Sunny Outlook for Charging Stations
Jan 25, 2012

by Helen Chappell

North Carolina's first solar-powered charging stations were installed in December. In Asheville, Biowheels Responsible Transportation and their partners installed the first of four planned public solar charging installations. In Raleigh, Progress Energy and the City of Raleigh unveiled two solar stations to be used in a two-year research project.

The Asheville project was unveiled on December 11. Government officials and industry partners were in attendance to open a downtown solar installation that supports charging for three electric vehicles. When vehicles are not charging, electricity generated from the installation is fed into the grid. The stations are free to the public.

Local officials opened the Raleigh project on December 15. Two stations for the Progress Energy and City of Raleigh fleets are now connected to solar arrays; the stations will not be open for use by the public. When the charging station is not being used, the electricity generated by the solar arrays is fed into on-site batteries for later use. One of the project's partners, Advanced Energy, will collect charging and power information from the stations in a two-year project to evaluate the performance of the stations and how such stations might work with the electrical grid.

Links: http://www.raleighnc.gov/news/content/CorNews/Articles/SolarPoweredStati...

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Getting Amped Up for Electric Vehicles: Statewide Plug-In Electric Vehicle Task Force
Jan 25, 2012

by Marcy Bauer

Plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are on their way to the North Carolina marketplace, and public and private sector leaders have been working hard to be ready for them. The PEV Task Force is collaborating to ensure that North Carolina is a leader in PEV adoption and industry development.

On the heels of a PEV Symposium in October 2011, the task force formed workgroups to develop components of a statewide PEV readiness plan addressing six key areas: Economic Development; Incentives; Vehicles; Infrastructure; Policy, Codes and Standards; and Education and Outreach. The North Carolina Solar Center is working with the N.C. Department of Commerce to lead the combined Incentives and Economic Development workgroups, whose members will work together to identify key incentives that will entice both consumers and companies to build the PEV industry in North Carolina.

If you're interested in contributing to the statewide PEV plan by joining a workgroup, you can do so regardless of whether you were able to attend the summit or initial workgroup meetings. You can also follow the project's progress on the Clean Transportation Team's PEV planning project website.

PEV related activities in NC are currently being supported by the Centralina Council of Governments Mountains To Sea Initiative, a one year U.S. Department of Energy funded project to develop the PEV roadmap.

Contact Aranzazu Lascurain at alascur@ncsu.edu or 919-515-0352 for information on joining the PEV Task Force.

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Congress Fails to Extend Transit Benefit Parity
Dec 19, 2011

The Senate agreed to a 2-month extension of the payroll tax holiday. That extension did NOT include an extension of transit benefit parity. On January 1st, the transit benefit will revert back to $125/month (instead of $120) and the parking benefit will increase to $240/month (up from $230).

While the endeavor was ultimately unsuccessful, the effort itself was incredible. Bi-partisan letters with the signature of 22 Senators and 50 Members of Congress were sent to Congressional leadership. More than 50,000 letters were sent to Congress through the commuterbenefitsworkforus.com website. Additionally, scores of local and national organizations weighed in with their Members of Congress and helped spread the word. Hopefully the visibility of the commuter benefits this effort has raised will help increase the number of Americans who use the transit benefit.

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Triangle Parkway Opens December 8th
Dec 07, 2011

The Triangle Parkway will open to vehicular traffic on December 8, and will be toll-free through January 3, 2012, when tolling will begin. Interestingly enough, there will be no toll booths and no stopping on the new toll road. Customers may purchase an NC Quick Pass, an electronic sticker transponder, for $5.00, saving them up to 35% on tolls. For those without an NC Quick Pass, overhead high-speed cameras will capture license plate information and bill drivers through a “Bill by Mail” process. Most importantly, the toll-road will offer some definite time savings to commuters, and once all the phases are completed, could shave 40 minutes off the commute time for some.

For more information visit, www.myncquickpass.com.

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Try Transit Week 2011
Sep 13, 2011

How are you getting to work next week? Instead of clenching your fists behind the wheel, why not relax and let someone else do the driving. Next week, September 19 – 23, 2011, is "Try Transit Week" and there are great opportunities to get out of your car and give the bus a try!

