The FY 2022 cmaq will be used for transit access improvements at the intersection of 15-501 and eastowne

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority (doing business as GoTriangle) $500,000 on July 17, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund transit access improvements at the intersection of US 15-501 and Eastowne Drive in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina.

The award funds two bus stops with bus pullouts at the specified intersection. Work is divided into two phases: engineering and design ($80,000 in FTA funds and $20,000 in local funds) and construction ($320,000 in FTA funds and $80,000 in local funds). The improvements are expected to enhance the user experience for transit boardings and alightings, improve access and safety to transit stops, and allow more efficient passenger movement. Benefits are intended for transit-dependent riders, suburban commuters, and users traveling to work, school, medical appointments, and other destinations across Orange County.

The full project total is $500,000, comprising $400,000 in FTA funding and $100,000 in local funds. Period of performance runs from the award date through March 30, 2032. The improvements are designed with an expected useful life of twenty years. No sub-recipients are identified on this award.

Activities

This application includes:FY 22 cmaq funds .gotriangle-transit access improvements at the intersection of US 15-501 eastowne drive PE phase will be used for project design and engineering.FY 22 cmaq funds . Gotriangle-transit access improvements at the intersection of US 15-501 eastowne drive construction phase will be used for construction.

Expected outcomes

Transit access improvements will enhance user experience of boardings/alightings and allow more buses to move passengers in a more efficient manner. The project will improve access and safety to transit stops for users in orange county including users from transit-dependent riders to suburban commuters riding to destinations with high parking costs.

Intended beneficiaries

Cmaq funds will provide funding to make transit enhancements that will support commuters residents and visitors who rely on public transportation for travel to work school medical appointments and other destinations. By funding vehicle purchases gotriangle will ensure reliable and efficient transit systems.