Check out the University of NC at Chapel Hill’s website regarding getting around!
https://move.unc.edu/bike/bikeshare/
Chapel Hill Transit operates Sunday-level service on Friday, April 2
Chapel Hill Transit will change service over Easter weekend.
Chapel Hill Transit will operate Sunday routes and schedules, except for the NU and U routes, on Friday, April 2 in observance of Good Friday. EZ Rider will operate from 8:15 a.m. until 6:52 p.m.
Sunday routes and schedules that will operate include:
Chapel Hill Transit will operate regularly on Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4.
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NATIONAL TRANSIT THANK YOU DAY TO OPERATORS!
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Chapel Hill Community Meetings on Traffic Modeling
Town of Chapel Hill – Are you interested in traffic patterns in Chapel Hill? At upcoming community meetings on traffic modeling, a Town consultant will present a draft Town-wide Traffic Model that was prepared using TransModeler software. This model will provide real-time information on traffic measures such as level of service, delay, and capacity levels of street networks for vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, and transit.
A town-wide model meeting is planned for 6 p.m. Monday, March 29. Craig Scheffler of infrastructure solutions firm HNTB will present the findings of the town-wide traffic model. Register in advance for this meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcu2qrDIiG9V1dMydiUQoSWN713tuAbae After registering, you will receive an email with information about joining the meeting.
A second meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday March 30. Representatives from mobility enhancement consultant VHB will discuss using the Town-wide traffic model and traffic impacts of the Aura development at 1000 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Register in advance for this meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEudOmhpzoqGdVBrsMipkAb4FfcbejGp6A- After registering, you will receive an email with information about joining the meeting.
For more information on the Aura development, visit http://chplan.us/AuraCZ.
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Easy Guide for Riding Chapel Hill Transit 2021!
Chapel Hill Transit has added an easy-to-navigate Bus Ride Guide for anyone that needs more informational detail. Be sure to share this with friends and family and especially new community member or visitors.
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Town Pilots First Temporary In-Road ‘Street Path’
The Town of Chapel Hill installed the first temporary in-road ‘street path’ on Honeysuckle Road and Booker Creek Road last Thursday, Feb. 4, linking the trails at Cedar Falls Park to the Booker Creek Greenway. The street path, a six-foot area on the side of the street, is intended to delineate an area for people to walk, run, and roll on a road that does not have dedicated sidewalks or bicycle facilities. The street path is marked with tape, reflective cones, and signage.
The plan for the temporary street paths came after seeing higher than usual numbers of people walking, running, biking, and rolling due to the COVID-19 pandemic and wanting to provide dedicated space for people on roads without sidewalks. In the summer and fall, the Town solicited public ideas for roads to test the idea, and Honeysuckle and Booker Creek roads emerged as the top priority.
How to Use: People should use the street path as if it were a sidewalk – walk, run, and roll in both directions. Normally in the absence of a sidewalk pedestrians should walk facing traffic, but the street path should be treated as a sidewalk that lets people walk either direction.
Town staff will be evaluating the street path and accepting feedback via online survey. The link can be found at http://chplan.us/3aOT5nA as well as on the signs at the start and end of the street path. If this path is deemed a success, the Town will install them on several other roads in the community and possibly explore making them permanent.
Please use the survey to submit feedback, or contact Transportation Planning Manager, Bergen Watterson (bwatterson@townofchapelhill.org), if you have questions.
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| NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR THE CYCLE NC AMBASSADOR PROGRAM! Cycle North Carolina rides and events have been bringing cyclists from all over the country together since our first ride back in 1999. The purpose of our new ambassador program is to help us stay more connected with the local cycling community and to inspire and grow cycling in North Carolina. We are looking for athletes, enthusiasts and bike bloggers with exciting rides planned, and those with an enthusiasm for fitness and healthy living. This includes people that have the ability to write, film, or take pictures of their journeys, and those with a large following in their cycling circles, bike clubs, spin classes, fitness classes, etc. Road cyclists, mountain bikers, seasoned veterans, high school and college students are encouraged to apply. We want individuals with the ability to motivate and inspire others to be physically active. The candidates should also be active on social media platforms. Visit this link https://ncsports.org/cycle-nc-ambassador-program/ for more information or to apply TODAY! |
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The Town of Chapel Hill has received a
National Silver Level Bike Friendly Business Designation 2021 – 2025
Chapel Hill Transit Providing Service – Vaccination Clinics in Orange County
Chapel Hill Transit provides service to two UNC Health vaccination clinics and the Orange County Health vaccination clinic at the RR Lot.