Here’s what GoTriangle has put together for next week:

  • Monday, September 19: Explore the Region – Just purchase a regional day pass for a chance to win great prizes. A regional day pass works on Triangle Transit, CAT, C-Tran, DATA.
  • Tuesday, September 20: Rack and Rid Day – If you ride your bike to a stop, load your bike on the easy to use bike-rack and ride the bus for free!
  • Thursday, September 22: Fare-Free Day – All passengers will ride for FREE on World Car Free Day – now it’s even easier to give up your car for a day!
  • Friday, September 23: Operator Appreciation Day – Thank your bus operator(s).

And if you need help trying to determine your route, use GoTriangle handy Trip Planner to figure out the fastest and easiest way to commute by bus.

For more information on Try Transit Week, visit the GoTriangle website.

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Section of NC 147 to Close September 6th
Sep 01, 2011

The N.C. Department of Transportation will permanently close a section of N.C. 147 South, known as the spur, in Durham beginning Sept. 6, as part of the Turnpike Authority’s Triangle Parkway project. This spur section of NC 147 extends south of the I-40/NC 147 interchange to T.W. Alexander Drive.

All traffic traveling on N.C. 147 southbound will need to take Exit 5A (I-40 East) or Exit 5B (I-40 West) as crews construct the tie-in from the existing N.C. 147 to the newly constructed Triangle Parkway.

When N.C. 147 reopens in December, it will no longer dead end at T.W. Alexander, but will continue onto the new Triangle Parkway.

Motorists traveling southbound on N.C. 147 needing to access T.W. Alexander Drive should use the following signed detour:
• N.C. 147 to I-40 West to N.C. 55 (Exit 278) to N.C. 54 to T.W. Alexander Drive.

Motorists traveling on T.W. Alexander needing to access N.C. 147 North should use the following signed detour:
• T.W. Alexander Drive to N.C. 54 to N.C. 55 to I-40 East to N.C. 147.

Motorists traveling on I-40 needing to access T.W. Alexander Drive should use the following signed detour:
• I-40 to Exit 278 (N.C. 55) to N.C. 54 to T.W. Alexander Drive.

NCDOT and the Turnpike Authority will host a public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 30 to provide people and businesses in the Research Triangle Park an opportunity to speak with DOT and Turnpike staff about the construction. The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the North Carolina Biotechnological Center located at 15 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park.

For real-time travel information at any time, call 511, visit www.ncdot.gov/travel or follow NCDOT on Twitter at www.ncdot.gov/travel/twitter. Another option is NCDOT Mobile, a phone-friendly version of the NCDOT website. To access it, type “m.ncdot.gov” into the browser of your smartphone. Then, bookmark it to save for future reference. NCDOT Mobile is compatible with the iPhone, Android and some newer Blackberry phones.

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Triangle Transit to Make Route Adjustments - August 2011
Aug 03, 2011

Triangle Transit will be making service changes to several routes in August and September. Most of the changes will be implemented on August 15, 2011. The changes to the KRX, WRX, and ZWX routes will be implemented on September 6, 2011.

Monday, August 15, the following routes will be affected:

  • Route 100 (Raleigh-RDU Airport-Regional Transit Center) - Eliminate Innovation Dr at Time Warner Cable bus stop.
  • Route 303 (Midday Cary -Raleigh) - Add NEW Saturday service between Cary and Raleigh. Eliminate several stops on Wilmington St and Salisbury St during weekday mid-day trips
  • Route 420 (Hillsborough-Chapel Hill) - Add trips during peak commute times. Eliminate funding for mid-day trips (Orange County is proposing to maintain two mid-day trips).

Monday, September 6, the following routes will be affected:

  • Route KRX (Knightdale Raleigh Express operated by CAT) - Change routing to serve new stops in Knightdale and Raleigh (some stops will be eliminated). Eliminate first AM trip from Raleigh to Knightdale and last PM trip from Knightdale to Raleigh.
  • Route WRX (Wake Forest-Raleigh Express operated by CAT) - Eliminate all mid-day trips, two trips in AM from Raleigh to Wake Forest, and two trips in PM from Wake Forest to Raleigh
  • Route ZWX (Zebulon-Wendell-Raleigh Express operated by CAT) - Eliminate first two trips in AM from Raleigh to Zebulon, and last trip from Zebulon to Raleigh in PM. Serve new stop on New Bern Ave and new stops on Salisbury St (some stops will be eliminated).

