November 2010 elections confirmed the relevancy of and public desire for public transportation improvements. Voters across the country approved 73 percent of state and local public transportation-related ballot initiatives, authorizing nearly $500 million over the next five years to fund bus, light rail, commuter rail, and other related public transit …
In case you need a reminder, the Triangle continues to rein as the fastest growing metropolitan region in the nation, despite the economic recession. Likened to the ‘Silicon Valley’ of the East Coast, affordable housing options and a variety of tech job opportunities are fueling the Triangle’s unprecedented growth rate. …
More than 60 people representing government agencies, local advocacy groups, and private associations met November 3, 2010 to discuss plans for monitoring polluted Falls Lake. The rules, which take effect in January 2011, include a two-stage program to put the lower part of the lake, near Raleigh’s water intake, in …
The Triangle Region continues to grow and, as of July 2010, Wake County is the LARGEST COUNTY in North and South Carolina! As growth continues to reshape our region and transportation needs, we must work to improve regional transit services! Driven Apart, a recent transportation report, ranks how long residents …
Triangle Regional Transit Plan UPDATE!Eleven regional transt corridor options were scrutinized by the public during the second round of Regional Transit Workshops in September 2010, and two viable light rail corridors were chosen: UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill to Alston Ave. in Durham NW Cary through NCSU & Downtown Raleigh, …
NATIONAL SMART GROWTH CONFERENCE February 3-5, 2011 – Charlotte, NC Conference information: The program will span three full days. There will be some pre-conference events scheduled for Wednesday, February 2nd, but the main program will kick-off on Thursday morning, February 3rd and continue through Saturday afternoon. The three-day schedule includes …
WakeUP’s growth management efforts continue to gain MOMENTUM! Recognized as a community leader for good growth practices, WakeUP received two awards on September 30, 2010. PLANNING: WakeUP’s Executive Director, Karen Rindge, received the 2010 “Citizen Planner” Distinguished Leadership award from the N.C. Chapter of the American Planning Association (North Carolina …
Over 160 people attended WakeUP Wake County and the League of Women Voters of Wake County’s September 27, 2010 Candidate Forum. Wake Board of Commissioner candidates provided answers to tough questions surrounding transit, drinking water supply, affordable housing, schools, and many other pressing issues. Download video of the forum Over …
