School’s out, and the thrill of summer travel is in the air! As we gear up to celebrate America’s independence with barbecues, fireworks, and unforgettable adventures, it’s the perfect time to brush up on your travel rights! Whether hopping on a...
Each year on June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth. This holiday began in 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger informed enslaved people in Texas about the conclusion of the Civil War and the abolishment of slavery. Since 2022, our department has honored the holiday by...
Since 1956, the American League of Bicyclists has marked May as National Bike Month. The celebration creates a month of events to show biking as a safe, sustainable, fun, and reliable travel method for people of all ages and skill levels. The City’s Transportation...
Since 1970, Earth Day has raised awareness of environmental issues and promoted ways to protect the planet. Our department created numerous goals to impact sustainability in Durham, from increasing the zero-emissions bus fleet to developing the Way to Go Durham...
History shows women in the transportation industry are significantly underrepresented. However, over the last few decades, the number of women leading careers in this industry has slowly increased as women embraced vital careers as engineers, planners, bus operators,...
