Item:
Title
Approval to Enter into a Contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates in the Amount of $889,178 for the Development of the Durham Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Vision Plan
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Date of BOCC Meeting: June 9, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute a contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates in the amount of $889,178 to develop the Durham Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Vision Plan (“Plan”). This Plan will identify and prioritize specific projects that can implement the 2023 Durham Transit Plan’s Quick and Reliable Regional Connections category.
The Plan will include a technical analysis of a variety of factors in considering future bus rapid transit (BRT) corridors, including but not limited to, current and future traffic conditions, travel propensity, right-of-way availability, environmental conditions, and cost. In addition, substantial community engagement will help identify and prioritize future BRT corridors. During the planning process, we will seek public feedback on potential corridors, priorities the public would like to weigh in evaluation of corridors, and how to prioritize corridors.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Plan Goal: Regional Leadership
Resource Persons: Ellen Beckmann, AICP, Transportation Director; Curtis Scarpignato, Transportation Planner
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the County Manager to execute a contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates in the amount of $889,178 to develop the Durham Bus Rapid Transit Vision Plan.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________