HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 06-16-2026; 6-f - FY 2027 Transit Tax Annual Work Program and Financial Model Update 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 16, 2026
Action Agenda
Item Number: 6-f
SUBJECT: FY 2027 Transit Tax Annual Work Program and Financial Model Update
DEPARTMENT: Transportation
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
1. Recommended FY 2027 Annual Sarah Williamson, Interim
Work Program for Transit Transportation Director, 919-245-
2. Presentation 2008
3. Financial Model
PURPOSE: To consider the FY 2027 Annual Work Program (AWP) for Public Transportation
BACKGROUND: In 2011, Orange County voters approved a half-cent sales tax to fund public
transportation improvements. The sales tax proceeds can only be used for projects that have
been approved by the Orange County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) and the GoTriangle
Board of Directors. The Annual Work Program identifies funding for the fiscal year and is approved
by the BOCC and GoTriangle Board.
The Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Work Program (AWP) was developed in accordance with the
process and schedule as recommended by the Staff Working Group (SWG) on June 17, 2024.
To Date
• April 1, 2026: SWG released the FY 2027 AWP for a 21-day public review period, no public
comments were received
• April 21, 2026: SWG recommended the BOCC approve the FY 2027 AWP
FY 2027 AWP
Article 43 Transit Sales and Use Tax proceeds are expected to grow 5% in FY 2026, and are
budgeted to have no growth in FY 2027. The budgeted rate of growth, paired with already planned
and approved projects has created a gap between planned projects and available funding,
resulting in very little capacity for new projects in FY 2027.
The recommended FY 2027 investment totals $15.53 million ($9.49 million operating and $6.04
million capital), and includes a 2.5% increase for all operating and administration projects. $2.259
million Orange Transit Tax fund balance is utilized for capital projects, anticipated to leave a fund
balance of about $10.4 million at the end of FY 2027.
Orange County has one new transit project planned and funded in the FY 2027 AWP, an update
to the Transit Plan. This is in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement that calls for the Transit
Plan to be updated at least every four years. The Orange County Transportation Department does
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not have any new service or program offering that can be fully funded by the Transit Tax without
a Transit Plan update.
Recommended FY 2027 O eratin
- Agency FY2027 Funding Requests
Chapel Hill $4,090,487
GoTriangle $3,365,272
Orange County $1,615,868
Tax District Administration $374,841
Triangle West Transportation $42,867
Planning Organization (TPO)
Total $9,489,335
Recommended FY 2027 Capital
Agency FY 2027 Funding Requests
Carrboro $244,829 for West Main St and 203 Connector Sidewalks
Chapel Hill $122,132 for Bus Purchases
GoTriangle $5,174,000 for Regional Bus Operations & Maintenance Facility
($2.1 million), Mobility Hub ($210,000), and Fordham Blvd Access
Improvements ($2.5 million), Bus Purchases ($364,000)
Orange County $300,000 for Multi-Agency Transit Plan Development
Triangle West TPO $200,758 for a Transit Plan Staffing Study
Total $6,041,719
Under the financial policy, Orange County would have a unassigned reserve target of$4.0 million.
Based on the expenditures recommended in the annual work program, the financial model shows
a balance of$3,960,858, which is $39,142 below policy targets.
Next Steps
Before the FY 2027 AWP can be implemented it must be approved by the Orange County Board
of Commissioners and the Transit Tax District fiduciary, the GoTriangle Board of Directors. It will
concurrently be sent to the Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization for approval.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The financial impact of the Transit Tax District will be $15.53 million, $9.49
million for operating and $6.04 million for capital, and a fund balance reduction of $2.259 million.
Orange County receives quarterly reimbursements from GoTriangle for all Orange County specific
projects approved in the AWP.
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.
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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 approve the FY27 Annual
Work Program for transit (Attachment 1).
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FORWARD
ACOMMUNITY INVESTMENT IN TRANSIT
ORANGE COUNTY
FY27 TRANSIT WORK PROGRAM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY 4
BACKGROUND 7
Project Sponsors and Project Benefactors
FY27 Regional Tax District Model
Unfunded Priorities
FY27 OPERATING PROJECTS 18
Tax District Administration 19
1. Tax District Administration Finance Team
2. Financial Consulting and Overhead Administrative Costs
GoTriangle 21
1. Transit Plan Administration — Program Management Staff
2. Transit Plan Administration— Program Implementation Staff
3. TPA—Transit Planning Support—Support Services
4. TPA— Legal and Real Estate Support Staff
5. TPA— Marketing, Communication and PE Support Staff
6. TPA— Marketing, Communication and PE Support Services
7. TPA— Regional Technology and Administration Support Staff
8. Customer Surveys
9. Route 800 Improvements— UNC Hospitals RTC
10. Route 400 Improvements— UNC Hospitals— Durham
11. Route ODX-Efland-Durham Express
12. Route CRX Improvements Chapel Hill-Raleigh Express
13. Paratransit Expansion
14. Youth GoPass
15. Fare Collection Improvements
16. Income-qualified GoPasses (TAP)
17. Bus Stop & Property 0&M
Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization 38
1. Orange County Staff Working Group Participation*
Orange County Transportation Services 39
1. Transit Plan Administration
2. Continuation of Transit Services Fixed Routes
3. Continuation of Transit Services Demand Response and Paratransit
4. Hillsborough Circulator 2.0
5. Mobility on Demand
6. Increased Cost of Existing Service
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Chapel Hill Transit 45
1. Transit Planner 1
2. Bus Stop Amenities Technician
3. Onboard Technology QA/QC Technician (Project Implementation Staff)
4. Chapel Hill Transit Service Expansion FY13-21
5. CW Route— Improve Mid-Day Service
6. HS—Weekend Service
7. Increased Cost of Existing Service
8. Route D: UNC-Patterson Place
9. NS Route— Frequency and Span Improvements (Eubanks-Southern Village)
FY27 CAPITAL PROJECTS 54
GoTriangle 55
1. Triangle Mobility Hub (Orange County Share)
2. Vehicle Acquisition and Replacement
3. Regional Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility
4. Fordham Blvd. Transit Access Improvements
Orange County 59
1. Transit Plan Update
2. Operational Improvements
Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization 60
1. Staff Study
Chapel Hill Transit 61
1. Bus Purchases Expansion-Renewals
Town of Carrboro 62
1. 203 Connector Sidewalk
2. West Main Street Sidewalk
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SUMMARY
The Orange County FY27 Annual Work Program (AWP) emphasizes fiscal responsibility while continuing
key transit priorities throughout Orange County and its partner jurisdictions. This program reflects a
transition from earlier implementation efforts toward sustaining existing services, managing cost
pressures, and advancing selected initiatives aligned with the Orange County Transit Plan.
Planning and development for the Chapel Hill Transit North-South Bus Rapid Transit (N-S BRT) project is
currently underway as a regional priority. The work program also includes enhancements to GoTriangle
routes 400,405, and 800, as well as preliminary planning for the launch of Orange County's transit service
in Mebane in 2026.
Capital investments, including replacement bus purchases and vehicle acquisition, focus on maintaining
a state of good repair and supporting long-term system reliability. These investments reinforce the Work
Program's commitment to preserving service quality while maintaining a balanced and fiscally responsible
financial framework. This plan sustains the commitments established in FY26, incorporating a 2.5%
increase in funding, along with a one-time allocation to support the Transit Plan and Staffing Study.
The FY27 Annual Work Program designates funding to six (6) agencies: Orange County/OPT, Carrboro, Chapel
Hill/CHT, Hillsborough, GoTriangle, and Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization (TWTPO).
Programmed expenditures by agency are summarized in the sections that follow:
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Capital Summary Operations and Administration Summary
Prior Year FY27 Funding FY27 Funding
Agency Carryover Requests Agency Requests
Carrboro $ 1,932,339 $ 244,829 Chapel Hill $4,090,487
Chapel Hill $ 6,979,256 $ 122,132 GoTriangle $3,365,272
GoTriangle $4,740,335 $ 5,174,000 Orange County $1,615,868
Hillsborough $1,125,806 $ -- Triangle West TPO $42,867
Orange County $275,320 $300,000 Tax District Administration $374,841
Triangle West TPO $ -- $200,758 Total $9,489,335
Total $15,053,056 $6,041,719
Category
Prior Year FY27 Funding Category FY27 Funding
Carryover Requests Requests
Bus Acquisition $3,235,907 $486,132 Tax District Administration $374,841
Bus Rapid Transit $4,679,857 -- Transit Plan Administration $930,982
Capital Planning $227,690 $300,000 Transit Operations $8,183,512
Transit Infrastructure $6,909,602 $5,054,829
Total $15,053,056 $5,840,961 Tot411111L $9,489.
