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We post alerts and news items of interest to transit riders and the general public on the GoTriangle web site. Most alerts are organized by transit provider, though some are general and can be found under the GoTriangle category. For more information about any News or Alerts item, please contact the GoTriangle Information Center at (919) 485-RIDE. That number is (919) 485-7433.

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Bus Service for Labor Day Holiday

Please see the table below for a description of available services during the Labor Day holiday (Monday, September 6, 2010).

Transit Agency	Monday, September 6
Regional Transit Information Center (485-RIDE)	Open 8am-5pm
Capital Area Transit (CAT)	NO SERVICE
Cary Transit (C-Tran)	NO SERVICE
Chapel Hill Transit (CHT)	NO SERVICE
Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA)	Sunday Service
NCSU Wolfline	NO SERVICE
Triangle Transit	NO SERVICE

Car-Sharing Program comes to Downtown Raleigh
Raleigh Downtown Living Advocates announces WeCar now available
Though car sharing programs normally begin when big businesses or universities get involved, (offering their cars when available to nearby residents as a way to offset their costs), the DLA recognized the benefit for residents, so we decided to take it upon ourselves to get things going and went about finding a sponsor.
And, we did it - car sharing in Downtown Raleigh starts today!
Ann-Cabell Baum Andersen, a board member of the DLA and owner of Glenwood Agency, is sponsoring the initial two cars for the program. On behalf of all Downtown residents, we thank her for stepping up and making it all happen.

“I'm confident that other downtown businesses will want to join me in supporting a car- sharing program that provides alternative transportation options for their employees," said Baum Andersen. "The people in the downtown Raleigh community have always supported my business and I wanted to give back to the community. What better way than to help launch a car-share program?”

The city government agrees that this kind of alternative transit option is needed, and now that the service is here, we expect other businesses government agencies, and possibly even local universities to jump on board.

“Providing a car-sharing option to the residents and business community in downtown Raleigh is a step in achieving our mission of supporting balanced and sustainable growth for downtown”, said Mayor Meeker. “Offering residents and downtown workers an efficient and convenient transportation solution through WeCar, makes using other methods of transportation a more viable option for day-to-day commuting.”

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Closures on Trails in Durham
Durham Gears Up for Construction on Stimulus-Funded Projects

All Three Projects Begin May 3; Some Trail Closures Planned and Minor Street Traffic Delays Expected

DURHAM, N.C. - Beginning Monday, May 3, 2010, residents will note construction on portions of Ellerbe Creek Trail and the American Tobacco Trail, as well as street and sidewalk construction and repair on multiple streets throughout Durham.

To begin repairs and resurfacing, the portion of the Ellerbe Creek Trail between West Lavender Avenue and West Murray Avenue will be closed effective May 3, along with the entry road to the Northgate Dog Park, since 200 feet of the trail also serves as the park entry. The Northgate Dog Park will be closed for up to two weeks at some point during the 90-day construction timeframe as repairs are made to the entry.

Work on portions of the American Tobacco Trail will also begin May 3, with repairs being made from Morehead Avenue to Southpoint Crossings as well as the Riddle Road section of the trail. Closures on these portions of the trail will be ongoing throughout the 90-day construction timeframe as the City's contractor moves around to complete repairs and resurfacing work.

Both trail projects, funded by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), will cost $297,550. More information about these trail projects can be found here.

The final project beginning on May 3 is the reconfiguration of the intersection of Miami Boulevard at Geer Street. This project will last up to 60 days with vehicle and pedestrian traffic being maintained throughout the project. Flaggers with be used to direct traffic and motorists should expect minor delays. This project, also funded by the ARRA, will cost $69,864. More information can be found here.

Any questions about any of these ARRA projects may also be directed to Tim Jackson, civil engineer with the City's Department of Public Works, at (919) 560-4326, ext. 30255 or via e-mail at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Newman Center Bus Stop in Chapel Hill Closed
The Chapel Hill Transit (CHT) / Triangle Transit bus stop on Pittsboro Street at the Newman Center will be closed for approximately the next eighteen (18) months due to construction. A temporary bus stop is located at 210 Pittsboro Street (News Services Building) near the intersection of Cameron Avenue.

Beginning Monday, January 18th, the right hand lane of Pittsboro Street (beyond the temporary bus stop to McCauley Street) will be closed. The left hand lane will remain open during this time. CHT and Triangle Transit routes may experience schedule delays as a result of the lane closure. Buses will make every attempt to maintain schedules but is advising customers to expect delays and to allow extra travel time.

