NC DOT

More Shoaling Slows Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry As Summer Looms

Will Michaels — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

The state DOT says Hatteras Inlet remains impassible in some areas as ferries prepare to switch to a busier summer schedule.

A series of storms clogged the channel between Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands this winter, forcing crews to clear a longer detour. A dredge has been clearing the original route, but officials say a boat bottomed out during a trial run last week.

"It's hard to say what's causing the changes there," says Jed Dixon, deputy director of the NC Ferry Division.

State Leaders Propose Transportation Funding Changes

Gurnal Scott — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:42:46 +0000

Governor Pat McCrory wants a new method of funding transportation projects in order to spur economic growth. He says the way the state has approached transportation projects has not favored areas that need an economic boost.

"We have struggled to keep pace with the needs of our growing areas and to bring jobs to our most economic-challenges areas of this state. So right now it's time to think differently," McCrory says.

Which NC Roadside Has The Best Wildflowers?

Laura Candler — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:35:33 +0000

When it comes to deciding on the best roadside blooms, North Carolina has a lot of options to choose from. Each year, the N.C. Department Of Transportation Wildflower Awards are given to the most eye-popping flower beds across the state and to the division with the best overall wildflower program.

Could NC Soon Have A Pepsi-Cola Ferry Line?

Jeff Tiberii — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:02:58 +0000

A bi-partisan group of state lawmakers has introduced a bill that would allow for sponsorship of ferry lines along the North Carolina coast.

Last year the state’s seven ferry lines ran a deficit of more than $30 million. The ferry system is consistently in the red, and fuel costs are only making it worse. Leaders have discussed raising fares, but a new bill would avoid that by seeking about $4 million in sponsorship from large corporations. Think the Pepsi-Cola line instead of Hatteras-Ocracoke.

NCDOT Does A U-Turn, No 'Pink' Licenses

Leoneda Inge — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:15:10 +0000

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has made an about face and is abandoning its controversial decision to add a bold pink stripe across the top of new driver licenses for young immigrants. A news release issued Thursday afternoon by the state DOT confirms that the Division of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing driver licenses on Monday, March 25, 2013 for immigrants qualifying under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. But the attached ‘final’ image of the driver license no longer has the pink stripe or the words ‘No Lawful Status’ printed in large type.

Non-compliance With Federal Law Could Reshape NC DOT Budget

Will Michaels — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:10:22 +0000

North Carolina is among 33 states that face penalties for not complying with federal regulations designed to crack down on drunken drivers.

McCrory And Tata Defend Creation Of Pink Licenses

Gurnal Scott — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:28:43 +0000

Governor Pat McCrory took on a major state issue following a meeting Tuesday with several North Carolina mayors. McCrory's meeting with members of the Metro Mayors Coalition addressed issues that are critical to cities and towns trying to cope with sequestration, transportation issues and taxation. The Governor also answered questions on a hot legislative issue. He disagrees with immigrants' advocates who say pink driver's licenses are no more than a scarlet letter.

House Democrats File Bill To Stop Pink Licenses

Gurnal Scott — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:19:47 +0000

Some state House Democrats are speaking out against a move to create pink driver's licenses to identify young immigrants. House Bill 184 would prohibit the state Department of Motor Vehicles from issuing the licenses to young people who are legally in this country under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The proposed licenses would have a pink strip at the top and

NC Airports Rake in Over $20 Billion for NC Economy

Leoneda Inge — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The Christmas and New Year holiday travel season means big business for the nation’s airports. A report by N-C State and the Institute for Transportation Research and Education shows just how big aviation is in this state.

Repairs Underway On Outer Banks

Eric Hodge — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:20:00 +0000

North Carolina Department of Transportation officials will find out this morning if the Nor'easter that skirted the Outer Banks yesterday added to the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. NC 12 was washed out in several places and covered with sand in others. There was also damage to the tension cables on Bonner Bridge. Dara Demi works for the DOT. She says repairs could take several weeks.