All - annually there is a call to provide input on the Wake Transit plan. It’s critical that folks provide input to GoTriangle and GoRaleigh as they roll out these services. The public comment period will be open through March 3rd. All of the proposed FY20 (starts July 1, 2019) improvements can be referenced here: http://goforwardnc.org/county/wake-county/get-involved/
A few notes from the Draft Wake Transit FY2020 Work Plan PDF (at link above):
- Mobile ticketing (pay with phone) and fare capping (prevents folks that pay on a ride by ride basis from paying more than monthly pass amount) are proposed for this FY
- Transit center feasibility for N Hills (page 58) - will serve 3 high frequency routes (15 min service), 1 local route with 30 min service
- Enhanced transfer points along key corridors (page 60 on) - will include free wifi, large shelters, bike racks, benches, etc)
- Staffed transit center in East Raleigh (page 64)
- RUS BUS will begin construction next FY (page 65)
- Upgrades to the airport mentioned (page 176) (woefully insignificant IMO, should follow model of enhanced transfer points $300k investment vs. $50k)
- Expansion of CNG buses for GoRaleigh fleet (page 187)
- The City anticipates submitting the first BRT corridor to the Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) for Small Starts Project Development in the second half of FY 2019
Take a moment to look over this! So much in this document but very important stuff. Providing public comment helps to shape the future of transit investments in our market.