May is here and that means good weather and more transit and transportation events! In this episode, we chat with Heather from Capital Area Friends of Transit about their big plans for events every day this month.
Category: Podcast Notes and Transcripts
Ep. 58 – Raleigh Greenway Updates
A lot is going on with our excellent greenway system, including some big changes and closures on the Crabtree Creek section. We spoke with Lisa Schiffbauer, Greenway Capital Projects Senior Supervisor with the city’s Parks and Recreation Department to get updates.
Ep. 57 – A Cycletrack Demo
A Cycletrack, or protected bike lane, in Raleigh is still a ways off. Meanwhile, Oaks and Spokes is organizing a cycletrack demo this weekend. We talk to Cody Stokes from Oaks and Spokes and Mary Sell, a BPAC Commissioner, about the demo weekend and the future of a protected bike lane here in Raleigh.
Ep. 56 – Scooter Update: A Conversation with Lime
The scooter storm seems to have died down since restrictions were implemented late last year. But I’m hearing some chatter in the background. So what’s next for scooters?
Ep. 55 – What is CAMPO?
Deputy Director Shelby Powell explains what CAMPO is, what they do, and what they are working on now.
Ep. 54 – Why Land Use Matters in Transit Planning
If you’re paying any attention to discussions in our City Council and its committees, you may have heard terms such as “affordable housing,” the “missing middle housing” and “ADUs.” One big reason we should all care about density is that it connects to transit use.
Ep. 53 – New Bus Routes
You should be seeing a lot more buses on Raleigh streets starting in January. To get the scoop, we asked the city’s transportation department to share some information.
Ep. 52 – Answering Your Transportation Questions (Edition 2)
Welcome to our annual “Answer Your Questions” episode! Each year we’ll ask you what you’d like to know regarding transit and transportation around Raleigh and then get those answers.
Ep. 51 – What’s Next for the Rline?
With ridership numbers declining, city officials are wondering if it’s time for a change to the Rline. David Eatman talks to us about the possibilities for a city provided mobility solution and the process for figuring out what that might be.
Ep. 50 – A Conversation with Raleigh’s New Director of Transportation
Today on our show, we’re speaking to Michael Moore, Raleigh’s new-ish transportation planning director.