
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
1. Public Hearing Notice Nishith Trivedi, Transportation Director,
2. FY26 Annual Work Program 919-245-2007
PURPOSE: To conduct a public hearing on the FY26 Annual Work Program (AWP) for transit
and approve the Program.
BACKGROUND: In 2011, Orange County voters approved a half-cent sales tax to fund public
transit improvements. The sales tax proceeds can only be used for projects in the Orange County
Transit Plan, which must be approved by the Orange County Board of Commissioners (BOCC)
and the GoTriangle Board. The Transit Plan is implemented through the Annual Work Program
that identifies funding for the fiscal year and is approved by the BOCC and GoTriangle Board.
The Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Work Program was developed in accordance with the process and
schedule as recommended by the Staff Work Group (SWG) on June 17, 2024.
To date
• February 19, 2025 — The SWG released the FY26 AWP for a 30-day public review period.
• February 20, 2025 — Orange County Transportation Services (OCTS) presented the FY26
AWP to the BOCC.
• March 19, 2025 — The SWG recommended the BOCC approve the FY26 AWP.
The FY26 AWP lists planned transit projects for the next fiscal year. Orange County has no new
transit projects planned or funded for FY26, but the expanded Mobility-on-Demand service will
continue.
Public Input
A public notice was issued on March 25, 2025 for the public hearing (see Attachment 1) following
a 30-day public review period. No public comments have been received.
GoTriangle Update
As stewards of Orange County's Transit Tax Financial Model, GoTriangle has requested revisions
to the summary tables (pages 6-8) and the accompanying narrative (page 5) to reflect the final
model run. The requested updates include the following adjustments:
• Total FY26 AWP anticipated revenue: from $13,070,351 to $13,610,103
• Total projected operating expenditures: from $8,282,746 to $8,290,657
• Total capital expenditures: from $6,319,446 to $5,319,446
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• Total fund balance utilization: from $531,841 to $539,752
Next Steps:
The BOCC-approved FY26 AWP will be forwarded to the GoTriangle Board for its approval.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Orange County receives quarterly reimbursements from GoTriangle for all
Orange County specific projects approved in the AWG. Orange County does not receive any
funds where local jurisdictions are the project sponsor (e.g. Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro
and Mebane).
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• GOAL 4: MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION
OBJECTIVE 1. Identify priorities and resources necessary to implement the Orange
County Transit Plan.
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 5. Invest in implementing the County' s Safe Routes to Schools plan.
OBJECTIVE 6. Update transportation related plans to provide more multi-modal options
including rural Orange County.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board conduct the public hearing
and approve the FY26 Annual Work Program for transit (Attachment 2).
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DIE ORANGE COUNTY
CRUD TRAM PORTATION SERVIGE
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Public Hearing Notice
FY26 Annual Work Program
The FY26 Annual Work Program is available for public review on the Orange County website and at the Orange
Transportation Services administration building.
A public hearing will be held on April 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM before the Orange County Board of Commissioners at
Southern Human Services Center- 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516.
For ADA accommodation or a language translator, contact 919-245-2007 by April 1, 2025.
For more information, to review the Work Program, or to submit comments, contact Orange County
Transportation Director at ntrivedi(cDorangecountync.gov or 919-245-2007.
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ORANGE COUNTY
ORANGE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
COUNTY
NCM L Y i CAROLINA
Aviso de Audiencia Publica
Programa Anual de Trabajo del Ant Fiscal 2026
El Programa Anual de Trabajo del Ano Fiscal 2026 esta disponible para revision p6blica en el sitio web del
Condado de Orange y en el edificio de administraci6n de los Servicios de Transporte de Orange.
Se Ilevara a cabo una audiencia p6blica el 15 de abril de 2025, a las 7:00 p.m., ante la Junta de Comisionados
del Condado de Orange en el Centro de Servicios Humanos del Sur—2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC
27516.
Para solicitar adaptaciones conforme a la ADA o un interprete de idiomas, comuniquese al 919-245-2007 antes
del 1 de abril de 2025.
Para obtener mas informaci6n, revisar el Programa de Trabajo o enviar comentarios, comuniquese con el
Director de Transporte del Condado de Orange al correo electr6nico ntrivedi@orangecountync.gov o al 919-245-
2007.
