HOME
On Wednesday, March 27th, 2019, the GoTriangle Board of Trustees voted unanimously to recommend that the cost-sharing partners in Durham and Orange counties adn the Durham-Chapel Hill – Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization discontinue the light-rail project.
Read about why the project ended and what’s next.
Open Letter Presented to GoTriangle Trustees, 3/27
The proposal for the Durham-Orange Light Rail (DOLRT) was intended to improve transit connections with our neighbors at an affordable cost. This site examines what the light rail project will mean to you. Are the plan assumptions accurate? How does this plan impact county budgets, neighborhoods, traffic, environment, and safety? How will projected costs of this project impact funding for future public transportation options?
We all need to be informed just as critical funding decisions are made in 2019. Educate yourself and speak up before it’s too late. Your voice counts!
What Everyone Should Know About the Light Rail Plan
- Commonly Asked Questions – Just the Facts
- Route — Where does it go, and how has the route changed since it was voted on?
- Latest Project Costs — What is this going to cost taxpayers?
- Noise Pollution — How loud will the trains be, including horns and signal light warnings?
- Neighborhoods – Over 50 neighborhoods will be impacted. Do you live in one of these areas?
- Traffic – Public transit is supposed to ease auto congestion. How does this plan measure up?
- Environment – What are the environmental impacts, including the development of tracks through protected wetlands?
- Better Transportation – What is left in the budget for Bus Rapid Transit or increased number of bus hours and routes?
- Safety – At-grade crossings are notoriously dangerous. How many are included in the DOLRT plan?
- Quick Overview of Winners and Losers— Who benefits and who loses?
- Economic Development — Will the DOLRT benefit the economy of Durham and Chapel Hill?
- The Latest from GoTriangle — Want to stay informed? Click here to learn about new developments and plans from GoTriangle.
- Does GoTriangle’s Financial Plan Rest on Sound Asumptions?
You can help by signing the petition asking the Orange County commissioners to finally cap the local cost.
Follow Us