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Raleigh beats Charlotte on public transit ranking
Charlotte was outshone by Raleigh in a recent ranking of the country's top public transportation systems, particularly on safety. Why it matters: Safety concerns have hurt Charlotte's light rail reputation and ridership , and now the city's transit system is falling behind Raleigh, a city half its size. By the numbers: Charlotte ranks 36th among 50 of the largest U.S. urban areas, according to a Consumer Affairs analysis of Federal Transit Administration and Census Bureau data. It ranked close to last place (45th) in operational safety. Raleigh ranked first. In the category of usefulness and accessibility, Charlotte was 32nd. Yes, but: Charlotte ranks seventh in affordability, better than San Francisco , which is 16th. Consumer Affairs researchers deemed San Francisco the best system in the country overall. Zoom out: Raleigh ranked 14th overall, boosted by its first-place scores in affordability and safety. However, its low ridership hurt its rank. The fine print: The safety score looks at collisions, derailments and fires as well as people killed or injured per million vehicle miles traveled in service. Driving the news: A report from the state auditor last month revealed the Charlotte Area Transit System has $1.7 million in unspent safety and security
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North Carolina Lyft Driver Loses Income and Walks With a Cane After Crash During Pickup Run, as Insurer Denial Leaves Him Facing Repossession and Medical Bills
RALEIGH, NC — A Lyft driver in North Carolina says a crash during what should have been a routine workday left him injured, unable to keep driving and still fighting for insurance payment. Osahon Aburime said the wreck happened while he was heading to pick up a passenger, and the collision quickly turned into a physical and financial crisis.
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Agreement Frees Up More Public Parking In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – More parking spaces are being made available to the public in downtown Smithfield by moving some Johnston County employees to a privately owned parking lot. Under an agreement involving the Town of Smithfield, Johnston County and the Johnston County Building Industry Association, county employees will be...
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Residents ask for crosswalk at popular downtown Raleigh district
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — One of downtown Raleigh’s busiest pedestrian connections doesn’t have a crosswalk. Now, residents who live near Smoky Hollow say the situation is putting both drivers and pedestrians at risk. All day and all night long, people cross Tucker Street and North West Street....
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I-40 East reopens after crash near RDU Airport
Part of Interstate 40 was closed on Friday afternoon due to a crash near Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes near the Airport Boulevard exit. Heavy backups were seen in the area around 2:10 p.m. A dump truck appeared to be involved. Around 2:30 p.m., two...
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Water Main Break on 55 Disrupts Traffic & Closes Schools
A water main break on NC 55 Monday morning caused major traffic problems, school dismissals and a boil water advisory for thousands of Cary residents. The break happened on a 30-inch water main, one of the largest in the Town of Cary. The break caused part of NC 55 to close while crews worked to repair the damaged pipe. Around 50,000 people were affected by the water pressure advisory.
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Rock Quarry Road reopens after gas leak in Raleigh
A section of Rock Quarry Road has reopened after it was closed due to a gas leak. The road was closed near Barwell Road after the leak was reported shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday. The Raleigh Fire Department said the gas leak was caused by damage from a nearby construction...