Archived articles from news sources.

April 2013

Pay now for transit future, pay soon for transit present

March 2013

Planning Affordable Housing near Durham-Orange Rail Line
Experts: Plan early for affordable housing on light rail corridor
County raises vehicle fees to generate transit money

January 2013

He’s not ‘The General,’ but he’s the boss at DOT

December 2012

TTA will start collecting transit sales tax in Orange, Durham counties next year
Buses, trains might alleviate Beltline construction woes
Buses, trains might alleviate Beltline construction woes

November 2012

Half Cent Transit Tax Passes In OC, Rural Areas Overwhelmingly Vote No
Orange County voters approve transit sales tax
Orange County OKs transit sales tax

October 2012

Transit plan’s rural impact debatable
Transit plan’s rural impact debatable
A vote for the future of all
Tax just one piece of transit puzzle
Guest column: We need a plan, not a tax, for transit
N.C. 54 light-rail plan based on cost, riders, development
Vote yes for transit
Plan: Transit, development grow hand in hand
Federal transit authorities, city sign light-rail deal
Transit plan meets public eye: Voters weigh tax for bus, light rail system
CATS to announce federal funding of light-rail extension
This Could Be the Biggest Year Ever for Transit at the Ballot Box
Transit Fans Hope To Get UNC Students On Board With Half-Cent Sales Tax Plan
Come learn about the transit referendum

September 2012

Survey: Light rail riders back Va. Beach expansion
Raleigh’s station, on track
The good news in Raleigh: Union Station, Phase 1, is fully funded at $60 million
Feds steer another $22.3 million to Raleigh’s Amtrak Union Station
Raleigh’s Union Station picks up steam
Wake county transit FAQ

August 2012

Coble and Matthews pose questions about Wake transit plan

July 2012

Transit Roadblock
Transit for the few

June 2012

Raleigh gets $21 million federal grant for train station plan
Commission Votes Against Debate on Transit Sales Tax
No vote on transit
Wake Co. commissioners split on Regional Transit Plan
Wake transit plan: Let’s vote on it
BOCC: No Money For Transit Tax Outreach
Herald-Sun editorial: A tax to benefit transit
Wake commissioners spar over transit plan
Wake commissioners spar over transit plan
BoCC To Put Half-Cent Transit Tax On The Ballot
Commissioners to decide on sales tax referendum Tuesday

May 2012

Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Project Initial Environmental Comment Period Ending
Clear the way for a vote on transit plan
Public Transit in Triangle at Crossroads
Knightdale poised to endorse transit tax referendum
Run them and they will ride
Transit levy polls at nearly 60 percent support in Orange

November 2011

WUNC radio story on bus/rail improvements in Durham

May 2011

Bus, rail transit plan backed

December 2010

Train Signals
List of Raleigh train stations pitched: Proposal includes stops on N.C. State campus, in North Ralei
Options considered for Blue Ridge Road intersection
Commuter rail line gains support: A study says the route could carry 11,000 people per day by 2022

November 2010

City floats changes for New Bern Avenue
NC: Consultant offers first view of future Triangle fully served by mass transit
54/40 study draws complaints

October 2010

Rail money flows to Cary: Depot’s $2.2 M. facelift comes from Federal grant.
Train ridership jumps in N.C., far more than nationwide
Raleigh council backs route for regional transit
Congestion? Cheerier, but is forecast real?

September 2010

Triangle Transit Proposes 2 Light-Rail Lines
Rate Possible Future Transit Routes at Public Meetings, September 14-23
Garner to Host Transit Program Workshop

June 2010

Public Forum Held to Discuss Future Transit Systems
Public Meetings Start Today in Raleigh… What Kind of Transit? Going Where?
Local Citizens Urged to Provide Feedback
Public Meetings Planned June 28 - July 15 on Triangle Transit Plans