With Tar Heel Bikes set to end May 31, students describe their experiences with the program
By Madi Kirkman | May. 29Students discuss the positives and negatives of the Tar Heel Bikes program, which is ending on May 31.
Read More »Students discuss the positives and negatives of the Tar Heel Bikes program, which is ending on May 31.
Read More »"Investment into these infrastructural changes — and the community members that voice them as solutions — is key."
Read More »In recent weeks, Chapel Hill has seen an increase in bicycle and pedestrian accidents, and many community members have expressed concerns about safety in the Town. At last week's Town Council meeting, staff described different programs and initiatives Chapel Hill is employing to increase biker and pedestrian safety. “The goal that we have is to make the infrastructure and policy changes so that crashes, when they do happen, don't result in serious injury or death," Chapel Hill Transportation Planning Manager Bergen Watterson said.
Read More »"Reach out to your local elected leaders today and let them know that you want Chapel Hill and Carrboro streets to be safe for everyone, no matter how they travel."
Read More »Mayor Pro Tem Karen Stegman said Chapel Hill is in a crisis regarding street safety. Over 16 people were hit by drivers on crosswalks in the last year, according to police department data. Implementing curb-running bike lanes may help to reduce such accidents.
Read More »The resident, identified as Nicholas Watson, was injured eight days ago and has been hospitalized since the crash, which occurred between Roberson Street and Graham Street.
Read More »Following a presentation by Carrboro Transportation Director Zachary Hallock, the council unanimously approved a request for proposal for the project.
Read More »The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed the Town's Climate Action and Response Plan at a Wednesday meeting. The plan elaborates on Town initiatives which aim to shift the Town towards renewable energy use and make Chapel Hill more sustainable as a whole.
Read More »Triangle-area agencies have made plans for a 17-mile bikeway that will run through Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, Research Triangle Park, Durham and Chapel Hill. It will follow the I-40 and NC54 corridor and will be shared use for pedestrians and cyclists. There is currently no prospective timetable for when the bikeway would be completed and rideable. John Rees, president of the Bicycle Alliance of Chapel Hill, said a bike path of this nature could transform transportation in the region by offering a new, more sustainable way to commute.
Read More »The Carrboro Board of Aldermen heard an update on the Town's bike plan at its meeting Tuesday. Aldermen members debated the comprehensiveness of the plan.
Read More »Sue Hunter is running for a seat on Chapel Hill Town Council and wants to talk about how to make Chapel Hill more commuter-friendly.
Read More »After a pedestrian was injured in a collision on Tuesday, the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are taking measures to ensure pedestrian safety.
Read More »One major divide on campus is between walkers and bikers, and sharing sidewalks can cause feuds between the two methods of transportation. Here's how students navigate the struggle between walkers and bikers.
Read More »The Chapel Hill Climate Strike was organized by 16-year-old climate activist Ember Penney to pressure the Chapel Hill Town Council to adopt local climate change policies.
Read More »The Town of Carrboro hopes to become an even more bike-friendly community by achieving gold status through the League of American Cyclists’ Bicycle Friendly Communities. But they can't do it without the help of local cyclists.
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