News
$6.5M Funding Gap for Union Station
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The city will need to find an additional $6.5 million in order to build all of the elements associated with the proposed new downtown train station.
City Council
Johnston-Raleigh Bus Service to Continue
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Raleigh Councilors Tuesday approved a long-term contract between the Triangle Transit Authority and NCDOT for supplemental bus service between Johnston County and Raleigh.
News
Bus Fares Could Increase Next Year
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Bus riders should expect to shell out some extra cash during the next two years.
News
Humane Society Sues Raleigh Transit Authority
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The Humane Society filed suit against the Raleigh Transit Authority, alleging the group violated their First Amendment free speech rights.
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More Details Coming on Union Station Plan
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A second information session about the planning and design of the future Raleigh Union Station will take place Wednesday at CAM Raleigh.
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Bus Ridership Increasing
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According to both Triangle Transit and Capital Area Transit, ridership numbers increased in 2012 from 2011.
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Politics Loom Large Over Transit Tax Push
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Transit advocates are pushing for a fall referendum asking voters to approve a half-cent sales tax increase. The money would be spent to improve transit in Wake County, starting with buses and commuter rail. But getting the referendum on the ballot this fall is a delicate balance of timing and politics.
City Council
CAT Plans Improved Bus Stops
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More bus shelters are coming to Raleigh, and the Planning Commission’s Committee of the Whole endorsed new guidelines this week to make stops and shelters more artistic. The Raleigh Transit Authority will vote on the guide in July.
News
Bus System Sees Ridership Increase, Not Half-Cent Sales Tax
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Raleigh’s bus system experienced a 72 percent ridership increase in the past five years, rising from 351,061 in May 2006 to 482,935 in April 2011. Yet, thanks to ongoing budget woes, transit officials have no major plans for expansion in the next fiscal year.
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Wanted: Public Input on Triangle Rail Plans
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Triangle Transit officials are working toward this vision, called the Triangle Regional Transit Program. Starting next week, the public will get a chance to weigh in on the latest plans for a light and commuter rail systems along with improved bus routes.
