Breakthrough funding brings zero-emission buses to Chapel Hill Transit
In May of 2021, Chapel Hill Transit will be getting three zero-emission buses to replace its diesel buses.
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New mural is set to liven up old pipes on Booker Creek Trail
A new mural is being painted in Lower Booker Creek Tail in Chapel Hill to liven up cracked and worn-down pipes.
Latinx Pride bus hits the road, a mobile tribute to Orange County’s Latinx community
Artist Georges Le Chevallier, who designed the bus, he hopes non-Latino residents will see the bus, learn the Spanish and English words and realize they probably know more Spanish than they think. The bus was born through a partnership between Chapel Hill Transit and Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture.
Here's what you need to know about riding Chapel Hill Transit this fall
Major changes are happening to Chapel Hill Transit systems in compliance with COVID-19 health and safety precautions. Here's what you can expect.
Students express concern about possible transit restrictions this fall
“How in the world am I going to be able to get to campus for the classes that I have on campus considering that they said there’s only 10 people allowed on a bus?” one student asked. Here's how Chapel Hill Transit's new guidelines may affect your fall commute.
Your guide to fall 2020 Chapel Hill Transit
As incoming students look forward to moving to Chapel Hill, the leaders of the Transit system that keeps them moving also looks to plan for bussing UNC's student body and the Town of Chapel Hill during a pandemic.
Chapel Hill Town Council talks Juneteenth, COVID-19 at special meeting
At its specially called Wednesday meeting, the Chapel Hill Town Council discussed transit, COVID-19 response and affordable housing.
Chapel Hill Transit will move to an adjusted schedule starting June 1
Starting Monday, Chapel Hill Transit will operate with the reduced occupancy of 10 people per bus, coinciding with the University's plan to resume some research operations on-campus.
Chapel Hill Transit to offer weekend bus service starting in August
The Town of Chapel Hill adopts a plan for the Chapel Hill Transit to offer full weekend bus service by August while also bringing high-frequency transit corridors to Chapel Hill, Carrboro and the University area.
Chapel Hill transit project becomes eligible for $100 million of federal funding
“The BRT Project will have its own specialized buses and everything that will run along that corridor, which means that the other buses we would currently consider running in the corridor won’t need as many buses as they’re currently using."
Carrboro Town Council discusses plans to end homelessness and improve transit system
“These are folks that have lived their whole lives, and they want to stay in this community, they work two and three jobs, they can’t afford the rents.”
Chapel Hill Transit wants community members to weigh in on the future of its services
The development of the Short Range Transit Plan began in September 2017. The six goals of the plan are to improve transit mode shift, increase ridership, create high-frequency transit corridors, emphasize equity, improve weekend service and enhance the convenience of living without a private vehicle.
Chapel Hill is debating on the best way to implement bus rapid transit
Town officials are advocating for the construction of the North-South Bus Rapid Transit route, the first rapid transit system in the region. The route will operate daily and span over eight miles.
Do you look both ways? How Chapel Hill and Carrboro try to promote pedestrian safety
After a pedestrian was injured in a collision on Tuesday, the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are taking measures to ensure pedestrian safety.
After complaints of constant delays, Chapel Hill's HS Route has been updated
On Sept. 30, Chapel Hill Transit implemented a new and reformed HS bus route. This change aims to tackle the previous route's inconsistent and delayed times.
Carrboro wants you to get on the bus this week
Carrboro's Public Transportation Week not only provides opportunity for residents to learn and explore new routes around the Carrboro and Chapel Hill area, but to examine areas of improvement.
Transit alternatives fill gap left by abandoned light rail project
Transit options remain available even after the Durham-Orange light rail plan failed.
Stop not requested: Chapel Hill Transit celebrates 45 years of service
“While I didn't start out thinking this was going to be one of the crown jewels and my legacy, I certainly see it as being the one that will probably have the greatest impact over the longest period of time,”
Focus groups examine Chapel Hill Transit's NS route replacement, the NS-BRT project
Bus riders, cyclists, business owners and residents gathered on the weekend of Friday, July 12 to discuss the bus stations that will be a part of the North-South Bus Rapid Transit (N-S BRT) system, a streamlined route that will feature dedicated bus lanes and traffic signal priority.
Chapel Hill Transit to purchase three electric buses
Chapel Hill Transit is looking to add three new electric busses to its fleet within the next 18 months.
