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STUDY AREA AND ORGANIZATION STUDY AREA The study area will remain the same area as in Phase I. The thirteen county region in North and South Carolina surrounding Charlotte is tied together in many ways, including transportation. The preliminary technical analysis of the travel patterns in the region show how each county is tied not only to Charlotte, but to the other counties within the region. During the second phase of the study, the counties which wish to participate in a regional authority will be identified. The levels of participation and the services received should reflect the needs and desires of the local governments within the area. STUDY STAFFING AND ORGANIZATION According to the resolution passed by the task force, the Executive Director and staff of the Carol/nas Transportation Compact would function as the Executive Director and staff of the Regional Transportation Authority until and if the Board of Trustees of the Authority is appointed. Staff of the CTC would report to the task force until such time as the Board of Trustees could be appointed. The CTC staff, with assistance from other UNC Charlotte staff as needed, would be responsible for Phase II. The task force will be informed of all activities and monitor the progress of the staff. STUDY TASKS TASK 1: PLANNING FOR IMPLEMENTATION: The overall planning and administration of the study for the implementation of the regional transportation authority must be coordinated. This would involve conducting and supervising all aspects of the study. TASK 2: LOCAL GOVERNMENT COORDINATION: The local governments in the Charlotte region must decide whether they wish to "buy in" to a regional transportation service. Much of the decision making process may depend on the services received and the costs involved. The recent history of the feasibility study, the legislation proposed, and the various options must be presented and discussed with all of the governments within the area. Each of the thirteen counties and the cities within th/s region must totally understand the implications of joining the proposed regional transportation authority. TASK 3: LEGISLATIVE INVOLVEMENT: Both the state of North Carolina and the state of South Carolina will require some type of legislation in order to form a regional transportation authority. The resolution passed by the task force roi ms the basis for the proposed legislation. However, all of the available requirements and options must be explored and discussed with the governments before final legislation is written. After review with local governments and state legislators, final proposed legislation will be written for introduction by the Legislature at the earliest feasible date. The CTC staff would be available to work with any local elected officials and state legislators, or any other governmental body or staff, to answer any questions dealing with the legislation and implementation of the authority.