Serving Chatham, Lee, Moore, and Orange Counties Since 2002

February 2024

Highlights from February 8, 2024, RTCC & RTAC Meetings

At the February 8th meeting, the TCC and TAC discussed the following:

  • Preparation for FY 2025 Planning Work Program
  • SPR Applications Review-Possible Applications
  • MOU Amendment Update
  • Municipal Signatures Update
  • Boundary Update
  • Request for a Resolution of Support for Hunt Transload Enterprises, LLC
  • STIP Update
  • U-6070 Modification Discussion
  • Prioritization 7.0 Update
  • Local Input Point Methodology Review (SMPO and Points)


The TCC and TAC adopted their Consent Agendas, including these items:

  • December 14, 2023 Minutes
  • SPR Applications
  • Vass’ Membership in CPRPO
  • Resolution of Support for Hunt Transload Enterprises, LLC


Staff were not able to complete FY 2024 Q1&Q2 Financial memo in time for the meeting. Please find it here.


For more information on these items and other topics discussed at the meetings, please click on these links for the meeting slides:

RTCC

RTAC


Our next meeting on April 11th will be a hybrid online/in-person meeting at the Buggy Conference Room, 115 Chatham Street, Sanford

Political Signs on NCDOT-Maintained Roads

A Primer


Early voting is underway, ahead of North Carolina’s primary election day on March 5.


There are legal requirements for placing political signs along some state-maintained roadsides: 


  • ​Signs can be placed 30 days prior to early voting, and up to 10 days following the primary election date.  
  • The signs must be placed 3 feet behind the edge of the road pavement and should not exceed 42 inches in height.
  • Signs should not obscure driver visibility at any intersection.
  • Those placing signs must obtain permission from property owners of a residence, business or religious institution.  

Any signs that violate the general statutes and create safety hazards may be removed by the N.C. Department of Transportation.

State Funds Available for Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Facilities Projects

RALEIGH - The N.C. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the 2024 Multimodal Planning Grant Program, which provides state planning funds for identifying bike and walking paths and transit connections.


Applications should include information outlining a comprehensive strategy, rather than a single project, for expanding bicycle and pedestrian opportunities in a community. The plans may also address facilities, programs, policies and design guidelines that encourage safe walking and bicycling.


The following are also eligible to apply:

  • Municipalities of all sizes and counties with populations of less than 100,000 seeking to update their existing bicycle or pedestrian plan if it is at least five years old.
  • Municipalities with populations of less than 10,000 seeking an abbreviated project acceleration plan that prioritizes project identification and implementation for small towns.


The program is sponsored by the NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility and Transportation Planning divisions. The program has awarded approximately $8.6 million to 260 municipalities and six counties since it started in 2004.


Proposals are divided and judged in geographical groups to help establish equal distribution of funding across the state. Selected recipients commonly include a diverse mix of municipalities from large cities to small towns.

Applications must be submitted electronically by 5 p.m. March 25. Award recipients are expected to be notified by May.


For more information, contact Nick Morrison at 919-707-2608 or nemorrison@ncdot.gov.

To learn more about IMD, its projects and safety initiatives, visit NCDOT.gov and follow Integrated Mobility on Twitter/X @NCDOT_IMD and LinkedIn​ at NCDOT Integrated Mobility Division.​​


Grant Funding Opportunities


Upcoming Events


TARPO RTCC Meeting - April 11, 2024 at 10:30 AM in Sanford

TARPO RTAC Meeting - April 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM in Sanford

NCAMPO Conference - April 17 - 19, 2024 in New Bern

NC Transportation Summit - May 21-22, 2024 at the Koury Center in Greensboro

TARPO RTCC Meeting - June 13, 2024 at 10:30 AM in Pittsboro

TARPO RTAC Meeting - June 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM in Pittsboro

Recent STIP Amendments


I have updated the tracking using AirTable. I have views showing recent changes from Item Ns and also, a listing of all projects sorted by county. See here.

Public Notices



FY 2025 Planning Work Program (PWP) Posted for Public Input & Comment


Public Comment Period on Central Pines Rural Planning Organization’s Draft Transportation Project Prioritization Process


Partner

Newsletters


NCDOT Divisions 7 & 8 – Latest


TPD Newsletter- February


New!! Freight Newsletter - December


New!! Triangle Clean Cities Newsletter -November



Contact Us

 

Central Pines Rural Planning Organization (CPRPO)

4307 Emperor Blvd, Suite 110, Durham, NC 27703

◈Karyl Fuller, Principal Planner

kfuller@centralpinesnc.gov o(919) 558-9320

www.centralpinesrpo.org

 

Serving Chatham, Lee, Moore, and Orange Counties Since 2002