F. 2006-07 Public Transportation Grants

The forum tonight is an opportunity for citizens to comment on transit services and projects in 2006-07 including the use of federal and State grants for transit operations, capital projects and transportation planning.

Purpose

Transportation services, projects and planning activities are intended to provide alternatives to the use of single-occupant vehicles, reduce traffic congestion, reduce air pollution and assist people with disabilities affecting their mobility.

Estimated Funding

For 2006-07, federal funding for transit services is estimated to be about $1.1 million and State funding is estimated to be about $3.3 million.

Sharing of Local Costs

The University and Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill have agreed to share the local cost for transit services. The cost-sharing formulas are set forth in separate contracts with the University and Carrboro.

2006-07 Services

Chapel Hill Transit provides:

• fare free bus services on all routes;
• E-Z Rider service for citizens with mobility impairments;
• shared ride service on evenings and Sundays to complement bus service;
• feeder service to transport citizens between bus routes and areas which do not have enough demand to justify bus routes; and
• Tar Heel Express service between various parking lots in the community and events such as games and concerts on the UNC campus.