Routes FCX, S, and N provide service to the UNC Friday Center. From Friday Center Drive, customers can walk to the back of the center to access the UNC Health vaccine clinic at the Friday Center. GoTriangle’s routes 800, 800S, and 805 also stop at the Friday Center along NC-Highway 54.
Chapel Hill Transit operates GoTriangle’s 420 route, which provides service to the UNC Health vaccine clinic in Hillsborough.
Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents who are unable to access fixed route service or need to access the RR Lot can use EZ Rider to access these vaccination points (you don’t need to be an EZ Rider customer). To book your trip, customers should:
- Call EZ-Rider Reservations (919) 969-4979 or complete our online form. (townofchapelhill.org/government/departments-services/transit/ez-rider/online-reservations)
- Inform the representative that you want to reserve a trip to receive your COVID-19 vaccine.
- You may be required to show proof of your vaccination appointment.
Please note: UNC Health and Orange County Health vaccination clinics require appointments, and all are required to follow state and local processes to reserve your appointments.
Read more about how to register for your vaccine at: UNC Health: vaccine.unchealthcare.org/. For assistance via phone, call: (984) 215-5485. The hotline is answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.; Orange County Health: orangecountync.gov/getyourshot.
Chapel Hill Transit asks that customers do not ride the bus if they are sick or have been in contact with someone with COVID-19. Face coverings are required on Chapel Hill Transit vehicles.
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Happy New Year – 2021!
Here’s to a new year and a new day for cycling, walking, wheeling, carpooling or riding Chapel Hill Transit, GoTriangle and/or Orange County Public Transit! Use alternative transportation to get about and feel great in 2020! And until everyone is back at work, telework is a great way to keep our air clean… as well as moving into the future!
Check out https://gotriangle.org/goperks Go Triangle’s Go Perks Incentives program to earn points for using alternative transportation and earn all sorts of gift cards!
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Chapel Hill Transit will not be operating on January 1, 2021.
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Chapel Hill Transit Adjusting Service Hours Observing Upcoming Holidays
Adjustments as follows:
- Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24
- Sunday Service (no U, NU or Safe Rides)
- EZ Rider operates from 8:15 a.m. – 6:52 p.m.
- Christmas, Friday, Dec. 25 – Closed
- New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31
- Sunday Service (no U, NU or Safe Rides)
- EZ Rider operates from 8:15 a.m. – 6:52 p.m.
- GoTriangle 420
- New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan. 1 – Closed
Additionally, Chapel Hill Transit will not operate the NU Route from December 12, 2020 until January 15, 2021.
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Chapel Hill Transit Will Be Closed Friday – December 25th
Buses will not run on December 25th
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Chapel Hill Transit Information – December 4, 2020
Face coverings are required on Chapel Hill Transit vehicles and at bus stops. For more information about how to COVID-19 prevention measures visit: https://www.townofchapelhill.org/government/departments-services/transit/transit-covid-19-update/
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GoTriangle’s MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: Return to the Worksite session Thursday, December 10th at 2 p.m.
The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill’s Gillings School of Global Public Health has invested in research to combat the COVID-19 virus. Dr. John Staley is the Executive Director of Outreach and Continuing Education for the Occupational Safety and Health Education Research there, and he will provide information about:
- Considerations for businesses as they plan for employees to return to the worksite
- Evidence-based roadmaps and interventions for safe and healthy operations
- Engaging employees and managers to prioritize safety
The session is free, and all are welcome. RSVP in advance to receive your login link.
The MISSION IMPOSSIBLE series is a quick 60 minute discussion with experts on topics you want to know more about. Join us for practical lessons to provide direct access to industry and technical experts. Have a question to ask? What better way to address it than in an open discussion with subject matter experts and your peers for the most productive 60 minutes of your day.
Chapel Hill Transit Thanksgiving Schedule
CHT will be closed on Thursday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Chapel Hill Transit will begin running Sunday service on Friday, November 27. The U route will not run on Friday.EZ Rider will be closed on Thursday and on Friday will operate from 8:15 a.m. to 6:52 p.m.
Chapel Hill Mode Makers Designation
Join the growing group of Chapel Hill Mode Makers striving to build a healthier community by using simple tools to reduce the carbon foot print and traffic congestion while making for cleaner air and water! Application is simple. Place a mark next to the blocks that apply to your business or organization and email to goch@townofchapelhill.org.
