Quality of Life

• Parks and Recreational Land in Wake County Need Your Help!-

  Wake County Commissioners are considering repealing the Recreational Land Dedication Ordinance (RLDO), which requires new developments to set aside land, or pay a fee in-lieu of, for future parks, open space, and recreation.

  This is a fair fee that ensures that new development helps pay its fair share of the infrastructure costs of growth.  Providing and maintaining adequate parks and open space is critical as development occurs, particularly given that Wake County is projected to be the fastest growing metro region in the country over the next 10 years.  If we do not set aside places for recreation, we undermine our access to healthy living and a quality environment.  Moreover, we undercut our attractiveness to new residents and businesses.

• Deep budget cuts require your action!-

  Budget writers in the NC House of Representatives have unleashed a state budget proposal that threatens sustainable communities across North Carolina.

  We need YOUR VOICE to speak out against draconian cuts to education, water and air protection, and public transit included in the proposed NC House Budget. The House will vote next week...
  
  

• Raleigh-Cary Area Dangerous for Pedestrians-

  The Raleigh-Cary metro area recently earned a new distinction - not only is it the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country, but now it's been ranked the sixth most dangerous area in the country for pedestrians, according to a new report issued by Transportation for America.

• East Wake Bus Service Forums & Surveys-

  Triangle Transit, along with the City of Raleigh and the Towns of Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon, is considering the introduction of bus service to eastern Wake County. Triangle Transit would like to collect as much feedback about this potential service from any commuters who live in eastern Wake County or areas further east.

  http://www.gotriangle.org/ewake

  The GoTriangle.org site contains information about upcoming information forums in Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon and links to online surveys which are currently “live” and will remain open until March 13th. All of the material on the site is available in Spanish.

• CAMPO Releases Transit Map-

  The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), a group of local mayors and county commissioners, are currently reviewing long-range plans for transportation in Wake County and beyond.

  On Wednesday, CAMPO met to review plans for transportation and transit through 2035. CAMPO released a new transit map, that proposes light rail all the way from Apex to Cary, Raleigh and Wake Forest -- and commuter rail to Garner and Clayton. Bus service will be greatly expanded too.

  Of course, several things must happen BEFORE this transit system will be implemented. CAMPO must approve this plan (possibly Feb. 21), legislation must pass the NC General Assembly, and the voters must pass a referendum for funding.

  Go to CAMPO to comment on the 2035 Long-Range Transportation Plan.