Information will be posted on Triangle Transit vehicles, at: triangletransit.org and online regionally at gotriangle.org. Riders with questions may also call the GoTriangle Regional Transit Information Center at 919-485-RIDE (7433).

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DCHC MPO to Hold Public Workshops for Regional Rail Alternatives Analysis
Aug 01, 2011

The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) announced that the agency will conduct two public workshops to review the Alternatives Analysis Reports for the Triangle Regional Transit Program.

The workshops are:
• Chapel Hill Town Council Chambers: August 29th, 4pm to 7pm, 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill.
• August 30th at the Durham Station Transportation Center (515 W. Pettigrew St., Durham), 4pm to 7pm.

See the MPO’s Web page for additional information: http://www.dchcmpo.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=85&Item...

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Dump the Pump on June 16th and find a new passion – Triangle Transit and DATA!
Jun 09, 2011

On June 16th all Triangle Transit regional, express, and shuttle routes and all DATA local routes will be free in recognition of National Dump the Pump day! In these tough economic times with high gas prices, everyone is looking for a way to save money. Dump the Pump Day encourages people to ride public transportation (instead of driving) and save money.

Riding public transit is the quickest way to beat high gas prices. The latest American Public Transit Association Transit Savings Report shows that a two person household that downsizes to one car can save – on the average – more than $10,000 a year! What’s not to love about that?

Take Triangle Transit and DATA to commute to and from work, to travel to school and the doctor’s office, to go shopping, and to visit with family and friends. Dump the Pump on June 16th. Free your mind (and your wallet) and leave the driving to someone else!

Ride the bus. Bike! Walk or Run during Dump The Pump 2011 for a chance to win!

Check in at your bus stop or on the bike greenways on Foursquare during your commute. There are 20 stops that have this promotion. Check-in and unlock to see if you are the winner!

Contest starts at 6am on June 16. The first 20 people to check-in win a $25 Restaurant.com gift cards. There will be 20 winners per stop.

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May is Bike to Work Month
May 04, 2011

May is National Bike month! There are events, celebrations and commuter activities throughout the Triangle in May, and especially during Bike-to-Work Week 2011, May 16-20. Check out the info at http://www.smartcommutechallenge.org/biketowork.php and find out what's going on in your part of town. Some events require registration, so be sure to use the appropriate links. Not so sure about biking to work, but you like community events? Peruse the list for family-friendly fun.

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Annual Commuter Challenge Starts as Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Mar 29, 2011

Annual campaign urges Triangle residents to save green and breathe easier by changing travel habits

Research Triangle Park, NC – March 29, 2011– To address the tightness in budgets and in Triangle commuters’ chests that comes from filling up at the gas pump, this year’s SmartCommute Challenge “Breathe Easy” will focus on the benefits of changing commuting habits. With speakers that focus on the need for public transportation in the area and the premiere of new technology that will help those who drive alone shift to a smarter travel mode, the SmartCommute Kick-off on April 1st will show Triangle residents ways to cut their transportation costs by helping plan smart trips.

The 2011 SmartCommute Challenge, presented by GoTriangle and SmartCommute@rtp, is an annual non-profit public service campaign aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality in the Triangle, encourages commuters who work or live in Durham, Orange or Wake counties to pledge to ride the bus, carpool, join a vanpool, telework, bike or walk to work at least once between April 1 and June 1.

In a recent release, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) stated ‘riding public transportation saves individuals, on average, $9,904 annually and $825 per month based on the March 4, 2011 average national gas price ($3.47 per gallon-reported by AAA) and the national unreserved monthly parking rate. This is the highest savings for public transit riders in two years.’ With this type of savings out there, it’s a great time to learn how to commute in an economical way.

This year’s kick-off event is a transportation and air quality fair featuring:

  • Bicycle safety checks provided by REI staff,
  • Trip Planning tables featuring information on commuting by bike, bus, carpools, and vanpools,
  • Alternate fuel vehicles displays provided by Triangle Clean Cities,
  • Air quality information from Triangle Air Awareness,
  • Triangle Transit bus display holding an “Art in Transit” exhibit (art provided by Go Chapel Hill),
  • Sponsor tables with information and give-aways.

