The Plan guides transit investments
CARY (May 13) – The North Carolina Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is pleased to announce the launch of the 2035 Wake Transit Plan update. The Wake Transit Plan is the investment strategy designed to shape the future of public transit in Wake County. In 2016, Wake County voters approved a package of new taxes and fees dedicated to expanding and strengthening the public transportation network countywide.
The goal of the Wake Transit Plan is to improve and expand transportation choices for people living in, commuting to and traveling through Wake County by investing in projects that advance the Four Big Moves:
- Connect the region.
- Connect all Wake County communities.
- Create frequent and reliable urban mobility.
- Enhance access to transit.
At the beginning of 2024, Wake Transit Plan financial forecasts projected between $700 million and $1 billion available to invest in transit services from FY2026 through FY2035. These funds are in addition to the capital projects and transit services already programmed and budgeted for FY2026 through FY2035 but do not include full funding for large, long-term projects like Commuter Rail. Community members are encouraged to help by providing their input on how to invest these transit-dedicated funds over the next 10 years.
Now is your chance to provide input!
If you are interested in improving public transportation in Wake County, visit the project web page at publicinput.com/WakeTransit2035. It includes the 2024 State of the Plan, outreach activities scheduled in your community and the investment priorities survey. You can also scan the QR code to get to the survey.
The Phase 1 engagement period, which gathers public input on transit priorities, will remain open through Friday, June 21, 2024. To stay in the know on all things Wake Transit, visit GetInvolvedWake and sign up for email notifications.