HILLSBOROUGH STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

NEWS HISTORY

 

 

News entries are organized in reverse chronological order (most recent entries first). You may visit the website for each entry by clicking its title.

 

 

October 2007

 

Raleigh council OKs plan for roundabouts

NEWS AND OBSERVER | October 3, 2007 | David Bracken

 

City council approves Hillsborough Street plans

TECHNICIAN | October 3, 2007 | Alison Harman

 

City Council Approves Hillsborough Street Design

WRAL.COM | October 2, 2007 | Erin Hartness

 

September 2007

 

Street Smart

AARP BULLETIN | September 2007 | Barbara Basler

 

August 2007

 

City Asks for Public Input on Raleigh Roundabouts

WRAL.COM | August 30, 2007

 

Crowd thin on Hillsborough

NEWS AND OBSERVER | August 26, 2007 | Mandy Locke

 

Public meeting today on Raleigh roundabout

NEWS AND OBSERVER | August 15, 2007

 

Traffic Plan Would Have Raleigh Motorists Driving in Circles
WRAL.COM | August 15, 2007 | Dan Bowens, Erin Hartness

July 2007

 

Hillsborough Street Plan: No room for a Bike Lane
NEW RALEIGH | July 6, 2007

 

June 2007

 

Pedestrian Safety Enhancement on Hillsborough Street Roundabout Corridor Project

TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD | June 19, 2007

 

April 2007

 

The year in news

TECHNICIAN | April 27, 2007 | Josh Harrell

 

Hillsborough roundabouts a no-go for the summer

TECHNICIAN | April 20, 2007 | Josh Harrell

 

Hillsborough Street Roundabouts Supplemental Design Agreement Approved
CITY OF RALEIGH | April 17, 2007 | John Boyette

 

Decision on roundabouts put off

NEWS AND OBSERVER | April 4, 2007

 

Raleigh Council Defers Decision on Roundabouts Until Fall
WRAL.COM | April. 3, 2007

Council Delays Final Decision On Funding For Hillsborough Street Roundabouts
CITY OF RALEIGH | April 3, 2007 | John Boyette

 

Round-a-Bout Debate Continues
ABC11TV.COM | April 3, 2007 | Tim Nelson

 

March 2007

 

Raleigh increases facade rehab grants

NEWS AND OBSERVER | March 26, 2007

 

Friday Interview: Traffic Calming Devices
CAROLINA JOURNAL ONLINE | March 9, 2007

 

February 2007

 

Raleigh approves plan for traffic circles

NEWS AND OBSERVER | February 21, 2007 |  David Bracken

 

Initial plans approved for Hillsborough Street

TECHNICIAN | February 21, 2007 | Josh Harrell

 

Hooray for Hillsborough

TECHNICIAN | February 21, 2007 | Josh Harrell

 

Council Votes For Two Roundabout Plan On Street

THE RALEIGH CHRONICLE | February 21, 2007

 

Council may be open to new roundabout plan

NEWS AND OBSERVER | February 20, 2007 |  Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

 

Raleigh Council Approves Roundabout Plan
WRAL.COM | February 20, 2007 | Melissa Buscher

Plan H-3 for Hillsborough Street passes

TECHNICIAN | February 20, 2007 | Josh Harrell

 

Roundabouts Approved for Hillsborough Street
ABC11TV.COM |
February 20, 2007

 

Safety a major concern on Hillsborough

TECHNICIAN | February 20, 2007 | Taylor Templeton

 

Planner meets with Hillsborough Street Partnership

TECHNICIAN | February 16, 2007 | Josh Harrell

 

ITRE's Roundabout Research Presented at National Conference
INSTITUTE FOR TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | February 12, 2007

 

New plan repositions roundabouts

NEWS AND OBSERVER | February 7, 2007 |  Josh Shaffer

 

Plans updated for Hillsborough renovation

TECHNICIAN | February 7, 2007 | Josh Harrell

 

