Here's an update on Orange County power outages, transit and a map of road conditions
Hurricane Michael has caused several road closures and power outages in Orange County.
CHAPEL HILL TRANSIT
Operations in Chapel Hill are officially back to normal... mostly
After several days of rain during Hurricane Florence, Chapel Hill is finally back to nearly normal.
Chapel Hill Transit resumes limited operation
Here's a list of the flood-prone areas in Chapel Hill as of Monday morning:
Thinking about driving in the storm? The Town wants you to think twice.
The Town of Chapel Hill is monitoring storm conditions and plans to stay in touch with residents about road safety.
Updated: Buses, groceries and more — what's open now?
The latest information on evacuations, shelters, grocery stores, transportation and canceled events ahead of Hurricane Florence.
UNC professor Frank Baumgartner on race, traffic stops and why you should care
UNC political science professor Frank Baumgartner recently published a book on his research of over 20 million traffic stops, and his findings suggest police searches are based on race, gender and age.
Here's an update on the Town of Chapel Hill's FY19 budget process
The proposed Chapel Hill Town Council budget aimed to focus on people first. “We understand that none of us are successful without the other 700 employees that work hard every day – seamlessly, in many ways,” Town Manager Roger Stancil said.
Chapel Hill bus stops will become more accessible for people with disabilities
Many of Chapel Hill’s bus stops are over thirty years old, but the town is in the process of giving them an upgrade to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Free bus fare is not just good for the town, it's good for love too
The free bus system serving the Chapel Hill area doesn't just save foot traffic for exhausted students. It also fosters love at first sight. The Chapel Hill Transit system provides over seven million rides annually and is the second largest transit system in North Carolina, but for one couple, this commodity did so much more.
Charlotte's new light rail extension connects students and citizens to their city
Charlotte's new light rail extension offers students affordable transportation and gives them access to more entertainment and job opportunities.
Light rail project coordinators still optimistic about receiving federal funding
“We’re confident that as the negotiations move forward at the federal level that lawmakers will continue to recognize the value of transit and continue to invest in that.”
Orange County Snow Survival Guide: Closures and updates
Central North Carolina, including Orange County, is expected to receive two to four inches of snow Wednesday morning, according to a statement by the National Weather Service. The University has cancelled classes for Wednesday and before noon on Thursday.
Looking for a ride? GoTransit is going free for a day
GoTransit will offer free rides Thursday as a part of Try Transit Week — an initiative to increase ridership in the Triangle.
P2P Express celebrates 25 year anniversary
The Point-To-Point Express is celebrating its 25th year in operation this school year, and the celebration includes many new gifts for students.
