Road planners aim to assist wildlife
The wildlife factor is playing an increasingly critical role in route selection and roadway design for highway projects.
Sept. 12, 2005
Bambi surplus puts suburbanites in quandary
Pressure eases at Triangle gas stations
Heading into the long Labor Day weekend, Triangle gas stations were less busy than they were Thursday.
Sept. 2, 2005
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Gas prices stun, anger N.C. drivers
A major pipeline from the Gulf of Mexico that was shut down by storm has been partially restored.
Sept. 2, 2005
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Aug. 17, 2005
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Aug. 15, 2005
Bypass bringing promise
Subdivisions and a new highway pop up in eastern Wake County. The U.S. 64 Bypass, a 13-mile stretch of undulating asphalt, runs from the Interstate 440 Beltline to U.S. 64 just west of Wendell.
July 5, 2005
Allure of land beckons townsKnightdale to get a test of its visionResidents weigh changes ahead
Map of U.S. 64 Bypass: A door poised to open
Storm closes schools north of the Triangle
Freezing rain was reported in some parts of the Triad and Triangle in the afternoon.
Feb. 3, 2005
Wintry mix may follow Wally
Motorists caught off guard again
Update: The Highway Patrol blame at least 329 calls for assistance on slick roads.
Jan. 22, 2005
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Triangle caught off guard
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Traffic Horror: one person's storyClosings and delaysStorms line upWinter is forecasters' toughest seasonPlaying it safeCrews regroup, get readyIt's a long day's journey on the iceExperts: Ideal phone setup too costlyMany heroes at hand for the strandedA school day that wouldn't endSystem passes its snow test Share your photos Share your traffic horror stories from Wednesday. View traffic cameras Get weather conditions and forecasts
Feds hit brakes on rail money
A federal agency questions the assumed benefits of commuter rail in the Triangle.
Jan. 12, 2005
Regional rail projections under scrutiny How should the region best address its transportation needs? Triangle Transit Authority
3 road projects move ahead
The state will decide the fate of proposals including a new Neuse River bridge.
Dec. 21, 2004
Tougher penalties proposed for DWI
Group will report its findings to Gov. Mike Easley by Jan. 15.
Dec. 9, 2004
Staying home? Give thanks
AAA predicts 37.2 million Americans will be in the skies this holiday week.
Nov. 23, 2004
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Record gas price in sight
In the Triangle, motorists are paying an average of $1.957 per gallon.
Oct. 22, 2004
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TTA readies to buy commuter rail cars
Transit authority happy with price.
Oct. 8, 2004
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Risky shortcut tempts pedestrians
Four people have died crossing a stretch of Interstate 95 in Benson in the past four years.
Aug. 10, 2004
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TTA postpones four rail stations
With construction costs rising while revenue falls, the Triangle Transit Authority plans to postpone construction of three rail stations in North Raleigh and one at Duke Medical Center. Canceling the stations will reduce project costs from $840 million to about $640 million.
July 28, 2004
Cities' bus systems may merge
Raleigh, Durham councils to consider consolidating transit under the Triangle Transit Authority.
July 24, 2004
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I-40 leaves little room for error
More than 89,000 vehicles travel daily through Durham County on I-40, which has been narrowed for construction work.
July 24, 2004
I-40 work zone What can be done to make construction zones on I-40 safer?
Regional rail projections under scrutiny
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