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Capital Area Transit (CAT)

CAT Route 7c Detours (Apr. 21st - Mid July)
Beginning Wednesday, April 21st, Capital Area Transit route 7c (Carolina Pines Connector) will be detoured. The detour is expected to last until mid July at the earliest. READ MORE

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Cary Transit (C-Tran)

No Alerts at This Time

Chapel Hill Transit (CHT)

Chapel Hill Transit - Bus Stop Closure on Pittsboro St starting Aug 12 - 15

Beginning Thursday, August 12, 2010, the bus Stop on Pittsboro St at University Dr will be closed through the weekend or until the road repairs are completed. Passengers must board and deboard the busses at the next designated bus stop.

• For busses headed east on Manning Dr - the Hospital stop in front of the Dogwood deck
• For busses headed south on Columbia - at the stop near Mason Farm Road intersection
• For busses headed north on Columbia - at the Health Sciences Library

Chatham County/ Pittsboro (PX) Service to continue for 2010-2011
Chatham County and the Town of Pittsboro have agreed to continue funding for Chatham Pittsboro Express (PX) route served by Chapel Hill Transit during the 10-11 year.
UNC will again subsidize an annual pass allowing unlimited trips on the PX route to commuting students (outside the 2-mile radius and living within route boundaries) and permanent UNC University or Hospital staff who join the Commuter Alternative Program and select the PX Chatham route as their primary commute mode.
This option will be available from the CAP registration site – www.dps.unc.edu - beginning July 27, 2010.
Those who have waited to register for CAP until this issue was resolved may now do so.
Those who joined 10/11 CAP since July 15, 2010 and selected a different primary commute mode should take the following steps:
1. Wait until CAP materials are received in the mail at the address given upon registration.
2. Bring the CAP packet to the Department of Public Safety (University commuters) or Hospital Transportation Office (Hospital commuters). The return of the packet will be recorded.
3. Return to the CAP registration site and register choosing the PX Chatham as primary commute mode.
4. It will permit the choice of PX Chatham for new registrants and those who have returned the packet.
5. Allow 5-7 days for the new CAP packet containing the annual PX pass to arrive.

Chapel Hill Transit Service Changes Begin on August 23rd
Chapel Hill Transit (CHT) Service Changes to Begin August 23, 2010
The Chapel Hill Transit FY 2010 – 11 budget, approved on Monday, June 7, 2010, included a series of service changes designed to increase schedule reliability, better match service to ridership and improve the efficiency of the system. The changes will be effective Monday, August 23, 2010.
The changes include:
Fixed Route Changes
CCX Route – Weekday service will start at 6:00 a.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. The first two a.m. trips (5:20 a.m., 5:50 a.m.) and the last two p.m. trips (8:00 p.m. and 8:40 p.m.) will be eliminated.
F Route – The first two a.m. trips will begin at 6:20 a.m. and the 6:55 a.m. at McDougle School instead of Weaver Street Market.
FCX Route – Will operate in same direction in the mornings and afternoons. The route will serve Friday Center to Manning Drive (UNC Hospital) to South Road.
HS Route – Service will operate every 60 minutes from 6:45 a.m. to 5:40 p.m.
HU Route – Will serve Finely Golf Course and Old Mason Farm Roads to serve the UNC Imaging Center and the Ronald McDonald/SECU Family House all day, using Mason Farm Road to East Drive returning to Friday Center Drive. The route will not serve Health Sciences Library, Carrington Hall, Fetzer Gym or Bowles Drive.
M Route – The route will be discontinued due to low ridership and availability of alternate service nearby. Riders from the Pine Knolls community (Crest Drive and Cole Street) may access the CM route on Merritt Mill Road. Riders going to and from the Chapel Hill Public Library may access the CL, D and F routes along Franklin Street.
NS Route – Weekday morning 10 minute service will be provided from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. There will be no change to the PM schedule.
NU Route – The 7:25 a.m. and 8:05 a.m. trips will be eliminated.
RU Route – Service will operate every 15 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., instead of every 10 minutes.
S Route - Will operate in same direction all day. The route will serve Friday Center Drive to Manning Drive (UNC Hospital), South Columbia Street to South Road. The route will not serve Bowles Drive.
V Route – Will no longer serve Stadium Drive and Ridge Road. The route will continue from Student Union on South Road to Pittsboro Street to Manning Drive.
DM Route – the Saturday DM route will be renamed the Saturday D and will no longer serve the Chapel Hill Public Library and Pine Knolls.
Shared Ride/Feeder Service Changes
Weekday Feeder Service - Service will be discontinued. The last day of service will be Friday, August 20, 2010.
Shared Ride Sunday and Evening Service – Service will be discontinued. The last day of service will be Sunday, August, 22, 2010.
All ADA eligible clients (EZ Rider) will not be affected by the Shared Ride/Feeder service changes. For additional information about the Shared Ride/Feeder Service changes, please call 919-969-5544.
For additional information about the Fixed Route service changes, please contact a CHT Customer Service Representative at 919-969-4900 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).