“With gas prices at their highest in months, many commuters are still looking for ways to save in this economy,” said David King, general manager of Triangle Transit, a member of the GoTriangle family of services and partner of the SmartCommute Challenge. “The SmartCommute Challenge gives Triangle commuters a chance to look at how they currently get to work and assess where they can make environmentally-friendly and budget-friendly changes.”

“Breathe Easy”, the SmartCommute Challenge and Air Quality Awareness kick-off will be April 1st at 9:00a.m. at the Research Triangle Park Headquarters, 12 Davis Drive in RTP.

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About GoTriangle (www.gotriangle.org): GoTriangle is a family of services that works together to provide seamless regional transit and promote sustainable transportation. GoTriangle includes the six local transit systems (Capital Area Transit, Cary Transit, Chapel Hill Transit, Durham Area Transit Authority, NC State Wolfline, and Triangle Transit), local municipalities of Durham, Orange and Wake counties, and local universities and colleges. By providing useful resources including a transit trip planner, online transit maps and rider alerts, guides to biking and walking in the Triangle, information on telework and condensed work weeks, rideshare matching and vanpool leases, GoTriangle strives to reduce traffic congestion and increase air quality.

About SmartCommute@rtp (www.smartcommute.org): SmartCommute@rtp is the transportation management association (TMA) of the Research Triangle Park. Its purpose is to coordinate the transportation demand management (TDM) efforts of RTP employers to address common transportation concerns, reduce traffic congestion, and improve air quality. SmartCommute@rtp currently has 27 member employers, which account for over 80% of RTP employees. SmartCommute@rtp is staffed by the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, developer and manager of The Research Triangle Park.

Thanks to our 2011 SmartCommute Challenge Sponsors!
Gold: Cisco, IBM, Independent Weekly, Raleigh Downtowner Magazine, REI, RTI International
Silver: BASF, Credit Suisse, Duke, Macy's, Monsanto, NetApp, RBC Center/Bank, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Bronze: Bean Traders Coffee, Biogen Idec, Eisai, NIEHS
Green: American Lung Association, Downtown Raleigh Alliance, Great Outdoor Provisions, Marbles Museum, Muddy Dog Coffee, NCSU Center Stage, Town of Chapel Hill, TransLoc, Umstead Hotel and Spa

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SmartCommute Challenge Kick-Off
Mar 18, 2011

“Breathe Easy”
The 2011 SmartCommute Challenge and Air Quality Forecast Season Celebration
Click here to RSVP by March 25
Featuring Special Guests:
Kevin Foy, Mayor of Chapel Hill 2001-2009, Assistant Professor, NCCU School of Law
Joshua Cohen, TransLoc Inc.

Plus:
Alternate Fuel Vehicles displays
Art in Transit Display
Bike safety checks with REI
Sponsor and Partner Organization display tables with information and give-aways
Sign-ups for the SmartCommute Challenge!

Start your morning right with great, locally roasted coffee from Bean Traders Coffee and a continental breakfast.
Free t-shirts to the first 20 people who smartcommute to the event. Visit RTP.org for driving directions (carpool!) or GoTriangle.org to plan your trip on the bus. Or ride your bike to the event!
For more information about Triangle Air Awareness, visit www.triangleairawareness.org.
For more information about the SmartCommute Challenge, visit www.SmartCommuteChallenge.org.

Presented by:GoTriangle and SmartCommute@rtp

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Workshops on Expanded Bus and Rail Options Set for March
Mar 15, 2011

Research Triangle Park, N.C. –The third round of public workshops highlighting nearly a year of work researching and evaluating transit options will begin on March 22. Triangle citizens are invited to participate in these important workshops on future bus and rail projects planned for the region.

These community meetings on the Triangle Regional Transit Program (TRTP) follow sessions held in the summer and fall of 2010 and will offer citizens the best opportunity to respond to a completed technical analysis of transit corridors under study in Wake, Durham and Orange counties. Citizens are encouraged to provide their feedback prior to county leaders discussing financial options and moving forward to finalize plans.

