Biking along West Rosemary Street just got a lot safer
Chapel Hill is working to improve their bronze rating by The League of American Bicyclists to a gold.
BIKE SAFETY
Carrboro residents voice concerns over bicycle safety in town
Despite being rated a silver-level community by the League of American Bicyclists, Carrboro residents say that the town has room to improve its bike safety.
Looking for a short cut? Porthole Alley reopens to pedestrians
Porthole Alley reopened on March 29 after undergoing a renovation project aiming to improve safety and appearance. The alley is best known for Michael Brown’s parade mural and connects Franklin Street to UNC’s campus.
Town launches Pedestrian Safety Campaign in response to fatal accidents on MLK
The Town of Chapel Hill has started a Pedestrian Safety Campaign following the death of two pedestrians on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Chapel Hill aims to make biking safer and easier by 2025
Chapel Hill has vowed to become more a bicycle-friendly community with a new plan they adopted on Oct. 25 to prioritize the expansion of greenways.
Bicycle Tour brings flurry of cyclists and tents to Chapel Hill
Dozens of tents waved in the gentle autumn breeze as the 19th Mountains to Coast bicycle tour set up camp for the night. Hundreds of cyclists from multiple states, two Canadian Provinces and as far away as Germany have gathered together to explore North Carolina.
Carrboro opens 3 new bike repair stations for local cyclists
The League of American Bicyclists gave Carrboro a silver rating in overall bicycle-friendliness in 2014, but the Carrboro Board of Aldermen and advocacy groups aim to increase this rating to gold within the next few years.
Law makes biking safer in North Carolina
Thanks to a newly implemented North Carolina law, cyclists and motorists may finally have the space to settle their differences.
Carrboro to slow down downtown
The speed limits in downtown Carrboro are an issue to some pedestrians.
Chapel Hill aims to improve safety on Estes Drive
Concerns have been high lately when it comes to cyclist and pedestrian safety along Estes Drive. Now, the Chapel Hill Town Council must choose one of three proposed plans to increase bike and pedestrian friendliness within this area of Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill town council member puts red light on right turns
In downtown Chapel Hill, there are chirping crosswalk noises, bike lanes and “watch for pedestrians” signs: all measures that are in place to protect town bicyclists and pedestrians.
Cyclist hit at South Columbia and Franklin on Tuesday
A cyclist was hit by a car at the intersection of South Columbia Street and Franklin Street on Tuesday, according to a release sent by Chapel Hill Police today.
Bill would require state approval for lane reductions
The Senate passed a bill Monday that would require, if passed into law, local officials to secure the N.C. Department of Transportation's permission to create bike lanes within state roads such as Franklin Street.
Chapel Hill recommended budget includes bike safety funds
The Chapel Hill Town Council’s commitment to improving bike and pedestrian safety this year is clear.
Carrboro Bicycle Coalition seeks bike friendly businesses
Now that spring is in the air, the Carrboro Bicycle Coalition is preparing to expand its collection of businesses designated as bicycle friendly.
Ghost bikes honor those killed
Tagged, chained and painted white all over, Chapel Hill’s “ghost bikes” loom over those who would otherwise overlook the presence of the town’s small cyclist community.
Bike sharing might debut in Raleigh
Bike-sharing programs have been popping up recently in major cities across the country and on UNC’s campus — and Raleigh could be next.
Chapel Hill bike safety efforts recognized
Efforts from the Go Triangle Regional Partnership project to encourage Chapel Hill residents to use alternative transportation have reduced daily commute miles by 237,412 and carbon emissions by 27,047 metric tons.
Carrboro strives for higher bike friendliness certification
Carrboro received the Silver Bicycle Friendly Community Award in November, and the town continues to pedal its way toward platinum status as it strives to achieve an even higher level of bicycle friendliness
Chapel Hill rolls out new cyclist safety measures
Chapel Hill is taking safety precautions for cyclists and pedestrians by painting road symbols and changing crosswalk signals.