Capital Funding Categories
(Long-term investments in vehicles, facilities, and infrastructure)
Bus Acquisition:
Purchasing new buses or replacing old ones to enable transit agencies to maintain reliable service.
Examples:
• Purchasing new fixed-route buses.
• Replacing aging buses that have reached the end of their useful life.
• Buying buses that are more accessible for riders with disabilities.
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT):
Purchasing buses and equipment specifically for BRT service, which operates more like rail, faster, more frequent,
and more reliable.
Examples:
• High-capacity buses designed for frequent service.
• Buses with multiple doors for quicker boarding.
• Vehicles used on BRT routes with dedicated lanes or priority signals.
Capital Planning:
Planning and technical work are needed before major transit investments can move forward.
Examples:
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• Transit corridor studies.
• Engineering and design for future transit facilities.
• Environmental reviews and feasibility studies.
• Long-range or systemwide transit planning efforts.
Transit Infrastructure:
Building or improving the physical infrastructure that supports transit service.
Examples:
• Bus stops and shelters.
• Park-and-ride lots.
• Transit stations or hubs.
• Maintenance and operations facilities.
• Sidewalks, lighting, and accessibility improvements near transit stops.
Operations &Administration Categories
(Day-to-day service and program management)
Tax District Administration:
Managing the voter-approved transit tax program and ensuring funds are collected, tracked, and distributed
correctly.
Examples:
• Financial management and audits.
• Processing reimbursements.
• Compliance and reporting requirements.
• Administrative oversight of transit tax funds.
Transit Plan Administration:
Managing and updating the transit plan that guides how transit tax funds are spent.
Examples:
• Updating the Orange County Transit Plan.
• Public engagement and outreach related to transit planning.
• Financial modeling and analysis
• Coordinating with municipalities, MPOs, and transit agencies.
Transit Operations:The cost of running buses and providing transit service.
Examples:
• Driver wages and benefits.
• Fuel or electricity
• Vehicle maintenance.
• Daily route operations.
• Service frequency and span of service.
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BACKGROUND
The Orange County transit program is guided by a regional governance framework established following
voter approval of the Orange County transit sales tax in 2012. That same year, the governing boards of
GoTriangle, the Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization (TWTPO), and Orange County
adopted the first Bus and Rail Investment Plan. In 2013, the three parties entered into an Interlocal
Agreement (ILA) to guide the use of transit tax revenues and the development of an expanded regional
transit network.
The Interlocal Agreement (ILA) was updated in 2023 to strengthen coordination, transparency, and
accountability in transit planning and implementation. As part of this update, the Staff Working Group
(SWG) was expanded to include representatives from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Mebane,
ensuring broader regional participation. The SWG serves as the administrative and advisory body
responsible for developing a recommended Annual Work Program (AWP) for consideration by the
governing boards.
Also in 2023, a Comprehensive Participation Agreement (CPA) was approved by all project sponsors to
further define participation and implementation roles. Together, the ILA and CPA establish requirements
for project planning, reporting, and oversight, including the use of multi-year agreements and regular
project updates to support transparency and accountability. Together, the ILA and CPA define the
governance framework and implementation roles for the transit program, including coordination
responsibilities of the Staff Working Group (SWG).
Orange County serves as the SWG Administrator, overseeing coordination, reporting, and accountability.
The Annual Work Program, which includes operating and capital funding recommendations and
associated financial assumptions, must be adopted by both the Orange County Board of Commissioners
and the GoTriangle Board of Trustees. The FY27 Annual Work Program operates within the framework of
the adopted Orange County Transit Plan.
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Project Sponsors and Project Beneficiaries
Transit work plan requests are typically grouped by project sponsor. This is a common approach to considering
project requests and tracking results from implemented projects. However, this approach obscures a very
important consideration, which is that the benefit to transit passengers often goes beyond the sponsor's
boundary. Many projects benefit more than one geographical entity, and transit users do not necessarily know or
care which agency is providing the service they ride.
The following is an example of considering FY27 and ongoing projects by beneficiary, or area served, rather than
by sponsor alone.
Town of Hillsborough
Hillsborough does not operate transit. The town had submitted a request for a project in the draft FY27 plan, a
greenway connecting its downtown with the future train station.
However, the town is provided with transit service through the following projects implemented by other sponsors
with transit plan funding:
FY 27 Transit Work Plan New or Revised Protects: Orange County Transportation operates the Hillsborough
Circulator 1; Hillsborough Circulator 2, Orange County Mobility on Demand, Orange County Demand Response,
and Paratransit.
Ongoing Transit Plan Protects/Services: Orange-Durham Express (ODX); Orange-Chapel Hill Connector (Hill to Hill).
Orange Alamance Connector.
Other Protects/Services: Hillsborough Park and Ride; Hillsborough Train Station.
Town of Chapel Hill: Chapel Hill operates transit in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and parts of unincorporated Orange
County. In addition to its own services, the town benefits from the following projects implemented by other
sponsors with transit plan funds:
FY 27 Transit Work Plan New or Revised Projects: Route 800 (Chapel Hill-RTP).
Ongoing Transit Plan Projects/Services: Routes 400 (Chapel Hill-Durham) and Chapel-Hill Raleigh Express (CRX).
Other Projects/Services: Routes 405 (Carrboro-Chapel Hill-Durham), 805 (Chapel Hill-Southpoint).
Town of Carrboro
Carrboro does not operate transit but contributes to CHT annual budget and receives substantial service from
Chapel Hill Transit. The town is a sponsor of a handful of FY27 projects that improve sidewalk and greenway
connectivity. In addition to those services, the town benefits from the following projects implemented by other
sponsors:
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FY 27 Transit Work Plan New or Revised Projects: Chapel Hill projects that connect to Carrboro via transfers.
Ongoing Transit Plan Protects/Services: Route CW.
Other Protects/Services: Route 405. CRX via PNR at Eubanks.
City of Mebane
Mebane does not operate transit. Mebane city limits are in both Alamance County (70%) and Orange County
(30%). The Mebane community receives transit services from the following projects implemented by other
sponsors.
Ongoing Transit Plan Projects/Services: Route ODX, Orange-Alamance Connector.
Other Projects/Services: Alamance-Burlington Express (PART), Orange Route (Link Transit)
All Orange County Jurisdictions
All jurisdictions in Orange County benefit from projects provided by other sponsors.
Operating examples include staffing for transit service planning and administration, outreach, technology
improvements, bus stop improvements, and other critical functions.
Capital project examples include new vehicles, expanded bus operations and maintenance facilities for partners
to be able to service increased transit provision in Orange and across the Triangle; a new Triangle Mobility Hub to
improve transfers to regional services and future rail service; an updated Orange transit plan; and more.
