A guide to getting around Chapel Hill and Carrboro as a UNC student

Here's what you need to know about getting around Chapel Hill and Carrboro as a student.

Disabled and low-income residents raise Chapel Hill parking accessibility concerns

Although all Chapel Hill residents know the struggle of finding parking downtown, the issue is even greater for those limited by a disability or cost.   Timothy Miles, the executive director for the Triangle Disability Awareness Council, said accessible parking spaces in downtown Chapel Hill are limited and oftentimes do not provide easy access to the surrounding buildings. The influx of construction in the area has also exacerbated the problem.  “That makes it very difficult to get in and out because it’s confusing — discouraging is a better word,” he said. Reis Phillips, a UNC senior and store associate at Underground Printing, also noted the financial barriers posed by parking fees downtown.  "We are the people who support this community and spend money here and live here — but we can't afford to pay to park here," she said. 

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses next year's transit budget

'Taking care of our community': Chapel Hill Transit reveals 11 new electric buses

During a ceremony on April 8, Chapel Hill Transit introduced 11 new electric buses to its fleet. Three of them are currently in operation, and the remaining eight are expected to arrive next year.

Mask compliance on public transportation remains high, with some enforcement gaps

Chapel Hill Transit Director Brian Litchfield said Orange County will continue to require masks on public transportation as long as the federal mandate is in place. The mandate is set to be lifted on April 18, though it may be extended at any time.

Chapel Hill bus tracking services on pause following AT&T 3G network deactivation

Chapel Hill Transit recommended that transit customers utilize the online bus schedules posted on the Town of Chapel Hill website to estimate bus times in lieu of Transloc or Nextbus services.

Orange County seeking feedback in development of new transit plan

To meet increasing peak frequencies and needs during evenings and weekends, the survey asked for feedback on proposed service improvements for several Chapel Hill Transit routes.

Chapel Hill Transit to restore bus routes that were reduced due to COVID-19

Chapel Hill Transit will restore the CL, J and D routes beginning Feb. 14. The routes were reduced earlier this year due to COVID-19. 

In first Transportation Talk, local leaders discuss bike-friendly infrastructure

In the first-ever community Transportation Talk, leaders from the University, the Town of Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill Transit, Go Chapel Hill and the Town of Carrboro discussed creating a more bicycle-friendly community.

Chapel Hill Transit to delay start time on Friday

Chapel Hill Transit will delay services until 10 a.m on Friday due to hazardous road conditions.

A deep dive into the pandemic-related bus shortages that plagued Orange County this year

Throughout the 2021 fall semester, Chapel Hill Transit and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) have struggled to address shortages in the number of available bus drivers.

Town of Chapel Hill receiving three new electric buses as part of plan to reduce emissions

Electric buses fall under the Town of Chapel Hill Climate Action and Response Plan. The Chapel Hill Town Council passed a resolution committing to create the plan in September 2019 with the goal to place the town on track to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.

Town of Chapel Hill Climate Action and Response Plan works towards a sustainable future

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. 

Chapel Hill Transit scales down operations due to bus driver shortage

Several service changes for Chapel Hill Transit went into effect Tuesday, with many routes running less frequently due to a driver shortage. In an effort to attract more employees, the Town of Chapel Hill recently approved a pay raise for all transit workers, increasing the starting wage to $16 an hour.