Category Archives: Transportation

Promoting Cycling and Walking for Sustainable and Healthy Cities

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Admin

Guest post by Raleigh Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Commission The City of Raleigh Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Commission will be hosting a Triangle Bicycle & Pedestrian Workshop on Friday, March 22 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Raleigh … Continue reading →

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Boosting the Creative District to Adopt Bus Shelters

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Jason Hibbets

Do you know someone that can adopt a CAT bus shelter in Southwest Raleigh? Maybe it’s a business, a volunteer group, a school, a neighborhood, or an individual? The obligation includes a 1-year commitment to clean the adopted bus shelter … Continue reading →

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Raleigh Pedestrian Plan Photo Contest

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Admin

Guest post by Eric Lamb, Transportation Planning Manager As many Raleighites know, Raleigh’s draft Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan has been released for public comment until November 16th. This plan is meant to provide us with tools and strategies for making Raleigh … Continue reading →

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Wake County searching for ways to improve transportation communication

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Admin

Guest post by Casey Miller Following widespread school bus delays, the Wake County Public School System is looking to implement a GPS tracking app for school buses in the district, said Cris Mulder, the district’s system family and community engagement … Continue reading →

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Lake Wheeler Road Pedestrian Project Takes Shape

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Jason Hibbets

If you’ve driven down Lake Wheeler Road lately, you may be wondering what all the markings and stakes are on the west side of the road. Well, we did too. So we asked Fleming A. El-Amin II, AICP, Transportation Planner … Continue reading →

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Dan Allen Drive Closures to Impact Traffic, Improve Bus Services

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Admin

Guest post from the Wade CAC by Barry Eriksen At the June 26 Wade Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) meeting, there was a brief discussion of the gating of Dan Allen Drive, scheduled to begin August 15, 2012. A motion was … Continue reading →

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I-440 Widening from Wade Ave to Crossroads

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Admin

Guest post by Raleigh City Councilor Thomas Crowder The NCDOT has sent me a letter requesting comments from public officials/local agencies on the proposed widening of I-440 from Wade Avenue in Raleigh south to Walnut Street (Crossroads) in Cary. The … Continue reading →

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Short Range Transit Plan Workshops on Draft Recommendations

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Admin

Guest post by Carmalee Scarpitti, City of Raleigh Public Works Department Do you want to provide input on improving existing bus routes? What about new bus routes or nighttime, weekend, holiday, and fringe trip schedule adjustments? Maybe you’re concerned about … Continue reading →

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Will Lake Wheeler Road Get Needed Pedestrian Improvements?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Jason Hibbets

The debate on improving Lake Wheeler Road continues. At the most recent public meeting for the Lake Wheeler Road improvement project held on March 28, citizens worked with City staff to provide feedback and hash out concerns about the improvements … Continue reading →

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Did You Miss The Lake Wheeler Road Charrette?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

On Saturday, November 5, 2011, neighbors, business owners, and city staff gathered at Peach Road Park to discuss the future of Lake Wheeler Road. The 1.2 mile stretch of road, South of I-40 and North of Tryon Road, had a … Continue reading →

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