Those reaching a level of designation will receive recognition at a special ceremony, become eligible for no charge Go Chapel Hill TDM group trainings and annual conference, become part of a speakers group, and receive assistance for reaching new levels from Go Chapel Hill Staff.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QKu2Fw0NkydxTJOtGULVaaOeb3Pub1to/view?usp=sharing
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Chapel Hill Transit adjusts schedules to evening routes on October 31
Chapel Hill Transit will end service by 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.
Chapel Hill Transit will end Saturday routes and EZ-Rider service at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2020. The following routes will end early:
J Route
- Departs Rock Haven Road at 6:40 p.m. Goes out of service at Jones Ferry Road at 7:19 p.m.
- Departs Jones Ferry Road at 6:39 p.m. Goes out of service at Rock Haven Road at 7:09 p.m.
NS Route
- Departs Eubanks Road Park and Ride Lot at 6:40 p.m. Goes out of service at Southern Village Park and Ride Lot at 7:12 p.m.
- Departs Southern Village Park and Ride Lot at 6:38 p.m. Goes out of service at Eubanks Road Park and Ride Lot at 7:12 p.m.
NU Route
- Departs South Road at Student Stores at 6:23 p.m. Goes out of service at Airport Boulevard at 6:47 p.m.
U Route
- Departs South Road at Student Stores at 6:30 p.m. Goes out of service at E Franklin Street at Carolina Coffee Shop at 6:50 p.m.
EZ Rider
- Last pick-ups will be between 6:20 and 6:40 p.m.
October 7 is Walk to School (practice) Day with your Family! Get a Great Participation Item in the Mail!
Enjoy great fall weather and get out with your family and enjoy a walk to school and back, or around your neighborhood or a park. Once you have completed the journey, send an email telling about something interesting you saw or heard during the trip and (or a picture) and receive a great participation item in the mail! Send to goch@townofchapelhill.org
October 8, 2 pm: Mission Possible – Ergonomics & Telework
Register for the 2:00 p.m. October 8th Mission Possible Webinar.Working at home with a neck or backache? Check out the Ergonomic Webinar with information on how to make the day more comfortable!
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October 7 is Walk to School (practice) Day with your Family! Get a Great Participation Item in the Mail!
Enjoy great fall weather and get out with your family and enjoy a walk to school and back, or around your neighborhood or a park. Once you have completed the journey, send an email telling about something interesting you saw or heard during the trip and (or a picture) and receive a great participation item in the mail! Send to goch@townofchapelhill.org
Walk to School Day (practice at home) 2020 is October 7!
National Walk to School Day is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Thank you to the families and Walk to School Day champions across the country that have already signed up for the 24th annual event. Don’t miss out on the excitement: register your family, neighborhood or school today!
While Oct. 7 is officially Walk to School Day this year, you are welcome to celebrate any day in October that works for your schedule.
Looking for event inspiration? Check out our list of 20 ways to celebrate Walk to School Day 2020 submitted by event organizers around the country.
Let’s get moving!
- Register your family, neighborhood or school today!
- First time planning a school-based event? Check out the Getting Started Guide. Be sure to adapt your event to align with local public health guidance.
To continue the togetherness that makes Walk to School Day so powerful, share videos and photos from your adventures on social media and tag us on Facebook (@walkbiketoschoolday), Instagram (@walkbikeschool) or Twitter (@walkbikeschool). Include #WalktoSchoolDay in your post to contribute to the digital Walk to School Day 2020 community.
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Mobility Plan Updates Sept 29 at 7 p.m. Virtual Public Meeting
You are invited to join a virtual public meeting from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm on Tuesday, September 29th to discuss the Mobility Plans updates. Join our Zoom webinar live to ask questions and to provide input. The public is invited to attend the Zoom webinar directly online or by phone. Register for this webinar at: Register for Virtual Meeting. Please note that you must register in advance.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Virtual Office Hours:
- September 30, 2020, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
- October 1, 2020, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Please contact Bergen Watterson (bwatterson@townofchapelhill.org)
For more information visit: Mobility and Connectivity Plan Update 2020
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Register Today for Walk to School Day 2020!
It’s almost time to lace up our shoes for National Walk to School Day! Communities across the country will be celebrating the 24th annual event together – from a distance – on Oct. 7, 2020. Families, neighborhoods and schools can all register this year, so you can participate whether your school is meeting in-person or online.
Get in on the excitement by registering today! While Oct. 7 is officially Walk to School Day this year, you are welcome to celebrate any day in October that works best for your schedule.
To continue the tradition of togetherness that makes Walk to School Day so powerful, we’re inviting kids and adults from across the country to film a 15-30 second video describing why they plan to walk, whether the goal is promoting physical activity, advancing road safety, celebrating the benefits of walking, strengthening community connections or something else.
