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Happy Earth Month! In this issue, you’ll find some simple steps you can take to help care for the planet this month and every month. You can also check out our new E-Bike Lending Library, which launches today. You’ll also want to mark your calendar for several events, including the grand opening of the Community Center Inclusive Playground, the Orange County Shred-a-Thon, and the annual Touch-a-Truck event. |
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April is for the Earth
April is Earth Month, and our sustainability experts are sharing some simple ways to make a difference:
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Recycle Old Clothes: Are you cleaning out your closets this spring? If so, consider dropping off any clothes you no longer want at one of Orange County's recycling centers. Choosing to recycle your textiles prevents them from eventually ending up in landfills and reduces your personal contribution to waste.
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Compost at Home: Start a bin at home or take your food scraps to one of Orange County's free food waste drop-offs. We're doing our part to reduce landfill waste by composting food scraps at the Library, Town Hall, and Fire Station #1.
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Lights Out for Birds: Millions of birds travel through our state in the spring on their way back north for summer. During this month and through May, turn off your outdoor, upward-facing lights at night like we are at Town Hall.
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Town Pilots E-Bike Lending Library
Are you curious about e-bikes but need more information and haven't had a chance to ride one? Do you want to try out a car-free alternative to get around town? Check out Chapel Hill's E-Bike Lending Library! Chapel Hill residents aged 18 and older are now eligible to register and reserve a bike for free.
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Playground Set to Open April 16
Join us for a ribbon cutting at 12 p.m. on April 16 to celebrate the opening of our new inclusive playground at the Community Center. This playground allows people of all abilities to play together — regardless of physical, social, or cognitive needs.
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Expect Delays on Estes Dr. Extension
A utility contractor will perform work on Estes Dr. Extension at Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. starting April 7. They are scheduled to work until April 11 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Flaggers will move traffic, but you should plan for longer wait times.
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Learn the Basics of a Local Government Budget
Join us for an interactive budget workshop on April 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Public Library. Learn about our budget process from our Business Management staff and play a budget-balancing game. This is part of our Peoples Academy Deep-Dive series.
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New Art + Transit Art Alert!
Next time you catch the bus, look up! Nine Chapel Hill Transit buses now have Community Arts & Culture's latest artistic bus ceilings. This round of designs includes work by local artists Sarahlaine Calva, Rodley Sungrifter, and Alison Hawkins.
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Shred Your Docs on April 12
Orange County residents, small businesses, and local government employees can stop by Eubanks Park and Ride Lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 12 to shred confidential documents for free. Some limitations apply.
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Touch-a-Truck on April 13
Come visit us at this year's Touch-a-Truck event on April 13 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Friday Center Park & Ride lots. Get up close and personal with over forty vehicles, from emergency and construction vehicles to buses and Mac trucks.
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Survey:
W. Cameron Ave. Bike Lane Project
We've got federal funding to design and construct protected bike lanes on W.Cameron Ave. from Merritt Mill Rd. to N. Columbia St. We want to hear from you. Take the survey and come to one of our many outreach opportunities to help us choose the design and learn more about the project.
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Council will meet for a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 9 at 6 p.m. at Chapel Hill Town Hall.
Meeting agendas are posted six days before the meeting. This agenda will be posted later this afternoon.
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701 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Public Information Meeting
Tuesday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Historic District Commission
Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m., in person
EZ Rider Advisory Committee
Wednesday, April 9 at 4 p.m., virtual
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1701 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Public Information Meeting
Thursday, April 10 at 5:15 p.m., virtual
W. Cameron Ave. Bicycle Improvements Open House
Thursday, April 10 at 6 p.m.
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New for Week of April 6
Glenburnie at 615 E. Rosemary St. tree work
April 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Part of Glenburnie will be closed at E. Rosemary St. for a crane to access the site.
Ongoing
207-209 Meadowmont Lane sidewalk and bike lane closure
March 13, 2025 - March 13, 2026
Drivers should remain alert to bicyclists who merge into the main travel lane.
S. Columbia St. Carrington Hall work
Present to December 2026
A pedestrian detour is in place along S. Columbia St. near Medical Dr. as crews work on Carrington Hall.
Upcoming
Pope Rd. near Ephesus Church Rd. culvert repair Dates to be determined. For more information, email Jcmanuel-nelson@ncdot.gov
All road work depends on the weather. Schedules may change accordingly. Google Maps and Waze show the most up-to-date traffic conditions
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