No consensus from Hillsborough business owners on renovations

TECHNICIAN | February 6, 2007 | Josh Harrell

 

Roundabouts, a Traffic Solution?
ABC11TV.COM |
February 6, 2007

 

Hillsborough St. vote goes round and about

THE BULLETIN ONLINE (NCSU Faculty Bulletin)  | February 2, 2007

 

Campus Forum: Bring Hillsborough Street back

TECHNICIAN | February 1, 2007 | Amy Denton

 

January 2007

 

Traffic circles keep spinning

NEWS AND OBSERVER | January 24, 2007 |  Josh Shaffer

 

Roundabout Raleigh

INDEPENDENT | January 24, 2007 | Bob Geary

Keep revitalization on track

TECHNICIAN | January 24, 2007 | Josh Harrell

 

Hillsborough Street Decision delayed again

TECHNICIAN | January 24, 2007 | Josh Harrell

Raleigh City Council Expected to Discuss Roundabout Plan Today
WRAL.COM | January 23, 2007 | John Bachman

Roundabouts May Be Out for Hillsborough Street Plan
WRAL.COM | January 17, 2007 | Melissa Buscher

Hillsborough Street talks to be put on hold

TECHNICIAN | January 17, 2007 | Josh Harrell

 

New plan for Hillsborough

TECHNICIAN | January 17, 2007 | Viewpoint

 

NCSU hesitates; Hillsborough St. plans in limbo
INDEPENDENT | January 17, 2007 | Bob Geary

Plan for traffic circles goes flat

NEWS AND OBSERVER | January 13, 2007 |  Josh Shaffer

 

At Raleigh's City Plaza, everybody gets to play
INDEPENDENT | January 10, 2007 | Bob Geary
 

Roundabout Plan for Hillsborough Street Stalled
WRAL.COM | January 9, 2007 | Melissa Buscher

Raleigh's Roundabout Discussion To Come 'Full Circle'
WRAL.COM | January 9, 2007 | Dan Bowens

Raleigh Councilmembers Get Roundabout Vision
WRAL.COM | January 7, 2007

Raleigh's Mayor Announces Plans for 2007
ABC11TV.COM | January 1, 2007 | Tim Nelson

 

December 2006

 

Council postpones roundabout Decision

NEWS AND OBSERVER | December 6, 2006

 

Raleigh Leaders Disagree on Hillsborough Street Changes
WRAL.COM | December 5, 2006

Raleigh Council Considers Road Roundabouts
ABC11TV.COM |
December 5, 2006

 

Just wait; we'll go full circle

NEWS AND OBSERVER | December 2, 2006 |  Dennis Rogers

 

November 2006

 

Raleigh proposal calls for roundabouts

NEWS AND OBSERVER | November 13, 2006 |  Josh Shaffer

 

October 2006

 

Hillsborough Street Partnership holds first public meeting

TECHNICIAN | October 5, 2006 | Tabitha Earp

 

September 2006

 

Citizens Seek Changes To Hillsborough Street Roundabout Plan
WRAL.COM | September 7, 2006 | Melissa Buscher

August 2006

 

Projects touch on all areas of University

TECHNICIAN | August 29, 2006 | Kyle Blakely

 

July 2006

 

Uncertainty surrounds Hillsborough Street revitalization

TECHNICIAN | July 20, 2006 | Stephanie Blackard

 

City Council Signs Off On Hillsborough Street Roundabouts
WRAL.COM | July 11, 2006

June 2006

 

Hillsborough Plans Churton Street Beautification
WRAL.COM | June 28, 2006 | Julia Lewis

Store Owners Hope Hillsborough Street Revitalization Has Begun
WRAL.COM | June 20, 2006 | Scott Mason

May 2006

 

Council digs into budget's details

NEWS AND OBSERVER | May 31, 2006 |  Josh Shaffer

 

April 2006

 

