Mobility forward advancing the durham urban area s transportation priorities

The Federal Highway Administration awarded Central Pines Regional Council $507,319.90 on March 26, 2026, under the Prioritization Process Pilot Program (CFDA 20.262) to develop transparent, data-driven transportation project prioritization methodologies for the Durham urban area. The award supports the creation of a publicly accessible, transparent prioritization process for ranking and selecting projects for inclusion in short-range and long-range transportation plans consistent with Department of Transportation strategic goals in safety, climate change and sustainability, equity, and economic strength. Performance extends through September 29, 2028, in North Carolina. Central Pines Regional Council, doing business as the North Carolina Association of Regional Councils of Government, operates as a council of governments headquartered in Durham and serving a seven-county region (Chatham, Durham, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, and Wake counties). The organization delivers regional planning, transportation safety and resilience, and related services to federal agencies as a prime grant recipient.