Input Sought for State’s Public Transportation Strategic Plan Citizens invited to community workshops in May

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking input on its strategic plan. The closest location to Macon County that citizens can go to provide input in person will be in Asheville on May 11th from 12:30 to 3:30 pm at the North Carolina Arboretum located at 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way. A parking pass will be available at the gate house for those who identify themselves as workshop participants.

More information on the State Public Transportation Strategic Plan. [LINK]

The full press release is posted below.





Press Release
Contact: Katie Trout
ktrout@ncdot.gov
(919) 707-2675


Input Sought for State’s Public Transportation Strategic Plan
Citizens invited to community workshops in May

RALEIGH – State transportation officials are asking the public to share their thoughts about the future of public transportation in North Carolina. A series of regional workshops will be held in May as part of the process to create North Carolina’s Public Transportation Statewide Strategic Plan.

Attendees will view a presentation about commuting patterns, transit opportunities and the strategic plan process before sharing their ideas during breakout sessions. Participants will help identify problems, strategies and solutions that should be addressed by the strategic plan.

The N.C. Department of Transportation is developing the plan to improve bus, rail, and paratransit services across the state by better matching transit services to the needs of North Carolinians. For more information, visit https://www.ncdot.gov/nctransit/strategicplan/.

Community Workshop Schedule
A map displaying each community workshop is available here. Click the map icons for community workshop times, dates, and locations. No registration is required.

Northeastern North Carolina
May 2, 2017
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Pitt County Agricultural Extension Auditorium
403 Government Circle, Suite 2
Greenville, NC 27834

Southeastern North Carolina
May 3, 2017
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Bladen Community College Auditorium
7418 Highway 41 West
Dublin, NC 28320

Technology Issues
This meeting will explore how technology can improve public transportation.
May 4, 2017
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Research Triangle Foundation
Meeting Rooms A&B
12 Davis Drive
Durham, NC 27709

Triangle
May 4, 2017
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Research Triangle Foundation
Meeting Rooms A&B
12 Davis Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Charlotte/Gastonia/Kannapolis
May 8, 2017
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College - South Campus
Building 1000 (Main Building), Room 106
1531 Trinity Church Road
Concord, NC 28027

Land Use Issues
This meeting will explore how land use decisions can align with public transportation.
May 9, 2017
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Guilford Technical Community College - Jamestown Campus
Medlin Campus Center, First Floor Lounge
601 E. Main Street
Jamestown, NC 27282

Piedmont
May 9, 2017
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Guilford Technical Community College - Jamestown Campus
Medlin Campus Center, First Floor Lounge
601 E. Main Street
Jamestown, NC 27282

Northern Mountains
May 10, 2017
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Watauga County Administration Building
Commissioners’ Board Room (Room 104)
814 West King Street
Boone, NC 28607

Southern Mountains
May 11, 2017
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
North Carolina Arboretum
For GPS, use: 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
Asheville, NC 28806
Workshop participants will receive a parking pass when they stop at the gate house.

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Jamille Robbins, Human Environment Section, via e-mail at jarobbins@ncdot.gov or by phone (919) 707-6085 as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.