To join the fun, record a 15-30 second video answering the following prompt: “This is [NAME(S)] from [STATE] and I’m walking because…” Then, post the video on your social media account and tag us on Facebook (@walkbiketoschoolday), Instagram (@walkbikeschool) or Twitter (@walkbikeschool). Include #WalktoSchoolDay in your post to contribute to the digital Walk to School Day 2020 community.
Join the movement
- Register your family, neighborhood or school today!
- Looking for event inspiration? Check out our list of 20 ways to celebrate Walk to School Day 2020 or take a look at how communities across the U.S. celebrated Bike to School Day together, while physically apart, in May.
First time planning a school-based event? Check out the Getting Started Guide. Be sure to adapt your event to align with local public health guidance.
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Bike There (or to Work) Week- September 21 – 27: League of American Bicyclists
The League of American Bicyclists reports missing all of the typical Bike to Work Day pit stops, but we’re going to love all of the shared photos and stories about how you #BikeThere. Share photos of your solo or family rides on social media using #BikeThere and #BikesUnite and share the joy biking brings you.
The League of American Bicyclists encourages everyone to show the world and your neighbors the power of bicycling. By sharing your “reason to ride” on social media and encouraging friends and family across the country to go by bike, we can experience the joy of biking together even as we keep our distance.
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September 22nd is CAR FREE Day!
What a perfect first-day-of-Fall day to leave your car at home and enjoy walking or cycling for work, errands or recreation purposes. Enjoy this great day without your car!
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Friday Center South Park & Ride Lot Closed Until Further Notice
Beginning Monday, Sept. 21, Chapel Hill Transit will not serve the Friday Center South Park and Ride Lot.
Beginning Monday, Sept. 21, Chapel Hill Transit will no longer serve the Friday Center South Park and Ride Lot (formerly the NC 54 Park and Ride Lot). Chapel Hill Transit’s S route will begin and end at the Friday Center Park and Ride Lot.
The S route will follow the routing and will continue to serve all stops along NC Highway 54. There will be no changes to the schedule and the Friday Center South Park and Ride Lot timepoint will be used at the Friday Center Park and Ride Lot.
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October is Walking (and cycling) Month! Here are a few ideas to Kick-Off Walking/Cycling!
- Create a “traffic garden” in a nearby parking lot using chalk and online sign-up. Bring your bike and practice your biking skills. Many families or individuals could use this… Encourage coming on a specific day of the week depending on last name to minimize the chances of several using it at the same time. (For example, students with last names A–F would be invited to bike the garden on Monday.)
- Set up a neighborhood walk to talk about pedestrian safety and practice safety skills.
- Create a neighborhood challenge to reach a certain number of steps or minutes spent walking during the week or entire month.
- Conduct an informal walk audit of the neighborhood. Write down safety concerns and send to goch@townofchapelhill.org .
- Draw sidewalk chalk-colorful “pedestrians” around the neighborhood and challenge students to find them all.
- Share pictures or videos of walks on social media (and tag #GoChapelHillWalkMonth .
NC BikeWalk Summit
BikeWalk NC and the 2020 NC BikeWalk Summit Committee have made the difficult decision to take this year’s BikeWalk Summit online. While we would love to bring everyone to Durham and see the great work they are doing there, we cannot, at this time, plan the sort of in-person event we had in mind.
That said, we are very excited about the program we have planned for you, and the opportunities that having an online summit bring to the table. We hope that wherever you are located, in North Carolina or beyond, you will make plans to join us on November 5th and 6th for two full days packed with information and interaction, along with some possible workshops on Saturday, November 7.
We have great keynotes, wonderful panel discussions, an “in the weeds” section for those who love data, and some fun social gatherings. The theme of the Summit is Inclusive Transportation and we will be exploring ways to give everyone access to safer and better mobility.
The agenda will be posted in the next few weeks, and registration will be opening on August 18, so be sure to check back then. Please mark these dates (note that the conference begins on Thursday, November 5) on your calendar and plan to join us.
The Summit serves to
- Foster collaboration between North Carolina’s various bicycle and walking movements, efforts, and endeavors;
- Educate local government staff, bicycle & pedestrian advocates, and health care and policy leaders;
- Promote bicycling and walking as valid forms of transportation and as economic drivers; and
- Highlight North Carolina’s accomplishments and areas of opportunity toward becoming a premier walkable, bicycling-friendly state.