Vote Kicks Hillsborough Street Renovation Into Gear
WRAL.COM | April 4, 2006 | Melissa Buscher

March 2006

 

Digging downtown?
INDEPENDENT
| March 15, 2006 | Bob Geary

 

February 2006

 

Public mulls 'front door' plans

TECHNICIAN | February 27, 2006 | Laura White

 

Hillsborough Street To Undergo Major Changes
WRAL.COM | February 26, 2006 | Mike Charbonneau

A New Push to Improve Hillsborough Street
ABC11TV.COM |
February-25-2006 | Amber Rupinta

 

Millions spent on Hillsborough improvements

TECHNICIAN | February 10, 2006 | Amy Anselm

 

Round and round we go

TECHNICIAN | February 2, 2006 | Elsa Youngsteadt

 

December 2005

 

Stadium tops Mayor's list

NEWS AND OBSERVER | December 6, 2005 |  Josh Shaffer

 

November 2005

 

Some Question Roundabouts' Benefits On Raleigh's Hillsborough Street
WRAL.COM | November 11, 2005 | Mark Roberts

Hillsborough Roundabouts Could Improve Raleigh Pollution
INSTITUTE FOR TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | November 10, 2005

 

October 2005

 

Hillsborough roundabouts one step closer

THE BULLETIN ONLINE (NCSU Faculty Bulletin) | October 28, 2005

 

Raleigh OKs bonds for housing, roads

NEWS AND OBSERVER | October 12, 2005 |  Janell Ross

 

Two Challenge Meeker For Raleigh Mayor
WRAL.COM | October 11, 2005

Raleigh Housing and Road bonds

NEWS AND OBSERVER | October 9, 2005

 

Circling around a solution

NEWS AND OBSERVER | October 1, 2005 |  Dennis Rogers

 

September 2005

 

Better way to NCSU in works

NEWS AND OBSERVER | September 29, 2005 |  Tim Simmons

 

Raleigh bonds would aid roads

NEWS AND OBSERVER | September 18, 2005 | Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

 

July 2005

 

Public Invited To Discuss Raleigh Transportation Issues
WRAL.COM | July 5, 2005

June 2005

 

Raleigh Mayor Proposes Solution To Repair Part Of Hillsborough Street
WRAL.COM | June 15, 2005 | Melissa Buscher

April 2004

 

Roundabout way to a better Hillsborough Street
INDEPENDENT | April 14, 2004 | Bob Geary

March 2004

 

Merchants Want To See New Life On Hillsborough Street
WRAL.COM | March 4, 2004 | Amanda Lamb

January 2004

 

Changes In Store For Raleigh's Hillsborough Street
WRAL.COM | January 19, 2004

Group Paving The Way For Changes Along Hillsborough Street
WRAL.COM | January 16, 2004 | Stephanie Hawco

November 2003

 

Raleigh Announces Top 5 Road Projects
WRAL.COM | November 19, 2003

Raleigh speeds bid for traffic signal system

TRIANGLE BUSINESS JOURNAL | November 14, 2003 | Chris Baysden

 

June 2003

 

Motorists Prepare To 'Go Around' With New Traffic Pattern In Raleigh
WRAL.COM | June 16, 2003 | Mark Roberts

September 2002

 

Hillsborough Street: Coming Around
INDEPENDENT
| September 25, 2002 | Bob Geary

 

August 2002

 

Some Bus Drivers Feel Out Of Loop With N.C. State's New Roundabout
WRAL.COM | August 30, 2002 | Mark Roberts

Roundabout puzzle
NEWS AND OBSERVER | Thursday, August 22, 2002 | Vicki Hyman

 

Pullen Road roundabout open

THE BULLETIN ONLINE (NCSU Faculty Bulletin) | August 15, 2002

 

June 2000

 

Triangle Drivers May Take 'Roundabout' Way To Reach Their Destinations
WRAL.COM | June 21, 2000 | Mark Roberts

May 2000