Transit

Car sharing program now available in Raleigh!

Andrew Campbell — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:44:58 -0400

WeCar vehicle

A new car sharing program is now available for Wake residents. WeCar is a membership-based car sharing program for people who are looking for an alternative method of transportation that lowers the cost and reduces the hassles of traditional transportation.

Southeast High Speed Rail: New Environmental Report Released

Andrew Campbell — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:38:19 -0400

A high speed passenger rail line will connect Raleigh to Washington D.C. to the north and Charlotte to the south in the near future. Plans are underway to finalize the route and new challenges surrounding track interface with Downtown Raleigh have emerged. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT AND VIEW ROUTE MAPS. Route Option 1 would allow construction along existing CSX tracks that branch to the west of Capital Blvd, north of Jones St. and Option 2 would direct trains to the east of Capital. Read more about concerns surrounding pedestrian and vehicular connectivity, and preliminary construction cost estimates in Bruce Siceloff's recent article in the N&O titled 'Tracks might divide Raleigh'.

Capital Area Friends of Transit Announces New Website About Transit in the Triangle

Andrew Campbell — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:41:31 -0400

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Visit www.capitalareafriendsoftransit.org to experience this exciting new online tool where you can also sign the CAFT petition supporting regional transit. The Capital Area Friends of Transit (CAFT), a local alliance of civic organizations, community leaders and citizens, is pleased to announce the release of a new transit website that will serve as an online resource for citizens interested in public transit. The new website aims to keep the public informed and engaged as Triangle leaders develop a plan for a regional transit system. CAFT is coordinating public outreach efforts with Durham-Orange Friends of Transit (DO Transit) and Triangle Transit, which is working with a consultant to hold a series of public involvement meetings throughout the region to educate citizens on transit proposals and seek public input for future transit options.

New report predicts a healthy demand in the Triangle for commuter rail!

Andrew Campbell — Wed, 12 May 2010 16:00:13 -0400

A new study released yesterday, says that by 2022 the state-owned N.C. Railroad could serve at least 3 million riders a year in commuter trains on its 140-mi. line between Greensboro and Goldsboro. Commuter trains use conventional diesel locomotives to carry suburban residents during rush hour periods to jobs and universities in urban areas. A commuter rail line running between Goldsboro and Greensboro would link a corridor containing 18 colleges and universities, effectively reducing congestion and improving air quality. Read more about the study in Bruce Siceloff's article, 'Study: Rush-hour rail could ease commuter crunch'.

Triangle Supports Sales Tax for Transit

Andrew Campbell — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:10:28 -0400

A poll released this week indicates that 58% of voters in Wake, Durham and Orange Counties are willing to pay a half-cent sales tax to fund a regional transit system of expanded bus and rail. Voters also said that travel between the Triangle counties should be the highest priority for public transit, as well as travel to RTP. The poll was conducted in March for the Regional Transportation Alliance.

Click here for more details on the poll

Southeast High Speed Rail Public Hearing

Andrew Campbell — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:35:05 -0400

Start: 07/26/2010 - 5:00pm

End: 07/26/2010 - 9:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

Monday, July 26, 5:00-7:00pm

Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St

Plans for high speed rail service between Raleigh and Washington D.C. to the north and Charlotte to the south are underway. Complications regarding track interface with the existing urban fabric of Downtown Raleigh have emerged and require your attention and feedback. Please attend this hearing to learn more and comment on two potential route options. Learn More!

Transit and Landuse

Andrew Campbell — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:31:14 -0400

-----------Why Transit?-----------

Population Growth Challenges
Transit Benefits You
Transit Success
Creating Vibrant Centers

High Speed Rail Funds Awarded to NC!

Andrew Campbell — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:02:08 -0500

U.S. and state officials gathered in Durham yesterday to announce $545 million in federal rail money for North Carolina. The funds will be used right away to get trains running faster and more often between Raleigh and Charlotte -- with top speed of 90 mph by 2015. These funds are a portion of $8 billion in stimulus funds given to several states to increase inter-city rail travel.

Charlotte Area Tops Nation In Growth Of Public Transit Use

Caitlin Burke — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:19:55 -0500

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Olaf Kinard (704) 336-0258 or Jean Leier (704) 432-0496
December 1, 2009

Charlotte tops the nation in the growth of people using public transit between 2006 and 2008 increasing 47 percent based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, a monthly randomly-sampled survey of area residents, which included questions about commuting choices.

Raleigh-Cary Area Dangerous for Pedestrians

Caitlin Burke — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:58:25 -0500

The Raleigh-Cary metro area recently earned a new distinction - not only is it the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country, but now it's been ranked the sixth most dangerous area in the country for pedestrians, according to a new report issued by Transportation for America.