The workshops are scheduled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the exception of the workshop scheduled for Monday, March 28, in Raleigh, which will be from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Information presented will include each county’s projects.

“Triangle Transit and our regional transit partners are wrapping up our initial work on bus and rail options. Getting the public’s input improves our ability to produce plans that meet the region’s future needs,” said Triangle Transit General Manager David King. “We hope that a healthy cross section of people who live and work in the area will lend their voices to the process.”

The TRTP workshop meeting dates and locations are:

  • Tuesday, March 22, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Raleigh - Triangle Town Center, First Floor Next to Dillard’s, Triangle Town Center Blvd.
  • Wednesday, March 23, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Durham- Durham Station Transportation Ctr, 515 W. Pettigrew St.
  • Thursday, March 24, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Chapel Hill - Friday Center, Redbud Room, 100 Friday Center Dr.
  • Monday, March 28, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Raleigh - Mt. Peace Baptist Church, 1601 MLK Jr. Blvd.
  • Tuesday, March 29, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Cary – Bond Park Senior Center, 120 Maury O’Dell Place (off High House Rd.)
  • Wednesday, March 30, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Raleigh – NC State University – McKimmon Conference Center, 1101 Gorman St.
  • Thursday, March 31, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. RTP - Research Triangle Park Foundation, 12 Davis Dr.

Representatives will be available to answer questions and share the latest information and receive community feedback on transit alignments and potential station areas in the three counties.

The Triangle Regional Transit Program website, www.ourtransitfuture.com, has more information on the corridors under study, technologies under review, videos on the transit program and online comment forms. Citizens are also invited to sign up for Facebook at (www.facebook.com/ourtransitfuture) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/TheTRTP) and read news items about the TRTP.

Additionally, individual meetings, events, the website, newsletters, as well as Facebook and Twitter feeds will be utilized to keep citizens and stakeholders informed about the project’s status and to provide an opportunity to raise issues or ask questions prior to the study’s completion later this spring.

The work is part of the Federal Transit Administration’s Alternatives Analysis process. An eventual Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is expected. The DEIS will conduct the detailed analysis and evaluation of environmental impacts and formal public participation process required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

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Drive Electric Tour Comes to RTP Headquarters
Mar 02, 2011

On March 3, The Research Triangle Park will be hosting the Nissan LEAF Drive Electric Tour, inspiring new capabilities for green solutions with the first 100% electric, no gas, no tailpipe vehicle.

"We are excited to be a part of Nissan's Drive Electric Tour and to be creating awareness around sustainable choices that enable the Research Triangle Park to help advance our companies and infrastructure and ultimately create a cleaner world for generations to come," said Liz Rooks, interim President and CEO.

Supporting the electric tour complements RTP's commitment to environmental responsibility. Through the SmartCommute@rtp program, RTP promotes alternative transportation options and improved air quality. Additionally, RTP has established best practices in green building and LEED design, and has a coordinated strategy among companies operating in RTP to implement alternative energy technologies and conservation practices through the Environment@rtp program.

What: The Nissan LEAF Drive Electric tour. This is an exclusive/private event, with the Research Triangle Park chosen as one of only three NC locations to host the tour. Park employees will be able to test drive the completely electric car. There also will be information explaining the vehicle’s technology and special features.

When: Thursday, March 3, 2011. Drive Electric tour hours 11:00am - 2:00pm.
This is a private/exclusive event for companies of the Research Triangle Park.

Where: RTP Headquarters (12 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709)

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GoTriangle Data Warehouse Now Open
Feb 15, 2011

February 15, 2011 – Durham, NC – As riders increasingly use mobile devices and the web for transit information, today, GoTriangle.org opened an online “App Center” offering a data warehouse that will allow third-party developers to create new trip planning innovations.

The new developer resources section on GoTriangle.org is designed to encourage creation of online resources, including mobile applications, desktop applications and widgets, that improve customer access to schedule data for Cary Transit (C-Tran), Chapel Hill Transit, Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA), Raleigh’s Capital Area Transit (CAT), Triangle Transit, Duke University Transit and N.C. State University’s Wolfline. The third-party applications will be available in the App Center, where riders can download the application that works best for them.

