As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 1 million pounds of litter from roadsides statewide this year. “We are only just beginning this year’s efforts to clean up and prevent litter on our roadsides,” said state Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette. “But we…… read more »
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NCDOT: Over 1 Million Pounds of Roadside Litter Collected This Year
Improvements Funded At Mount Olive Airport
At its February meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state and federal grants for safety and airfield improvement projects at 10 North Carolina airports. More than $9.5 million in state funding has been awarded for various projects that help the airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses to their communities, and improve safety…… read more »
State Uses New Tool To Prevent Deaths On Railroad Tracks
A state railroad safety study could save lives by giving officials a better tool to prevent people from getting hit by trains. The four-year study used thermal cameras to develop a more complete understanding of the extent of pedestrian trespassing on North Carolina‘s rail network. The study, conducted by researchers at the Institute of Transportation…… read more »
Goldsboro Parks & Rec Included In NCDOT Bicycle Helmet Initiative
A record number of children – 11,850 total – across the state will be receiving lifesaving bicycle helmets through the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Bicycle Helmet Initiative, part of ongoing efforts to reduce bicycle injuries and deaths in North Carolina. NCDOT uses funds from the sale of “Share the Road” specialty license plates to pay…… read more »
Explore The NC Moves 2050 Plan On Interactive Webpage
The N.C. Department of Transportation has completed the long-range transportation plan update, NC Moves 2050, and there’s now an interactive way for people to explore the plan online. The plan, adopted by the N.C. Board of Transportation on Feb. 4, provides a blueprint focused on creating a more responsive, diverse and inclusive transportation system to…… read more »
NCDOT, NCDHHS Fund Transit Rides To Vaccine Sites
North Carolinians needing transportation assistance traveling to a COVID-19 vaccine site can reach out to their local transit agency. Last month, NCDOT and the N.C Department of Health and Human Services announced that about $2.5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funding would be distributed to local transit agencies across the state to help pay for rides for individuals who need…… read more »
Mt. Olive Airport Included In Safety Project Funding
In its January meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state funding for various safety and airfield improvement projects at nine North Carolina airports. More than $279,000 in state funding has been awarded for projects that help the airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses to their communities, and improve the safety for pilots and passengers.…… read more »
Extended Road Construction Halt For The Upcoming Holidays
Although the public is being asked to stay close to home and restrict traveling in North Carolina over the upcoming holiday period because of the continual increase in COVID-19 cases, for those who do hit the road, the N.C. Department of Transportation will try to assist them on their trips. The department is not allowing…… read more »
N.C. Crash Victims Honored With Permanent ‘Tree Of Life’
A permanent ‘Tree of Life’ has been planted on the State Capitol Grounds in downtown Raleigh, memorializing forever all victims of roadway crashes across the state. The historic move made was possible by the joint efforts of the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Department of Insurance, MADDNC and hundreds of law enforcement,…… read more »
Public Input Needed On Draft Statewide Trail Network
After more than 11,000 North Carolinians shared their thoughts on the Great Trails State Plan survey, public input is now being sought on a first draft of the proposed network. The Great Trails State Plan is a state Department of Transportation-led effort to identify existing trails and define what actions need to take place to connect…… read more »