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FY27 Triangle Regional Transit Tax District : Orange Transit Plan
Revenues
Tax District Revenues
Article 43 Half-Cent Sales and Use Tax $ 11,845,000
Article 51 Three-Dollar Regional Vehicle Registration Tax $ 369,050
Article 52 Seven-Dollar County Vehicle Registration Tax $ 856,301
Allocation From Fund Balance $ 2,259,945
Total Revenues $ 15,330,296
Expenditures
Tax District Administration
Staff Costs $ 318,988
Audit Services $ 55,853
Transit Plan Administration
Chapel Hill $ 240,000
GoTriangle $ 582,317
Orange County $ 65,798
Triangle West $ 42,867
Transit Operations
Chapel Hill $ 3,850,487
GoTriangle $ 2,782,955
Orange County $ 1,550,070
Total Operating Allocation $ 9,489,335
Capital Planning
Orange County $ 300,000
Triangle West $ 200,758
Transit Infrastructure
Carrboro $ 244,829
GoTriangle $ 4,810,000
Vehicle Acquisition
Chapel Hill $ 122,132
GoTriangle $ 364,000
Total Capital Allocation $ 5,840,961
Total Programmed Expenditures* $ 15,531,054
Revenues over Expenditures I $ -
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FY27 Orange Transit Plan :Operating Fund Expenses 14
Orange Transit Orange Triangle Total
Tax District Chapel Hill GoTriangle County West Orange Tran
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Revenues
Tax District Revenues
Article 43 Half-Cent Sales and Use Tax $ 8,263,984 $ 8,263,984
Article 51 Three-Dollar Regional Vehicle Registration Tax $ 369,050 $ 369,050
Article 52 Seven-Dollar County Vehicle Registration Tax $ 856,301 $ 856,301
Allocations from Tax District Revenues to Agencies
Transit Plan Administration $ 240,000 $ 582,317 $ 65,798 $ 42,867
Transit Operations $ 3,850,487 $ 2,782,955 $ 1,550,070 $ -
Total Revenues $ 9,489,335 $ 4,090,487 $ 3,365,272 $ 1,615,868 $ 42,867 $ 9,489,335
Expenditures
Tax District Administration
Finance Team $ 318,988 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 318,988
Audit Services $ 55,853 $ - $ $ $ $ 55,853
Transit Plan Administration
1.0 FTE:Transit Planner 1 $ - $ 90,000 $ $ $ $ 90,000
1.0 FTE:Bus Stop Amenities Technician $ $ 60,000 $ $ $ $ 60,000
1.0 FTE:QA/QC Technician Staff $ $ 90,000 $ $ $ $ 90,000
Transit Customer Surveys $ $ - $ 12,804 $ $ $ 12,804
Program Management Staff $ $ $ 27,595 $ $ $ 27,595
Project Implementation Staff $ $ $ 186,876 $ $ $ 186,876
Legal and Real Estate $ $ $ 129,977 $ $ $ 129,977
Marketing Support Staff $ $ $ 57,619 $ $ $ 57,619
Regional Technology Support Staff $ $ $ 84,331 $ $ $ 84,331
Marketing Support Services $ $ $ 34,881 $ $ $ 34,881
Transit Planning Support Services $ $ $ 48,233 $ $ $ 48,233
Staff Working Group Administrator $ $ $ - $ 65,798 $ $ 65,798
Staff Working Group Participation $ $ $ $ - $ 42,867 $ 42,867
Transit Operations
Increased Cost of Existing Services $ $ 814,514 $ $ $ - $ 814,514
Chapel Hill Transit Expansion $ $ 1,873,099 $ $ $ $ 1,873,099
Route CW:Improve Midday Service $ $ 210,443 $ $ $ $ 210,443
Route HS:Weekend Service $ $ 176,600 $ $ $ $ 176,600
Route NS:Eubanks-Southern Village $ $ 322,679 $ $ $ $ 322,679
Route D:UNC-Patterson Place $ $ 453,153 $ $ $ $ 453,153
Paratransit Services $ $ - $ 25,827 $ $ $ 25,827
Route 800:UNC Hospitals-RTC $ $ $ 658,082 $ $ $ 658,082
Route 400:UNC Hospitals-Durham $ $ $ 1,599,561 $ $ $ 1,599,561
ODX:Efland-Durham Express $ $ $ 273,782 $ $ $ 273,782
CRX:Chapel Hill-Raleigh Express $ $ $ 81,668 $ $ $ 81,668
Youth GoPass $ $ $ 19,537 $ $ $ 19,537
Fare Collection Technology $ $ $ 20,972 $ $ $ 20,972
TAP Low Wealth GoPass $ $ $ 84,563 $ $ $ 84,563
Bus Stop&Property 0&M $ $ $ 18,963 $ $ $ 18,963
Increased Cost of Existing Services $ $ $ - $ 41,787 $ $ 41,787
Transit Services Fixed Route $ $ $ $ 186,550 $ $ 186,550
Hillsborough Circulator $ $ $ $ 388,983 $ $ 388,983
Mobility on Demand $ $ $ $ 466,375 $ $ 466,375
Transit Services Rural Route $ $ $ $ 466,375 $ $ 466,375
Allocations from Tax District Revenues to Agencies
Transit Plan Administration $ 930,981
Transit Operations $ 8,183,512
Total Expenditures $ 91489,335 $ 4,090,487 $ 3,365,272 $ 1,615,868 $ 42,867 $ 9,489,335
Revenues over Expenditures $ - $ - $ - $ - $ $ -
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FY27 Orange Transit Plan : Capital Fund Expenses
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Tax District Carrb0d "JL County OrangeTransit
Capital Capital
Revenues
Tax District Revenues
Article 43 Half-Cent Sales and Use Tax $ 3,581,016 $ 3,581,016
Allocation From Capital Fund Balance $ 2,259,945 $ 2,259,945
Allocations from Tax District Revenues to Agencies
Capital Planning $ - $ - $ - $ 300,000
Transit Infrastructure $ 244,829 $ - $ 4,810,000 $ -
Vehicle Acquisitions $ - $ 122,132 $ 364,000 $ -
Total Revenues $ 5,840,961 $ 244,829 $ 122,132 $ 5,174,000 $ 300,000 $ 5,840,961
Expenditures
Capital Planning
Transit Plan Update $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 300,000 $ 300,000
Staffing Study $ 200,758 $ 200,758
Transit Infrastructure
203 Connector Sidewalk $ - $ 105,911 $ - $ - $ - $ 105,911
West Main Street Sidewalk $ - $ 138,918 $ - $ - $ - $ 138,918
Regional Bus Operation & Maint Facility $ - $ - $ - $ 2,100,000 $ - $ 2,100,000
Triangle Mobility Hub $ - $ - $ - $ 210,000 $ - $ 210,000
Fordham Blvd Access Improvement $ - $ - $ - $ 2,500,000 $ - $ 2,500,000
Vehicle Acquisitions
Bus Purchases $ - $ - $ - $ 364,000 $ - $ 364,000
Bus Purchases Expansion-Renewals $ - $ - $ 122,132 $ - $ - $ 122,132
Allocations from Tax District Revenues to Agencies
Capital Planning $ 300,000
Transit Infrastructure $ 5,054,829
Vehicle Acquisitions $ 486,132
Total Expenditures $ 5,840,961 $ 244,829 $ 122,132 $ 5,174,000 $ 500,078 $ 6,041,719
Revenues over Expenditures $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
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Unfunded Priorities
The revenue generated by the Transit Tax District is not enough to meet all the region's transit needs. This section
identifies those unfunded needs. Documenting these projects can help prioritize investments if additional transit
funding becomes available. Projects were provided by transit service providers and by reviewing each agency's
short-range transit plan. Estimated project costs are provided when available. This list of projects is subject to
change as agencies and municipalities continue to evaluate transit needs and available resources.
