The community review and public comment period for Phase 1 the 2035 Wake Transit Plan update will conclude on July 21, 2024. 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 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 2026-2035. These funds are in addition to the capital projects and transit services already programmed, but do not include full funding for large, long-term projects like Commuter Rail. Community members are encourage 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 https://publicinput.com/WakeTransit2035. It includes the 2024 State of the Plan, outreach activities scheduled in your community, and the investment priorities survey.
