Last night, Wake’s transit plan was halted indefinitely by Chairman Paul Coble and the Wake County Commission majority. Despite almost two hours of public comments in favor of the transit plan and letting voters decide on a transit funding referendum, commissioners voted 4-3 against even holding a public hearing. The …
WakeUP Wake County released a poll May 31st that demonstrates strong support among Wake County voters for the proposed plan for expanded bus and commuter and light rail. The poll also indicates 60% of local voters are willing to pay for a half cent sales tax referendum to fund the …
At their May 22nd meeting, the WakeUP Wake County Board of Directors passed a resolution that supports the proposed Wake County Transit Plan and placing a 1/2 cent sales tax referendum on the November ballot to fund the plan. This resolution will be sent to the Wake County Commissioners. The …
On May 16 WakeUP Wake County and Downtown Living Advocates will be hosting the annual WakeUP After 5 social at the Oxford in downtown Raleigh. We will be discussing the proposed Wake County Transit Plan and how it will affect those that live, work, and play in downtown Raleigh. Come …
As gas prices rise, many in the triangle turn to mass transit for an alternative transportation source. In response to recent increases in ridership CAT is reconfiguring routes. Some of these updates are possible now, but many need a new source of funding. There needs to be a half cent …
On April 24th Morrisville Town Council unanimously approved a resolution to send a letter to the Wake County Commissioners encouraging them to include a half cent sales tax referendum on the ballot in November to fund the proposed Wake County Transit Plan. Morrisville Town Council called on the County Commissioners …
Wake County has submitted a press release letting people know about a series of public forums they will be holding across Wake County to discuss the proposed Wake County transit plan and its effect on the community. We’d love to see local citizens at these meetings discussing the plan and …
Why is New York City able to recover from economic turmoil faster than other cities? And, what is it about New York City that makes it so attractive to both businesses and individuals alike? According to NYC’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg it is the city’s ability to look to the future …
