SaveRidgeRoad

09/01/2019

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article223760165.html

Postponed until 2025.....yes, in agreement with Judy Coggins we'll be "cautiously optimistic"

The N.C. Department of Transportation has postponed the planned overhaul of the Glenwood Avenue interchange with the Beltline, meaning drivers won’t have to endure two major projects along Interstate 440 at one time.

29/10/2018

Here's a link to NCDOT documents obtained through a public records request. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ofoq7l0OLuaCn8pi6_baEK2auUlV6P3a?usp=sharing

They show that NCDOT, with input from the City, chose 2 alternatives to move forward with in February. Alternative 1 is A3-B, the preferred alternative from the 2011 City study.

On Oct. 19, more than 2 1/2 months after saying they were starting over, NCDOT wrote a letter stating that they were no longer considering these alternatives.

NCDOT it won't connect Ridge to Glenwood or Crabtree Avenue, however, they will not rule out the Crabtree Valley Avenue Interchange or other individual components from Alternatives 1 & 2.

30/08/2018

Hello Neighbors!

The DOT is going to hold four (4) separate "listening sessions" to hear our concerns about the I440 interchange. They are requiring people to sign up in order to attend. Also, at each session, the DOT is going to separate the larger group into several smaller ones. At Monday's CAC meeting, the DOT's representative was told that the community prefers to meet and be heard as a group so we can hear all of our neighbors' concerns and the consultants' responses. Despite our preference, the DOT is going ahead with this format.

Attached you will find the link to register!

It's critical that we attend these meetings. We need to spread our attendance amongst the different dates to make sure our point of view is strongly represented at every session.

We have listed the dates below however, you must click on the link and sign up to be registered to attend. The choices:

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 6 pm - 8:30 pm Martin Middle School

Thursday, Sept. 20, 10 am - 12:30 pm Ridge Road Baptist

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6pm - 8:30 pm Martin Middle School

Saturday, Sept 29, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Martin Middle School

The link: https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/i-440-glenwood/Pages/default.aspx

Please sign up, share and ask neighbors to sign up and help those that can't access the DOT's website.

Let's SaveRideRoad!

20/07/2018

Cool newsletter about bees and local work. The July newsletter features the Ridge Road Forest Bee Project. Worth a quick read.

https://mailchi.mp/f5ef7e7fa9a2/june2018?e=b1b26ba123

Also, don't forget the Glenwood CAC on Monday night at 7p

Apiopolis is having a busy summer! Read our July newsletter to learn more about the Ridge Road Bee Project, summer volunteer days, plus more! We hope to see you at one of our events soon.

08/07/2018

The SaveRidgeRoad GoFundMe page has been updated. Please check it out and share, we need your support. Thank you!

Save Ridge Road and Raleigh Hello neighbors and friends! We put together this GoFundMe page to fight back against a rushed construction plan by the NCDot that will have a huge impact on Ridge Road. It puts Beckanna and other nearby neighborhoods at risk and jeopardize the Coggin’s Farm at the...

08/07/2018

Controversy at Raleigh City Council over Falls of Neuse widening project. Will City Council politics have an effect on how Raleigh and NCDot interact? Will the fight over the Falls/540 project influence the Glenwood/440 project?

Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane asked Raleigh City Council to stop misleading people about the widening of the Falls of Neuse Road project. It's a NCDOT project. Council member David Cox has been opposed to the project.

05/06/2018

Even the Lake Boone Chicken wants to Save Ridge Road!

30/05/2018

http://m.wbtv.com/story/34548894/senator-steers-millions-in-ncdot-contracts-while-taking-campaign-cash

A powerful state lawmaker has pushed to increase the outsourcing of services within NCDOT while collecting campaign contributions from private firms that do business with the state agency.

26/05/2018

So timely:

The country — and families — are changing. Our roads must change with them.

25/05/2018

WE'VE GOT MORE SIGNS! Contact us at [email protected] to get yours

25/05/2018

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead.