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Raleigh to make safety changes for GoRaleigh buses and station
The City of Raleigh is making changes to address safety concerns from commuters that take GoRaleigh transit.
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Safety concerns persist on NC's public buses as records show hundreds of incidents
WRAL Investigates wanted to know how many crimes occur on buses and at downtown bus stations and what's being done to address that, so we filed records requests for that information with the city of Raleigh and the city of Durham.
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Check your mailbox! Raleigh residents have chance at $1,000 for helping shape city's future
The city of Raleigh is looking for a group of people to help decide what its future public transit system looks like.
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Charlotte City Council to vote on expanding private police authority around transit hubs
Charlotte City Council votes Monday night on expanding transit police powers beyond stations, a month after the Blue Line stabbing and new safety upgrades.
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Some GoRaleigh bus routes will run more often starting in October
GoRaleigh is increasing its bus frequency for several routes starting Oct. 12.
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Construction to begin for phase 1 of Raleigh's Bus Rapid Transit system on New Bern Avenue
The City of Raleigh is set to embark on the first phase of its much-anticipated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, focusing on a 5.4-mile stretch along New Bern Avenue.
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Raleigh Union Station's new bus station opens next month
The Raleigh Union Station Bus Facility or the RUS Bus is located in the Warehouse District of downtown. It is adjacent to the existing Raleigh Union Station and is part of GoTriangle.
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Rocky Mount receives $3 million grant to launch bus service to Raleigh
Rocky Mount secured a $3 million grant to introduce a commuter bus service aimed to assist with easier travel to Raleigh.
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Paving, sidewalk, utility work to begin in the fall along Raleigh's planned bus rapid transit route
Raleigh City Council awarded $28.6 million to begin work along New Bern Avenue to accommodated a planned rapid bus route.
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Durham Station's $26M Renovation Kicks Off: More Bus Bays, Better Amenities by 2026
Information about Durham Station's $26M Renovation Kicks Off: More Bus Bays, Better Amenities by 2026
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Next steps to connect Raleigh to Cary with Bus Rapid Transit line under review Tuesday
The City of Raleigh is advancing to the final design phase for the 12-mile Western Corridor of its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, connecting downtown Raleigh and Cary.
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Durham receives $12M grant to improve downtown streets, pedestrian safety
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be in town Tuesday to take a look at how a federal grant will be used for a new project.
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Patients say Edgecombe County DSS transportation issues lead to poor care
Late or missed appointments and spending hours on the bus. Those are the complaints of people who depend on Edgecombe County Department of Social Services to get around.
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Raleigh rezoning proposal would allow denser development on hundreds of properties
Raleigh leaders are proposing new zoning for 744 properties along the city's first Bus Rapid Transit line to encourage denser development.
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Raleigh residents worry planned bus line will raise property taxes, pushing out those who live along New Bern Avenue
Raleigh leaders are proposing new zoning for 744 properties along the city's first Bus Rapid Transit line to encourage denser development.
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Share your input Tuesday on plans for area around Raleigh's first bus rapid transit line
On Tuesday, you can share your input on development around a new bus route in Raleigh.
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'Game changer:' Work begins on NC's first rapid bus line in Raleigh
It's a big day for public transportation in Raleigh: On Tuesday morning there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the city's first Bus Rapid Transit program.
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Here's how Raleigh's planned Bus Rapid Transit line will compare to Richmond, Virginia's service
Raleigh's first Bus Rapid Transit line will run along a 5.4-mile route between downtown and New Hope Road. It's set to open in the summer of 2025.
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Going carless in the Triangle requires planning, patience
Bus riders in the Triangle say their experience can be hit-or-miss due to tardiness and a lack of reliability.
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Riding the bus a hit-or-miss experience for carless folks in the Triangle
Reliability is spotty in the Triangle for those without a car and dependent on bus services to get to their destination.
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GoRaleigh wanted to expand bus service, instead a driver shortage has left some riders stranded
The shortage of bus drivers is forcing GoRaleigh to cut back on service. The transit system currently operates about 1,000 trips a day and hauls about 350,000 riders every month. But lately, there's been more missed trips with the riders stranded at the bus stop.
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GoRaleigh reducing service starting Sept. 11
The transit system currently operates about 1,000 trips a day and hauls about 350,000 riders every month. But lately, there's been more missed trips with the riders stranded at the bus stop.
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Raleigh gets $35 million for first rapid bus transit line
The federal government awarded $35 million in to the city of Raleigh's bus transit program with hopes to expand public transportation into eastern Wake County.
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Florida puts sylish twist on train travel
More than 75 Triangle leaders, including dozens of public officials, traveled to West Palm Beach, Florida, this week to learn about the city's public transportation.
