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City of Asheville to receive $17.7 million in MPO funding for greenways, electric buses and more

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

The following is a press release from the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (FBRMPO): Regional Planning Organization awards $25 million for Asheville area active transportation and transit projects The French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (FBRMPO) recently authorized more than $25 million of funding for transportation projects in the French Broad River MPO region. The MPO selected projects that included sidewalk, [...]

U.S. Cellular Center invites volunteer groups to apply for concession opportunities

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

The U.S. Cellular Center is accepting applications from qualified volunteer groups to assist in the concessions operations when needed at the U.S. Cellular Center. USCC Concessions Volunteer Program goals Primary goal: Supplement paid part time and temporary/seasonal staffing for large events held at the facility. Due to the infrequency of events requiring large numbers of staff, the center [...]

Bond project highlight: Celebration marks the completion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive project

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

Update The City of Asheville joined with the East End/Valley Street Neighborhood Association July 14 for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of one of the City’s first big bond projects — the resurfacing of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Original story Everyone is welcome to join City officials, staff and members of the neighborhood for [...]

Fourth of July: Change in Sanitation schedule, holiday bus service, plus information about downtown fireworks

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

Fireworks explode over the City of Asheville in this photo by Bill Rhodes. Sanitation schedule shifts, ART buses to run on holiday schedule Asheville City government offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Trash and recycling collection Asheville Sanitation will be closed July 4, as the local landfill and transfer stations will be closed. [...]

ART buses to operate on holiday schedule July 4; some detours announced

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

All ART bus routes will operate on a limited holiday schedule for Independence Day, July 4. Most routes operate between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Because of the Ingles Independence Day Celebration in and around Pack Square Park, some routes and stops will be impacted. Detours will be in place from 7 [...]

Asheville-Buncombe 2018 Point-In-Time homeless count results tabulated

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

As part of the nationwide 2018 Point-in-Time (PIT) count, the Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Initiative conducted a one-night count of homeless individuals and families on Jan. 31, 2018. With the help of local service providers, emergency shelters, housing programs and street count volunteers, the community has collected additional data indicating the continued need for safe and affordable housing [...]

Asheville Police traffic stop data available on Open Data Portal

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

In a continuing effort to increase transparency and provide the community with access to data, the Asheville Police Department has worked in partnership with several community members to release traffic stop data from 2006 to present, online through the City of Asheville Open Data Portal Three data sets have been made available and will be [...]

City of Asheville invites residents to weigh in on bike share program feasibility

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

Imagine having a bicycle available for a quick jaunt to the other side of downtown or West Asheville. It could happen — if a bike share program comes to Asheville. In support of active and accessible transportation methods, the City of Asheville is conducting a study of whether a bike share program may be feasible for [...]

Asheville residents invited to take survey about City government

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

How are we doing, as your City government? The City of Asheville is working with the National Citizen Survey™ company to find out. The National Citizen Survey™ captures residents’ opinions on governance and participation, also drilling down to specific issues such as the built environment, community engagement, recreation and wellness, the economy, safety and mobility. Asheville’s last [...]

New security protocols announced for Buncombe County high school graduations; plus helpful traffic and parking information

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

Many of the 2018 Buncombe County high schools will hold graduation this weekend at the U.S. Cellular Center. Enka, Erwin, AC Reynolds, TC Roberson and North Buncombe graduating seniors will all walk across the stage to receive their diplomas at the U.S. Cellular Center. The City of Asheville is proud to host this important civic event each [...]

Residents invited to review Asheville’s Final Draft Transit Master Plan

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

The City of Asheville’s Final Draft Transit Master Plan is now available for review. The plan has been endorsed by the Transit Committee and Multimodal Transportation Commission, and will now be reviewed by the Planning and Economic Development Committee. It will go Asheville City Council on July 24. Before that, the City will hold a public meeting for a [...]

Development Services releases updated fee schedule and improved fee calculation tools

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Web Editors - CAPE

Following in-depth study and public comment, Asheville’s Development Services Department (DSD) has released its FY 2019 Fee Schedule, which goes into effect July 1, 2018. The new Fee Schedule is the result of nine months of analysis and customer input. In fall 2017, DSD undertook a comprehensive study of current fees with the support of California-based Matrix [...]

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