This year’s focus will be on inclusive transportation and how transportation decisions affect those who cannot or do not want to be car dependent. How can we make travel safe and inclusive of everyone? How can we best promote infrastructure and transportation that equally serves the economically disadvantaged, those with physical disabilities, the elderly, the infirm, those who live outside the urban core? How do we get the right people to the table to weigh in on decisions that will affect them? Also, given the extraordinary changes in roadway usage that we have witnessed during the spring of 2020, how should we revise how we look at transportation?
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Chapel Hill Transit Holiday Schedule for Labor Day & Cyber Awareness as Well!
Monday, Sept. 7, is a Town holiday. CHAPEL HILL TRANSIT will not operate on September 7, 2020.
Cyber Awareness during the holiday period and year round as well.
As we all get ready to observe the upcoming holiday, please remember to stay safe online!
Keep your software up to date by installing the latest updates, use anti-virus software, use strong passwords, be extra careful while clicking links and attachments in emails, and backup your data regularly.
Cyber criminals will use current events such as holidays, the upcoming elections, and even COVID-19 to entice us to click links or open attachments.
Practicing good cyber-security hygiene can help us all stay safe online!
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Great Webinar for Walking, Cycling & Transit Riding Senior Adults!
Safe Routes for Older Adults: Walking, Cycling, and Transit
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Commute Birthday Benefits
Be sure to not miss our new Commute Birthday Benefits tab. Birthdays are a great time to find fresh ways to bring newness to lifestyle! Hope you take a minute to check out possible fun benefits for yourself in your new year!
P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
Commute Miles Earn Drawing Possibilities!
Did you know that you can earn points each time you use alternative transportation and/or telework to get to and from work! Save up points and enter monthly to receive great gift card drawings to local eating places, entertainment or other great services in the Triangle!
Signing up is simple at Share the Ride NC links below! . . . Oh, and it might ask if you are interested in a carpool match, but this is not required to receive alternative points!
- Those Employed in Chapel Hill-Carrboro – Sign up here: Share the Ride NC
Many local people have won great gift cards to local restaurants many times already and there are monthly drawings all year round! You can win too!
Note: The information you enter for the drawings, allows us to know how many miles of carbon emissions are saved annually for local, state and nationwide reporting! Information is kept confidential and is not given to anyone!
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Chapel Hill Transit Labor Day Schedule
Monday, Sept. 7, is a Town holiday. CHAPEL HILL TRANSIT will not operate on September 7, 2020.
Triangle Bikeway Study
Share your ideas about this 17-mile bicycle trail connecting Triangle communities between Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
The bikeway will link Raleigh, Research Triangle Park (RTP), Durham and Chapel Hill along I-40 and NC 54. The bikeway will connect Triangle communities making both short and long bike trips for work, play and daily errands possible.
Input is needed:
Take the survey online today – https://trianglebikewaystudy.metroquest.com/
Visit the online map to identify potential connections, opportunities, and constraints: http://www.trianglebikeway.com/crowdsource/map.aspx
Share with your friends, family, and neighbors!
Seeking your input on Walk to School Day
Walk to School Day is going to look different this year. Some students may be remotely learning from their homes. Other students might be going to school but walking (and most everything else) requires physical distancing. Some may be doing a hybrid of the two.
We are seeking your input on how the 2020 event can be used to support your community’s goals, whether those goals are to strengthen community connections, advance road safety, celebrate walking, or something else. Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey by Tuesday, August 4. We plan to share ideas back with the Walk to School Day community.
Thank you in advance for your time and input, and for all that you do to support safe walking and biking.
-Your Walk and Bike to School Day Team
Looking for more Walk & Bike to School Day news? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter!
Help Create Tomorrow’s Transportation System
For anyone interested in transportation in the region, including the highway, bicycle, rail, pedestrian and transit networks, then now is opportunity to give feedback on the major goals that will guide future changes and improvements.
The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) is seeking public feedback on proposed goals and objectives for the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP).
Residents and other stakeholders are asked to provide comments by completing this online survey in English or Spanish, or visiting the DCHC MPO website. Comments will be received through August 5th.
Cyber Security Is Important – Especially With Many Working From Home! Webinar July 28th!
Register for this no charge webinar led by Cyber Expert Robert Reynolds, Chapel Hill
To Register: https://gotriangle.org/mi
Feedback Wanted: Locations for Activity While Observing Physical Distancing
In response to COVID-19 and North Carolina’s phased reopening, the Town of Chapel Hill is seeking resident input on locations for temporary on-street, multi-use paths. Installing temporary facilities would create more space for active transportation options like biking, walking, and running while complying with physical distancing requirements.
