Morrisville Public Transportation Study

Needs Assessment

Opportunities

Population Growth Morrisville is growing rapidly as people choose to move here for the Town’s job opportunities and quality of life.

Job Growth More employers continue to locate in Morrisville, bringing new job

opportunities and increasing potential demand for public transportation service.

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Vehicle Ownership Households with zero or one vehicle are exponentially more likely to utilize public transportation services. In Morrisville, 25% of households have just one vehicle and 2% have no vehicle. 7 Connections to Other Services People travel regionally, and providing key connections to existing regional services would offer increased potential for public transportation services in Morrisville. GoTriangle currently operates service in Morrisville, and GoCary will serve Morrisville when it introduces the new Weston

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 54 make more trips than younger and older populations. Morrisville’s median age is 33. 6

Wake County Community Funding

Wake County has designated $8.5 million over a nine-year period to support the capital and operating projects in areas like Morrisville. These funds can help offset the total cost of service to the community and be used to increase the total amount of service provided.

Parkway route, offering opportunities for regional connections.

6 US Census American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2013-2017) 7 US Census American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2013-2017)

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