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Agenda 2011 01-03AGENDA NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Assembly Room, New Hanover County Historic Courthouse 24 North Third Street, Room 301 Wilmington, NC JONATHAN BARFIELD, JR., CHAIRMAN • JASON R. THOMPSON, VICE - CHAIRMAN TED DAVIS, JR., COMMISSIONER • BRIAN M. BERGER, COMMISSIONER • RICHARD G. CATLIN, COMMISSIONER BRUCE T. SHELL, COUNTY MANAGER • WANDA COPLEY, COUNTY ATTORNEY • SHEILA SCHULT, CLERK TO THE BOARD JANUARY 3, 2011 6:00 P.M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER (Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Jr.) INVOCATION (Chris Kuhne, Pastor of Worship Arts, Port City Community Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Vice - Chairman Jason R. Thompson) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Adoption of Wilmington Ten 40th Commemorative Anniversary Proclamation 3. Adoption of Ordinance for Budget Amendment ESTIMATED TIMES REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS 6:10 p.m. 4. Administration of Oath of Office to North Carolina House of Representative- Elect Susi Hamilton 6:15 p.m. 5. Consideration of Sole Source Award to Motorola for the Purchase of Dispatch Consoles 6:35 p.m. 6. Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan Update and Consideration of a Resolution in Support of the Plan 6:45 p.m. 7. Consideration of a Resolution Encouraging the North Carolina Department of Transportation to Explore Funding Options to Accelerate Construction of the Wilmington Bypass NON - AGENDA ITEMS (limit three minutes ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS 6:50 p.m. 8. Additional Items County Manager County Commissioners Clerk to the Board County Attorney 7:00 p.m. 9. ADJOURN Note: Times listed for each item are estimated, and if a preceding item takes less time, the Board will move forward until the agenda is completed. Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: January 3, 2011 CONSENT ITEM: 1 DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Chairman Barfield CONTACT(S): Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes BRIEF SUMMARY: Approve minutes from the following meetings: Agenda Review meeting held on December 16, 2010 Regular Session meeting held on December 20, 2010 RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve minutes. COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 4 -0. Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 1 -0 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: January 3, 2011 CONSENT ITEM: 2 DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Wilmington Ten Planning Committee CONTACT(S): Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board SUBJECT: Adoption of Wilmington Ten 40th Commemorative Anniversary Proclamation BRIEF SUMMARY: The Wilmington Ten Foundation has made a request that the Board adopt a proclamation to recognize the Wilmington Ten 40th Commemorative Anniversary as a significant part of Black History Month in February 2011 in New Hanover County. The proclamation was requested to be submitted to the Foundation by January 8, 2011 to be included in the commemorative booklet. Chairman Barfield will present the proclamation during February 3, 2011 Commemorative Anniversary event. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt proclamation. ATTACHMENTS: Wilmington Ten Proclamation COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 4 -0. Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 2 -0 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILMINGTON TEN PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, "The Wilmington Ten Foundation for Social Justice" has been established with a mission that will include the development of programs and cultural experiences that empower those in need of social justice to excel in their endeavors, make positive life choices, and share their creativity and God -given talents in their own communities and the world at- large; and WHEREAS, the Foundation strives to work with this community in an effort to prevent the actions that took place in February 1971 from being repeated, particularly with our youth; and WHEREAS, the Foundation's primary goal is to provide opportunities for education, rehabilitation, training, and to provide aid to persons who have been done an injustice; and WHEREAS, it is important that the citizens of New Hanover County be reminded of this historical time in our community's history and the importance of continuing to work for peace and justice, particularly with the youth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that the Wilmington Ten 40 Commemorative Anniversary be recognized as a significant part of Black History Month in February 2011 in New Hanover County. ADOPTED this the 3 rd day of January, 2011. NEW HANOVER COUNTY Jonathan Barfield, Jr., Chairman ATTEST: Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 2 -1 -1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: January 3, 2011 CONSENT ITEM: 3 DEPARTMENT: Budget PRESENTER(S): Cam Griffin, Budget Director CONTACT(S): Cam Griffin, Budget Director SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance for Budget Amendment BRIEF SUMMARY: The following budget amendment amends the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. 11 -130 - Social Services RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adoption of the ordinance for the budget amendment listed. ATTACHMENTS: B/A 11 -130 COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 4 -0. Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 3 -0 AGENDA: January 3, 2011 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 11 -130 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 11-130 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: General Fund Department: Social Services/Energy Assistance and Administration Expenditure: Decrease Increase Social Services/Energy Assistance: Assistance Payments $35 Total $35 Revenue: Decrease Increase Social Services /Administration: DSS Administration 1571 Funds - Federal /State $35 Total $35 Section 2: Explanation To budget a one -time additional State allocation of $35,351 in Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) funds to provide emergency assistance to low - income households to help pay for heating costs. There are no matching County funds required. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 11-130, amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, is adopted. Adopted, this day of , 2011. (SEAL) ATTEST: Jonathan Barfield, Jr., Chairman Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 3 -1 -1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: January 3, 2011 REGULAR ITEM: 4 DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Chairman Barfield CONTACT(S): Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board SUBJECT: Administration of Oath of Office to North Carolina House of Representative -Elect Susi Hamilton BRIEF SUMMARY: North Carolina House of Representative -Elect Susi Hamilton has requested that Chairman Barfield administer the Oath of Office to her at the Board of Commissioners meeting. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Administer the Oath of Office. COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Administer the Oath of Office. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Administered the Oath of Office. Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 4 -0 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: January 3, 2011 REGULAR ITEM: 5 DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management PRESENTER(S): Warren Lee, Emergency Management /911 Director CONTACT(S): Warren Lee, Emergency Management /911 Director SUBJECT: Consideration of Sole Source Award to Motorola for the Purchase of Dispatch Consoles BRIEF SUMMARY: In 2006, the County purchased through competitive procurement a digital 800 MHz Project 25 trunked simulcast system from Motorola. To ensure that the equipment is properly maintained, the County currently maintains its radio and console infrastructure through a Motorola maintenance contract. The County also maintains an inventory of spare parts and boards unique to its Motorola consoles. Mixing of different vendor consoles will lead to inconsistencies of use and operation as well as create opportunity for injury, loss of life and /or damage to critical infrastructure. In order to maintain standardization and compatibility with the other Motorola equipment that the County owns, staff is requesting approval to purchase additional dispatch consoles from Motorola as a sole source provider. NC General Statutes 143- 129(e) (6) provides that purchases of apparatus, supplies, materials or equipment are exempt from bidding when: A. performance or price competition for a product is not available; B. a needed product is available from only one source of supply; or C. standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration. Cost of the additional equipment is $945,801 which will be purchased using 911 Surcharge Funds that were approved by the Board at the December 6, 2010 meeting. The statute requires the Board of Commissioners to approve the sole source purchase prior to award. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt resolution approving the sole source award to Motorola in the amount of $945,801 for the purchase of dispatch consoles. ATTACHMENTS: Motorola Competitive Bid Resolution COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 5 -0 COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 4 -0. Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 5 -0 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION EXCEPTION TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS WHEREAS, in 2006, the County purchased through competitive bidding a digital 800 MHz Project 25 trunked simulcast system from Motorola and currently maintains its radio and console infrastructure through a Motorola maintenance contract; and WHEREAS, the County keeps an inventory of spare parts and boards unique to its Motorola consoles and mixing of different vendor consoles would lead to inconsistencies of use and operation as well as create opportunity for injury, loss of life and /or damage to critical infrastructure; and WHEREAS, to maintain standardization and compatibility with the other Motorola equipment that the County owns, staff is requesting approval to purchase additional dispatch consoles from Motorola as a sole source vendor; and WHEREAS, General Statutes 143- 129(e)(6) provides that purchases of apparatus, supplies, materials or equipment are exempt from bidding when: A. performance or price competition for a product is not available B. a needed product is available from only one source of supply C. standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration; and WHEREAS, this exception to the bidding requirements referred to as "Sole Source" must be approved by the Board prior to purchase. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County approves the purchase of dispatch consoles from Motorola as a sole source provider in accordance with the sole source provisions outlined in GS 143- 129(e)(6) in amount of $945,801. Adopted this 3 rd day of January, 2011. New Hanover County Jonathan Barfield, Jr., Chairman ATTEST: Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 5 -1 -1 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: January 3, 2011 REGULAR ITEM: 6 DEPARTMENT: County Manager PRESENTER(S): Mike Kozlosky, WMPO Director CONTACT(S): Chris Coudriet, Assistant County Manager SUBJECT: Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan Update and Consideration of a Resolution in Support of the Plan BRIEF SUMMARY: At its December 15, 2010 meeting, the Wilmington MPO Transportation Advisory Committee adopted the Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan. The plan will serve as a guide for multi -modal transportation planning in the region. The Wilmington MPO is requesting the Board of Commissioners adopt a resolution in support of Cape Fear Commutes 2035. Mike Kozlosky, Wilmington MPO director, will present an overview of the transportation plan and its priorities. The plan, minus appendices, is attached for the Board's review. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt resolution in support of the Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Plan. ATTACHMENTS: Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Resolution of Support COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 3 -1, Commissioner Berger dissenting. Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -0 6 -1 -1 Acknowled Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Committee Members Howard T. Capps, Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority Eric Coffey, New Hanover County A. Scott Cromartie, City of Wilmington Al Freimark, Pender County Dorsey Jones,Town of Navassa Howard H. Loving, Jr., NC Board of Transportation Paul Martinez,Town of Kure Beach John F. Melia, City of Wilmington Ryan T. Rhoden hiser,Town of Wrightsville Beach Mike Roberts,Town of Leland Donald M. Sellers, Brunswick County Stuart Smith,Town of Belville Steven J. Stanton,Town of Carolina Beach WMPO Transportation Advisory Committee Members Jonathan Barfield, Chairman, Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority Laura Padgett,Vice Chair, City of Wilmington Mike Alford, NC Board of Transportation Mike Ballard,Town of Navassa Jack Batson,Town of Belville Bill Blair,Town of Wrightsville Beach Jim Dugan,Town of Kure Beach Walter Futch,Town of Leland Bob Lewis,Town of Carolina Beach Bill M. Sue, Brunswick County Kristi Tomey, City of Wilmington Jason Thompson, New Hanover County David Williams, Pender County WMPO Technical Coordinating Committee WMPO Staff Members Mike Kozlosky, Executive Director Joshuah Mello, Associate Transportation Planner Anthony Prinz, Associate Transportation Planner Bill McDow, Staff Engineer Bruce Johnston, Sr. Engineering Technician David Peterson, Engineering Technician Adrienne Walters, Project Coordinator Penny Bray, Administrative Support Specialist Consultants Martin /Alexiou /Bryson, PC Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -2 About the Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Committee and Transportation The Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Committee was appointed by the WMPO Transporta- tion Advisory Committee to create a transportation plan for the greater Wilmington area, which includes all of New Hanover County and portions of Brunswick County and Pender County. The committee members took this charge very seriously. Better transportation planning has been cited by many as a critical need for our region and Wilmington has struggled in the past to address the negative results of unplanned growth on the area's transportation system. From the beginning, the Cape Fear Com- mutes 2035 Committee sought to craft this new plan in an open and transparent fashion, using data and scientific analysis to drive the decision - making process. The committee began with a vision statement which stressed safety, efficiency, appropri- ateness, responsibility, integration and multi - modalism. In order to incorporate ideas, goals and values from the community into the plan, the committee created a survey, which was completed by thousands of area residents. This survey data was used to refine the regional priorities over the next 25 years and identify specific transportation projects for study by the committee. Using a matrix, the transportation projects were ranked based on criteria established by the committee. These criteria evolved directly from the adopted vision statement and survey data collected from the public. We have completed our analysis and project ranking and present this comprehensive long - range transportation plan for your reference and use. Yours Truly, Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Committee Members What is Cape Fear Commutes 2035? Plan Background The Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan is the long range transportation plan for the urbanized area of Wilmington, North Carolina. It has been prepared by the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO), which is the local organization responsible for regional transportation planning in this area. Federal law requires the preparation of this plan, and also specifies issues which the plan must consider.This document summarizes the various Plan elements.The technical appendi- ces that accompany this Plan provide additional detail and are referenced throughout. Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan details how transportation needs should be addressed over the next twenty -five years.The plan establishes the goals and objectives for the improvement of travel conditions within the WMPO planning area and makes specific recommendations for transportation projects and funding sources. In accordance with federal regulations, the plan must be fiscally- constrained. In other words, the plan must identify funding sources for all of the proposed projects.The plan considers all modes of transportation, including automobiles, trucks, buses, trains, airplanes, ferries, bicycles, and walking. Over the past decade, the WMPO area has experienced a significant amount of change, both economically and demographically. Such changes are expected to continue into c Table of Contents What is Cape Fear Commutes 2035? . . . 1 Public Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Identifying Tomorrow's Needs Today . .5 The Plan's Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Overview of Projects . . . . . . . . . . 6 Paying for the Plan . . . . . . . . . . 