Transit

 

Thursday, June 21, 2012

5:30-7:30pm

 

14 E. Peace Street

Raleigh, NC 27604 

WakeUP Wake County invites you for a special tour of AIA North Carolina's Innovative, LEED platinum building with architect Frank Harmon.

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 sales tax referendum on the November ballot, and it needs to pass if CAT is really going to be able to offer the level of service necessary for the levels of ridership seen when gas prices rise.

Read the News & Observer Articles on ridership climbing with gas prices and CAT's plans to revamp bus routes .  Then take action to support the referendum being on the ballot this November. 

Come out to the Oxford the evening of May 16 to socialize with other Downtown Living Advocates and WakeUP members and discuss how the Wake County transit plan will affect people that Live, Work, and Play in Downtown Raleigh.

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 to place the referendum on the ballot swiftly to allow for adequate time for a public education campaign.  Morrisville noted that they look to transit as an investment in the quality of life and economic success of the town.  Morrisville Town Council took a major step in sending this note, and we look forward to other towns sending similar notes to the Wake County Commissioners.  It is believed that Cary and Raleigh Councils may follow suit. 

 Read the Morrisville Letter to 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 asking questions from local officials and business leaders.

Read the press release here.

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 be October 12-13, 2012. Learn more about the summit here.

Currently the NC Bike Summit staff is putting together their program for the event. If you would be interested in presenting at the summit respond to the call for proposals by April 13, 2012.  Read the Call for Proposals here.

Garner Town Hall

900 7th Avenue

Garner, NC

Join WakeUP Wake County, Garner leaders and transit experts for a panel discussion to learn more about Wake County's proposed transit plan and how it will effect Garner and the county.

Pre-register at the following link: http://garner-town-hall-meeting-on-transit.ettend.com/

This event is free and open to the public.

Download a flyer!

Knightdale Town Hall

950 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC 27545 

Join WakeUP Wake County, Knightdale leaders and transit experts for a panel discussion to learn more about Wake County's proposed transit plan and how it will effect Knightdale and the county.

Preregister via this link: http://knightdale-town-hall-forum-on-transit.ettend.com

This event is free and open to the public.

Download a flyer!

Please join us for WakeUP's Cary Town Hall Forum on Transit on April 16, 2012 from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Page-Walker Center, 116 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC.

Come and ask questions and hear from local elected officals and business owners about the effect of transit on your town! Pre-register today! 

This event is free & open to the public.  

Download a flyer!