Durham-Orange Light Rail sees many minor changes, but it's chugging along
Check out the following updates on the Durham-Orange Light Rail.
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
Orange County reaffirms $149.5 million commitment to light rail project
Despite difficulty securing funding, the Orange County Board of Commissioners declared the Durham-Orange Light Rail project a go.
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.
Bird scooters fly away from UNC campus
Bird's short-lived pop-up tour may spread its wings again in the near future.
Parking Rebel saves the day: New business seeks more student parking options
A new business has entered the fold of parking options for students which hopes to provide close and affordable parking. Parking Rebel is a new website created by three current and former UNC students.
Light rail project is possible again but has tight deadline
“They had strong political backers, big funders of theirs calling them up and questioning them on why were they going to do this crazy thing." This light rail project has faced stops when it came to federal and state level funding. A recent bill has set a new path to completion, but tight deadlines may mean going back to square one.
Chapel Hill aims to make biking safer and easier by 2025
Chapel Hill has vowed to become more a bicycle-friendly community with a new plan they adopted on Oct. 25 to prioritize the expansion of greenways.
Word on the Street: What do you think of the new bike share program?
All over campus, racks of shiny, blue and white ‘Tar Heel Bikes’ have been installed as a part of Chancellor Folt’s Three Zero’s Environmental Initiative. Staff writer Marco Quiroz asked UNC students about their first impressions of the bikes.
Transportation fair hopes to help people get around town
On Thursday, representatives for various transportation organizations were ready to help commuters find the best ways to travel around the UNC campus and the town of Chapel Hill.
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.
County commissioners approve Durham-Orange Light Rail Project
After much debate, the Orange County Board of Commissioners approved the GoTriangle Durham-Orange Light Rail Project Thursday night.
Hillsborough set to improve downtown accessibility and safety
The town of Hillsborough just started a project to make downtown safer and more accessible for pedestrians.
Residents argue pros and cons of Orange County Transit Plan at Commissioners meeting
Orange County Commissioners met Tuesday in Chapel Hill to hear public input on the draft of the Orange County Transit Plan. Commissioners will vote on the plan April 27.
Part of South Greensboro Street to be closed for 60 days during pipe replacement
Starting today, a stretch of South Greensboro Street between Main Street and Merritt Mill Road in Carrboro will be closed for 60 days while the N.C. Department of Transportation replaces the undersized storm drainpipe beneath the road.
Carrboro on board with light rail project despite funding concerns
Carrboro and much of Orange County will not have stops on the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Project.
Chapel Hill looks to replace aging buses with newer models
The town of Chapel Hill is moving forward in updating its aging fleet of Carolina blue transit buses.
Local artists design colorful crosswalks to improve safety in town
New colorful crosswalks designed by local artists are coming to five locations in Chapel Hill — hoping to increase pedestrian visibility.
N.C. lawmakers seek federal designation for Greenville highway
U.S. Representatives from North Carolina requested the Federal Highway Administration approve the designation of a Greenville highway as a high priority corridor and future interstate in a Nov. 7 letter.
State drunken driving program makes 605 arrests over Halloween weekend
The ghouls, ghosts and goblins were not the only scary thing out on Halloween weekend.
Plans for Orange County light rail still undecided
Orange County is developing plans for a light rail system, but the actual implementation is still years away.
