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Got A Problem With Railroad Crossings? Capital Planners Want To Know

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Traffic is expected to swell in the coming years between the N.C. State University Campus and Downtown Cary.

Tonight and tomorrow, the is hosting public meetings to collect feedback on safety issues at railroad crossings.

“We're trying to look at transpiration solutions, not only for cars, but also for pedestrians and bicyclists in the area," says Senior Transportation Planner Shelby Powell.

Powell says the group will also consider how a light rail system might fit into the overall growth plan. Meetings start at 5 p.m. at WakeMed Soccer Park tonight and Method Community Center tomorrow.

Rebecca Martinez produces podcasts at WUNC. She’s been at the station since 2013, when she produced Morning Edition and reported for newscasts and radio features. Rebecca also serves on WUNC’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) Committee.
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