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UNFUNDED PRIORITIES
Type
Chapel Hill Transit
US 15-501 BRT Major Investment Study and Alternatives Analysis Planning for potential B0
RT or high-capacity transit on US 15-501
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Route CL** Add weekend service 6:30 AM-10:00 PM(M-F),8:00 AM-9:00 PM(Sat),8:00 AM-7:00 PM(Sun) $130,000
New weekday peak-only service from White Cross to UNC-Chapel Hill 6:30 AM-9:30 AM;3:30 PM-
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New Service:West NC 54 6:30 PM(M-F) $150,000
New service connecting UNC-Chapel Hill,University Place,and Glen Lennox via Estes Drive 6:30 AM
New Service: Estes Drive Crosstown -8:30 PM(M-F),8:00 AM-7:00 PM(Sat-Sun) $129,000
Same Day Customer Trips 6:30 AM-10:00 PM(M-F)8:00 AM-7:00 PM(Sat)8:00 AM-7:00 PM
(Sun)
EZ Rider $624,000
Midday/Evening trips to/from service area with no bus routes, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;6:00 PM-11:00
On-Demand Service PM(M-F) $850,000
Senior Shuttle Bi-Directional Service utilizing 2nd vehicle,8:00 AM-7:00 PM $220,000
Improve weekday service to 30 minutes frequency,6:30 AM-10:00 PM(M-F)8:00 AM-7:00 PM
Route A (Sat)8:00 AM-7:00 PM(Sun) $340,000
Route CL Improve weekday peak service to 10 minutes frequency,6:30 AM-10:00 PM $900,000
Route D* Improve weekday peak service to 10 minutes frequency,6:00 AM-11:00 PM $900,000
Improve weekday service to 30 minutes frequency 6:30 AM-10:00 PM(M-F);add Weekend $740,000(weekday)
Route F service.8:00 AM-9:00 PM (Sat)8:00 AM-7:00 PM(Sun) $130,000(weekend)
Route G Extend evening service to 9:00 PM,7:00 AM-9:00 PM(M-F) $75,000
improve weekday service to 30-minute frequency,6:30 AM-10:00 PM(M-F)8:00 AM 7:00
Route N PM(Sat)8:00 AM-7:00 PM (Sun) $330,000
Operation of N-S BRT,5:30 AM-11:30 PM(M-F)8:00 AM-11:00 PM(Sat)8:00 AM-9:00 PM
N-S-BRT (Sun) $1,400,000
Service to/from Chatham Park and UNC campus(weekday only),6:00 AM-9:00 AM(M-F)
New Service Chatham Park Express 4:00 PM-7:00 PM(M-F) $625,000
Improve weekend service on A, CM, CW, D,J, N, NS and NU (Saturday and Sunday; increased
Improve Weekend Service** *** frequency on existing routes 8:00 AM-9:00 PM(Sat)8:00 AM-7:00 PM(Sun) $1,200,000
Improve Weekday Service Improve weekday service;7:00 PM-11:30 PM(M-F) $500,000
Seamless Regional Paratransit** Partnership with GoTriangle to provide seamless paratransit service. $500,000
* Estimated costs are in 2020 dollars ** Identified by CHT as a priority unfunded project *** Connected to proposed projects
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UNFUNDED PRIORITIES
Type Proj Descripti At Estimate
Orange County Public Transportation
Vanpool Subsidy Program Providing additional vanpool subsidy for Orange County residents
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Expand service span and frequency on existing route to operate Monday to Saturday from 7:00
OExpand Hillsborough Circulator Service AM-8:00 PM
jAdditional Hillsborough Circulator Route Alternative alignment for the Hillsborough Circulator with two partially overlapping loops
New fixed-route service between Hillsborough and Durham with connections to Duke VA
illsborough-Durham Connection Hospital,operating hourly on weekdays between 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
New peak only fixed-route service between Hillsborough and Cedar Grove on weekdays
edar Grove Peak Connection between 6:00 AM-9:00 AM and 3:30 PM-7:00 PM
New peak only fixed-route service between Chapel Hill and White Cross operating on
White Cross Commuter Service weekdays between 6:30 AM-9:30 AM and between 3:30 PM 6:30 PM
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u New transit amenities in Hillsborough include a new transfer center and a new park and-ride
Transit Amenities facility
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UNFUNDED PRIORITIES
Type 10 0001
GoTriangle
c Major Investment Study,Alternatives Analysis,and design and operational concepts as a
US 15-501 BRT Study follow-up to DCHC's draft 15-501 Corridor Study $1,000,000
Midday and Evening service on route Make route more user friendly by providing a consistent service pattern between peak and off-
s
1420 peak service(coordinate with OCPT service)
Provide all-day service on Route 805
Weekend Service on 420
Increase route frequency to support higher ridership,future BRT as included in the 2050
MTP,and transit-oriented development at Southpoint, HUB RTP and other locations in south
Increase Frequency on Route 800 Durham(medium—long term)
Planning and engineering, right of way, and construction of ten (10) bus stops serving
GoTriangle,CHT and/or OCPT(selected based on ridership,demographics,and community
Bus stop improvements(10 stops) assets);can be scaled and phased in batches $500,000
Shared charging facility with Chapel Hill Transit; local match (20/80)for federal grant
application for Lo-No Emission vehicles and fleet transition,including on-route charging
Chapel Hill / Carrboro Layover and facilities;location/scope to be determined in ongoing Regional Fleet and Facilities Study;
Electric Charging Facility cost accounts for escalation through 2030 $2,000,000
Additional Park and ride capacity in NC 54/1-40 corridor serving UNC and Raleigh;includes $1,000,000 (Orange
NC 54/Farrington Park and Ride(property owned by bus ramp to 1-40 EB; requires coordination with UNC, Durham,and NCDOT project 1-6006; County portion of
GoTriangle) cost accounts for escalation through 2030 cost share)
Arterial Bus Rapid Transit on US 15-501 Incremental step towards BRT on US 15-501 corridor; includes shoulder widening, transit
(UNC Hospitals to Orange County Line) signal priority,potential queue jump lanes, premium transit stations;coordinate with $25,000,000(est.
2030+ NCDOT Project(STIP ID U-5304);cost accounts for escalation $5,000,000/mi.)
Arterial Bus Rapid Transit on NC 54 Incremental step towards BRT on NC 54 East corridor. Includes shoulder widening,transit $5,000,000
East(US 15-501 to Orange County Line) signal priority, potential queue jump lanes, premium transit stations; coordinate with (est.$5,000,000/
2027+ NCDOT project(STIP ID-U774);cost accounts for escalation. mi.)
Full BRT on NC 54 and US 15-501 Build on incremental projects to achieve full BRT build-out(silver or better on ITDP scale]as $300,000,000(est.
2040+ envisioned in the 2050 MTP Implement;cost accounts for escalation. $50 million/mi.)
* Estimated costs are in 2020 dollars ** Identified by CHT as a priority unfunded project *** Connected to proposed projects
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UNFUNDED PRIORITIES
Type
Town of Carrboro
Short section of multi-use path and crossing; identified as a priority in Carrboro's bicycle
U Homestead Road multi-use path and crossing plan update(2020) $938,437
Complete the missing sections of sidewalk on Old Fayetteville Road(behind Carrboro
Old Fayetteville Road sidewalk connections Plaza); identified as an unfunded priority in 2017 transit plan $750,000
Pedestrian safety improvements on Starlite Drive,sidewalk on north side or roadway;
Starlite Drive sidewalk identified as a priority by residents of Starlite Drive $270,106
10-foot-wide multi-use path, approximately 0.7 mi long,extending through Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park connector and connecting Carrboro and Chapel Hill. $299,000
Bike and pedestrian connection from East Main Street to Roberson(new public facilities
203 Connector including library) $172,500
2 20%local match; provides off-road access to University Lake and eventually Carrboro
High
Morgan Creek Greenway Phase 2 School for residents living in apartments along NC 54 $366,800
BPW Road sidewalk connections Complete missing sections of sidewalk $170,000
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
21GOTAD01 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
GoTriangle-Tax District Steven Schlossberg Base Year
Tax District Administration Administration sschlossberg@gotriangle.org FY 2028 ales
Finance Team
Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Capital Cost
Base Year
July 1,2018 Ongoing
Cumulative
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in
Description/Scope the FY 2027 Work Plan.
GoTriangle will employ staff to manage various financial and administrative tasks, including producing annual budgets,
updating the Transit financial plan, coordinating funding agreements, generating reports, and monitoring spending. Staff
will also review reimbursement submissions,track projects, and manage local revenue. Costs will cover salaries, benefits,
professional development, supplies, and administrative expenses. The team will focus on improving financial policies,
providing analysis for Transit plans, and leading the year-end financial audit.
Additionally,staff will oversee transit plan accounting, audit processes,fund investments, revenue collection, and provide
financial support services.
The total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staff across the three transit plans will be 7.2 FTEs, broken down as follows: Wake
Transit Plan 3.0, Durham Transit Plan 2.3, and Orange Transit Plan 1.9.
Allocation breakdown is based on a combination of:
70%of tasks are consistent between the three transit plans, and 30%which vary for each plan.
The variable 30% is allocated as follows:
60%to Wake, 30%to Durham, and 10%to Orange.
This request consolidates two projects adopted in the previous work program (21GOTADI &AD11)
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
21GOTAD22 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
Tax District Administration GoTriangle-Tax Steven Schlossberg FY 2028 e5ti1
Audit Services District Administration sschlossberg@gotriangle.orse
Cumulative
Estimated OrangeTransit 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
Description/Scope in the FY 2027 Work Plan.
The project request is a continuation of ongoing operations and reflects the consolidation of 21GOTAD21 and 21GOTAD22.
The Tax District will continue to utilize financial consultants in support of the Orange Transit Plan to address fiduciary
responsibilities and other related needs required to carry out the responsibilities of the Tax District. The project will also
provide advisory services and costs related to potential debt issuance for projects in the Orange Transit Plan. In addition,
project funds may be used to cover Orange Transit bank and service fees charged to the Tax District,as well as audits or
other financial reviews that are determined to be necessary or appropriate by the Tax District administrator. Funds may
also support any other financial, administrative or advisory services deemed necessary to effectively manage Orange
Transit's financial obligations.
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
20GOTAD02 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Transit Plan Base Year
Administration-
Pro GoTriangle Katharine Eggleston FY 2028
Program ages
g keggleston@gotriangle.or
Management Cumulative
Staff
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 2027 Work Plan.
