One final community meeting allows the public to learn more and provide feedback: Thursday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. Feedback on the draft plan must be submitted by Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011. The draft plan is available online.
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City looks to clarify trolley system goals
Asheville City Council members and staff are looking to clarify the city’s goal of building a trolley system, in light of a proposal to build a shuttle service.
The art of the wheel
Amid tough budgets, significant safety issues and rising fuel costs, Asheville Transit is rolling into summer with a major tuneup. The system is poised to announce new routes, schedules and other changes designed to improve performance, convenience and safety. In tandem, the city will launch a marketing campaign aimed at touting the transition and luring new riders, starting with a name change from ATS to ART (Asheville Redefines Transit).
Local Matters: Transit changes, URTV updates and City budget
In this edition of Local Matters—the Xpress weekly news podcast—reporters Jake Frankel and David Forbes discuss proposed changes to the Asheville Transit System, the fate of local public access station URTV and updates from the last session of Asheville City Council.
Leadership bicycle ride highlights multimodal progress
A group of local elected officials and community leaders gathered May 18 for the Mayor’s Leadership Ride, an annual bicycle tour of the city designed to highlight recent infrastructure improvements and upcoming projects.
Strive Not to Drive kicks off with presentation on transit
The annual Strive Not to Drive campaign kicked off May 11 with a presentation on upcoming changes to the Asheville Transit System, including new routes and schedules designed to make riding the bus more convenient.
City looks for new company to manage Asheville Transit System
The city of Asheville plans to solicit proposals from new companies to manage its transit system. Starting in June, the Asheville Transit System will implement changes designed to improve its routing and on-time performance. The city will also mount a marketing campaign to increase ridership, changing the name of the system from ATS to ART (Asheville Redefines Transit).
The Beat: Still striving (not to drive)
The annual Strive Not to Drive campaign is gearing up to raise transit awareness.
Transit, budget considered at Council work session
Unable to complete revisions to its strategic goals during the February retreat, Asheville City Council met yesterday afternoon, March 8, to finish the job and review the budget process.
Buncombe County considers privatizing Mountain Mobility
As part of its ongoing efforts to cut costs, Buncombe County is considering privatizing its Mountain Mobility transportation system. County Manager Wanda Greene reports that the government plans to accept proposals from private entities interested in taking over operations beginning later this month.
Buses back on limited routes, some city facilities closed
While most of the snow around town is cleared, forecasts call for more on the way. Many buses are back, albeit on limited, delayed or reduced routes. Some city facilities are closed, and city parking is still free to the public.
No Asheville transit strike, union accepts contract
There will be no strike in the Asheville transit system, as the local bus drivers’ union voted today to accept a contract from management company First Transit, according to a source within the union.
How walkable is Asheville? Walk Score has the details
Asheville is kind of walkable, if the ratings from the site Walk Score are any indication. The site, which encourages walkable neighborhoods and rates them, scores Asheville overall at a 57 or “somewhat walkable.”
Back from summer break: Commissioners consider Fairview rezoning request, ROAP funds, ethics
In its first meeting in over a month, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is set to consider a rezoning request for an 8.9 acre parcel of land in Fairview at 104 Charlotte Highway, hold a public hearing on the use of Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) funds, and adopt a new Code of Ethics.
A walk about Asheville
Cycling and taking the bus are the most emphasized methods of transit during Strive Not to Drive week. But on Friday I relied solely on my preferred and ancient technique: walking.
Making striving not to drive sexy: Multimodal Fashion Show at The LAB ***Updated with Photos***
Bikers, walkers and bus riders gathered on Thursday, May 20, at The LAB for Asheville’s first-ever “Multimodal Fashion Show.”
Photo by Jonathan Welch
In comes the bus
With Strive Not to Drive Week, attention has turned to Asheville’s bus system, a flashpoint of no small amount of political debate. It’s a symbol, a line item in the city budget and, for thousands, a part of everyday life.
Scenes from the Strive Not to Drive Leadership Ride
On May 17, a host of local elected officials and community leaders gathered downtown to take part in the Mayor’s Leadership Ride, a bicycle tour of the city designed to highlight recent infrastructure improvements and upcoming challenges. Video by Jake Frankel.
Lt. Governor Dalton in town to discuss WNC transportation needs
Above: Jeff Joyce (left), government affairs manager of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Ben Teague, executive director of the Economic Development Coalition, listen intently to a presentation by WCU Professor Dr. Michael Smith — Photo by Michael Muller
Wheels on fire
To hear local activists tell it, Asheville is on the brink of a multimodal transportation revolution. So say the folks promoting Strive Not to Drive, which aims to boost awareness of local transportation issues and alternatives to the single-occupant car. The weeklong event runs Saturday, May 15, through Friday, May 21.
Strive Not to Drive Events
The week-long celebration begins with Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 15 — and Bus Bingo.
