Love them, hate them, but more are coming to Raleigh or some other city near you. What are they? Roundabouts. In this episode of the podcast, we speak to Raleigh’s transportation planning manager about the ones in Raleigh and what he thinks.
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Ep. 44 – Interview with a Bus Driver
We spoke with Monroe Watson, who has been a driver for the city of Raleigh’s buses for 37 years. He recently earned the rank of a “3 Million Miler,” meaning he has driven that huge number of miles.
Ep. 43 – The Word on the Bird
Bird dockless scooters have “landed” in Raleigh (as all the news headlines said). Let’s talk about how they work, what to expect if you’re riding one, and why some cities ban them. Will Raleigh do the same?
Ep. 42 – What’s a Diverging Diamond and Why Wake Forest Road?
The NCDOT plans to install a few more diverging diamond interchanges in the state in the coming years. Plans for one at Wake Forest Road are causing a bit of a stir.
Ep. 41 – How to Be a One-Car Family in Raleigh
Could your household live in Raleigh with just one car? Believe it or not, plenty of people do, including me! Today we discuss the challenges and benefits of living with just one car.
Ep. 40 – Growth and Transit, Transportation Planning
If you consider the issues faced by our city today, most relate to our growth in one way or another. In this episode, guest host Imran Aukhil and I discuss some of the challenges our leaders face when managing growth and planning for transit and transportation.
Ep. 39 – Real Ridesharing: Carpooling in the Triangle
Did you know you can find a carpool buddy in North Carolina? Share the Ride NC helps match commuters with a carpooling buddy (or two or three!) based on your commute locations, favorite radio stations, and other factors.
Ep. 38 – One Year Later: How’s That Transit Plan and Tax Going?
In April 2017, Wake County began collecting a half-cent sales tax (along with some other fees) to help pay for changes to our transit systems. At the time, we talked to a couple of people about the next steps. Now, one year, later, let’s talk to them again.
Ep. 37 – Downtown Parking
Downtown Raleigh parking, the thing everyone loves to hate. Well, it’s getting some hate lately as businesses downtown wonder where their employees are going to park. We present some numbers and some of the solutions under discussion.
SE1: Farewell James
Our fair co-host, James, is leaving the show and moving to Cleaveland for work. We thank him and wish him the best!