"The Triangle is known for leading the way in technology. By providing open access in as many forms as possible, we hope local developers are able to design new and exciting ways to provide online information about all public transportation providers in the region," said David King, General Manager of Triangle Transit.

Following a simple registration process, developers can download free schedule data in General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) or GIS Shape format. File information includes stop locations, routes, trips, stop times, calendar, and calendar dates.

"We’re excited to be able to provide this information in one central location to the public. As a transit agency, we’re always striving to find new and interesting ways to engage customers and provide them with the resources that will help them consider using public transportation," said David Eatman, Transit Administrator for Capital Area Transit (CAT).

To sign up, go to gotriangle.org/developers, create a User ID and password, enter contact information, and then review and agree to the License Agreement. Once registered, downloading updated files is as simple as typing your User ID and password.

Go Triangle will provide notification via e-mail and Real Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds when there are updates to the data so that developers can keep their applications up to date.

The GoTriangle data warehouse is the second technological upgrade online this year, following the recent addition of Google Transit. These additional resources are a part of the GoLive program that provides riders more options for making a smoother trip planning experience and easier integration into a transit-oriented lifestyle. Real-time information and digital signs will be available later this year.

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GoTriangle joins Google Transit
Jan 13, 2011

Google and the GoTriangle family of services are pleased to announce that the Google Transit trip planner (www.google.com/transit) now includes all local transit schedules and routes for the Triangle region. The GoTriangle family of services include Capital Area Transit (CAT), Cary Transit (C-Tran), Chapel Hill Transit (CHT), Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA), North Carolina State University Wolfline, and Triangle Transit. The addition of GoTriangle trip planning services to Google marks the beginning of the full regional technology program, GoLive, which will also include a regional real-time system and an open-source data warehouse.

In 2003, GoTriangle launched a Transit Trip Planner at gotriangle.org so that transit riders can find a best match for their next trip. Triangle commuters can enter destination information in “from” and “to” fields from the GoTriangle.org home page. Using all of the local transit schedules, the trip planner calculates the length of time the trip will take and suggests the quickest, most efficient route. Customers can select not only transit but also a combination of biking and walking.

With Google Transit, Triangle visitors and regular transit users can now plan their trips using familiar technology while on the go with Google mobile apps, allowing for searches on smart phones such as the iPhone and Droid. By utilizing Google search, riders have more options for starting and destination points, making for a smoother trip planning experience and easier integration into a transit-oriented lifestyle.
As part of the GoTriangle’s commitment to openness and providing resources to Triangle commuters, all bus system data will be available as GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification) files. These files will be available late January 2011 on GoTriangle for developers to create useful mobile phone apps.

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Triangle Transit Schedule Changes Effective January 10th
Jan 04, 2011

Triangle Transit will make schedule adjustments to several routes effective Monday, January 10 2011 to improve on-time performance. Visit Triangle Transit for more information.

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Try Transit Week: September 20th - 24th
Sep 16, 2010

The Triangle Seamless Transit Partners – Capital Area Transit, Cary Transit, Chapel Hill Transit, Durham Area Transit Authority, the NCSU Wolf Line, and Triangle Transit Authority are hosting the 2010 Transit Try-athon to increase awareness of public transportation’s support, as well as to heighten environmental awareness.

For details on daily activities, visit http://triangletransit.org/triangletransit/generic/436/.

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Triangle Regional Transit Program Public Workshops
Jul 08, 2010

It's time for the Triangle Regional Transit Program, a comprehensive study effort to look at regional transit rail opportunities and explore expanded regional busway networks. The program, spanning Orange, Durham and Wake counties, is an exciting move forward toward transit connectivity in the Triangle.

What do you think? Please join Triangle Transit for one of the upcoming public meetings so your voice can be heard. With meetings being held throughout the Triangle, there is sure to be one convenient to you. We look forward to seeing you there! Visit www.ourtransitfuture.org for more information.

 

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Dump the Pump 2010
Jun 08, 2010

On June 17th say goodbye to the old ball and chain that is fueling up and say hello to your new car-free life.

In this economic climate, saving money is on everyone's minds and public transportation is the quickest way to beat high gas prices. According to the latest APTA Transit Savings Report, individuals in a two person household can save an average of more than $9,000 annually by downsizing to one car.