NOTE:The project request is a continuation of ongoing operating:Specifically,consolidation of 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 include 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# FY2027 FYSTART DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
20GOTAD03 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Transit Plan Base Year
Administration- GoTriangle Katharine Eggleston FY 2028 ages
Program keggleston@gotriangle.or
Implementation Staff Cumulative
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 2027 Work Plan.
NOTE:The project request is a continuation of ongoing operating:Specifically,consolidation of 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 forbus 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 supportfor 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# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
21GOTAD13 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
TPA-Transit Planning Base Year
Support-Support Services GoTriangle Meg Scully FY 2028 ages
mscully@gotriangle.or Cumulative
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/Scope description in the FY 2027 Work Plan.
NOTE:The project request is a continuation of on-going operating: Consolidation of regional transit planning functions
from 20GOT_AD3 (support consultants) submissions approved in FY20 Workplan. GoTriangle is requesting
reimbursement for ongoing support costs (including indirect costs)that benefit the Orange County Tax District.The
Support Consultant cost 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# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
21GOTAD04 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
TPA-Legal and 1
GoTriangle Katharine Eggleston FY 2028 ages
Real Estate keggleston@gotriangle.or
Cumulative
Estimated OrangeTransit 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 2027 Work Plan.
The project request is a continuation of ongoing operations and reflects the consolidation of 21GOTAD21 and
21GOTAD22.TheTax District will continue to utilize financial consultants in supportof the Orange Transit Plan to address
fiduciary responsibilities and other related needs required to carry out the responsibilities of the Tax District.The project
will also provide advisory services and costs related to potential debt issuance for projects in the Orange Transit Plan. In
addition, project funds may be used to cover Orange Transit bank and service fees charged to the Tax District,as well as
audits or other financial reviews that are determined to be necessary or appropriate by the Tax District administrator.
Funds may also support any other financial,administrative or advisory services deemed necessaryto effectively manage
Orange Transit financial obligations.
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
21GOTAD05 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
TPD-Markatina Base Year
GoTriangle Meg Scully FY 2028 51ti'1
Support Staff mscully@gotriangle.or ee
Cumulative 5
VAe
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 2027 Work Plan.
NOTE:The project request is a continuation of ongoing operating: Specifically, consolidation of 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 project 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# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
21GOTAD12 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
1.12
Ton _ r%AIi-; Base Year
GoTriangle Meg Scully FY 2028 Seepa�
-Support Services mscully@gotriangle.or
Cumulative
Estimated OrangeTransit 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 2027 Work Plan.
NOTE:The project request is a continuation of on-going operating: Specifically, consolidation of 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 capacityto utilize creative
consultant services,orexpand 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# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
21GOTAD06 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
TPA - Regional Base Year _12
Technology Meg Scully
GoTriangle mscully@gotriangle.or FY 2028 Se
Support Staffpad
Cumulative
Estimated OrangeTransit 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 2027 Work Plan.
NOTE:The project request is a continuation of ongoing operating:Specifically,consolidation of 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 the regional park and ride program, proposed RTC relocation, and
other infrastructure projects
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025
19GOT002 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Proje=NameRequesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year 1-tit
Transit GoTriangle Meg Scully FY 2028 Ce P,
9a�es
Customer Surveys mscully@gotriangle.or
Cumulative
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 2027 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 implemented. 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# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
2000TTS2 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
Orange Transit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
Route 800
-UNC Hositals RTC GoTriangle Jay Heikes FY 2028 seeQ aces
iheikes@otrainle.or� Cumulative
Estimated
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost
August 19,2013 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 2027 Work Plan.
Route 800 provides all-day/every-day regional connections along NC-54 and 1-40 between UNC Hospitals and the
Regional Transit Center and serves people traveling between Chapel Hill, Southpoint, RTP, and Raleigh at off-peak
times. Substantial growth continues to occur along the corridor, driving demand for Orange County residents,
employees, and visitors to travel along this corridor.This project includes all off-peak span and frequency
improvements to GoTriangle Route800(Chapel Hill-Southpoint-RTC)since the Tax District began providing funding
for it. Orange County Transit Plan funding will continue to support the following improvements to 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 10 PM.
- Costs are allocated50%to Durham County and 50%to Orange.
Weekday frequency 6:00 am—11:10 pm
Weekend frequency 6:50 am—11:20 pm (Sat)
Weekend frequency 6:50 am-9:10 pm (Sun)
Bus Operations FY27 FY28
Estimated Hours 5,501 5,501
Cost Per Hour 173 178
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
20GOTTS6 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year 2
Route400 GoTriangle Jay Heikes FY 2028 ePages
UNC Hospitals-Durham Iheikes@�otrainle.ore Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
Base Year
August 16,2014 Ongoing
Cumulative
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project
Description/Scope description in the FY 2027 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 60to 30minutes.
-Saturday daytime frequency was increased from 60to 30minutes.
-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 allocatec150%to Durham County and50%to Orange.
Weekday frequency 5:30 am—12:00 am
Weekend frequency 6:00 am—12:00 pm (Sat)
Weekend frequency 6:00 am—11:00 pm (Sun)
Bus Operations FY27 FY28
Estimated Hours 9,238 9,238
Cost Per Hour 169 173
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REQUEST# FY2027 FYSTART DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
2000TTs5 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Route ODX-Efland-
Base Year
Durham Express GoTriangle Jay Heikes FY 2028 see
ales
iheikes@otrianle.or Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
Base Year
August 16,2014 Ongoing
Cumulative
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description
Description/Scope in the FY 2027 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 areallocated50%to Durham County and50%to Orange.
Weekday frequency 5:45 am—9:30 am
Weekend frequency 4:00 pm—8:00 pm
Bus Operations FY27 FY28
Estimated Hours 1,370 1,581
Cost Per Hour 169 173
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
20GOTTS6 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year 2
Route CRX GoTriangle Jay Heikes FY 2028 p31
ages
Chapel Hill-Raleigh Express
Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
Base Year
August 16,2015 Ongoing
Cumulative
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description
Description/Scope in the FY 2027 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.
Weekday frequency 5:45 am—9:55 pm
Weekday frequency 3:00 am—7:40 pm
Bus Operations FY27 FY28
Estimated Hours 472 472
Cost Per Hour 169 173
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REQUEST# FY2027 FYSTART DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
19GOTTS8 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
Orange Transit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
Paratransit Services GoTriangle Jay Heikes FY 2028 age51
iheikes@gotraingle.or
Cumulative
Estimated
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost
Base Year
August 16,2014 Ongoing
Cumulative
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description
Description/Scope in the FY 2027 Work Plan.
Due to span increaseson Saturdays,Sundays,and holidays for Routes400,700,and 800,there are additional
ADA paratransit costs incurred.These costs are split 64%to Durham County and 36%to Orange County.
Weekend frequency 9:00 am—11:00 pm (Sat)
Weekend frequency 7:00 am-9:00 pm (Sun)
Bus Operations FY27 FY28
Estimated Hours 162 162
Cost Per Hour 155 159
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
21GOT001 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year A-1
Austin Stanion
Youth GoPass GoTriangle astanion@gotraingle.or� FY 2028 epages
Cumulative
Estimated Orange TransitEstimated 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
Description/Scope in the FY 2027 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 respective counties,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 the allocation of GoTriangle-Orange
share of Youth GoPass boardings in Orange County.
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
21GOT002 Request Form Tot aIPro'ec o
Operating and/or Capital
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Yearestil-1
Fare Collection GoTriangle Jay Heikes FY 2028 Se
e
Technology
iheikes@�otrainle.or Cumulative
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 2027 Work Plan.
This project will coverthe 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
harmlessagainst 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# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
25GOTTS21 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
TAP Low Wealth Base Year ,12
Austin Stanion ale
GoPass GoTriangle astanion@gotraingle.or FY 2028 eP
Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
July1, 2024 Base Year
Ongoing Cumulative
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the
Description/Scope FY 2027 Work Plan.
The Transit Assistance Program (TAP) expands mobility and ensures equitable access to public transit by funding fully
subsidized fixed-route and paratransit trips for adults with low or no income.TAP supports the goals of the Orange County
Transit Plan while advancing regional priorities such as climate sustainability and transportation demand management.
In FY25,TAP riders took over 400,000 trips on GoTriangle routes.The 2025 TAP Evaluation (attached)found that the most
common trip purposes for TAP rides were: Work (77%), Running Errands (79%), Visiting Family (73%), Medical
Appointments (74%), and School (34%). Over 50% of TAP riders said that without the program, they would not be able to
continue riding at the same level as they currently do.Without the TAP Program,thousands of riders across Orange County
would lose access to affordable transit and ultimately connect less with their communities. Program objectives include: -
Maximizing program use among eligible individuals. -Minimizing administrative costs relative to the overall program. -
Gathering data to continually improve service for low-income riders.
