The revamped City of Raleigh Neighborhood Improvement Funds program now makes neighborhood-based groups eligible to receive up to $1,000 for improvement projects. Neighborhood associations, homeowners associations, neighborhood watch groups, garden clubs, and others are eligible to apply for the funds. The Improvement Funds program offers two levels of funding for … [Read more...] about City Offers Funds for Neighborhood Projects
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City Task Force Recommends Light Rail System
The City of Raleigh's Passenger Rail Task Force has presented the City Council with a recommended Downtown route for Triangle Transit's proposed light rail system. Members of the Passenger Rail Task Force said the D6a route would better serve Downtown workers, especially state government employees. The task force also recommended that the light rail system use light rail … [Read more...] about City Task Force Recommends Light Rail System
City to Expand Recycling Program
The City of Raleigh is adding to the list of materials that it collects, including phone books, colored paper, spiral (coffee) cans and #1-5 and #7 plastic containers. The change comes as the City Council approved a three year contract extension with Sonoco Recycling which increases the rate the City receives for recyclables and increases the items to be recycled. … [Read more...] about City to Expand Recycling Program
Raleigh Seeks Help on Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan
The City of Raleigh is currently developing a pedestrian plan to implement a safe, accessible and convenient network of sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, trails and other pedestrian facilities throughout the City. The Raleigh Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan's goal is to increase pedestrian safety, comfort and access in Raleigh and to make Raleigh's transportation system … [Read more...] about Raleigh Seeks Help on Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan