N.C. Triangle 'Must Do Something Beyond Cars'

As congestion becomes unbearable, what will it take for residents of North Carolina's sprawling Triangle to consider public transit?

1 minute read

December 25, 2004, 1:00 PM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"Experts say it will take a mix of alternatives -- if not some painful persuasion -- to get us to give up our car-dependent lifestyles. Government agencies, employers and developers are pushing three approaches:

...Most white-collar commuters and Triangle suburbanites have never seen the inside of a city bus, and they are targets for a new regional transit network. Starting in 2008, the Triangle Transit Authority and city governments plan to integrate commuter trains with park-and-ride lots and buses. By 2020, they aim to add fast buses for trips between Triangle cities, using dedicated express lanes to zip past rush-hour traffic jams."

Thanks to Tom Smith

FULL STORY: The driving dilemma

Sunday, December 19, 2004 in News Observer

Transportation North Carolina

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.