Steven N. Waters, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

This is a photo of me speaking before the Washington D.C. City Council in September 2002 about carsharing services, and integrating transportation & land use planning.

In my real life, I am a computer programmer for Fab Apps LLC in Washington D.C. (since 2006). I also serve as chair of the Raleigh Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Commission, and work to integrate transportation and land use planning to make active transportation more practical. Send me a comment: Name: Email address: Phone: Message:

Thursday, July 22^nd, 2010 - Joe Biden in Chapel Hill

Joe Biden came to Chapel Hill.

Saturday, July 17^th, 2010 - RaleighPedBikeMap.com shows bike/pedestrian facilities in Google Maps

This web site I created layers bicycle/pedestrian facilities on top of Google Maps. Visit RaleighPedBikeMap.com

Monday, July 12^th, 2010 - Raleigh Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Commission considers recommending retaining level crossings

The City of Raleigh Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Commission is exploring the possibility of retaining some at-grade railroad crossings as part of the SEHSR high speed rail project.

Thursday, August 27^th, 2009 - Intermodal/transit bill signed into law

Governor Bev Perdue signed into law today a bill that authorizes county commissioners in the Triangle and Triad regions to hold referenda on a half-cent sales tax option for public transit service. The remaining 94 counties are also authorized to hold referenda on a quarter-cent sales tax. Read the text of the bill as signed into law. Advocacy coalitions: Capital Area Friends of Transit, Durham-Orange Friends of Transit, and NC Go.

Sunday, February 15^th, 2009 - Raleigh's new downtown circulator is fare free

The City of Raleigh's new R-line bus service is a circulator route that connects downtown, Glenwood South, and state government buildings. Buses come every 10-15 minutes on Monday through Wednesday from 7am-11pm, Thursday through Saturday from 7am-2:15am, and Sunday from 1-8pm. These new buses are hybrid-electric powered and the ride is free, so try it out! View map and other details

Thursday, February 12^th, 2009 - PBS Now covers transit in North Carolina

PBS Now came to North Carolina and produced an outstanding 26-minute video about transit and transportation reform in the state. This show covers how Obama's stimulus plan will affect transit, Bev Perdue's efforts to reform NCDOT, the Triangle's light rail plan, and Charlotte's success with the CATS system and land use planning that creates walkability. It includes interviews with Pat McCrory, Keith Parker (CATS), National PIRG, David King (Triangle Transit), and Gene Conti (NCDOT). Anyone who is interested in transit in North Carolina will want to watch this one! Watch video

Sunday, September 14^th, 2008 - A Convenient Remedy to the Inconvenient Truth: Walkable Urban Neighborhoods

Watch this short movie to begin learning about the difference your choice of neighborhood can make in reducing your contributions to global warming -- and how it can help protect you from runaway gas prices. Watch video (5 minutes)

Thursday, August 16^th, 2007 - Portland: Celebrating America's Most Livable City

This video, put out by StreetFilms NYC, highlight's Portland's 30 years of leadership in promoting walking, bicycling, and urban living. Watch video