Record #:

27430

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Traffic conditions are worsening in Raleigh due to increased growth. Three of the worst intersections are Wake Forest Road at the Beltline, Creedmoor Road at Millbrook, and Glennwood Avenue at Lead Mine. Traffic engineers and city planners discuss why jams occur here and their plans to fix the problems.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 26, June 26 - July 2 1991, p6-8 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Roads--Wake County; Traffic congestion; Traffic control--Planning

Record #:

27510

Author(s):

Fulton, Katherine; Burtman, Bob; Ruley, Melinda; Yeoman, Barry; Seessel, Adam

Abstract:

Some of the Triangle’s biggest issues from the past year are slowly being resolved. Updates to the major news stories since they were first printed are covered. These include the zoning issues in Orange County, traffic congestion in the Triangle, public transportation in the Triangle, downtown development in Raleigh, the merging of Durham’s schools, and the survival of the ArtsCenter in Carrboro.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 50, December 12-18 1990, p10-11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Orange County--Politics and government; Transportation--Planning; Traffic congestion; Carrboro, Non-profit organizations; Development--Raleigh

Record #:

15690

Author(s):

Donsky, Martin

Abstract:

Donsky discusses how traffic congestion is affecting North Carolina, such as the state's high reputation for quality of life, whether companies considering relocation to the state will come, and what the economy will allow the state and major cities to do to alleviate the situation. North Carolina now ranks as the tenth most populous state, and growth continues.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 5, May 1988, p46-49, 53, 55-57, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Traffic congestion

Record #:

25752

Author(s):

Oppenheimer, Todd

Abstract:

THE INDEPENDENT investigates the worst intersections in each corner of the Triangle to find out what went wrong and who is responsible.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 5 Issue 13, July 2-15 1987, p9-12, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Traffic control--Planning; Traffic congestion