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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Durham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Destination 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
The TWTPO presented its recently adopted long-range transportation plan detailing upcoming mobility projects and regional demographics.
Electric Bus Fleet Expansion and Charging Infrastructure
The Transportation Department is pushing toward carbon neutrality using the 'Three Zeroes' framework, focusing on zero fatalities, zero carbon emissions, and zero disparity in access. GoDurham bus ridership has surged over 50% since 2021, and over 30% of the transit fleet is now zero-emission.
NCDOT District Engineer Coordination and Letter
The commission reviewed and approved a co-signed letter with Bike Durham to welcome the new NCDOT District Engineer, aiming to build a stronger working relationship on pedestrian and bicycle safety.