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GoTriangle Supports the 20th Annual Susan G. Komen Triangle Race for the Cure

This weekend, when thousands of Triangle area supporters gather to celebrate survivors, honor those who have lost their battle and run or walk to raise funds and awareness to find a cure for breast cancer, GoTriangle employees will be there to help get them to the starting line.

For the 7th year, GoTriangle will provide buses and staff to support the Susan G. Komen Triangle Race for the Cure.

GoTriangle and Transportation Advocates Continue to Monitor Proposed Budgets and Efforts to Remove the Light Rail Transit Cap

The proposed State Senate budget, like the House version, removes a $500 thousand cap on light rail projects that was inserted late last session, but the Senate version also adds new restrictive provisions that would further compromise the integrity of the Strategic Transportation Investments law, and put the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit (DOLRT) project in jeopardy from both a timing and funding standpoint.

The new Senate provisions would:

GoTriangle to Add Weekday Service for Carrboro

Later this summer, Carrboro will have weekday transit service to Durham.  The GoTriangle Board of Trustees approved the new service this month. 

“We’re pleased to extend service to Carrboro, giving passengers a one seat ride to and from Durham,” said General Manager Jeff Mann.  “Carrboro has been a great partner in developing this service and I expect the peak commuting hour service will be well received.” 

GoTriangle Board Approves Recommended Wake County Transit Plan

The GoTriangle Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve the Recommended Wake County Transit Plan and to enter into an interlocal agreement with the county and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO). This is the second of three votes needed to put it on the ballot this fall.

Wake County and CAMPO introduced the plan that will strengthen regional connections across county lines; connect Wake County communities to a more robust transit network; and provide frequent, reliable service to education, healthcare and employment centers.

GoTriangle Names Mike Charbonneau New Marketing and Communications Director

GoTriangle Names Mike Charbonneau As Marketing and Communications Director

GoTriangle has named Mike Charbonneau as its Director of Marketing and Communications.  

“We are excited to bring Mike on board during this important time of growth and innovation at GoTriangle,” said GoTriangle General Manager Jeff Mann. “His background, experience and diverse skills will be valuable for our organization and our community.”

Transit officials, City of Durham Seek Public's Assistance in TV Story on Durham Station.

Durham, NC  - Officials with GoDurham, GoTriangle and the City of Durham are asking for the public’s help involving a story reported by WTVD TV at the Durham Station Transportation Center.

Earlier today, a customer reported to WTVD that she was asked by staff to leave an on-site bathroom yesterday afternoon. The customer told the station she felt she was escorted by officials from the transit center because she was transgender.  

FAQs about BOSS

For full details, please visit gotriangle.org/boss

Q. What is Bus On Shoulder System (BOSS)?

A. BOSS (Bus on Shoulder System) allows trained drivers to, at their discretion, operate authorized GoTriangle buses at low speeds on the shoulders of designated sections of some freeways during periods of heavy congestion. Thus bypassing traffic and helping to maintain schedules.

Q. Where will the Bus On Shoulder System (BOSS) take place?