Transit
Transit Easements Becoming Part of Projects Early
For some in city government, the best time to ask a developer for a transit easement is during a rezoning.
Transit Advocates Won’t Push for Wake Tax in 2013
Representatives with Capital Area Friends of Transit said they will not continue to push to place a half-cent sales tax referendum on the fall 2013 ballot.
Bus Ridership Increasing
According to both Triangle Transit and Capital Area Transit, ridership numbers increased in 2012 from 2011.
City Looks to Spend $10 million on Pedestrian Projects
Studies show Raleigh needs to be more pedestrian friendly. The city’s new Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan outlines changes for the future, from sidewalks to street crossing improvements.
Western Boulevard Pedestrian Safety Forum to Take Place Nov. 8
The City of Raleigh and North Carolina State University officials want community feedback on a plan to update crossing points on Western Boulevard. A workshop will be held Nov. 8.
Watch For Me Campaign Ruffles Some Feathers
A new campaign to teach drivers to stop for pedestrians at crosswalks has entered its “enforcement phase,” with police using plainclothes officers to catch drivers who don’t stop.
Planning Elusive for Traffic Calming
Although city officials expect more traffic as the city grows, officials are struggling with ways to become more proactive about installing traffic calming measures.
Developers Could Be Responsible for Future Traffic Calming Projects
City Councilors will explore a change to traffic calming in new urban developments.
Support the Record!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