We would like to hear concerns and suggestions about physical distancing on crowded sidewalks and streets. Town staff will use this input to help determine where temporary on-street, multi-use paths should be considered to aid residents in maintaining safe separation while being active.
Please consider the following criteria when offering recommendations:
- Town-owned streets (see Street Maintenance map)
- Streets with low speed (30 mph or less)
- Streets with existing sidewalks, at least one side
- Streets with vehicle thru traffic to promote connectivity
- Wide enough to support a 10-foot-wide multi-use path on the road
This is intended to be a pilot program, and Town staff will evaluate any temporary installations and make adjustments as needed.
Public input is welcome at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs3gs3LxhCHbfC1fjqjT6omNUD_uXvCz2w2K0UY-4MD8CRmQ/viewform.
If you have additional questions, please contact Jomar Pastorelle at jpastorelle@townofchapelhill.org.
1 Hour History Tours: Triangle Bikeworks July 27-30
2020 August Transit Service Improvements
Starting August 3, Chapel Hill Transit will change service on multiple routes to better serve the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and UNC-Chapel Hill communities. Impacts from COVID-19, will impact the full implementation of these changes. As Chapel Hill Transit determines those impacts, updates will be provided on this page and through regular updates to our service alerts.
Through these service changes we hope:
- More people will try to ride the bus,
- More people will use transit regularly,
- To provide more frequent service along the busiest roadways,
- To provide access to our community members with the fewest options to travel,
- To improve weekend service and
- Make it easier to live in Chapel Hill and Carrboro without a vehicle
Simplified Routes
Starting in August, Chapel Hill Transit will run 20 routes Monday through Friday and nine routes on Saturdays, Sundays and some holidays. Many of these routes will be simplified with less one-way loops and turns.
Sunday service for the first time in 40 years
The nine routes will run on Saturdays, Sundays and some holidays. These routes will have the same routing has their weekday counterparts, with different timetables. Weekend routes include: the A, CM, CW, D, J, N, NS, NU and U routes.
High-Frequency Corridors
High frequency transit service means a bus is coming at least every 15 minutes during the busiest times of the day. A high frequency corridor means that a bus comes down a street or a network of streets at least every 15 minutes – one route or multiple routes can work together to provide this service.
| Corridor | Routes |
| 15-501 S-UNC Hospitals | CCX route |
| NC 54 (Carrboro)-Cameron Avenue | CM route |
| NC 54 (Friday Center)-UNC Hospitals | FCX route |
| W. Franklin Street | J route |
| NC-54 (Carrboro)-S. Columbia Street | JFX route |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.-S. Columbia Street-15-501 S | NS route |
| UNC Campus | RU/U route |
| NC 54 (Friday Center)-UNC Campus | S route |
| E. Franklin Street |
CL/D route |
Questions
We’ve done our best to include the most current information on this page. Below we’ve tried to call out relevant information and put it in an easy to digest format. If you still have questions email us at: chtransit@townofchapelhill.org or call us at 919.969.4931.
Changes
No Routing Changes
Several routes have no routing changes, including the: J, JFX, NS, RU and U routes. These routes may have several changes. Schedules will be posted later this summer.
Routes which will no longer run
| Routes going out of service |
Routes to switch to |
| CPX route | CM route, JFX route |
| HU route | B route |
| V route | NS route, N route |
| FG route | A route |
| JN route | J route, N route |
*The Carrboro Plaza Park and Ride will not continue to be a park and ride lot in August and will no longer be served. Customers should use the Jones Ferry Park and Ride lot, three-quarters (3/4) mile away.
Routes which will no longer serve a portion of the route
| Routes |
Removed Section | Routes to switch to |
| A route | Homestead Road, MLK Jr. Blvd., Stadium Drive, Manning Drive | HS route |
| B route | Fordham Blvd. from NC 54 to Old Mason Farm Rd. | no replacement |
| CL route | Legion Rd., Standish Dr., Old Durham Rd., Erwin Rd. | D route |
| CM route | Manning Dr., Skipper Bowles Dr. | Transfer to RU on Manning Dr. |
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CW route |
Jones Ferry P&R, Jones Ferry, Davie Road, Poplar Ave. | ∙ Jones Ferry – JFX/CM route ∙ Davie/Poplar – Walk to Jones Ferry, ∙ NC 54 Bypass or Main Street |
| D route | Old Sterling Rd., Sage Rd., Dobbins Dr. | CL route |
| F route | University Place | A route |
| G route | South Road, NC 54, Glen Lennox, University Place | |
| JFX route | Old Fayetteville Rd., Poplar Ave., NC 54 | CM route |
| N route | Manning Drive, Mason Farm Road | Transfer to RU on Manning Dr. |
| NU route | MLK Jr. Blvd. from Hillsborough Rd. to South Rd. | |
| T route | Manning Drive, Old Mason Farm |
ROUTE MAPS & SCHEDULE INFORMATION
We are updating this information as we have it prepared. This information will continue to be updated throughout the summer.
