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Report on GoTriangle Regional Bus Service Expansion to Carrboro in August 2016.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to receive a presentation from GoTriangle staff on the proposed regional bus service expansion to Carrboro in August 2016.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT INFORMATION: Bergen Watterson - 919-918-7329; Jon Dodson, GoTriangle - 919-485-7592
INFORMATION: At the February 28, 2012 Board of Aldermen meeting, Town staff reported on the best approach and logistics for locating a GoTriangle (Triangle Transit) bus stop in downtown Carrboro, with a focus on the feasibility of using the 303 West Weaver Street lot as a park-and-ride lot for the stop. Discussion included potential ridership and the importance of pedestrian and bicycle access to the stop. (http://www01.townofcarrboro.org/BoA/Agendas/2012/02_28_2012_A1.pdf )
Subsequently at the September 11, 2012 Board of Aldermen meeting, Town staff reported back on the feasibility of converting spaces in the West Weaver Street lot from two-hour limited parking to all day park-and-ride spaces, as well as the potential for establishing GoTriangle stops at other locations (http://www01.townofcarrboro.org/BoA/Agendas/2012/09_11_2012_B1.pdf). Ultimately the Board did not select a specific location for the stop and the park-and-ride lot, but resolved to communicate its interest in extending regional bus service to Carrboro, noting that the priority location for the stop should be convenient to downtown. In the interim the Town staff continued to work with GoTriangle to identify opportunities to improve access to transit through the use of transit sales tax funding.
GoTriangle operates two routes, the 400 and 405, which provide regular service between Durham and Chapel Hill at 30 and 60 minute frequencies; Route 405 is designed for commuter service and only operates during peak hours. In December 2015 Town staff participated in a meeting with GoTriangle and neighboring jurisdi...
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