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 …
NC Bike Summit fosters relationships between various groups in the state that are interested in bicycling as a valid form of transportation. This event is a great opportunity to learn about innovative programs that encourage cycling and network with other individuals invested in the cause. The NC Bike Summit will …
WakeUP Wake County, Environmental Defense Fund and American Rivers submitted comments on Raleigh’s Water Utility Transition Advisory Taskforce (WUTAT) final report to the Raleigh City Council this week. WakeUP supports WUTAT’s guiding principles for water utility management because they will put Raleigh and Eastern Wake water and sewer systems on …