How Do You Commute To Work Survey
The Association for Commuter Transportation and Center for Transportation Demand Management are conducting a nationwide survey of commuters to collect feedback on how COVID-19 may impact the mode split of commuters returning to worksites. In order to gather a deep understanding of how commute patterns may change nationwide we are inviting you to provide feedback on how COVID-19 may impact your constituents commutes to work.
Results from the survey will provide important information to transportation providers, policy makers, and employers on how to meet the needs of commuters and help ensure your return to the work site is safe and reliable.
This survey can be completed by all individuals currently working or planning to return to work in the coming months. The survey will take 8-10 minutes to complete.
As a thank you, all participants can choose to be entered in a drawing for one of five (5) $100 Amazon gift cards. All submission received by June 26, 2020 will qualify for the drawing.
– Association for Commuter Transportation
Saturday, June 6, is National Trails Day
Since 1993, National Trails Day has recognized the benefits that local greenways and trails provide for recreation, while promoting the wide variety of services trail systems offer. Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation traditionally celebrates National Trails Day on the first Saturday in June with a trail walk and tour of one of our greenways.
This year we have developed a Virtual Trail Walk Challenge called #CHTrailsChallenge that highlights our 9+ mile paved greenway system, an interconnected system of bike and pedestrian corridors to many of our community parks, neighborhoods, retail and educational centers. Our greenways provide recreational benefits as well as a number of public art experiences created by Triangle-based artists.
Will you accept our challenge to go the distance? We challenge you to walk, run or ride all 9+ miles of Chapel Hill’s paved greenways from June 5 through June 12, 2020. Those who complete the challenge will be entered in a drawing to win one of five prize packs valued at $100 each. While you’re enjoying the greenways, be sure to snap a photo of yourself appreciating one of our many public art experiences and post your photo to social media using #CHTrailsChallenge.
Completing the #CHTrailsChallenge includes logging your progress as you traverse in full the following greenways. Five winners will be drawn randomly from those that complete their challenge entries. To complete your entries for each greenway below, and to read more about the public art experiences, go to National Trails Day Virtual Challenge
- Fan Branch and Morgan Creek Trail connector is 2.5 miles long to Merritt Pasture, accessible from two large parking lots at Southern Community Parks and Culbreth Middle School.
- Bolin Creek and Tanyard Branch Trail connector is 1.9 miles, accessible from Umstead Park as well as a trailhead off Caldwell Street adjacent to the Northside Elementary School.
- Meadowmont’s greenway, a 10-foot wide paved is 2.8 miles and starts at Rashkis Elementary School and ends at the western side of NC 54.
- Lower Booker Creek Trail has a 10-foot wide 1.2 mile section that connects adjacent neighborhoods to the Eastgate Shopping Center.
Check out this Promotional Video introducing the challenge! You can find more information about greenways and trails here.
While you seek to enjoy the outdoors, it is important that you are conscious of your personal space and respect the space of others. Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation staff posted signs along the greenways to remind residents of the six feet minimum spacing to keep distance from others.
June 1st CHT Modifications- Chapel Hill Transit is running the weekday CM, D, G, J, NS, RU, S and U routes, GoTriangle’s 420 and EZ rider service
Chapel Hill Transit will begin running several regular routes with modified schedules. The CM, D, G, J, NS, RU, S and U routes will begin running their normal schedule until 8 p.m. when the routes will go out of service.
“Running these eight core routes provides a higher level of service, while allowing our maintenance team to keep an increased vehicle cleaning schedule,” says Jeffrey Sullivan, Chapel Hill Transit’s community outreach manager. “Our priority is to make sure riding transit is as safe as possible. We also want to provide reliable service to ensure people who depend on us are able to access work, healthcare and other essential services.”
The core routes will maintain their normal schedules, however, each route will end around 8 p.m. View the amended schedules via the links below. Trips that will not run are shown in gray.
- CM route (serving the Jones Ferry Lot)
- D route
- G route
- J route
- NS route (serving the Southern Village and Eubanks Park and Ride Lots)
- RU route
- S route (serving the Hedrick Building, NC-54 and Friday Center Park and Ride Lots)
- U route
EZ Rider will provide service from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Chapel Hill Transit will continue to provide six trips of GoTriangle’s route 420, connecting Hillsborough and Chapel Hill.
