Join the Coalition for Affordable Housing and Transit (CAHT) for a discussion of the Durham Transit Plan!

Durham Transit Plan and Greater Triangle Commuter Rail Study: How do they align with the Coalition’s Position?

SPEAKERS:

Ellen Beckman, Durham County Transportation Manager

Matthew Clark, GoTriangle 

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Noon-1 p.m. 

Join in person if you can at First Presbyterian Church, 305 E Main St or virtually on Zoom or Facebook:

It has been a long journey, but the Durham Transit Plan and the Greater Triangle Commuter Rail Study have entered the final stage of public engagement before the Durham County Board of Commissioners, our Metropolitan Planning Organization Board, and the GoTriangle Board must decide how to allocate $1.12 Billion in Transit sales tax funds for 2022-2040.

This important program will help the Coalition get ready to advocate effectively with elected officials for equitable transit 

After many presentations and discussions, the Coalition for Affordable Housing and Transit Coordinating Committee adopted a position statement in April 2022. In brief, the four main points are:

• Substantial new bus service and facilities for historically underserved communities
• Funding above Transit Plan for sidewalks and crosswalks
• Transit funding reserved for regional rail service to serve ALL Durham residents equitably, not just 9-5 commuters
• Inclusive participation in hiring, contracting, and oversight of Plan implementation

Speakers to give the highlights of the two reports as they relate to our position. Find full information at the following links.

Durham County Transit Plan: https://engagedurham.com/101/Durham-Transit-Plan

Greater Triangle Commuter Rail Feasibility Study: https://www.readyforrailnc.com/feasibility/

People's Alliance
http://www.durhampa.org/