By signing below, you are joining Durham CAN in expressing SUPPORT for the proposed Durham-Orange Light Rail project and its public investment, economic development, employment and transportation benefits.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

What is the Durham-Orange Light Rail Train? "The proposed Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit (D-O LRT) Project is a 17.1 mile light rail transit line which extends from UNC (UNC Hospitals Station) to east Durham (Alston Avenue Station). The D-O LRT alignment connects a range of educational, medical, employment, and other important activity centers, park-and-ride lots, transfer centers, the Durham Amtrak Station, and the Durham Station."

"Durham-Orange Corridor." Our Transit Future, 2015. Web <http://ourtransitfuture.com/projects/durham-orange/>.

Why support the light rail? The Durham-Orange Light Rail will:

provide better access to jobs for local residents.

benefit business and will spur additional economic development for the region.

improve access and mobility for those who travel in the Durham and Chapel Hill area.

reduce traffic congestion and it can increase transit ridership overall, which is particularly needed in a time of population growth in the area.

PLUS, Durham County and the City of Durham support the development of affordable housing around light rail stops by agreeing to designate at least 15% of affordable housing near light rail stations.

Join Durham CAN in supporting local, regional, state and federal decision makers in enhancing transit opportunities.