13 Project List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -3 Cape Fe ar 0 is 203 �2W5, Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -4 the near future.To accommodate the changes in our society and to meet federal re- quirements, the WMPO will regularly update the plan to meet the community's needs. Study Area WMPO is a metropolitan planning organization (MPO). MPOs are local agencies that are responsible for regional transportation planning. In order to be part of the federal transportation planning process and to receive federal transportation funds, an urban area with a population over 50,000 must have an MPO. Each MPO has a range of duties including the production of the long range transportation plan for its area.The overall aim of these Federal requirements is to ensure continuing, cooperative, and compre- hensive transportation planning for urban areas, and MPOs are central to that process. Figure 1 shows the area covered by the WMPO. Plan Requirements Federal law specifies the elements and processes that must feed into each long range transportation plan.The law changes periodically. The most recent law is the Safe, Ac- countable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA LU). SAFETEA -LU requires each long range transportation plan to: • Cover a minimum 20 -year period, • Be updated at certain intervals, • Be'fiscally constrained'- that is, plan on the basis of likely funding levels rather than unlimited funding levels, • Use up -to -date planning assumptions, and • Identify major facilities that should function as an integrated regional system. SAFETEA -LU also specifies the planning factors that must be addressed in the planning process.The accompanying technical appendices show how each of these planning factors is addressed by the Plan for each mode.The process must: • Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity and efficiency, • Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non- motor- ized users, • Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non -mo- torized users, • Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and freight, • Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improve- ments and State and local planned growth and economic development pat- terns, c Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -5 photo :et MP If I had $100 to spend on transportation, I would... WMPO's adopted Public Involvement Policy creates "an open decision - making process whereby citizens have the opportunity to be involved in all stages of the transportation planning process "and is designed to "ensure that transportation decisions will reflect public priorities." Public involvement has been a critical component in developing Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan, and these activities helped shape the plan (please see Appendix 2 for a more detailed description of public involvement activi- ties): Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Committee The Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Committee was formed at the outset to guide devel- opment of Cape Fear Commutes 2035.The committee is comprised of 13 members appointed from each of the WMPO member municipalities and counties, as well as the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority.The committee was instrumental in researching, developing and analyzing projects, and shaping the guiding policies of the plan. Community Survey and Open Houses The Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan process kicked -off on March 20, 2009 with a press conference at the New Hanover County Public Library Northeast Regional Branch. Over 60 people and various media outlets attended the event, where they heard comments from Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo, Pender County Commissioner Jimmy Tate, Belville Mayor Chuck Thurlow and North Carolina Board of Transportation Member Lanny Wilson. This event marked the opening of the Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Survey, which was posted on -line and published in the Wilmington Star News as a 1/4 page display adver- tisement for over one month. The survey was also included in the various weekly re- gional newspapers in the three - county region. WMPO staff and members of the Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Committee attended various meetings and events to publicize the survey and also appeared on several radio and television shows. $35.00 From May 11 to May 21, 2009, six public open houses were held throughout the three - $30.00 county region. These open houses provided the public an opportunity to meet with $25.00 $20.00 WMPO staff and members of the Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Committee and outline $15.00 $10.00 their vision for transportation in the Wilmington area over the next 25 years. The open $5.00 N 4- 1]A v houses were also used to route additional traffic to the survey. O O O ` +� N � N >_ Q) _0 .N - 0 °' �_ °' 4 ra (0 L Vl (6 The survey was officially closed on June 17 2009 three months after it opened. Over L ° Q 4 Q X Ql O O O N 3 200 residents of the Cape Fear region responded to the survey in both English and > In Q a) E a) E CL E Spanish. The data collected through the survey was used by the Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Committee to develop and vision and set of guiding principles for the plan. The E.' Bxfi'w ape Fear Co 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -6 pho to :et MP results also identified a large number of new transportation projects that the commit- tee was able to analyze and evaluate. Website The WMPO's website devoted a page to Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan, allowing members of the public to stay abreast of the plan's development, access meeting agendas and minutes, view documents, and provide input. Visit CapeFearCommutes.org for more information. Identif Tomorrow's Needs Toda Growth As the region continues to grow, more people and more jobs will undoubtedly mean more congestion and less mobility throughout the region. Keeping up with the antici- pated growth while not neglecting today's issues is the key challenge addressed by the Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan.The plan's approach to mitigating the impacts of growth is multi- faceted, recognizing the importance of developing alterna- tive modes of transportation and becoming less dependent of automobiles for our daily travel needs. Recent statistics rank the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as the 24th fastest growing urban area in the United States.The Wilmington MSA includes more than 347,000 residents, more than a 26 percent increase in population since 2000. Pro- jections for population and household growth within the WMPO area were completed for 2020 and 2035, and are shown in the charts to the right. Brunswick and Pender County populations are projected to more than triple by 2035, while New Hanover County's population is projected to increase by nearly two - thirds, from approximately 178,000 people today to approximately 284,000 in 2035. Employment growth is also projected to be significant, especially in Brunswick and Pender counties compared to their current employment levels. For more detailed information on growth, please see Appendix 1. Challenges The Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan recognizes the many transporta- tion challenges facing the region.These include: • Coordinating land use and transportation planning to ensure orderly develop- ment that does not overburden transportation infrastructure • Developing in a way that is sustainable in the long -term and sensitive to the region's many important environmental, cultural and historic features • Finding alternative funding sources to pay for the many transportation needs • Promoting the use of alternative modes of transportation to provide viable transportation choices to the region's travelers, and • Working cooperatively as regional partners to address regional and local trans- portation issues Population Growth 450,000 400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 Brunswick Pender I�New Hanover WMPO Area 2008 2020 2035 Employment Growth 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 C ape Fear Co 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -7 E The Plan's Vision Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan will plan for a safe, efficient, appro- priate, responsible, integrated, multimodal transportation system throughout the Wilmington Urban Area over the next 25 years.The transportation system will be: • Safe: reduces injuries and improves the sense of safety for all users • Efficient: moves the most people and goods in a cost effective manner, while using the least amount of resources • Appropriate: contributes to the quality of life and character of the region through proper design • Responsible: protects existing investments and limits environmental and social impacts • Integrated: links with other transportation and land use plans as well as future infrastructure investments • Multimodal: provides a choice of modes for most trips Overview of Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Pro The Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan is a multimodal plan that address- es current and future roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and other transportation needs. Projects were identified through a variety of sources, analyzed thoroughly, and ranked according to relevant and quantifiable factors. The following provides descriptions of specific elements of the plan. Individual projects are listed in Table 1, located in the final section of this report. More detail about these plan elements, as well as project development and detail, can be found in the appendices. Aviation Both commercial and general aviation make distinct contributions to the transpor- tation system, as well as having particular impacts on other aspects of the transpor- tation system and the wider environment. Commercial aviation allows citizens to travel to other states and internationally for business, personal business or leisure. Commercial freight operations, including major parcel companies, provide a means of delivering commercial goods across the nation. Aviation is the fastest mode of transportation for traveling substantial distances. General aviation supports busi- ness travel needs, as well as providing for recreational flying. Larger airports, such as Wilmington International Airport (ILM), are significant gen- erators of travel demand, not only for air travelers but also for commercial vehicles and the commuting needs of airport employees.They can act as intermodal nodes not only between air and surface transportation, but between modes of surface transportation for which the airport is simply a convenient meeting place. Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan supports development of the aviation sector, and in particular plans for improved transit connections to the airport to give travel- ers and employees other options besides driving to the airport. For more details, please see Appendix 3. Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -8 Cape Fear Commutes 203 Bicycle Facilities Bicycling can be a viable alternative to driving if the facilities and amenities are in place to make bicycle travel convenient and accessible. While many people bicycle for recre- ation, the Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan focuses on improving bicycling conditions for commuters and people making non - recreational trips.The committee received significant input from the bicycling community for development of this plan, including detailed input from the community survey, open houses, and the ongoing work of the WMPO BikePed Committee.The City of Wilmington and other member jurisidic- tions and partners (such as UNCW) have found success working together to improve the regional bicycle network. Over 200 individual bicycle improvement projects were identified. These include striping bicycle lanes on new and existing roadways, developing bicycle boulevards, and con- structing multi -use paths. Projects were prioritized based on a series of criteria to assist in applying limited funding opportunities to the most needed projects.These projects are detailed in Appendix 4. Of the over 200 bicycle projects identified, the top 10 new projects are: • Shipyard Boulevard (on -road bicycle lanes - new pavement) • South 17th Street (off -road multi -use path) • Carolina Beach Road (on -road bicycle lanes - restriping) • Peachtree Avenue (on -road bicycle lanes - new pavement) • South Front Street /South 3rd Street (off -road multi -use path) • South Front Street (on -road bicycle lanes - restriping) • Ann Street (bicycle boulevard) • North 23rd Street (on -road bicycle lanes - new pavement) • North & South 5th Avenue (on -road bicycle lanes - restriping) • Riverwalk South (off -road multi -use path) Freight Freight movement is a critical element of an advanced industrial economy, and the ease of freight movement is one component of a region's economic competitiveness for attracting and retaining various types of industry and employment centers. Freight movement can also have an impact on a region's quality of life, particularly with the need to ensure heavy truck traffic has suitable routes to /from the national highway or rail networks and ports, avoiding established residential areas. A key focus of improving freight movement in the WMPO area is promoting intermodal connections between the ports, highways, and rail networks.This focus includes making improvements to the US 74 highway corridor and the CSX rail line connecting the pro- posed North Carolina International Terminal at Southport to Charlotte, as well as restora- tion of the rail line between Castle Hayne and Wallace to provide rail access to Raleigh Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -9 photo :et MP and the Northeast. It also may include upgrades to Independence Boulevard in Wilmington and development of the Cape Fear Skyway as an important connec- tor. Because freight travel is impacted by roadway congestion, freight move- ment was a factor in ranking the Congestion Mitigation roadway projects. For more detail, please see Appendix 5. Mass Transportation Improvements The Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan aims to improve mobility throughout the region by employing a variety of approaches and improvements to all modes of travel. As the region continues to grow and the population becomes more dispersed, transit will play a more central role in moving people throughout the region. Public transportation has several roles in the transportation system. At the personal level, it provides mobility for people who are unable to drive, and an additional mobility for people who prefer not to drive. At a more strategic level, it can contribute to economic competitiveness, provide an alternative to congested highways, and assist with meeting air quality and other sustainability and quality -of -life goals. Historically, public transportation has taken a low profile in long -range planning, with greatest attention and funding being given to highway projects.This will need to change as it is increasingly recognized that a highway -led approach is neither financially feasible nor the best way to achieve a region's overall goals. In addition, land use patterns are an important determinant of whether transit ser- vice can be made attractive or even feasible, requiring forward - thinking policy development and regulatory standards. Higher density, mixed -use develop- ments, for example, that are designed to incorporate transit infrastructure and amenities have been shown to boost transit ridership. This plan will improve transit through enhancing the local bus system, adding new express routes to capture regional commuters, and developing a bus rapid transit network in the urban area.These projects are shown on Figures 3 and 5, toward the end of this report. For more detail, please see Appendix 6. Local Bus The Wilmington community has worked to develop a successful local bus sys- tem, WAVE Transit. WAVE Transit buses provide an affordable and convenient way to access jobs, shopping, and other destinations in Wilmington without a car. As the city and region continue to grow,WAVETransit will be relied on more as an alternative means of travel.This plan will add or modify five WAVE Transit routes. These routes will connect key destinations, such as UNCW and the airport, with the downtown, and will reach out to growing parts of the urban area.The new routes, and improvements to existing routes, will take advantage of the Central and Downtown Stations. Express Bus Routes More and more of the region's residents are living outside of the Wilmington urban area and commuting into the downtown, UNCW, the regional medical center, and other major employment centers.Today,their only real option is to Cape Fear Commutes 203 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -10 photo :et MP Many of these express routes are intended to serve destinations outside of the WMPO area. Development and implementation of these routes will require planning and coor- dination with regional partners. Funding from Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan only covers the project lengths within the WMPO area. Bus Rapid Transit Supplementing the local bus service, Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan establishes five corridors for the development of bus rapid transit, commonly referred to as BRT. Cities the size of Wilmington across the United States and throughout the world are developing BRT systems to provide efficient mass transit service in urban areas without the extremely high cost of commuter rail or light rail. BRT systems are cost - effective because they are developed on existing city streets with only moderate improvements to the infrastructure. They utilize modern, low -floor bus vehicles that provide many of the amenities that attract commuters who have a choice as to how they travel. Corridors in Wilmington identified for bus rapid transit improvements are: • Market Street (starter segment) • Oleander Drive • South 17th Street • Carolina Beach Road, and • Corridor between downtown and UNCW Other Regional Priorities As mass transportation projects were developed for Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan, a number of regional priorities were identified as needs, but not designated for funding.The regional priority projects would provide important con- nections to key destinations outside of the WMPO area, such as Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Jacksonville. Key destinations could be accessed by heavy rail, inter -city bus, ferries, or potentially water taxis.A rail feasibility study was completed approximately nine years ago. Specific unfunded recommendations include adding ferry service between Southport and downtown Wilmington, and reconstructing the rail line between Castle Hayne and Wallace. Security The Wilmington MPO aims to improve security for all motorized and non - motorized transportation throughout the MPO's planning area boundary.The Wilmington MPO Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -11 photo :et MP will work to improve security for public transportation as listed in the Mass Transit section by increasing cameras and lighting on buses. Freight will also be addressed by the upgraded use of STRAHNET (Strategic Highway Network) or military routes. Pedestrian Facilities WMPO members have been aggressively planning for pedestrian improvements outside the planning framework of Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan. In 2009, the City of Wilmington adopted Walk Wilmington: A Comprehensive Pedestrian PIan.With this plan, the City of Wilmington and NCDOT hope to meet the demands for safer and more extensive pedestrian facilities, including gre- enways, sidewalks, and crosswalks.The comprehensive pedestrian plan guides local, regional and state efforts to improve conditions for walking in the City of Wilmington and enhance the City's reputation as one of the premier tourism and recreation destinations in the southeast. Wilmington and other commu- nities within the MPO area have completed other, more localized pedestrian planning efforts. Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan includes specific pedestrian im- provements, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian signalization, as part of many of the roadway improvement projects. In many cases, they are included as part of the roadway projects to promote the development of complete streets and also provide opportunities to make connections between different modes of travel. For more details, please see Appendix 7. Roadway Improvements While a major emphasis of the plan's development is creating a balanced, multimodal transportation system, Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan recognizes that automobile use is, and will continue to be, the predominant mode of transportation for many people.The roadway improvement projects in the plan fall into one of three categories: Congestion Mitigation (projects that relieve traffic congestion), Safety (projects that promote safe travel for all modes of travel), and Quality of Life (projects that enhance the streetscape and add to the urban fabric). For more details, please see Appendix 8. Congestion Mitigation One of the major byproducts of the significant regional growth in the Wilm- ington area is increased traffic congestion. Congestion Mitigation projects are roadway improvement projects that address significant existing and projected capacity issues. In some cases that means widening existing roads, in others it means building new roads, and in still others it means providing congestion relief at major intersections. The highest priority Congestion Mitigation projects have been planned for years and are currently programmed in the State's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Among the highest priority projects are: • Completion of the Wilmington Bypass (TIP: R- 26338) • North and South Kerr Avenue improvements (TIP: U -3338) Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -12 photo credit MP Photo c • US 17- 74 -76 -Nc 133 improvements (TIP: R -3601) • Extension of Independence Boulevard (U -4434) • Extension of Military Cutoff Road (TIP: U -4751) Roadway Safety Another critical factor in improving the region's transportation system is enhancing the safety of the region's roads. Often, safety is closely tied to capacity issues on major corridors, but safety issues can also arise along roads and at intersections that were not originally designed and built to handle today's traffic. Many of the Safety projects in the plan are intersection improvement projects.These may entail realigning roads leading into the intersection, improving sight distances, upgrading or adding signalization, and other similar improvements.The plan also calls for construct- ing a number of roundabouts to replace existing traditional intersections. Under the right circumstances, roundabouts have been shown to be an effective way to both improve traffic flow and enhance safety. Safety projects also include other types of improvements, such as access management. Like roadway widenings and intersection improvements, access management improvements can enhance capacity (and reduce congestion). But access management improvements, such as installing medians and restricting turning movements, can also make corridors safer by prohibiting dangerous turning movements and eliminating potential conflict points. Quality of Life Our streets are a key component of our community's fabric.They help establish a mean- ingful sense of place and add value to our community.The Quality of Life projects in this plan aim to enhance urban design, mainly through streetscape improvements. Streetscape improvements could include adding curb and gutter, landscaping, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, landscaped medians, curb bulbouts, and decorative crosswalks. These projects would mainly be funded through local funds (not competing directly for funds with the Congestion Mitigation and Safety projects), except where they have demonstrable potential to improve roadway capacity. Other Regional Priorities The Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Committee recognizes that there are other roadway projects of regional importance that fall outside the parameters of this plan for funding purposes. The highest profile project that is not funded through this plan is the Cape Fear Skyway, which is anticipated to be funded principally by tolls. If built, the Skyway would significantly alter travel patterns in the region.The next update of this plan five years from now will be a new opportunity to study the impacts of the Skyway and determine any other future proj- ects that should be identified to support mobility in the region. Transportations Systems and Demand Management The roadway improvements that are part of this plan will not be enough to relieve conges- tion and provide the level of mobility that travelers throughout the region need and desire. The emphasis in this plan on developing alternative modes of travel, such as transit, bicy- cling, and walking, will enhance mobility. Another effective tool is to improve the efficiency of the overall transportation system by better managing system components (for example, Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -13 by improving traffic signal coordination and providing real -time traffic informa- tion), and by implementing programs and policies to reduce the demand for car - focused transportation. For more details, please see Appendices 9 and 10. Key elements of this plan are: • Constituting a Regional Transportation Commission that in addition to having the authority to levy taxes to support transportation improve- ments, will promote new technologies across the region to enhance mobility • Creating a full -time Transportation Demand Management Coordinator position to work with regional transportation partners • Promoting better access management • Coordinating transportation needs with the schools and UNCW • Encouraging land uses that support transportation mode choice • Integrating park and ride lots into new development along major transit corridors and highways • Encouraging the redevelopment of downtown Wilmington to provide a dense, walkable, transit - supportive regional center, and • Working with the region's employers to develop programs that incentive use of alternative modes for employees • Standardizing speed limits and design speeds on collector and arterial roadways Cape Fear Commutes 2035 21iiOW5, Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -14 Paying for the Plan Revenue Revenue projections for the Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan were based upon an analysis of historical data. Revenues were identified by funding source and grouped by primary mode. In most cases, current year revenues were assumed to grow at the forecast rate of population growth. Over the 25 year period of the plan, the aver- age forecast population growth for the WMPO is approximately 2.4 percent per year. All dollars are reported in constant present year dollars. Roadway Revenues Roadway revenues were based on analysis of past MTIPs, with a focus on funded amounts over programmed amounts. Excluding loop projects, the WMPO has re- ceived approximately $25 million per year for capacity related projects. Additionally, the WMPO has averaged approximately $660,000 per year for safety - related improve- ments and roughly $1 million per year in federal bridge aid. Future revenues were assumed to grow with population. Loop funding (funding from the State's Highway Trust Fund for major interstates) is set aside for the Wilmington Bypass and Indepen- dence Boulevard Extension projects. Maintenance is performed both by the division as well as locally. While division funds have fluctuated wildly in recent years given the current financial climate, the average for the WMPO area has been approximately $3.5 million. Additionally, municipalities have received an average of roughly $3.3 million per year in Powell Bill receipts. Ad- ditional local maintenance is roughly $1 million per year. State and local expenditures were assumed to increase with population. As Powell Bill receipts have been flat for the past five years, no increase is assumed in these funds. Bicycle and Pedestrian Revenues State enhancement money is the primary non -local source of revenue for non -mo- torized projects. This has averaged approximately $175,000 per year. Additionally, the City of Wilmington has budgeted an average of roughly $600,000 per year for sidewalk construction and repair. For bikes and multiuse paths, the amount is roughly $320,000 per year. These are all assumed to grow with population. Mass Transportation Revenues Transit in the region is funded from a variety of sources. In addition to farebox rev- enue, the transit agencies receive state and federal assistance. There is also a substan- tial contribution from a variety of state and local health and welfare agencies. WAVE Transit also receives a sizeable amount of its budget directly from UNCW for rides it provides to students. Currently, WAVE Transit receives nearly $1.8 million in operating assistance from the Federal Transit Administration under the Section 5307 program. Current rules prohibit such assistance for agencies serving areas with populations in excess of 200,000, a designation that is essentially certain following the 2010 census. It was assumed that this lost revenue would be replaced through a combination of increased fares and local assistance. Given that transit revenues are not tied directly to the population of the region, but of the service area and other service factors, growth rates based on historical data were used to predict the growth of the farebox Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -15 revenue and local, state