transportation
I40 PEDESTRIAN/BIKE BRIDGE GOOD FOR HEALTH AND BUSINESS
A recently completed study measured the impact of joining the northern and southern section of the American Tobacco Trail with a pedestrian bridge over I40. The study found that the trail completion has had a beneficial impact, both economically and socially.
BOGOTA LEADER TO SPEAK AT DUKE ON URBAN TRANSFORMATION
Colombian politician Enrique Peñalosa, an urban planner and activist, will deliver a public lecture on "Cities, Equity, and Quality of Life."
DURHAM CYCLISTS ADVOCATE FOR SAFER STREETS
Durham considers how to stay pedestrian and bike-friendly as the city grows.
STATE WILL HELP FUND LIGHT RAIL
A draft of governor's transportation plan includes support for the planned light rail connecting Durham and Chapel Hill.
PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULED ON DURHAM-ORANGE LIGHT RAIL PROJECT
Triangle Transit will host four public workshops next week to provide an update on the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Project. Attendees will have an opportunity to comment on a draft of the Environmental Impact Statement, and learn about how public input will be considered going forward.
RALEIGH TO HOST SOUTHEAST ALTERNATIVE FUELS CONFERENCE
Electric cars, natural gas boats, biodiesel and more at this years; Southeast Alternative Fuels Conference.
UNC PEMBROKE PROMOTING GREENER TRANSPORTATION
Yet another NC campus is pioneering greener ways to live.
NC CYCLISTS ORGANIZE FOR SAFER STREETS
From a commemorative Ride of Silence to a funky, downtown street party, NC bike advocates are finding their voice.
DURHAM-MADE SOLAR PEDAL HYBRID VEHICLES TAKE OFF
Durham-based Organic Transit is reimagining what urban transportation might look like. And their ELF solar-pedal hybrid vehicles are beginning to pop up everywhere.
CHAPEL HILL-DURHAM LIGHT RAIL MOVES FORWARD
Triangle Transit gets federal approval to plan this flagship transit route.