For more information on Dump the Pump 2010, visit http://www.gotriangle.org/go-info/events/.

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Bike to Work Week, May 17 - 21
May 18, 2010

Click here for more information about 2010 Bike to Work Week activities.

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SmartCommute Challenge 2010 - Starts Today!
Apr 15, 2010

The SmartCommute Challenge is an annual spring campaign coordinated by GoTriangle and SmartCommute@rtp. The goal of the campaign is to encourage Triangle commuters to try an alternative commute (not driving alone) to work such as riding the bus, carpooling, vanpooling, teleworking, biking, walking, or riding your electric scooter or Segway. This years campaign lasts from April 15 - May 15, 2010.  Take the pledge today!

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SmartCommute@rtp - Member of GoTriangle
Feb 02, 2010

SmartCommute@rtp is a member of the GoTriangle Family of Services.  GoTriangle is a partnership of public transportation agencies and organizations funded to promote commuter benefits in the Triangle.  The purpose of the GoTriangle.org website is to help people find all the information they need to get out from behind the steering wheel and find other travel options that are safe, convenient, inexpensive and more sustainable.  All centrally located in one online resource!   

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Durham and RTP Bike to Work Week 2010 Survey
Jan 05, 2010

Help us plan activities in Durham and RTP for Bike to Work Week 2010 (May 17 - 21).  We would appreciate your participation in this short survey to tell us what you'd like to see in 2010 and what you liked about past events.  Response deadline is Sunday, January 24, 2010.  Here's the survey link: https://server1.emailcampaigns.net/survey/?c=2926&id=26.

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SmartCommute@rtp Offers Subsidies for New Riders
Nov 06, 2009

Did you know that SmartCommute@rtp offers subsidies for new transit and vanpool riders?  You must be a full-time employee of a SmartCommute@rtp member employer to be eligible.  Click here for details. 

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State Fair Shuttles Available
Oct 16, 2009

Take the bus to the fair!  Click here for more details.

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Try Transit Week - September 28 to October 2, 2009
Sep 18, 2009

Click here for more information about Try Transit Week 2009.  The week is packed full of fun events and many opportunites to win great prizes.

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New Officers Elected at August SmartCommute@rtp Meeting
Aug 04, 2009

The SmartCommute@rtp committee elected new officers at its August 4, 2009 quarterly meeting.  The newly elected officers are:

Chair - Darryl Bloch, IBM
Vice Chair - Steve Martin, Cisco
Secretary - Maggie Milliren, NetApp 

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Announcing RTP's 2009 GoTriangle Award Winners
Jul 20, 2009

Click here to read about RTP's two winners!

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2009 Triangle Bike to Work Week (BTWW)
May 04, 2009

For regional BTWW event information, please click here.

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2009 SmartCommute Challenge
Apr 14, 2009

Join the thousands of Triangle commuters who do something good for the environment by taking the bus, biking, walking, carpooling, vanpooling or working from home!

Visit www.SmartCommuteChallenge.org starting April 15 to take the 2009 SmartCommute Challenge. Pledge to take a smarter, greener commute at least once between April 15 and May 30 and you could win fabulous prizes, including a commuter bike and a laptop.

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New Regional Transit Center
Nov 30, 2008

Triangle Transit's transfer center is moving. A brand new Regional Transit Center opens December 1, 2008. The new transit center, located in Durham's Imperial Center, is adjacent to The Research Triangle Park. Most of Triangle Transit's routes will have schedule and routing changes starting December 1, including some that will not serve the Regional Transit Center. Click here to see revised schedules and maps. Questions? Call 919-485-RIDE (7433). 

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Workshop on Alternative Transportation in RTP
Nov 11, 2008

This workshop will include a moderated discussion to generate ideas for transit (and other) connections to employers located within The Research Triangle Park. RTP employers/employees interested in transit and other alternative commuting options (bike/walk, carpool, vanpool, etc.) to and within the Park should attend. Details and registration (required) can be found here.

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Try Transit Week
Sep 21, 2008

Click here for more information about Try Transit Week in the Triangle, September 22 - 26, 2008. Lots of events are
scheduled for the week and Monday, September 22, 2008 is Fare FREE Day on Cary Transit, DATA and Triangle Transit. 