and federal operating assistance. These rates ranged from -1 to 5.5 percent per year. Costs For each of the identified projects, an order -of- magnitude cost estimate was developed in current year dollars. Roadway costs Including programmed MTIP projects, the committee identified over $2.5 billion in Con- gestion Mitigation roadway projects and nearly $40 million in Roadway Safety projects. Additionally, the committee identified over $100 million in projects aimed primarily at improving quality of life. As maintenance is ongoing, specific roadway projects were not identified. As federal bridge -aid projects are primarily maintenance projects, no specific projects were identi- fied in this category either. Bicycle and Pedestrian Costs Over 200 bicycle improvements were identified with an estimated cost of nearly $106 million dollars. Specific sidewalk projects were not identified. Mass Transportation Costs Continued operation of the existing WAVE Transit system will be approximately $170 mil- lion over the lifetime of the plan. The identified projects would add roughly $224 million in operations and maintenance over the lifetime of the plan and require a capital invest- ment of roughly $128 million. Operation of Brunswick Transit System will be roughly $21 million over the course of the plan. Fiscally Constraining the Plan The Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan must be fiscally constrained, meaning that total proposed expenditures do not exceed anticipated revenues over the lifetime of the plan. While the plan deals in current year dollars, the cost of construction has exceeded the overall rate of inflation in recent years. For this plan, a moderate rate of 3 percent per year of cost escalation, beyond inflation, was assumed. In order to escalate costs, however, it was important to estimate the time horizon of the project construction. For this reason, projects are listed as happening in one of three time periods: 2010 -2015; 2016 -2025; or 2026 -2035. In some cases, projects are so large their construction will span multiple periods and thus may be reported as occurring in multiple time periods. In these cases costs were divided among the time periods and escalated accordingly. Roadway Projects The NCDOT 5 -Year Work Program and 2009 -2015 MTIP were used to ascertain Congestion Mitigation roadway revenues and work order for the 2010 -2015 program. After that period, historical revenues were assumed. Overall, a total of $1,093 million was estimated to be available for Congestion Mitigation roadway projects. Additionally, the WMPO has identi- fied approximately $90 million worth of local projects that would be constructed using local bonds. The total escalated cost of the roadway projects primarily listed as Congestion Mitigation is $1,127 million. Additionally, roughly $47 million worth of projects identified as primarily Quality of Life roadway projects by the committee were identified as addressing Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -16 Cape Fear Commutes 203 capacity issues and selected for inclusion in the plan. Approximately $23.5 million was estimated to be available for Roadway Safety projects over the lifetime of the plan. The total escalated cost of the identified projects is roughly $23 million. Given the limited funds available for enhancement -type projects, nearly $30 million in additional Quality of Life roadway projects were identified for local bonding within the WMPO. Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects Given the great number of identified non - motorized projects, a specific plan for these items was not developed. Projects will be built based on local needs and available funds. In particular, the list identifies nearly 24 miles of bicycle lanes that can be marked for only about $250,000 worth of restriping. Mass Transportation Projects Total operating costs over the life of the plan, including new service, is $415 million. Escalated capital costs total $168 million, of which roughly $98 million would be eligible for federal reimbursement. Total local revenues and other op- erating assistance is estimated at $289 million, leaving a funding gap of roughly $194 million. Current law allows for an optional sales tax and vehicle registration tax which could generate $270 and $37 million, respectively, in New Hanover County alone over the life of the plan. The Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transporta- tion Plan assumes that some combination of this funding is passed to satisfy the additional revenue needs. New funding sources The list of identified needs, greatly outstrips the available funds. While few ad- ditional revenue sources are available, the WMPO recognizes that the area will need to develop additional funding mechanisms in the future, many of which would require changes in state law. Regional Transportation Commission - regional partners should inves- tigate forming a regional transportation commission that would have the authority to generate revenue from taxes and transportation user charges, such as tolls, to pay for future transportation projects of regional importance. Commission membership would be comprised of represen- tatives from the three counties in the region. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) /District Improvement Financing (DIF) - TI Fs and DIFs are innovative financing tools that target districts or specific projects for redevelopment through use of tax increments. A tax incre- ment is the difference between the beginning assessed value of the targeted property in its underdeveloped state and the assessed value going forward, as the planned improvements develop. The Market Street bus rapid transit project, for example, could be financed in part if a TIF were established along Market Street. The TIF would help fund a needed transit project and have the added benefit of encouraging good devel- opment. Transit Fares, $67, 3% S & F Trar Capital, $9E S & F Trans 2% Local $3 S & F Non -M, $6 smim Non - Motorized, 2% Quality of Life, $7 4% Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -17 S &F =State and Federal Non -M = Non - Motorized $2 ,133 Million Total Estimated Transportation Revenues 2010 -2035 in millions of 2010 dollars Local Option Local Transit, Tax, $194, 9% Estimated Transportation Expenditures 2010 -2035 in millions of 2010 dollars General transportation- focused sales tax - current law allows for a' /4 percent sales tax to support new transit initiatives, but none of this money can go toward roadway or non - motorized improvements. A local- option sales tax could generate hundreds of millions of dollars in available funds across the three - county MPO area. Local toll facilities - many of the identified improvements have current -year costs in the hundreds of millions of dollars. These amounts vastly outstrip the available resources. Another option for funding would be the creation of a local tolling net- work overseen by a regional toll authority. Few such models exist in the country, though, often as the appetite for local (shorter distance) toll roads is more limited. Tolling these facilities could speed up their construction and ensure that a greater portion of the roadway was borne directly by the users. Impact fees /adequate public facilities requirements - while impact fees and adequate public facilities requirements often address localized deficiencies, the monies can often be pooled to fund larger projects beyond the scope of a single developer. The monies raised from these requirements also have the potential to free up funds for other projects. Bicycle sales excise tax - some communities are implementing a point -of -sale excise tax on the purchase of adult bicycles. Funds collected from these taxes are used exclusively to enhance bicycle transportation. Given the comprehensive list of bicycle projects identified and the general lack of funds to make the improve- ments, this kind of tax could be considered. Unfunded m Projects The Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Committee identified more projects than can be funded. These projects, while unfunded, are nevertheless important pieces in completing the overall transportation puzzle and should be referred to as new funding sources and op- portunities are identified and should be a central part of future discussions. They include projects for all modes and are listed in their entirety in Appendix 8 (Roadways), pages 22 -38. It should also be noted that the region has a Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) that identifies future transportation needs and is not fiscally constrained. The CTP will inform future updates of this plan. Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Pro List Each Cape Fear Commutes 2035 project is listed in Table 1 and illustrated on Figures 2,3, and 4. Projects in Table 1 are generally grouped by the plan element categories de- scribed previously, and are prioritized within each category. Estimated costs are given for each project to demonstrate that the projects are financially balanced with projected revenues. The table also identifies the jurisdiction where the project is located. The project list assumes that the projects in the current State Transportation Improve- ment Program (STIP) receive the highest priority for funding. Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -18 r Cape Fear Commutes 2035 29&2 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -19 t C ape Fear Commutes 2035 �2W5, Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -20 S '- Cape Fear Commutes 2035 29&2 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -21 Project Number Rank Project Name Potential Horizon Funding Cost Jurisdiction Period Source (Escalated) R -2633B Wilmington Bypass Section B (I 140 -US 17) from US 74 -76 to US 421 Multiple 2010 -2025 STIP: Loop $203,700,000 U -3338 North and South Kerr Avenue widen between Martin Luther King, Jr Wilmington 2010 -2025 STIP $82,700,000 Parkway (US 74) and Randall Parkway (Sections B and C) R -3601 US 17- 74 -76 -NC 133 widen from River Road SE (NC 133) to US 421 Brunswick 2010 -2025 STIP $25,100,000 U -4434 Independence Boulevard extend to Martin Luther King Jr Parkway Wilmington 2016 -2025 STIP: Loop $50,000,000 (US 74) U -4751 Military Cutoff Road extend to John J. Burney Freeway (US 17) New Hanover 2010 -2025 STIP $60,700,000 R - 4063 Village Road widen from South Navassa Road to Lanvale Road Multiple 2010 - 2025 STIP $18,900,000 R -3300 Hampstead Bypass (US 17) Multiple 2010 -2025 STIP $202,800,000 U -3337 Convert grade separation at US 74 -76 at Old Fayetteville Road to an Leland 2010 -2035 STIP $13,300,000 interchange U -4902 Market Street (US 17 Business) access management Multiple 2010 -2035 STIP $12,100,000 U -3831 Gordon Road widen from North College Road (US 117 -NC 132) to New Hanover 2010 -2035 STIP $24,800,000 Market Street (US 17 Business) R -4732 Ocean Highway (US 17) access management (WMPO component) Brunswick 2010 -2025 STIP $2,200,000 U -2724 North College Road (US 117- NC132) upgrade to freeway between 140 New Hanover 2010 -2025 STIP $48,000,000 and north of Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway (US 74) (interim solution alternative ) U -4436 Wilmington Bypass ( 1 140 -US 17) at Blue Clay Road interchange New Hanover 2016 -2025 STIP: Loop $25,600,000 Total Cost: TIP Projects: $770,000,000 New Congestion Mitigation Projects CO59 1 Hurst Drive extend to South Kerr Avenue and Reigel Road Wilmington 2016 - 2025 Bond $12,000,000 CO55A 2 Cape Fear Riverway between Independence Boulevard and Snows Multiple 2016 - 2025 STIP $112,800,000 Cut Bridge (US 421) CO56 3 Saint Nicholas Road extend to Cardinal Drive and Station Road Wilmington 2016 - 2025 Bond $19,600,000 C067 4 Dogwood Lane extend to Wrightsville Avenue and Pine Grove Drive Wilmington 2016 -2025 Bond $23,300,000 CO58 5 Head Road extend to Masonboro Sound Road Wilmington 2016 -2025 Bond $14,500,000 Cla X- E . 't 11 �A 11 CS ape Fear Commutes 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -22 S Potential Project Horizon Funding Cost Number Rank Project Name Jurisdiction Period Source (Escalated) C015 6 Castle Hayne Road (NC 133) widen between Wilmington Bypass New Hanover 2026 -2035 STIP $4,000,000 (I 40 -US 17) and Division Drive C100 7 South Front Street (US 421 Truck) widen between Cape Fear Wilmington 2026 -2035 STIP $20,500,000 Memorial Bridge (US 17 Business -76 -421) and Burnett Boulevard (US 421) CO39 8 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway (US 74) at Market Street (US 17 Wilmington 2026 -2035 STIP $25,600,000 Business) flyovers C069 9 North 23rd Street widen between Castle Hayne Road (NC 133) Multiple 2026 -2035 STIP $21,900,000 and Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway (US 74) C010 10 Carolina Beach Road (US 421) at South College Road (NC 132) New Hanover 2026 -2035 STIP $25,600,000 flyovers C117 11 Wilshire Boulevard extend to MacMillan Avenue Wilmington 2016 -2025 Bond $10,800,000 C063 14 Randall Drive extend to Hooker Road Wilmington 2016 -2025 Bond $9,500,000 CO29 19 Isabel Holmes Bridge (US 74 -NC 133) at US 17 -421 interchange Multiple 2026 -2035 STIP $12,800,000 C105 20 South Kerr Avenue extend to Oleander Drive (US 76) Wilmington 2026 -2035 STIP $14,300,000 C104 21 South College Road (US 117/NC132) from Wilshire Boulevard to Wilmington 2026 -2035 STIP $13,900,000 Shipyard Boulevard (US 117) widen C106 22 South Kerr Avenue widen between Patrick Avenue and Wilmington 2026 -2035 STIP $16,400,000 Wrightsville Avenue Total Cost: Congestion Mitigation $357,400,000 Quality of Life Q03 1 South College Road (US 117 -NC 132) improvements between Wilmington 2016 -2025 Bond $2,300,000 Market Street (US 17 Business) and Randall Parkway Q10 2 Carolina Beach Road (US 421) streetscape between Burnett Wilmington 2016 -2025 Bond $4,000,000 Boulevard (US 421) and Shipyard Boulevard (US 117) Q14 3 Carolina Beach Road (US 421) streetscape between Shipyard Wilmington 2016 -2025 Bond $4,300,000 Boulevard (US 117) and George Anderson Drive Q11 4 Market Street (US 17 Business) road diet between North and Wilmington 2016 -2025 Bond $850,000 South 17th Street and Covil Avenue Q01 5 South College Road (US 117 -NC 132) improvements between Wilmington 2016 -2025 Bond $3,100,000 Randall Parkway and Oleander Drive (US 76) Q28 6 River Road (NC 133) streetscape between US 17 -74 -76 and Old Multiple 2026 -2035 STIP $3,600,000 River Road Q16 7 Dawson Street (US 76) streetscape between South 3rd Street Wilmington 2016 -2025 Bond $330,000 (US 17 Business) and Oleander Drive (US 76) Cape Fear Commutes 203 1 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -23 Total Cost: Quality of Life $77,120,000 W15 1 River Road roundabout at Sanders Road New Hanover 2010 -2015 Potential $230,000 Project 2 Oleander Drive (US 76) improvements at Pine Grove Drive Wilmington Horizon Funding Cost Number Rank Project Name Jurisdiction Period Source (Escalated) Q06 8 Market Street (US 17 Business) improvements between New Centre Wilmington 2016 -2025 Bond $14,200,000 W08 4 Drive and Gordon Road New Hanover 2010 -2015 STIP: Safety $530,000 Q26 12 Wrightsville Avenue improvements between South College Road Wilmington 2026 -2035 STIP $7,400,000 W14 5 (US 117 -NC 132) and Hawthorne Drive Multiple 2010 -2015 STIP: Safety $450,000 Q29 13 Wrightsville Avenue improvements between Hawthorne Drive and Wilmington 2026 -2035 STIP $11,900,000 W17 6 Oleander Drive Wrightsville 2010 -2015 STIP: Safety $230,000 Q19 14 Wrightsville Avenue road diet between Castle Street and Wilmington 2016 -2025 Bond $150,000 W26 7 Independence Boulevard Wilmington 2016 -2025 STIP: Safety $2,800,000 Q25 17 Wrightsville Avenue improvements between Independence Wilmington 2026 -2035 STIP $7,400,000 Cla Boulevard and South College Road (US 117 -NC 132) ape Fear Commutes 2035 Q21 19 Wooster Street (US 76) streetscape between South 3rd Street (US 17 Wilmington 2016 -2025 Bond $330,000 Business) and Oleander Drive (US 76) Q20 21 Castle Hayne Road (US 117 -NC 133) streetscape between Northeast New Hanover 2026 -2035 STIP $8,000,000 Cape Fear River and North College Road (US 117 -NC 132) 01/03/2011 Q07 22 Ocean Highway (US 17) improvements between Lanvale Road and Multiple 2016 -2025 Bond $160,000 Andrew Jackson Highway (US 74 -76) Q31 23 Wilshire Boulevard improvements between Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington 2026 -2035 STIP $6,800,000 and dead end Q34 24 MacMillan Avenue improvements between Cedar Avenue and Pine Wilmington 2026 -2035 STIP $2,300,000 Grove Drive Total Cost: Quality of Life $77,120,000 W15 1 River Road roundabout at Sanders Road New Hanover 2010 -2015 STIP: Safety $230,000 W25 2 Oleander Drive (US 76) improvements at Pine Grove Drive Wilmington 2010 -2015 STIP: Safety $2,100,000 W04 3 Market Street (US 17 Business) improvements at North & South 17th Wilmington 2010 -2015 STIP: Safety $580,000 Street W08 4 North College Road (US 117 -NC 132) roundabout at Castle Hayne New Hanover 2010 -2015 STIP: Safety $530,000 Road (NC 133) W14 5 River Road (NC 133) improvements between US 17 -74 -76 and WMPO Multiple 2010 -2015 STIP: Safety $450,000 Boundary W17 6 Salisbury Street (US 74) roundabout at Lumina Avenue Wrightsville 2010 -2015 STIP: Safety $230,000 Beach W26 7 Pine Grove Drive improvements at MacMillan Avene Wilmington 2016 -2025 STIP: Safety $2,800,000 W24 8 Wrightsville Avenue roundabout at Wallace Avenue Wilmington 2010 -2025 STIP: Safety $340,000 Cla ape Fear Commutes 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -24 Ca pe F Commut 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -25 Potential Project Jurisdiction Horizon Funding Cost Number Rank Project Name Period Source (Escalated) W03 9 Dow Road improvements between North Lake Park Boulevard Multiple 2016 -2025 STIP: Safety $960,000 (US 421) and K Avenue W06 10 Navassa Road roundabout at Old Mill Road Navassa 2016 -2025 STIP: Safety $2,400,000 W02 11 Castle Hayne Road (NC 133) roundabout at North 23rd Street New Hanover 2016 -2025 STIP: Safety $300,000 W12 13 Pine Grove Drive roundabout at Holly Tree Road Wilmington 2016 -2025 STIP: Safety $500,000 W11 14 Pine Grove Drive roundabout at Greenville Loop Road Wilmington 2016 -2025 STIP: Safety $500,000 W07 15 NC 210 improvements between WMPO boundary and US 17 Pender 2016 -2025 STIP: Safety $300,000 W22 16 Wrightsville Avenue (US 74 -76) improvements between Pavillion Wilmington 2016 -2025 STIP: Safety $2,100,000 Place and Heide - Trask Drawbridge W19 17 US 17 improvements at Factory Road & Peanut Road Pender 2026 -2035 STIP: Safety $1,400,000 W01 18 Burnett Boulevard (US 421) improvements at Carolina Beach Wilmington 2026 -2035 STIP: Safety $3,800,000 Road (US 421) & South Front Street (US 421 Truck) W20 19 US 17 -74- 421 -NC 133 access management at USS North Carolina New Hanover 2026 -2035 STIP: Safety $1,000,000 Road W23 20 Wrightsville Avenue roundabout at MacMillan Avenue Wilmington 2026 -2035 STIP: Safety $460,000 W16 23 Salisbury Street (US 74) roundabout at Causeway Drive (US 76) Wrightsville 2026 -2035 STIP: Safety $1,100,000 Beach W13 26 Piner Road improvements at Grissom Road New Hanover 2026 -2035 STIP: Safety $870,000 Total Cost: Roadway Safety $22,950,000 Total Cost: All Roadway Projects $1,227,470,000 Total Cost: System Maintenance $269,000,000 y: t>> ;}`t�\)ylllrysQt1 b}l'S?l t�i \E� f7� }!