Despite the reality that most Americans live in car-oriented places that make owning a car all but a necessity, car ownership is a huge expense that is out of reach for many. The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) estimate that between 13-16% …
The Core to WakeUP’s support of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and associated Transit Overlay District zoning is our belief that investments in building up residences, jobs, and other everyday destinations around a frequent, reliable public transit system will significantly reduce the number of trips taken by car on the …
WakeUP advocates for fast and reliable transportation, strategic land-use planning, affordable housing, and climate adaptation so that we can improve the health, safety, and quality of life for all residents. What makes a community healthy? Is this something you think about as a resident? Our area is well-known for access …
What is going on with the Transit Overlay District along New Bern Avenue? WakeUP Wake County has long supported transit-oriented development along Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes and was heavily involved in bringing about the Wake County Transit Plan approved by voters in 2016. Transit Overlay District (TOD) zoning is …
