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Final Wake Transit Recommendations Released

10/28/2015

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Wake County is predicted to add 300,000 people to our population in the next 15 years. We want to maintain our great quality of life, and as one of the fastest growing metros in the United States, we need to plan for it now.

That's why building a consensus around a vision for the area’s transit is a priority for the Chamber. We have to ready Raleigh for the future.

Committee takes action
For nearly a year, a broad-based, bipartisan advisory group has been reviewing a variety of transit options and principles, guided by Wake County staff, regional transit partners, and transit consultants.

Last week, at the final meeting of the Wake Transit Advisory Committee, the group reviewed and compared several options and 
endorsed four primary recommendations to the Wake County Board of Commissioners and area transit partners. Those recommendations include: 

  • A significant expansion of bus service
  • A rebalancing of existing and expanded bus service to emphasize productivity
  • The implementation of more than 20 miles of bus rapid transit infrastructure
  • The reservation of substantial matching funding for regional commuter rail

Dive deeper into the four recommendations, get a recap of how we got to this point, and find out what's next in this blog from Regional Transportation Alliance Executive Director Joe Milazzo II. 

​Moving our community forward, together
This process has been purposeful and focused and participants have been dedicated to the success of the effort and our community. Thank you to the members of the transit advisory committee their work and to the Wake County commissioners for their leadership. 

Be on the lookout for further information and commentary from the Chamber and RTA in the coming weeks and months. 
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Show Your Support for American Jobs

10/26/2015

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More than 3,000 American small businesses rely on the Export-Import Bank of the United States to sell their products overseas and compete in the global marketplace. In fact, over the last six years, EXIM has supported 1.3 million jobs—many of which could be lost if EXIM Bank's authority isn't renewed.
 
EXIM is a key priority for the Greater Raleigh Chamber. Since 2007, it has supported over $2.9 billion in export sales at 200 companies in North Carolina. The Exporters for Ex-Im Coalition released a new video highlighting the negative consequences of the lapse for North Carolina manufacturers.
Check out this informative article from the New York Times.
 
Please take a minute to send a letter to your representative and ask them to vote "yes" on reauthorization.
 
For more information, please contact Emily Atkinson, vice president of Government Affairs.

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Welcome to Our Blog!

10/26/2015

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We’re excited to debut the Chamber’s new blog as part of our brand new website!
 
This blog will tell the Chamber’s story, provide a way to connect with members and the local business community, and highlight our positions on important issues. What will it include?
 
  • News and information that affects Raleigh, Wake County, and the Triangle
  • Public policy and government affairs initiatives
  • Economic development announcements
  • Chamber programs and events
  • Business resources and tips
  • Quality of life topics
  • And more!
 
You’ll hear from Chamber leadership, volunteers, and staff members. And we look forward to hearing from you!

What would you like us to post about? Leave a comment and let us know.

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