GoTriangle Gets Federal Grant for RTP Transit Hub

GoTriangle has been awarded a $25 million RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build the Triangle Mobility Hub in Research Triangle Park. This multimodal transportation center is expected to enhance regional transit connectivity, providing better links between local and regional bus services, on-demand microtransit, and future transit projects.

GoTriangle President Charles Lattuca credits the support from U.S. DOT and local elected officials for securing the funding. The new hub, located at NC Highway 54 and the North Carolina Railroad corridor, would boost transit-oriented development and provide efficient bus service. The project is set to generate significant economic and environmental benefits, reducing fossil fuel emissions and improving accessibility across the Triangle region.

The hub will feature covered boarding bays, electric bus-charging infrastructure, and spaces for paratransit and rideshare vehicles. Funding also includes provisions for 10 new battery-electric buses. The project will be supported by local sales tax revenue and additional federal funds, reflecting a collaborative effort to enhance regional transit and quality of life.

“Travelers will be able to access crucial first- and last-mile connections, whether that’s on two wheels or microtransit,” said Brenda Howerton, a Durham County commissioner and chair of GoTriangle’s board of trustees, according to an RTP news release. “Excellent transit allows everyone to easily access jobs, health care, education, recreation, and life’s opportunities. This hub will strengthen connections among the Triangle’s universities, community colleges, and businesses, supporting upward mobility and improved quality of life.”

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