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Yes, it's true. you can tour the downtown area on a trolley. With six stops you can join at any point, it takes you through downtown past the capital, the governor's mansion, art galleries, etc. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPhone: (919)-828-7228
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AA 1799 to Miami by b1bob
My most recent adventures at RDU went like this: After all that hoo-hah at security, I went to the Cyber Cafe and got some danish and water. 15 minutes of internet access came with each purchase. I had a bunch of e-mail waiting for me. On arriving to gate 14, I met a couple of nice ladies named Linda and Louise. They targeted my flight, American 1799, for stand-by because the overzealous security guards made them miss their original flight. It's high time somebody hold these security guards accountable even though they mean well. Because of the lockers were closed by the FAA, I was either going to have the strongest shoulders in Dixie before 18 December 2001 was out or I was flat going to give out. Linda and Louise were on this flight on standby.
Because it was overbooked to start with, I wasn't at all sure they would make this flight either. They boarded those with young'uns, old folks, and crippled people first, followed by first class, and common folk who were able-bodied and unencumbered bringing up the rear. I walked down the jetway at 1.29. I settled down in the 25-B, an aisle seat like usual. For those of y'all who are wondering, my black carry-on bag DID fit into the overhead bin even though it didn't fit into the sizer and despite the fact I had to help it through the machine. For the longest time, Linda and Louise hadn't boarded at it looked very much like they wouldn't be able to. I was afraid they wouldn't make their flight and thus miss their connection to San Juan. Finally, I saw Linda board followed closely by Louise who seemed to have her hat down over her eyes. We pushed back from gate C-14 and took off at 2 pm spot on.
The trip back to Raleigh is only noteworthy because of the sharp difference in temperature. It was 74° (23°C) in Miami, but it was below freezing on landing in Raleigh-Durham. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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A great and cheap way to get around Raleigh. It's free for NCSU students who have their ID. An especially great way for freshmen on campus to get to the mall, etc. if they don't have access to a car.
$1 for one trip, but if you travel often, a month, week, day, or 11 ride pass might be a good option.
You can also put your bike on the bus if you don't want to walk to and from the stops. Check the website for the latest fares and schedules.
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CAT buses can be seen all over Raleigh. The service is mostly reliable once you get used to what time the bus will show up (mine is about 10 minutes later than the posted schedule, but it's everyday so at least it's constant). The map and schedule can be found on the web site, as well as detour updates. As of 6/10/08, fare is $1, but the website lists other options (full day pass, 31-day pass, 11-day pass, senior pass). It is free to NCSU students with a Student ID. The CAT can get you most anywhere in the city, and while the best coverage is inside the beltline, routes extend north of 540 and as far south as the Northern tip of Garner. Leave a Comment
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Now open to the public, the Wolfline (we are the wolfpack at NC State) is the University's bus. It drives around the large campus and to nearby apartment complexes. A great way to get to school without having to pay for parking. Not only are spaces hard to get, but they must be up to $300 dollars a year by now... not exactly in a student's budget.
Check out the website for the most up-to-date schedule, as the buses change to adapt to students' needs. And of course, it's free for students. (although I don't remember ever having to show my ID - so it's probably also free for those who look like college students)
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This web site can help you get around, not only in Raleigh, but in the Triangle by providing maps, schedules, fares, etc. Leave a Comment
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The Triangle Transit Authority is a lower cost alternative to the taxicabs that you may be able to take advantage of. Leave a Comment Theme: BusWebsite: ridetta.org
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Avoid driving east into Raleigh from I-40 during rush hour (3:30pm-7;30pm) if at all possible. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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