Buses will be limited to 10 people, while larger buses will be limited to 15 people. Tripper service will be available for some routes such as the NS and S, where we expect to see more passenger demand. Tripper service means several buses and operators will be on standby to provide additional service if a bus becomes full.
Chapel Hill Transit will continue to ask customers to board via the rear door unless a mobility issue makes it difficult for a customer to do so. Chapel Hill Transit also encourages all customers to use face coverings while on the bus.
“We are in the process of finding devices that can dispense face coverings and are working with vendors to get additional supplies in to help those who may not have access to face masks,” says Sullivan.
“We have also measured out spaces on our vehicles that allow six feet of physical distance and are placing signs to help passengers identify these seats.”
Chapel Hill Transit’s administrative offices will continue to be closed to the public. Lost and found will only be available by appointment. Call 919-969-4901 to speak with a team member.
Keep up with the latest information by signing up for service alerts and following us on Twitter to get the latest information and updates from our team.
“We know many people are eager to get back to normal,” says Sullivan. “Thank you for your patience as we begin to bring back our service safely.”
Bicycle Training Videos
Bike Workshop Videos – May 28 – 31
Video 15 – Let’s Go Biking – NCDOT
Video 16 – Shifting Gears – League of American Bicyclists
Video 17 – Starting & Stopping – League of American Bicyclists
Bike Workshop Videos – May 23 – 27
Video 12 – Load A Bike Onto Bus, Town of Carrboro-OC-GoCH
Video 13 – Using A Bike Fix-It Station, Town of Carrboro-OC-GoCH
Video 14 – Cycling & Emergency Vehicles, Drive Safely,Ride Safely- OC
Bike Workshop Videos – Week 3
Video 8 – Bolts, Breaks, & Tires – Back Alley Bikes
Video 9 – Bike Alliance Chapel Hill (BACH) – Who We Are
Video 10 – Carrboro Bike Coalition (CBC) – Who We Are!
Video 11 – The ReCYCLEry – Who We Are!
Bike Workshop Videos – Week 2
Video 4 – Street Cycling & Parking a Bike, Town of Chapel Hill
Video 5 – Easy Riding Trails in Orange County, OC
Video 6 – UNC-CH Bike Map Info for Campus, Chapel Hill & Carrboro, TDM UNC-CH
Video 7 – Cycling Safety Tips, Watch For Me NC
Bike Workshop Videos – Week 1
Video 1 – You Don’t Have To Be In The Band To Bicycle, Go ChapelHill
Video 2 – NC Bicycle Laws, Chapel Hill Police
Video 3 – Garage to Street, Bicycle A, B, C’s – The Clean Machine
Daily Bicycle Puzzle
May 31 Bicycle Puzzle
May 30 Bicycle Puzzle
May 29 Bicycle Puzzle
May 28 Bicycle Puzzle
May 27 Bicycle Puzzle
May 25 & 26 Bicycle Puzzle
May 22-24 Bicycle Puzzle
May 17 & 18 Big Wheel Bike Puzzle
Children’s Puzzles & Other Information At:
The Amazing – Joe Switching Gear Duck Facebook
Bike Decorating Contest
Through May 31
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Age Group- 12 years and under
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Age Group- 13 – 17 years
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Age Group- 18 years & above!
Get Your Name in the Hat for Gift Card Drawings!
Rules:
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Decorate your bicycle and take a picture (you can be on the bike if you like)…
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OR, Draw a picture of a decorated bicycle.
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Email to goch@townofchapelhill.org with understanding that submissions could be posted on Social Media!
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Include your name, age, email and phone number
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Drawings on June 1st – Winners will be notified by email and some pictures will be posted on the GoChapelHill.org webpage
Practicing Bike-to-School-Day Ideas
1- GET OUT THERE: Get out for a walk or ride with your family! Can you take a ride around your neighborhood? Or take a walk to hunt for chalk art or signs created by others near you? Share a photo of your family or a location on your route with the tag #GoChapelHill.
2- SHARE: Do you have safety concerns with walking or biking around your neighborhood? Send information to goch@townofchapelhill.org
3- TALK: Hold a five-minute interview with family members about their experience walking or biking. Tag with #GoChapelHill and send to goch@townofchapelhill.org . Look into online resources and biking and walking activities encouraged by your state or community transportation departments and advocacy groups
Go Chapel Hill! 
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