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Traffic and transportation

New train station expected in Hillsborough, to expand Amtrak access

By Isaac Carter | February 24

The station will take up five acres of the 20-acre parcel. The other 15 acres will likely be developed into affordable housing, commercial spaces and ...

Chapel Hill Transit hosts discussion on its connection with civil rights

By Vinh Le | February 13

Former Chapel Hill Mayor Howard Lee built upon the University's bus service to increase accessibility for community members.

The CoGen Project: A look at the rail line transformation project in Orange County

By Isaac Carter | October 14

Campus organizations provide various part-time employment opportunities for students

By Regan Butler | August 21

Chapel Hill Transit celebrates 50-year anniversary, embraces role of transit in development

By Makenzie Mills | August 20

P2P bus drivers support students and set the late-night vibes at UNC

By Albert Carlson | July 23

P2P bus drivers share their experiences driving students late at night, including the music they play to set the vibe for students' nights out.

NEXT Chapel Hill-Carrboro hosts first-ever Policy Slam Competition

By Kristin Kharrat | April 18

The event provided the opportunity for seven contestants to share local urban planning policies that can help create a more equitable community.

Report shows N.C. rail's growing popularity, emphasizes economic growth from trains

By Allie Sadoff | March 25

North Carolina's 3,400-mile rail system generates more than $20 billion annual statewide economic input and supports 88,000 jobs. The state houses more ...

Biden budget recommends $138 million for Chapel Hill's North-South Bus Rapid Transit project

By Sarah Clements | March 25

If the project is featured in the next congressional budget, construction could start as early as 2026 and be completed by 2029.

Four North Carolina airports awarded money for terminal improvements

By Sierra President | February 28

Three commercial service North Carolina airports — Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and ...

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Orange County Public Library creates home delivery service DELIVEReads

By Sarah Lewisohn | February 8

The service is similar to homebound deliveries that provide materials to senior community members and those with illnesses. DELIVEReads delivers materials ...

Two years after fatal bicyclist crash on Franklin Street, Chapel Hill reflects on bike safety

By Makenzie Mills | January 30

The Town enacted an anti-dooring ordinance in May 2022 as a consequence of an accident involving Nicholas Watson on Franklin Street. The ordinance established ...

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Tin Cup Joe closes, owner points to infrastructure, housing

By Kathryn DeHart | January 21

Local coffee shop Tin Cup Joe closed its doors after nearly eight years of serving Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Owner Chris Jordan says infrastructure changes, ...

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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CHCCS offers evening buses for students participating in after-school programs

By Brantley Aycock | November 6

One bus per school leaves each middle school at 5:35 p.m. and each high school at 6:35 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

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Town currently accepting applications for 14 advisory boards with vacancies

By Brantley Aycock | October 22

According to the Town's website, advisory board members advocate for the community, provide feedback to the town council and assist in the planning and ...

Carrboro awarded grant for program to promote biking, walking to school

By Kaitlyn Cano | September 27

When the Safe Routes to School plan was first adopted in 2010, it only applied to McDougle and Carrboro elementary schools. Now, Morris Grove Elementary ...

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Column: The official student guide to buses

By Samad Rangoonwala | August 22

So, you’re a new student and you don’t have — or don’t want — a car, but you need to get places. Luckily for you, the Triangle has a robust ...

Public input on future of Bolin Creek Greenway to extend through September

By Abigail Keller | July 12

The Town of Carrboro is seeking public comment on the future of the Bolin Creek Greenway through September. Through "Which way for the greenway?" community ...

Q&A: Chapel Hill Town Council candidate and former GPSG president Theodore Nollert shares goals, platform

By Caitlyn Yaede | July 11

The 2022-23 Graduate and Professional Student Government President Theodore Nollert announced his candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday. Summer ...