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North Carolina boasts three of the top four metro areas in a new national ranking comparing a decade’s worth of housing growth to job growth.
North Carolina boasts three of the top four metro areas in a new national ranking comparing a decade’s worth of housing growth to job growth.
 
North Carolina boasts three of the top four metro areas in a new national ranking comparing a decade’s worth of housing growth to job growth.
North Carolina boasts three of the top four metro areas in a new national ranking comparing a decade’s worth of housing growth to job growth.
 
Proponents of the Durham-Orange Light Rail Project were issued a crushing blow by the GoTriangle Board of Trustees, which terminated the project in early April.
Proponents of the Durham-Orange Light Rail Project were issued a crushing blow by the GoTriangle Board of Trustees, which terminated the project in early April.
 
If you live somewhere other than the western side of North Carolina’s Research Triangle region, you may not have thought that a long-planned light-rail line between Durham and Chapel Hill had much to do with you.
If you live somewhere other than the western side of North Carolina’s Research Triangle region, you may not have thought that a long-planned light-rail line between Durham and Chapel Hill had much to do with you.
 
In a major blow to proponents of light rail, the GoTriangle Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday, March 27, to end the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit project.
In a major blow to proponents of light rail, the GoTriangle Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday, March 27, to end the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit project.
 
The Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit project could be in trouble
 
Earlier this month Amazon announced it was looking for a second headquarters in North America
Earlier this month Amazon announced it was looking for a second headquarters in North America
 
Interested in more intellectual ammo to slap down the central planners still supporting the proposed $1.6 billion money pit known as the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Project?
Interested in more intellectual ammo to slap down the central planners still supporting the proposed $1.6 billion money pit known as the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Project?
 
Governor Roy Cooper has submitted several 'shovel ready' infrastructure projects to be considered by the federal government
Governor Roy Cooper has submitted several 'shovel ready' infrastructure projects to be considered by the federal government
 
Wake County officials insist the launch of another mass transit study is not an attempt to find a friendlier outcome just one year after three transit consultants determined the market couldn’t bear the costs of light rail.
Wake County officials insist the launch of another mass transit study is not an attempt to find a friendlier outcome just one year after three transit consultants determined the market couldn’t bear the costs of light rail.
 
Wake County voters swept out all four Republicans on the seven-member Board of County Commissioners in Tuesday's election, but that result is not as stunning as it is a portrait of what may be increasingly predictable in a divided state, a top political observer says.
Wake County voters swept out all four Republicans on the seven-member Board of County Commissioners in Tuesday's election, but that result is not as stunning as it is a portrait of what may be increasingly predictable in a divided state, a top political observer says.
 
Critics of a just-passed Senate bill complain that it limits the ability of Wake, Guilford, and Forsyth counties to raise sales taxes to fund proposed rail transit systems in the Triangle and Triad.
Critics of a just-passed Senate bill complain that it limits the ability of Wake, Guilford, and Forsyth counties to raise sales taxes to fund proposed rail transit systems in the Triangle and Triad.
 
In some circles, it is thought that for a community to be said to truly exist, it must be "World Class." It is assumed that each community aspires to be a World Class Community, no matter the cost. What brings a WCC to life, like the magician's hat to Frosty the Snowman, is light-rail transit.
In some circles, it is thought that for a community to be said to truly exist, it must be "World Class." It is assumed that each community aspires to be a World Class Community, no matter the cost. What brings a WCC to life, like the magician's hat to Frosty the Snowman, is light-rail transit.
 
A trio of transportation experts told the Wake County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday that more bus service, and less eagerness to move to light rail, appears to be the best next step for Wake County.
A trio of transportation experts told the Wake County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday that more bus service, and less eagerness to move to light rail, appears to be the best next step for Wake County.
 
Some Triangle politicians continue to push for a new taxpayer-funded regional passenger rail system. Adrian Moore, vice president for policy at the Reason Foundation, says passenger rail makes no sense for most American communities, including North Carolina's Triangle region.
Some Triangle politicians continue to push for a new taxpayer-funded regional passenger rail system. Adrian Moore, vice president for policy at the Reason Foundation, says passenger rail makes no sense for most American communities, including North Carolina's Triangle region.
 
With Pat McCrory not yet inaugurated as the next governor of North Carolina, there is already a conventional wisdom about his administration - that he will have to choose "which Pat" will move into the governor's mansion.
With Pat McCrory not yet inaugurated as the next governor of North Carolina, there is already a conventional wisdom about his administration - that he will have to choose "which Pat" will move into the governor's mansion.
 
Ayn Rand and George Orwell are starting to look like real prophets. We've got record unemployment, bankruptcies, foreclosures, and business closings.
Ayn Rand and George Orwell are starting to look like real prophets. We've got record unemployment, bankruptcies, foreclosures, and business closings.
 
The "good roads" state is quickly turning into the "traffic congestion" state. Both rural and urban interstates are poorly maintained and congested.
The "good roads" state is quickly turning into the "traffic congestion" state. Both rural and urban interstates are poorly maintained and congested.
 
Public transit systems in North Carolina have become less about helping citizens move around their communities in the way they desire and more about planners gaining enough political power to impose their transportation preferences and land use fads on those citizens.
Public transit systems in North Carolina have become less about helping citizens move around their communities in the way they desire and more about planners gaining enough political power to impose their transportation preferences and land use fads on those citizens.
 
Orange County voters will decide in November whether to raise taxes on themselves to help "invest" $1.4 billion toward construction of 17 miles of transit line that would have a miniscule impact on traffic congestion and air pollution.
Orange County voters will decide in November whether to raise taxes on themselves to help "invest" $1.4 billion toward construction of 17 miles of transit line that would have a miniscule impact on traffic congestion and air pollution.
 
A system based on "flex growth" makes more sense than so-called "smart growth" as North Carolina and its local governments set their development and transportation policies. That's the conclusion in a new John Locke Foundation Policy Report.
A system based on "flex growth" makes more sense than so-called "smart growth" as North Carolina and its local governments set their development and transportation policies. That's the conclusion in a new John Locke Foundation Policy Report.
 
In March 2012, a new survey of the state line separating North and South Carolina resulted in 93 property owners being sent, as it were, into the other state.
In March 2012, a new survey of the state line separating North and South Carolina resulted in 93 property owners being sent, as it were, into the other state.
 
North Carolina's next set of elected leaders can boost taxpayers' job prospects, help educate their children better, and protect them from overly high taxes and burdensome regulations.
North Carolina's next set of elected leaders can boost taxpayers' job prospects, help educate their children better, and protect them from overly high taxes and burdensome regulations.
 
Some three dozen people delivered impassioned pleas Monday afternoon to the Wake County Board of Commissioners, urging them to place a half-cent sales tax on the November ballot.
Some three dozen people delivered impassioned pleas Monday afternoon to the Wake County Board of Commissioners, urging them to place a half-cent sales tax on the November ballot.
 
Orange County voters will decide the fate of a nearly $1.4 billion light rail project for Durham and Orange counties in the Nov. 6 general election.
Orange County voters will decide the fate of a nearly $1.4 billion light rail project for Durham and Orange counties in the Nov. 6 general election.
 
The Orange County Board of Commissioners is expected Tuesday to approve a $1.4 billion light-rail project for Durham and Orange counties and vote June 5 on a half-cent sales tax to fund the controversial transit plan.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners is expected Tuesday to approve a $1.4 billion light-rail project for Durham and Orange counties and vote June 5 on a half-cent sales tax to fund the controversial transit plan.
 
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