The town of Chapel Hill has been awarded the distinction of America’s most livable small city. One of the factors was the city’s commitment to public transportation. Chapel Hill has the second largest public transportation system in the state, second to Charlotte, a major metropolitan area. The town has increased ridership from 3million to 7million in less than a decade by offering free transportation to university employees, students as well as the public.
The city competed with 200 other small towns for the honor. Other criteria included mayoral leadership, creativity and innovation and the impact on residents. You can read the full story at this link: http://usmayors.org/pressreleases/uploads/CITYLIVABILITY2009Providence.pdf
This is the kind of news that we might want to keep a secret. One of the great things about Chapel Hill is that it is a small town but offers all the benefits of living in a major city while still holding on to the southern traditions and charm.
