Editorial: Chapel Hill needs more accessible parking
By Editorial Board | Apr. 26"Parking in Chapel Hill is already a stressful and difficult undertaking. But for the town’s disabled and low-income residents? It’s a nightmare."
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"Parking in Chapel Hill is already a stressful and difficult undertaking. But for the town’s disabled and low-income residents? It’s a nightmare."
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This study could provide insight on how many people park downtown and where they park so that Carrboro can plan for an adequate parking program.
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The Carrboro Board of Aldermen is considering — but not yet committing to — increasing enforcement of parking time limits, charging for parking and building a new parking deck.
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The Carrboro Board of Alderman discussed affordable housing, parking and environmental issues in its meeting on Oct. 1.
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Most long-term patients, such as those with cancer, pay the same amount for parking at UNC Hospitals as every other visitor throughout the state. Some are exasperated over the additional toll those parking fees add to their week-by-week treatment schedules. While alternative options have been created for a few specific circumstances, many patients don’t qualify and have seen parking expenses pile up. Meanwhile, the University generated $3.7 million in revenue last year through its Dogwood Parking Deck, one of two primary parking areas for UNC Hospitals patients and visitors.
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UNC's Advisory Committee on Transportation & Parking (ACT) met on Wednesday afternoon to update community members on upcoming changes regarding parking on campus.
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Since last July, eleven stores and restaurants in downtown Chapel Hill have closed their doors. Is lack of parking the culprit? Parking in downtown Chapel Hill is an issue that community members and business owners alike have felt. Shops on Franklin Street need parking for their employees, but also for patrons who cannot walk from one place to another. Some businesses even find that passersby go elsewhere where parking is more convenient, thereby driving away local business traffic. A few newer solutions popped up, like Park on the Hill, which attempt to maximize parking availability. But dissatisfaction is still high.
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UNC's new Weeknight Parking program caused confusion and frustration when it was first announced. But, what will it change? No free-to-the-public parking on campus during the week, one-dollar one-night pass for visitors in some lots, and a $6 fee included in student fees.
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"Our town government should not pick and choose winners and losers in any project. "
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The weeknight parking program is set to begin Aug. 15, and for some employees, it might cost them their job.
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UNC Health Care and the Town of Chapel Hill are hoping to meet the growing needs of local residents with the development of Eastowne Medical Park which is bringing more access to medical care to the Chapel Hill area.
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Starting in August, the Weeknight Parking Program will go into effect as part of UNC Transportation and Parking’s Five-Year Plan.
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As part of the University's Five-Year Plan, new parking regulations are coming in August 2019 for the weeknights.
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The Town of Chapel Hill is attempting to meet the needs of the downtown scene by expanding parking.
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The Dunkin' Donuts on Franklin Street continues to work toward obtaining a drive-thru permit. Town members have expressed concerns about the drive-thru line interfering with traffic flow on the street, but the owner assures that the location can handle the traffic and any other requirements needed to get the permit.
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