New study shows North Carolina rail's economic impact
North Carolina rail services generate billions of dollars for the state economy and provide environmental benefits according to a new NCDOT study.
Transportation
Program offering free rides to work may be coming to Forsyth County
The microtransit program aims in part to provide reliable transportation to county residents pursuing jobs outside of the county's urban centers.
City of Greensboro releases recommendations to improve downtown parking
The city of Greensboro has released a new plan to make downtown parking more equitable and efficient.
North Carolina’s intercity passenger rail service sets new ridership record
North Carolina’s intercity passenger rail service grew by more than 23% last year. That number is expected to grow with new federal transportation investment.
New crosstown bus route coming to Greensboro could give residents more access to jobs
A new crosstown bus route is expected to go into service in Greensboro in March, giving potentially more than 147,000 people more access to jobs.
Winston-Salem gets $500,000 for passenger rail study
It’s been decades since Winston-Salem has had regular passenger rail service, but a new grant could be a step toward bringing it back.
Greensboro roads could cost $16 million a year to maintain overall conditions
The city of Greensboro would need to increase spending to maintain the current conditions of its roads, according to a recent presentation.
Gov. Roy Cooper announces funding for EV career initiative
North Carolina is receiving over $1.6 million to create career pathways in electric vehicle, or EV manufacturing.
Section of Blue Ridge Parkway closed due to bear and human interactions
Blue Ridge Parkway officials have temporarily closed nearly eight miles of highway due to a recent uptick in human interactions with bears.
Police crackdown on speeding during deadliest month for motorists
North Carolina police are cracking down on speeding this week in an effort to prevent accidents during what is statistically the deadliest month for motorists in the state.