News

One year of 540 – be sure to take 50% off every day

One year ago this week, the toll N.C. 540 Southern Wake freeway opened to the public after decades of successful planning, development, focus, and collaboration. RTA is proud to have been the lead private sector voice for accelerating the corridor, and our organization is thrilled with the positive impact the freeway is having on the travel time, accessibility, and sanity of both 540 travelers and users of nearby roadways. Read more about 540, including how you can save 50% off of tolls forever by obtaining a transponder (that carries no purchase or monthly fees). Read more in this week’s blog, and kudos to the NC Turnpike Authority for their continued leadership in mobility innovation for our region and state.

137 Years Going Strong for the region’s largest chamber

The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, the host chamber of RTA since our inception more than 20 years ago, celebrated its 137th annual meeting this week. Congratulations to the Chamber, kudos to outgoing chair Shan Teel of First Citizens Bank (RTA Sustaining Gold Member) and welcome to Kristen Hess of HH Architecture (RTA Gold Member.) As a regional program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber for more than two decades, here’s to another strong year of partnership and growth as we work together to get freeways, transit, airport infrastructure, and mobility innovations in place faster. 

Have a great weekend, everyone, and thank you for your ongoing membership and support.

Let’s get moving,
Joe