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REQUEST It FY 2026 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2027
Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital See pages 11-12
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Orange Transit Estimated Operating Cost
GoTriangle Bus Stop and Property Jay Heikes Base Year
operations and maintenance GoTriangle jheikesLa)ggohian l�e.org FY 2027 e5
Cumulative ee
Estimated Start Date Estimated Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost
FY25Q2 Ongoing This project is a continuation of a FY25 Q2 Base Year I$ -
Amendment Request Cumulative I$ -
Project Description/Scope Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the FY 2026 Work Plan.
The 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.
Project Justification/Business Case Provide responses to EACH of the questions below.Answer the questions as fully as possible. Enter Not Applicable
(N/A)as appropriate.
Please detail project justification
This project will provide for the maintenance and upkeep of GoTriangle bus stops served by transit-plan-funded expansion service and transit plan-funded properties in Orange County.
The project will improve overall customer satisfaction by improving the function,appearance,and cleanliness of bus stops,parks,and rides-consistently identified by transit riders as a
priority for improvement.
1. Is this a New Project,Scope Change or Financial Change? New 0 Scope ❑ Financial ❑
see msm.mo.:fo def t...
Ia.If Scope Change or Financial Change-Indicate previous project ID
2. Is this project Operating,Capital or Both? Operating 0 Capital ❑ Both ❑
3. Is this a one-time request? Yes ❑ No 0
4. What is the timeframe for the request?Are you requesting a full year of funds in FY26 or a partial year to be annualized in future fiscal years?
Full Year
S. Where is this project located,who will this project serve and how will it improve service or overall implementation of the Orange Transit Plan?
GoTriangle-served bus stops in Orange County
6. Is this project programmed in the adopted Transit Plan FYs 2026-2032 Multi-Year Operating Program or CIP? Yes ❑ No ❑
6a. If yes,how does this request relate to what was envisioned in the adopted Multi-Year Operating Program,CIP,or Orange Transit Plan? Specify which component(s)of the Multi-
Year Operating Program,CIP,or Orange Transit Plan the request supports.
This project reprograms funds from the removal of the DOLRT Closeout project,included in the Orange Transit Plan and CIP to support function,appearance,and cleanliness of bus
stops and park and rides.
6b. If no,is this project in addition to projects and services included in the adopted Multi-Year Operating Program,CIP,or Orange Transit Plan or in lieu of projects and services
included in those programs/plans?
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
24MPOADI Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
Orange County Staff Triangle West Doug Plachcinski FY 2028 a�e5
Working Group Transportation doug.plachcinski@twtpo.or
Participation Cumulative
Planning
Organization(TWTPO)
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
July 1,2025 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 2027 Work Plan.
The Staff Working Group Participation request provides resources for MPO participation on the body, including meeting
preparation, attendance, and follow-up. MPO staff will also complete necessary research, support, and reporting for full
engagement with SWG activities.
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
240PTTS1 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Orange County Base Year
Transit Plan Administration Transportation Sarah Williamson FY 2028 ales
Services will iamson-baker@oran ecountync. o Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
Julyj 2024 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 2027 Work Plan.
The Staff Working Group Administrator supports the Staff Working Group,which is made up of Orange County,GoTriangle,
Local Parties, and the TWTPO. 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# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
190PTTS1 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Continuation ofTransit
Orange County Base Year
Services Fixed Route Transportation Jamael Wiley FY 2028 ages
Services Iwiley@orangecountync.gov
Cumulative
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 2027 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.The Orange County Transit service area boundary was
updated two times prior to its most recent expansion on January 16, 2024. FY25 Fixed Routes funded by this Increased
Cost of Existing Services (ICES) include,
*Orange-Alamance Connector,and
*Orange-Chapel Hill connector(AKA: Hill-to-Hill).
Weekday frequency: 7:00 am—5:30 pm
Bus Operations FY27 FY28
Estimated Hours 2000 2000
Cost Per Hour 93 96
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
250PTTS12 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year eSti1-1
Continuation ofTransit See
Services Demand Orange County
JamaelWiley FY 2027
Response and Paratransit Transportation Services jwiley@orangecountync.gov Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
July1,2023 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 2027 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. Expanded operations to accompany vehicles provided by Orange County Commissioners for expanding
Demand Response Services
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. It aligns closely with
BOCC Strategic Plan,Transportation performance measure#1,"Increase ridership by 5%each year on fixed route,demand
response, and mobility on demand transportation services." Orange County has purchased vehicles for this program, and is
seeking authorization from the Transit Plan to hire operators and expand this much needed service in early FY26.
Weekday frequency: 7:00 am—5:30 pm
Bus Operations FY27 FY28
Estimated Hours 5000 5000
Cost Per Hour 165 169
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
20OPTTS4 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Orange County Base Year
Hillsborough Circulator 1 2.0 Transportation Jamael Wiley FY 2028 ages
Services iwiley@orangecountync.gov
Cumulative
Estimated OrangeTransit Estimated
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Capital Cost
September 20,2017 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 2027 Work Plan.
In June 2025, bus services in Hillsborough were enhanced to offer a second route.This reduced headways and added
service to the Health Department. Previous improvements have included extending service hours to 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.
M-F.Work to evaluate the effectiveness of these enhancements and future additional enhancements to provide
more flexible service options and better accommodate the needs of passengers will continue.OCPTwill study
opportunities in the second half of FY26 and seeks funding to enhance service in Hillsborough in FY27.This project
represents the consolidation of three previously approved projects: Hillsborough Circulator, Hillsborough
Expansion, and Hillsborough Circulator II.The service expansion isthrough FY27.This consolidation aimsto improve
service coverage, reduce waiting times, and enhance overall efficiency for the Hillsborough area.
Weekday frequency: 6:30 am—6:00 pm
Bus Operations FY27 FY28
Estimated Hours 5000 5000
Cost Per Hour 103 105
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REQUEST# FY2027 FYSTART DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
20OPTTS6 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
Orange Transit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Orange County Base Year
Mobility on Demand Transportation Jamael Wiley FY 2028 ages
Services lwiley@orangecountync.gov
Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
July1,2019 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 2027 Work Plan.
Demand for Mobility-on-Demand(MOD),OCPT's micro-transit service offering same-day reservations and utilizes ADA-
accessible vehicles to serve both rural and urban areas, currently exceeds demand.
Weekday frequency 9:00 am—5:00 pm.
Bus Operations FY27 FY28
Estimated Hours 5000 5000
Cost Per Hour 105 107
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REQUEST# FY 2026 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2027
190PTTS2 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Orange Transit Estimated Operating Cost
Base Year 1 512
Increase Cost of Existing Services(ICES) Orange County Transportaion Sarah Williamson FY 2027 ages
Cumulative
Estimated Start Date Estimated Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost
Jul-18 N/A Base Year
Cumulative
Project Description/Scope Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in 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.
Project Justification/Business Case
Provide responses to EACH of the questions below.Answer the questions as fully as possible.Enter Not Applicable(N/A)as
appropriate.
Please detail project justification
Project adopted in previous workprogram
1. Is this a New Project,Scope Change or Financial Change? New ❑ Scope ❑ Financial ❑
S,,instructions for definitions
la.If Scope Change or Financial Change-Indicate previous project ID
2. Is this project Operating,Capital or Both? Operating o Capital ❑ Both ❑
3. Is this a one-time request? Yes ❑ No ❑
4. What is the timeframe for the request?Are you requesting a full year of funds in FY26 or a partial year to be annualized in future fiscal years?
Full Year Funding
S. Where is this project located,who will this project serve and how will it improve service or overall implementation of the Orange Transit Plan?
m ❑
6. Is this project programmed in the adopted Transit Plan FYs 2026-2032 Multi-Year Operating Program or CIP?
Yes No
6a. If yes,how does this request relate to what was envisioned in the adopted Multi-Year Operating Program,CIP,or Orange Transit Plan?Specify which component(s)of the Multi-Year
Operating Program,CIP,or Orange Transit Plan the request supports.
Project adopted in previous workprogram
6b. If no,is this project in addition to projects and services included in the adopted Multi-Year Operating Program,CIP,or Orange Transit Plan or in lieu of projects and services included in
those programs/plans?
