When I heard that Sept 22 was International Car-Free Day, I thought to myself, “Well this’ll be the third day this week that I can choose a car-free day.” I have a lot of privilege when it comes to having a car-free day: I can afford to live in close proximity to my job and […]
Transportation
Posted inBike and Walk, Bike Beat, Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Transportation, UNC
What I’ve learned in 5 years of bike commuting from Carrboro to UNC
Bike commuting is not always easy. Rain, bike malfunctions, or less-than-considerate drivers can turn an otherwise straightforward ride into a source of frustration. But in the countless times I’ve biked from Carrboro to UNC’s campus and back in the past five years, my bike ride has been a source of joy more often than not. […]
Posted inCarrboro, Chapel Hill, Connectivity, DCHC MPO, Greenway, Transportation
Support Chapel Hill’s extension of the Bolin Creek Greenway in the Transportation Prioritization Survey
It’s that time again — NCDOT SPOT Prioritization time! Yes, unless you are thoroughly engrossed in transportation planning that sentence makes no sense, but it actually is an important opportunity to show your support for local bicycle and pedestrian projects, and especially for extending the Bolin Creek Greeenway in both Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Read […]
Posted inCarrboro, Chapel Hill, Connectivity, Transportation
Bus stop improvements coming to Chapel Hill and Carrboro
If you’ve wandered around Chapel Hill and Carrboro lately, you know that there are many different kinds of bus stops. Some have metal shelters. Some have wooden shelters. Some have a sign indicating a bus stop and no shelter. Have you ever wondered: How does Chapel Hill Transit prioritize bus stop improvements? Why does this […]
Posted inEvents around town, Guide, Transportation, UNC
How to get tickets for the shuttle bus to the Chelsea-Wrexham match
It’s really not that hard to get a pass for the Tar Heel Express, but since we anticipate a lot of fans who never normally attend UNC sports events, we thought we’d walk your through the process. You will have to create an account, but it’s pretty easy, start here Tar Heel Express tickets for […]
Posted inChapel Hill, Greenway, Transportation
Chapel Hill wins $1 million “Everywhere to Everywhere Greenways” grant
Back in December, the Chapel Hill Town Council adopted the “Complete Communities” strategy developed by the consultant Jennifer Keesmaat. One of its key pillars was development of an “Everywhere to Everywhere” greenway network that, as Mayor Hemminger said, is designed to “focus housing growth along an ‘everywhere-to-everywhere’ greenway network with attention to making sure that […]