` rsi \hi ti7lti»i1; f iY Current TIP Projects TD -4721 Wilmington Multimodal Transportation Center Wilmington 2010 -2015 STIP /Local $10,000,000 A/B TD -4942 WAVE Maintenance and Operations Facility Wilmington 2010 -2015 STIP /Local $7,500,000 Total Current TIP Projects: $17,500,000 Local Bus T01 1 UNCW Station to Downtown Station Local Wilmington 2010 -2015 STIP /Local $10,972,000 Ca pe F Commut 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -25 T15 10 Western Pender County to Wilmington Express (serving US421 Multiple 2026 -2035 STIP /Local $5,778,000 to New Hanover Regional Medical Center via Downtown Station Total Cost: Express Bus $149,122,000 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) T16 1 Market Street BRT between Downtown Station and Central Wilmington 2016 -2025 STIP /Local $25,372,000 Station T17 2 UNCW BRT between Downtown Station and Cape Fear Wilmington 2016 -2025 STIP /Local $33,004,000 Memorial Hospital C ape Fear Commutes 2035 �2W5, Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -26 Potential Project Horizon Funding Cost Number Rank Project Name Jurisdiction Period Source (Escalated) T02 2 Wrightsville Beach (or Drawbridge) to Central Station Local Wilmington 2010 -2015 STIP /Local $10,972,000 T03 3 Decrease headways on local bus routes Multiple 2010 -2015 STIP /Local $10,972,000 T04 4 Masonboro Loop Road to Independence Station local Multiple 2010 -2015 STIP /Local $10,972,000 T05 5 River Road to Downtown Station local Multiple 2010 -2015 STIP /Local $10,972,000 Total Cost: Local Bus $54,860,000 Express Bus T06 1 Hampstead to Wilmington Express (serving Scotts Hill and Multiple 2010 -2015 STIP /Local $10,972,000 Porters Neck to Downtown Station via Central Station) T07 2 Pleasure Island to Wilmington Express (to Downtown Station) Multiple 2010 -2015 STIP /Local $10,972,000 T08 3 Pleasure Island to Wilmington Express Alternate (to Central Multiple 2010 -2015 STIP /Local $10,972,000 Station via UNCW Station) T09 4 Riegelwood to Wilmington Express (serving Acme, Delco, and Multiple 2010 -2015 STIP /Local $15,234,000 Leland to New Hanover Medical Center via Downtown Station) T10 5 Southport to Wilmington Express (serving Boiling Springs Lakes Multiple 2016 -2025 STIP /Local $15,234,000 and Winnabow to Central Station via Downtown Station) T11 6 Shallotte to Wilmington Express (serving Supply, Bolivia, and Multiple 2016 -2025 STIP /Local $15,234,000 Winnabow to Central Station via Downtown Station) T12 7 Southport to Wilmington Express Alternate (serving Boiling Multiple 2016 -2025 STIP /Local $15,234,000 Springs Lakes and Winnabow via 1- 140 /Cape Fear Skyway) T13 8 Shallotte to Wilmington Express Alternate (serving Supply, Multiple 2016 -2025 STIP /Local $15,234,000 Bolivia, and Winnabow to New Hanover Regional Medical Center via 1 140 /Cape Fear Skyway to New Hanover Regional Medical Center) T14 9 Burgaw to Wilmington Express (serving Rocky Point and Castle Multiple 2026 - 2035 STIP /Local $5,778,000 Hayne to New Hanover Regional Medical Center via Central Station and UNCW Station) T15 10 Western Pender County to Wilmington Express (serving US421 Multiple 2026 -2035 STIP /Local $5,778,000 to New Hanover Regional Medical Center via Downtown Station Total Cost: Express Bus $149,122,000 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) T16 1 Market Street BRT between Downtown Station and Central Wilmington 2016 -2025 STIP /Local $25,372,000 Station T17 2 UNCW BRT between Downtown Station and Cape Fear Wilmington 2016 -2025 STIP /Local $33,004,000 Memorial Hospital C ape Fear Commutes 2035 �2W5, Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -26 Project Number Rank Project Name Jurisdiction T18 3 Oleander Drive BRT between Downtown Station and Cape Fear Wilmington Memorial Hospital T19 4 South 17th Street BRT between Downtown Station and Skyway Wilmington Station T20 5 Carolina Beach Road BRT between Downtown Station and Wilmington Skyway Station Potential Horizon Funding Cost Period Source (Escalated) 2016 -2025 STIP /Local $28,504,000 2026 -2035 STIP /Local $25,804,000 2026 -2035 STIP /Local $17,968,000 Total Cost: Bus Rapid Transit $130,652,000 Total Cost: All Transit Projects $334,634,000 Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -1 -27 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CAPE FEAR COMMUTES 2035 TRANS'PORTATIONPLAN WHEREAS, the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization has established a comprehensive, cooperative and continuing (3-C) transportation planning process to develop an annual unified planning work program, twenty -year long -range transportation plan and Transportation Improvement Program to facilitate the expenditure of Federal funds; and WHEREAS, the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization has developed the Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan to satisfy the requirements of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA -LU) as well as other Federal, State and local laws mandating continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning activities; and WHEREAS, the Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan is a product of a multi - modal, 3-C transportation planning process, compatible with the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization's long range vision; and WHEREAS, the Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan is fiscally constrained; and WHEREAS, the Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan was developed by the Cape Fear Commutes Citizen Advisory Committee in coordination with local elected and appointed officials, local municipal and County staff, service organizations, and the general public; and WHEREAS, public comments were solicited at regular intervals during the planning process and a thirty -day public comment period was held to receive comments on the plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the Cape Fear Commutes 2035 Transportation Plan. ADOPTED this the 3 rd day of January, 2011. NEW HANOVER COUNTY Jonathan Barfield, Jr., Chairman ATTEST: Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 6 -2 -1 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: January 3, 2011 REGULAR ITEM: 7 DEPARTMENT: County Manager PRESENTER(S): Mike Kozlosky, Wilmington MPO Director CONTACT(S): Chris Coudiret, Assistant County Manager SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution Encouraging the North Carolina Department of Transportation to Explore Funding Options to Accelerate Construction of the Wilmington Bypass BRIEF SUMMARY: The Wilmington MPO Transportation Advisory Committee is requesting the Board of Commissioners adopt a resolution calling on NCDOT to explore more funding options that can accelerate construction of the Wilmington Bypass. Beyond relieving existing congestion and offering an additional crossing over the Cape Fear River, the bypass is the number one priority of the Wilmington MPO, it is a strategic highway corridor as defined by the state Board of Transportation, and the bypass is one of ten urban loops in the state. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt resolution calling on NCDOT to explore funding options to accelerate construction of the Wilmington Bypass. ATTACHMENTS: Wilmington Bypass Resolution COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 4 -0. Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 7 -0 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXPLORE FUNDING OPTIONS TO ACCELERATE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILMINGTON BYPASS (R- 2633B) WHEREAS, the Wilmington Bypass (R -2633) has been identified as the number one priority by the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization for several years; and WHEREAS, the Wilmington Bypass (R-2633) has been identified as a "strategic highway corridor" on the North Carolina Board of Transportation's vision plan for southeastern North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Wilmington Bypass (R -2633) will alleviate existing and projected congestion in the region by separating through - traffic from local- traffic and provides an additional crossing over the Cape Fear River; and WHEREAS, the Wilmington Bypass has been constructed from US 17 in New Hanover County to US 421 in New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is currently constructing the Wilmington Bypass (R- 2633A) from US 17 to US 74/76 as a design -build project with an expected completion date of 2013; and WHEREAS, the Wilmington Bypass is identified as one of the ten Urban Loops in the State of North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation recently prioritized the ten Urban Loops in the State of North Carolina and identified funding for the Wilmington Bypass (R- 2633B) in fiscal years 2013 -2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby supports the North Carolina Department of Transportation's efforts to be more transparent and provide a data - driven process and encourages the North Carolina Department of Transportation to explore funding options to accelerate construction of the Wilmington Bypass (R- 2633B) from US 17 in Brunswick County to US 421 in New Hanover County. ADOPTED this the 3 rd day of January, 2011. NEW HANOVER COUNTY Jonathan Barfield, Jr., Chairman ATTEST: Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/03/2011 7 -1 -1