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Attachment 2
GO FORWAPD
A COMMUNITY INVESTMENT IN TRANSIT
ORANGE COUNTY
FY26 TRANSIT WORK PROGRAM
DURHAM • CHAPEL HILL • CARRBORO
ORANGE COUNTY D C H C
NORTH CAROLINA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
PLANNING TOMORROW'S TRANSPORTATION
GO Triangle
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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 $ 200,000 $ - GoTriangle $ 3,585,023
Town of Carrboro $ 1,040,616 $ 918,966 Orange County/OPT $ 1,604,868
Town of Hillsborough $ 416,036 $ 719,897 Grand Total $ 8,282,746
Grand Total $ 14,143,134 $ 5,319,446
Category Sum of Prior Sum of FY26 Category Sum of FY26
g y g y Year Balance Request Request
Capital Planning $ 694,998 $ 35,000 Tax District Administration $ 337,516
Vehicle Acquisition $ 1,007,833 $ 350,000 Transit Operations $ 7,121,101
Transit Infrastructure $ 12,440,303 $ 4,934,446 Transit Plan Administration $ 824,128
Grand Total $ 14,143,134 $ 5,319,446 Grand Total $ 8,282,746
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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 comment
March 1 -• and recommends
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April 2025Orange Countyapproved
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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.
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FY26 Annual Work Program
FY 2026 ORANGE TRANSIT WORK PROGRAM
FY 2026 Revenues
The FY26 Work Program anticipates $13,610,103 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: $ 8,290,657
• Service Enhancements:
Operations continue all service improvements from the 2022 Orange Transit Plan with no cuts
to existing services.
2. Projected Capital Expenditures: $ 14,143,134 Carry Forward with FY 26 request of$ 5,319,446
• 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 $ 539,752 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.
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FY26 Annual Work Program
FY26 Triangia Transit Tax Distirict-. 0raInga County
Recomme-gded Praigas Triangle Tax District:
Revenues
Tax District Revenues
Artide 43 Half-Cent Sales and Use Tax $ 11r845,000
Amide 51 Three-Dollar Increase to Regional Vehicle Registration Fee 369,050
Artide 52 Seven-Dollar County Vehicle Registraticn Fee S 856,301
Allocation From Fund Balance $ 539,752
Total Revenues $ 13,610,103
Expenditures
Tax I]i strict Ad m i n istra t io n
Staff Costs $ 311,208
Support Services 54,491
Transit Rlan Administration
Chapel Hill{CHT 240,000
DCHC MPG $ 41,821
GoTria ngl a 568,114
orange County f 0RT $ 64,193
Tran sit GPeratinns
Chapel Hill{CHT 2,818,795
GoTria ngle S 2,679,393
Orange County f ORT 1,512,642
Total Operating AlIo€ation 9.290,657
Capital Pie nnirkg
GoTria ngle S 35,000
Transit Infrastructure
Chapel Hill{CHT 200,0O
Ca rrhoro 918,966
GoTria ngl a 1,240,000
Hillsborough S 719,897
Vehicle Acquisition
Chapel Hill{CHT $ U55,583
GoTria ngl e S 350,0w
Total Capital Allocation 5319,446
Total Rrograrnrned Expenditures* 13,6'10'103
Revenues over Expenditures
4 NOTE:Prior yea r ca rrVover to becalculated in May 2025
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FY26 Annual Work Program
FY26 Orange County Transit Plan: Operatine
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Revenues
Tax District Revenues
Article 43 Half-Cent Sales and Use Tax 5 7,065,306 5 7,065,306
Article 51 Three-Dollar Increase to Regional Vehicle Registration Fee $ 369,050 $ 30,050
Arricle52 Seven-Dollar County Vehicle Registration Fee $ 856,301 $ 856,501
Allocations from Tax District Revenues to Agencies
Transit Plan Administration $ 240,000 5 41,821 5 568,114 $ 64,193
Transit Operations $ 2,818,795 $ - $ 2,679,393 $ 1,512,542
Total Revenues 5 9.290.657 S 3,059,795 $ 41,921 $ 1247,507 S 1,576,935 5 8,290,657
Expenditures
Tax District Administration
Fin anceTeam $ 311,208 S - $ - 5 S 5 all,208
Financial Services 5 45,876 $ 5 - $ $ $ 45,876
Audit Services 5 8,615 S 5 - $ $ 5 8,515
Transit Plan Administration
1.0 FIFE:Trans it Planner 1 $ 5 90,D00 5 - S S S 901000
1.0 FTE:Bus Stop Amenities Tech nician $ $ 60,000 5 - $ $ $ 60,000
1-0 FTE:Cy4WQC Technician Staff $ 5 90,D00 $ - S S S 91),ODD
Staff Working Group Participation $ $ $ 41,821 5 S S 41,921
Transit Customer Surveys $ $ $ - $ 12,492 S $ 12,492
Program ManagementStaff $ $ $ - 5 26,922 $ $ 26,922
Project Implementation Staff $ $ - $ - $ 182,318 S 5 182,318
Legal and Real Estate $ $ - $ - $ 126,807 $ $ 126,807
Marketing Support Staff 5 $ - $ - $ 56,214 S $ 56,214
