The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met last week to discuss a variety of issues, including road diets and bike lanes.
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Bus Fare Increases planned in 2014 and 2016
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After holding steady for about eight years, CAT and TTA are expected to increase bus fares to cover increased operating costs and service improvements.
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$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.
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Growing Pains as More Taxis Crop Up in Raleigh
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The number of taxis in Raleigh has spiked in recent years, but cab company owners say city regulations—and the city-set fares—haven’t kept pace with the growing demand and costs for taxi companies.
City Council
City to Study Electronic Bus Pass Payments
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The city is investigating what it would take to set up electronic payments and reloadable bus passes in place of the magnetic card system used now.
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Raleigh’s Union Station Project Costs Could Increase
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As the city continues to work on the design for the new Union Station in the downtown Warehouse District, money coming in from state and federal sources will make the project a reality. But it’s not completely funded yet. City officials say they hope to stick to the $73 million budget for the station.
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Raleigh Responds to Transit Panel
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An independent panel of transit experts last week criticized a transit plan created for Raleigh and Wake County, saying officials here need to focus on buses instead of rail. Raleigh officials say the plan already focuses on buses and that rail needs to be part of the vision for the future.
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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.
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Federal Grant for Union Station Will Determine First Phase of Development
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An updated Union Station master plan was presented to the Passenger Rail Task Force on Wednesday, and the total cost has grown to $73 million. The city currently has $30 million to complete phase 1A of the project.
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Moore Square Bus Station Renovations Hinge on Bus Facility Study
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Before much-needed renovations can start at Moore Square Station, the city must determine the use and location of a new bus station that would serve Union Station.
City Council
Transportation Bond Goes to Voters this Fall
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Councilors approve including a $75 million transportation bond on the October 8 ballot.
