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Wall Street Parking Garage Set to Reopen By October 11 Following Completion of Major Structural Work

Posted on October 9, 2025October 8, 2025 by Kim Miller

The Wall Street Parking Garage officially reopens all levels by Saturday, October 11, thanks to the successful completion of vital structural repairs. The completion of the repairs fulfills the City’s commitment to have all four parking garages fully open for peak leaf season.

City of Asheville takes a step towards better pedestrian connectivity with West Patton Avenue Sidewalk project

Posted on July 31, 2025August 12, 2025 by Kim Miller

Construction has officially begun on the West Patton Avenue Sidewalk, a project. Project updates will be provided regularly on the website and via email to subscribers. Sign up on the project page! (link in article)

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Community invited to provide feedback on Asheville Rides Transit current operations

Posted on April 21, 2025September 17, 2025 by Kim Miller

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City of Asheville launches ART Comprehensive Operational Analysis to enhance public transit

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Jessica Hughes

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Accessibility upgrades now complete in City-owned parking garages

Posted on January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 by Meredith Friedheim

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Parking Garage Improvements Update

City’s downtown parking garages to undergo accessibility upgrades

Posted on September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 by Meredith Friedheim

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The City of Asheville seeks volunteers for bike and pedestrian data collection

Posted on August 19, 2024August 23, 2024 by Kim Miller

Help determine how Greenways and bike use looks like in Asheville's future. Volunteer for the bike and pedestrian count and the greenway user survey collection. 

N.C. Department of Transportation hosting a drop-in information session on the proposed Wilma Dykeman Greenway Extension

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

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Help make Asheville a Bicycle Friendly Community!

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

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City Council takes action to include $80 Million GO Bond proposal on November ballot

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Kim Miller

Council members solidified totals in four different categories: Affordable Housing, Transportation, Parks & Recreation, and Public Safety.

Sidewalks

Infrastructure Progress Report: Sidewalks

Posted on July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 by Meredith Friedheim

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Asheville Asks: How do I request traffic calming in my neighborhood?

Posted on July 15, 2024July 18, 2024 by Kim Miller

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Paving on Fairview Road to begin June 17

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

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Free Bus Fare & Travel Training event on May 13, 2024

Posted on May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

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Attend the Reed Creek Greenway Feasibility Study Open House on April 11

Posted on April 2, 2024April 4, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

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City Council approves parking fee adjustments to go into effect on July 1, 2024: What you need to know

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

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The Travel Training Committee seeks input from the community over the age of 50 on public transit

Posted on March 26, 2024September 2, 2025 by Jessica Hughes

The Travel Training Committee seeks to understand preferences, challenges, and suggestions from those over 50 to identify key areas for improvement which will guide future recommendations and projects. 

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