RegionaITechnologySupporrStaff $ $ $ - 5 82,274 $ $ 92,274
Marketing Support Services $ $ - $ - 5 34,030 S S 34,030
TransitPlanning Support Services $ S $ - 5 47,057 $ $ 47,057
Staff Working Group Administrator $ S - 5 - S - S 61,193 S 54,193
Transit Operations
CHT Increased Cost of busting Services $ S 902,481 $ - S S 5 802,481
Chapel Hil I Tra nsit Expa nsion $ $ 1,827,414 $ - 5 S $ 1,827,414
Route CW:Improve Midday Service $ $ 102,750 5 - 5 $ 5 102,750
Route HS:Weekend Service $ $ 86,150 5 - $ $ $ 86,154
Paratransit Services $ S - $ - 5 25,178 S $ 25,178
Route 800:UNC Hospitals-RTC 5 $ 5 - 5 642,031 $ $ 542,031
Route 400:UNC Hospitals-Durham $ $ - 5 - 5 1,560,547 $ $ 1,560,547
ODX:Efland-Durham Express $ S $ - $ 231,439 S $ 231,439
CRX:Chapel Hill-Raleigh Express $ S - $ - 5 79,676 S $ 79,676
Youth GoPass $ $ - $ - $ 19,061 $ $ 19,061
Fare Collection Technology $ $ - $ - $ 20,461 $ $ 20,461
TAP Law Wealth GoPass $ 5 - $ - $ 82,500 S S 82,500
Bus Stop&Property O&M $ $ - $ - 5 18,500 S 5 18-900
Transit Services Fixed Route $ $ - $ - $ $ 182,006 $ 182,000
Orange Increased Cost of Existing Services $ $ - $ - 5 5 41,146 $ 41,146
Hillsborough Circulator $ $ $ - $ $ 379,496 $ 379,496
Mobility on Demand $ $ - $ - $ $ 455,O130 $ 455,000
Transit Services Demand&Paratransit $ S 5 $ $ 455,OCO $ 455,000
Allocations from Tax District Revenues to Agencies
Transit Plan Administration $ 914r128
TransitOperations $ 7,010,830
Total Expenditures 5 8,290,657 $ 3,058,795 $ 41,821 $ -147.507 $ 1,576,635 $ 8,290,657
Revenues over Expenditures
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FY26 Annual Work Program
FY26 Orange County Transit Plan: Capital
Oran-eCounty
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capital Transit Plan:Ca pital
Revenues
Tax District Revenues
Article43112Cent Lora I Option SalesTax $ 4,779,694 S 4,779,694
Allocation From Capital Fund Balance $ 539,752 S 539,752
Allocations from Tax District Revenues to Agencies
Capital Planning $ $ $ 35,OOD $ -
Transit Infrastructure $ 200,000 $ 919,966 $ 1,240,000 $ 719,897
Vehicle Acquisitions $ t855,583 $ - $ 350,000 $ -
Total Revenues $ 5,319,446 $ 2,055,583 $ 918,966 $ 1,625,000 $ 719,897 $ 5,319,446
Expenditures
Capital Planning
Short Range Transit Plan Update $ - $ - $ $ 35,000 $ 35,000
Transit Infrastructure
Estes Drive Bike-Ped Improvements $ $ $ 253,044 $ - $ - 253,044
Morgan Creek Greenway $ $ $ 254,608 $ $ $ 254,608
South Greensboro St Sidewalk $ $ $ 180,112 $ - $ $ 180,112
203 Co n nector Sidewa I k $ $ $ 120,283 $ $ $ 120,283
West Main Street Sidewalk $ - $ 110,4319 $ $ $ 110,919
Fast Charges for Electric Buses $ $ 200,000 $ $ $ $ 200,000
Regional Bus Operation&Maint Facility $ $ - $ - $ 600,000 $ $ 600,000
Triangle Mobility Hub $ $ - $ - $ 140,000 $ $ 140,000
Fordhann Blvd Access Improvement $ $ $ - $ 500,000 $ - $ 500,000
Hillsborough Train Station $ $ S $ - $ 686,000 $ 686,000
Bus Stop Improvements $ $ $ - $ $ 33,897 $ 33,897
Vehicle Acquisitions
Route INS Vehicles $ $ t855,583 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,855,583
Bus Purchases $ $ $ $ 350,000 $
Allocations from Tax District Revenues to Agencies
Capital Planning $ 35,000
Transit Infrastructure $ 3,078,863
Vehicle Acquisitions $ 2,205,583
Total Expenditures $ 5,319,446 $ 2,055,583 $ 918,966 $ 1,625,000 $ 719,697 $ 5,319,446
Revenues over Expenditures $ - $ $ - $ - $ - $ -
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FY26 Annual Work Program
FY26 WORK PLAN
SUMMARY & PROJECT SHEETS
� Revised request-(Highlight in Blue) 14
= 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 Improvements 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/CHT Transit Plan Administration 24CHTTS13 Transit Planner 1 $ 90,000
Chapel Hill/CHT Transit Plan Administration 24CHTTS14 Bus Stop Amenities Technician $ 60,000
Chapel Hill/CHT Transit Operations New Onboard Technology QA/QC Technician $ 90,000
Chapel Hill/CHT Transit Operations 19CHTTS02 Increased Cost of Existing Services $ 802,481
Chapel Hill/CHT Transit Operations 11W 2AME61 Service Expansion $ 4W,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) $ 41,146
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 I SWG Administrator $ 64,193
Total Operating Requests $ 8,290,657**
Note:
Increase service hours with approved cost per hour ** Estimated
= Revised request-(Highlight in Blue) 15
= New request- (Highlight in Yellow) FY26 Capital
Agency Category ID Capital Project Requests Prior Year FY26 Request
Balance
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 19GOTCO01 ERP System $ 8,531