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
24CHTTS13 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year 2
1.0 FTE: Chapel Hill Transit Caroline Dwyer FY 2028 es�
Transit Planner I
cdwyer@townofchapelhill.org Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
July1j 2025 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 2027 Work Plan.
Staff member supporting the implementation of OCTP projects.This person will primarily focus on CHT's SRTP update
project and day-to-day operating and service planning.
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
24CHTTS14 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
1.0 FTE: Base Year
Bus Stop Amenities Chapel Hill Transit Caroline Dwyer FY 2028 002!5-
Technician cdwyer@townofchapelhill.org Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
July1,2025 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 2027 Work Plan.
The Bus Stop Amenities Technician directly supports our maintenance team, enhancing CHT's ability to clean, maintain, and
repair our 535+transit stops and amenities. Well-maintained stop amenities also extend the life of transit plan investments
in bus stops, reducing future funding needs.
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
26CHTTSI6 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
Orange Transit Estimated Operating
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost
1.0 FTE Onboard Base Year
Technology QA/ Chapel Hill Transit Caroline Dwyer FY 2028 ages
QC Technician
cdwyer@townofchapelhill.org Cumulative
Estimated
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost
Base Year
July:,2025 N/A
Cumulative
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in
Description/Scope the FY 2027 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# FY2027 FYSTART DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
22CHTTS01 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital I see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
Chapel Hill Transit Caroline Dwyer FY 2028 agesl
Chapel Hill Transit Y
Expansion cdwyer@townofchapelhill.org5
Cumulative
FY13-21
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
July1,2013 OngoingT_ 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 2027 Work Plan.
This project culminates in service improvements to Chapel Hill Transit operations using Orange Transit Tax funds from
its inception in 2013.These funds provide additional hours of operation at times that were most demanded by the public:
evenings and weekends.This project funds evening and weekend service on the following routes: A, CM, CW, D, F, HS,J,
and NS.This project allowed Chapel Hill Transit to operate Sunday service for the first time. In addition,this project funds
the expansion of the on-demand EZ Rider service.
Weekday frequency:
Bus Operations FY27 FY28
Estimated Hours 14,166 14,166
Cost Per Hour 132 135
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REQUEST# FY2027 FYSTART DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
23CHTTSI Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital I see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
CW Route- FY 2028 a0.es1 "
Improve Mid-Day Chapel Hill Transit Caroline Dwyer
s
cdwyer@townofchapelhill.org Cumulative
Service
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
July 1, 2026 OngoingT_ 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 2027 Work Plan.
This project improves the CW route, based on customer feedback.
Weekday frequency 7:00 am—9:30 pm
Weekend frequency 8:00 am—6:30 pm
Bus Operations FY27 FY28
Estimated Hours 1500 1500
Cost Per Hour 140 144
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REQUEST# FY2027 FYSTART DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
24CHTTSI Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital I
see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year 2
HS-Weekend Servicees
Chapel Hill Transit Caroline Dwyer FY 2028 see pa�
cdwyer@townofchapelhill.org Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
July1,2026 OngoingT_ 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 2027 Work Plan.
Improvements to the HS route add weekend transit services, provide connections to higher-density neighborhoods and
multifamily housing, and improve transit access to key destinations along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The service
improvement benefits lower-income communities and fulfills a stated public need for weekend service in transit reliant
neighborhoods.
Weekday frequency 5:30 am—6:30 pm
Weekend frequency 8:00 am—6:30 pm
Bus Operations FY27 FY28
Estimated Hours 1177 1177
Cost Per Hour 127 130
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REQUEST# FY2027 FYSTART DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
19CHTTS2 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital I see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
Increased Cost of Caroline Dwyer FY 2028 ales
ExistingServices Chapel Hill Transit ysee
cdwyer@townofchapelhill.org Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
July1,2013 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 2027 Work Plan.
The original Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan based operating cost on$103 per hour.Since then,
operating costs have risen to$140.Chapel Hill Transit utilizes funds from the Orange County Transit Plan to offset
these costs.
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
26CHTTS14 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
Route D: UNC-Patterson Chapel Hill Transit cdw\/er@townofchapeIhiI1.org Dwyer FY
FY 2028 Seepage5
1
Place
Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
Base Year
July1,2026 N/A
Cumulative
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in
Description/Scope I the FY 2027 Work Plan.
Extend D Route to Patterson Place and extend Saturday service until 9 PM.
This project funds 5,300 hours of service in FY27 and each subsequent year.
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REQUEST# FY2027 FYSTART DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
26CHTTSI3 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
NS Route- Chapel Hill Transit Caroline Dwyer FY 2028 epagesti
Eubanks-Southern cdwyer@townofchapelhill.org se
Village Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
Base Year
July1,2026 N/A
Cumulative
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in
Description/Scope the FY 2027 Work Plan.
Increases NS Route morning peak frequency to every 6 minutes;extends Saturdayservice until 11 PM;and
extends Sunday service until 9 PM.
Funds 2,300 hours of service in FY27 and each subsequent year
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FY27 CAPITAL PROJECTS
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
23GOTCD4 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
Orange Transit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
Triangle Mobility Hub
GoTriangle Catherine Miller FY 2028
cmiller@gotriangle.org Cumulative
Estimated
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost
FY20 FY29 Base Year es
Cumulative see
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description
Description/Scope in the FY 2027 Work Plan.
Phase II of the new Regional Transit Center (RTC), known as the Triangle Mobility Hub, will continue in FY 2027. The
scope of Phase II includes design (e.g., architectural &engineering services), right-of-way acquisition and permitting,
construction (e.g., site development, corridor improvements, facility construction, and construction administration),
and project management.
The completed feasibility study for the relocation of the RTC included 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.The current location of the RTC on Slater Road in Durham creates overlapping routes leading to inefficiency and is
not proximate to 1-40, which causes delays and reduced reliability during peak commuting times.The feasibility study
evaluated location optionsthat improve operating efficiency and reliability,connections to planned BRT and rail,as well
as potential for transit-oriented development.The study concluded that the preferred location of the relocated RTC is
the SW quadrant of the intersection of NC 54 and Miami Blvd.The feasibility study was funded by county transit plans in
Wake, Durham, and Orange counties.
The GoTriangle Regional Transit Center (RTC) is the primary hub for GoTriangle regional bus services connecting Wake,
Durham, and Orange Counties.The project will improve operating efficiency and reliability, connections to planned BRT
and future passenger rail, as well as potential for transit-oriented development.
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
23GOTVPI Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
Orange Transit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
Bus Purchases
GoTriangle Jay Heikes FY 2028
jheikes@�otrain�le.or�
Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
e511,
FY23 Ongoing Base Year e
Cumulative Se
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description
Description/Scope in the FY 2027 Work Plan.
Orange Transit's share of the GoTriangle level buying bus strategy. FY27 update:Adjust vehicle purchases to match
services funded by transit plans. GoTriangle will serve as the project sponsor as these new buses will replace
existing buses that have reached its useful life.There has been an increase in maintenance cost due to maintaining
high mileage vehicles and a reduction in reliability.Vehicle purchase requests correspond to the fleet replacement
plan.
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
23GOTCD2 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
Orange Transit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Regional Bus Base Year
Operation and
Maintenance GoTriangle Bryan Hammond FY 2028
Facility bhammond@gotriangle.org Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
FY20 FY29 Base Year 511'
Cumulative see
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description
Description/Scope in the FY 2027 Work Plan.
The project sheet requests funding for phases of design and construction required to operate services identified in
the Transit Plan. FY26 Update - revised cost estimate and cost curve in progress, estimates provided for submittal,
to be updated when cost estimate 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 renovation of the
current Nelson Road facility as the most cost effective option to address current needs and provide an
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.
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
26GOTCD15 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
Orange Transit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
Fordham Blvd.Transit
GoTriangle Paul Black FY 2028
Access Improvements
pblack@gotriangle.org Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
This project is also known as 400 Base Yeartit
FY26 FY29 DIF Connections in Orange Transit Cumulative See9agec,
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in
Description/Scope the FY 2027 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 the Adopted Orange Transit Plan realignment 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.
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REQUEST# FY2027 FYSTART DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
260PTCP07 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
Orange Transit
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Estimated Operating Cost
Base Year
Orange County Sarah Williamson FY 2028
Transit Plan Update Transportation Services swilliamson-
baker@orangecountync.gov
Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Capital Cost
Base Year
July1,2026 N/A see
page"1
Cumulative
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description
Description/Scope in the FY 2027 Work Plan.