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New SmartCommute@RTP Officers
Jul 30, 2008

Congratulations to the FY 09 SmartCommute@rtp officers, elected July 31, 2008: 

Chair: Darryl Bloch, IBM
Vice Chair: Steve Martin, Cisco
Secretary: Beth Adams, Bayer CropScience

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Triangle Transit Short-Range Transit Plan
May 31, 2008

Triangle Transit has released their draft Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP) for public review and comment. The plan will guide improvements to current services and expansion of services into new areas over the next five years.  To learn more about the SRTP recommendations, download a copy of the draft SRTP, and provide your feedback, please visit the SRTP website: http://www.triangletransit.org/srtp.

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SmartCommute Challenge
May 29, 2008

Visit www.SmartCommuteChallenge.org for results.

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2008 Bike to Work Week Events for RTP Bike Commuters
May 12, 2008

Tuesday, May 13 - Lunch & Learn about Cycling Education and Advocacy with Bruce Rosar

Research Triangle Park Headquarters (12 Davis Drive), 11:30 am - 1 pm

Tuesday, May 13 - Cyclists' After Work Get Together
Serena Restaurant and Bar (5311 S. Miami Blvd.), 5 - 7 pm 

Friday, May 16 - BTWW Breakfast
Research Triangle Park Headquarters (12 Davis Drive), 7 - 9 am 

Wednesday, May 21 - Ride of Silence
Triangle Life Science Center, 86 T.W. Alexander Drive in RTP, 7 pm
Visit www.msfits.org for more information.

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Congratulations to the FY 09 SmartCommute@rtp officers, elected July 31, 2008:
May 08, 2008

Chair: Darryl Bloch, IBMVice Chair: Steve Martin, CiscoSecretary: Beth Adams, Bayer CropScience

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Try Transit Week - September 22 - 26, 2008
Mar 31, 2008

Click here for more information about Try Transit Week in the Triangle. Lots of events are scheduled for the week and Monday, September 22, 2008 is Fare FREE Day on Cary Transit, DATA and Triangle Transit. 

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Triangle Transit New Look
Mar 16, 2008

Event to Celebrate Triangle Transit's New Look- March 17, 2008 Join TTA on Monday, March 17th as they introduce their new look! The event will take place from 10:30 - 11 am at Moore Square Park in Downtown Raleigh, 200 South Blount Street. Walk, carpool, vanpool, or take the bus to Moore Square. Take a look at Triangle Transit's new website. 

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TTA Service Changes
Mar 03, 2008

Triangle Transit's March 3, 2008 Service Changes For details, click here. 

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Potential TTA Service Changes
Oct 30, 2007

Potential Triangle Transit Authority (TTA) Service Changes in RTP TTA will hold several meetings in late November and early December about potential route and schedule changes that will affect RTP commuters. Click here for more information.

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SmartCommute Officers 2007
Jun 20, 2007

Congratulations to the FY 08 SmartCommute@rtp officers, elected June 21, 2007: 

Chair: Heather Fisher, Tetra Tech
Vice Chair: Darryl Bloch, IBM
Secretary: Beth Adams, Bayer CropScience

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Second Annual Dump the Pump
Jun 20, 2007

Second Annual Dump the Pump Campaign June 21 - September 3, 2007

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2007 Bike to Work Week
May 14, 2007

2007 Bike To Work Week Events in RTP

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TTA's Transit Design Game
Feb 28, 2007

Be a part of TTA's Transit Design Process! From February 16 - 28, 2007, TTA will be asking the local community for input on prioritizing future improvements to transit vehicles, bus stops, and other amenities online at www.RideTTA.org/Priorities. 

TTA employees will also pass out paper surveys on buses, and visit public locations such as Fayetteville St. in Raleigh, American Tobacco Campus in Durham, the Cary Train Station and Franklin St. in Chapel Hill during the week of February 19 - 23, 2007.

Using a list of improvements gathered from public input the agency has sought during the last 6 months, the online survey will focus on prioritizing these amenities within budgetary restraints. Survey respondents will be asked to "spend" a budget based on real world costs on a combination of bus shelters, bike racks, lighting, signage, alternative fuels, and other options without going over budget. The results of this survey will be used to make future prioritizations at TTA.

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