GoTriangle Capital Planning 21GOTCO01 Origin Destination Survey $ 245,000
GoTriangle Capital Planning 21GOTCO03 Transit Facilities Study $ 18,702
GoTriangle Capital Planning 25GOTCD18 Regional Technology Plan Update $ 25,000
GoTriangle Capital Planning 21GOTCO02 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 Transit Infrastructure 23GOTCD2 Regional Fleet and Facilties Study Implementation- Nelson Road $ 1,004,378 $ uuu
GoTriangle Transit Infrastructure 23GOTCD4 New Regional Transit Facility $ 360,994 $ 140,000
GoTriangle Transit Infrastructure 25GOTCD01 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 Transit Infrastructure 24OPTTS12 Trapeze $ 200,000
Orange County/OPT Transit Infrastructure 26OPTVP13 Expansion Bus Acquisitions $ -
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
Town of Carrboro Transit Infrastructure 18TOCCD01 Estes Drive Bike-Ped Improvements $ 252,373 $ 253,044
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 20CHTCD01 Bus Shelter Lighting $ 53,148
Chapel Hill/CHT Transit Infrastructure 20CHTCD03 I North South BRT $ 8,000,000
Chapel Hill/CHT 26CHTVP15 Route NS Vehicles(combine with 25VP15YU $ 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 Hillsboroug frastructure NEW Hillsborough ain Station Bus Stop Improvements $ 33,897
Town of Hillsborough Transit Infrastructure 18TOHCD01 I Hillsborou h Train Station 416,036 86,00
Total Capital Requests $ 14,143,134 $ 5,319,446
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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 FTE. 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 FTEs will also be responsible for producing annual operating and capital
budgets and ordinances (and amendments thereto), updating the Orange Transit financial plan/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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025
21GOTAD5 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital $ 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025
20GOTTSS 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 jheikesk og trian 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.
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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
Improvements GoTriangle jheikes(�b og_trian lg e.org FY 2027 $ 81,762
Cumulative $ 602,043
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
e -
Already Implemented N/A Bas 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.
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REQUEST# FY 2025 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 jheikes( gotrian e.or� 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.
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REQUEST# FY 2025 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 org 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.o 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.
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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)
astanionkgotriangle.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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.o 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.
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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.
51
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.
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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).
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REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Mar 2025
3 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital $ 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 carrboronc. ov 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).
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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.
55
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.org 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
pblack(agotrian 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. oy Cumulative $ -
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion 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).
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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).
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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.
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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.