Capital Item every four years, to be scoped by a subcommittee that includes the ILA partners and at least two other
voting members of SWG.All non-voting members will also be invited to the subcommittee.This is a request from County
Commissioners and a placeholder to ensure funding. Further work to be led by the future OC Transportation Director.
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2026
270PTCD03 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
Orange Transit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
Operational Orange County Jamael Wiley FY 2028
Improvements Transportation jwiley@orangeccountync.gov
Cumulative
Services
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
July1,2025 July1,2028 Base Yearec,
Cumulative See
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the
Description/Scope FY 2027 Work Plan.
For annual operational improvements to support transit plan work.In FY27,this will include upgrades to the bus lot to
accommodate additional vehicles,support an onboard survey,and provide the local match for stop improvements such as
benches, as well as branding and QR codes linking to timetables at all stops.
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Project ID FY 2026 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025
Project Amendment RequestForm
Operating and/or Capital
Type of Amendment Minor ❑ Major ❑
Minor Amendments:
a.An amendment that requires a transfer between budget ordinance appropriations but requires less than a 20%change to a project appropriation for projects equal to or less
than$250,000;
b.Changes to any adopted financial assumptions supporting the applicable Work Program that does not have a significant Impact on the overall revenue or expenditure forecast,
which is defined to be no more than a one percent(1%)over the life of the plan;
c.Changes in reporting requirements for performance on implementation elements authorized in the applicable Work Program;
d.Changes in funding amounts less than$250,000 for implementation elements programmed in future fiscal years;
e.Any other change that does not meet any of the criteria of a Minor Amendment is a Major Amendment.
Major Amendments are required when:
a.A project requested to be added to the Work Plan
b.A project requested to be removed from the Work Plan
c.Changes to any adopted financial assumptions supporting the applicable Work Program that does have a significant impact on the overall revenue or expenditure forecast,
which is defined to be over one percent(1%)over the life of the plan;
d.Changes in scope for implementation elements programmed in current and future fiscal years;
e.Any amendment that requires a transfer of funds between capital or operating funding categories
I.Any change that requires a change in budgeted reserves or fund balance.
These definitions are based on the Orange County Transit Work Plan Amendment Policy Update,which gives more clarity to the definitions without changing their meaning.
New/Amended Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Orange Transit Estimated Operating Cost
Base Year(FY 2026) $
FY 2027 $
Cumulative FY28-FY32 $
Orange Transit Esti mated Capital Cost
Staffing Study TW on behalf of OC Base Year(FY 2026) $ 200,758
Doug Plachcinski Cumulative FY27-FY32 $
Project Description/Scope Enter below a summary of the project amendment and impact on approved plan.
The Staffing Analysis will consist of three parts:(1)an analysis of existing positions funded(wholly or partially)with Orange Transit funds among a 11 agencies,(2)an analysis of future
staffing needs,and(31 a recommendation for Performance Metrics that can be used to evaluate new staff ng requests and ongoing staffing levels.The analysis is expected to take 6-8
1.Enter Orange Transit Project ID(s)to Increase
Appropriation Amount Recurring Notes
Project ID Project Category Amount
TOTAL $ $
2.Orange Transit Project ID(s)to Reduce
Project ID Project Appropriation Amount Recurring Notes
Category Amount
TOTAL $ - $ -
3.Impact on Transit Plan Project Costs
From above,indicate whether amounts impact operating or capital budgets in Orange Estimated Operating Cost Current year $ -
TransitPlan. Recurring $
Estimated Capital Cost Base Year $ 200,758
cumulative $
4. Is this project Operating,Capital or Both? Operating ❑ Capital ❑ Both
S. What is the timeframe for the request?Are you requesting a full year of funds or a partial year to be annualized in future fiscal years?
FY-Authorization to begin'March and last a months.
6.What Is the expected outcome(s)if this request is funded?What is the alternative if the request is not funded?
1.List any other relevant information not addressed.
$183,570 proposed consultant fee,$17,188 proposed TW project management time reimbursement.
8.Please enter estimated appropriations to support expenses.Enter FY 2026 and the estimated annualized cost in FY 2027 using the 2.5%growth factor,if applicable.The
spreadsheet will calculate 2028 and beyond by 2.5%.If your project is not expected to have recurring costs in FY 2027 and/or beyond,delete the calculation(s)in columns EI.
Cost Break Dow,of Project Request
OPERATING COSTS FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY iFY31 FV32
Growth Factors 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50%
Salary&Fringes
Contracts
Bus Oerations:
Estimated Hours
Caster Hour
ma
Estited Operating Cost
Bus Leases
Park&Ride Lease
Other
Other
Subtotal:Bus Operations
Operatin Fare Collection
Operating Youth GOPass
TOTAL OPERATING COSTS
9.Please enter estimated appropriations to support contractual commitments and other expenses related to proposed capital projects.
CAPITAL COSTS FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31 FY32
Planning
Design
Construction
Equipment
Land-Right of Way
Other
TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS $ 200,758
Assumptlonsfor Costs and Revenues Above:
10.Please state any assumption(s)used to calculate the capital and operating dollars and revenues shown above.(include details)
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30 Hours for Executive Director,30 hours for Planning Manager,86 hours to planners
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jan 2027
30CHTVP15 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
Orange Transit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
Bus Purchases Caroline Dwyer Town of Chapel Hill y FY 2028
Expansion-Renewals
cdwyer@townofchapelhill.org
Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
January 1,2027 June 1,2027 Base Year esti
Cumulative e
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in the
Description/Scope FY 2027 Work Plan.
Vehicle acquisitions,repowers,and replacements for services funded by Orange County Transit Tax revenues.
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REQUEST# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jul 2025
26TOCCDI Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital see pages 11-12
OrangeTransit Estimated
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Operating Cost
Base Year
203 Connector Sidewalk Town of Carrboro Tina Moon FY 2028
cmoon@carrboronc.gov Cumulative
Estimated Orange Transit Estimated Capital
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Cost
Base Year es
Ju 1,2025 December 1,2026
N See
Cumulative
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description in
Description/Scope the FY 2027 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# FY2027 FY START DATE
Orange Transit Work Plan Jun 2026
26TOCCD2 Request Form Total Project Cost
Operating and/or Capital
Orange Transit Estimated Operating
Project Name Requesting Agency Project Contact Cost
Base Year
West Main Street
Sidewalk Town of Carrboro Tina Moon FY 2028
cmoon@carrboronc.gov Cumulative
Estimated
Estimated Start Date Completion Notes Orange Transit Estimated Capital Cost
Base Year
Cktoberl,2025 December 1,2028 e511,
Cumulative See
Project Enter below a summary of the project that may later be used as the project description
Description/Scope in the FY 2027 Work Plan.
Design and construct 10-footwide sidewalkon the south side of West Main St from Fidelity Stto West PoplarAve.
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Recommended FY 2027
Transit Work Ptan
Proposed FY27 Investment
$ 15 . 53 Million
$9 . 49M $6 . 04M
Operating Capital
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Where Your Investments Are Going
Bus Operations & Service Expansion: 53%
Bus Stops & Transit Centers: 33%
Transit Plan Administration: 7%
Bus & Vehicle Purchases: 3%
Tax District Administration: 2%
Transit Plan Development: 2%
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Operating $9,,49M
Agency FY27 Funding Requests
Chapel Hill $4,090,487
GoTriangle $3,365,272
- g - Orange County $1 ,615,868
� � Tax District Administration $374,841
-� Triangle West TPO $42,867
�,, Total $9,489,335
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Agency FY27 Funding Requests
Carrboro $244,829 for West Main St and 203 Connector Sidewalks
Chapel Hill $122, 132 for Bus Purchases
GoTriangle $5, 174,000 for Regional Bus Operations & Maintenance
Facility ($2. 1 M), Mobility Hub ($210K), Fordham Blvd
Access Improvements ($2.5M), and Bus Purchases ($364K)
Orange County $300,000 for Multi-Agency Transit Plan Development
Triangle West $200,758 for a Transit Plan Staffing Study
Total $690419719
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Tax District Financial Model
Ending Balances and Reserves
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$0
FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30A tota I financialpolicy
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■Total Reserves ■ Ending Balance ��, O million _ • _ •
New Since FY 2026 AWP Approval
FY27 AWP
• 2.5% growth for operating
• Multi-Agency Transit Plan Development
• Staffing Study across Transit Tax District
Annual Work Program Process
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