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North Carolina's Child Passenger Safety Week seeks to raise awareness

By Kristin Kharrat | September 24

“We highly encourage parents and caregivers to go get their seats checked," Allan Buchanan, the director of community risk and reduction at the N.C. ...

Rosemary Street Parking Deck on track to open later this month

By McKenzie Bulris | August 20

The new parking deck houses approximately 1100 parking spots, The Town of Chapel Hill’s Media Relations Manager Alex Carrasquillo said.

University students, administration discuss parking issues on campus

By Madeline Reames | July 25

Registration for the 2024-25 Student Parking Lottery was held from July 3-14, with students being notified of the results on July 17.

Chapel Hill, Carrboro officials respond to parking availability and occupancy

By Lola Oliverio | May 3

With the upcoming completion of the East Rosemary Street parking deck, the town's parking availability will increase by 200-300 spaces.

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses future of $50 million bond referendum

By Sarah Smiley | May 1

The Chapel Hill Town Council held its first work session dedicated to discussing the bond referendum on April 15.

New Transportation and Parking five-year plan addresses some housekeeper demands

By Zora Hollie | April 25

The plan, which will be proposed to the UNC Board of Trustees in May, includes changes to the parking permit structure and pricing. These proposed changes ...

Carr Mill Mall installs new signs following notice of towing violation

By Sarah Smiley | December 5

Between March and September of this year, 24 cars were towed from the mall’s property, according to records from the Carrboro Police Department. From ...

'Such an extreme measure': Carr Mill Mall introduces heightened parking lot security

By Sarah Smiley | November 16

“It seems unnecessary to use such an extreme measure because they’re not giving you a warning, they’re not giving you a ticket — they are just ...

Dear UNC: Make student parking more accessible

By Mariam Ali | November 12

"The parking dilemma on UNC’s campus presents complex challenges for students, with fines, long walks and limited options becoming a common theme. It’s ...

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Carrboro Town Council to eliminate residential parking minimums, institute maximums

By George Leggett | November 2

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils said the ordinance implements a part of Carrboro’s comprehensive plan. The plan, which was adopted by the Town last year, ...

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Eastgate Crossing stormwater construction to complete within the next month

By Annika Duneja | April 9

About a third of the parking spaces in the Eastgate Crossing shopping center in Chapel Hill are currently unusable due to construction, but work should ...

Parking prices emphasize priority differences between Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Walker Livingston | March 21

For this fiscal year, Chapel Hill Parking Services expects to make roughly $6 million in revenue — coming from a combination of meter fees, ticket fines ...

Letter: UNC Hospital parking is not accessible

January 23

"The hourly rate of the Dogwood Parking Deck is $1.50 per hour, with a daily maximum of $10. Although it seems like a small expense, the sum can quickly ...

RDU Airport plans to expand parking areas, some concerned over environmental impact

By Tori Newby | January 16

Raleigh-Durham International Airport plans to nearly triple the size of one of its parking lots to accommodate an increase in passenger traffic, raising ...

Editorial: Chapel Hill needs more accessible parking

By Editorial Board | April 26

"Parking in Chapel Hill is already a stressful and difficult undertaking. But for the town’s disabled and low-income residents? It’s a nightmare." ...

Disabled and low-income residents raise Chapel Hill parking accessibility concerns

By Samuel Long | April 19

Although all Chapel Hill residents know the struggle of finding parking downtown, the issue is even greater for those limited by a disability or cost. ...

Grad student's experience highlights parking accessibility challenges at UNC

By Clay Morris | January 24

Over the summer, graduate student Erin Day faced multiple obstacles while applying for a disabled parking permit at UNC. After repeated requests ...

Chapel Hill Town Council moves forward with approving East Rosemary parking deck

By Ella Layn | October 6

Some residents say the approval of a 1,100-space parking deck on East Rosemary Street is an expense that reduces the Town's ability to borrow money for ...

UNC alumni try to make the most of Chapel Hill parking through new startup

By Elizabeth Moore | July 15

Ask any student who’s moved off campus, or any first-year who’s denied a parking space on campus: finding a long-term spot can feel like a treasure ...

Students express concern about possible transit restrictions this fall

By Suzannah Claire Perry | July 2

“How in the world am I going to be able to get to campus for the classes that I have on campus considering that they said there’s only 10 people allowed ...