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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2010

N.C.’s LYNX may cut $200M from Blue Line

The Charlotte Area Transit System’s planned light rail extension could cost as much as $1.1 billion. Officials are looking at cutting stations, amenities and three-car platforms.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2010

N.C. transit bus drivers complain about lack of breaks

High-seniority Chapel Hill Transit drivers said that their issues with a lack of sufficient time to take restroom and lunch breaks have not been adequately answered. Transit director says drivers are able to stop along the route at the authorized restroom stops.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2010

N.C. receives first $20.3M for high-speed rail

Will serve as the first installment of the $545 million ARRA grant awarded to the state in January to continue its development of high-speed intercity rail.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2010

Charlotte system to target light rail fare evaders

Transit agency is preparing report on fare evasion and plans to hire nine security guards to ride the rails seeking patrons who don't have tickets.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2010

U.Va. will not raise parking fees

Because parking structures begin to require more maintenance about 10 years after they are built, including recaulking, re-waterproofing and joint repair, the U.Va.'s Director of Parking and Transportation warns fees cannot remain stable forever.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2009

UNC-Charlotte, CATS, may revive campus shuttle

Campus shuttle service may come back after being canceled eight years ago for low usage.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2009

N.C. town receives "livability" award for transit program

Since Chapel Hill Transit became fare free in 2002, it has become the second-largest transit system in North Carolina.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2009

METRO Briefs

EPA questions Honolulu rail route. DART riders protest fare hikes. CATS to offer TV on buses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2009

CATS launches Google Transit

Google Transit integrates all the features of Google Maps, including the local search and trip planner features, which provides three options on CATS routes.

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