City: Raleigh
By the Numbers: Ranked in the top 3 for climate ready cities in the U.S. ; 11th best place to start your business
Top 3 in 2023 Highlights:
- Extended Fare Free through June of 2024
- Broke ground on RUSBUS and New Bern Ave. BRT Corridor
- 3.5 million for preservation of AH units
Hottest Topics:
- TOD (Transit Oriented Development)
- Affordable Housing: RALT sells first affordable home.; Summit at Sawyer groundbreaking; Raleigh designates $3.5 million for preservation of AH units
New Leaders to Watch:
- Paul J. Kallam, Director of Transportation
- Karen Musgrave McDonald, City Attorney
- Emila Sutton, Housing and Neighborhoods Director.
- Whit Wheeler, Director of Raleigh Water
What to look for in 2024:
- Continued progress with Bus Rapid Transit in the four corridors
- ACC Boulevard Safety Improvements