Orange County Justice United

P.O. Box 9484

Chapel Hill, N.C. 27515
919-328-3966
FACT SHEET

CONTACT:

Morgan Bush, Public Relations Coordinator

919-995-5234, mlbush@live.unc.edu

March 30, 2016

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE BETTER BUS CAMPAIGN
What issue did Orange County Justice Uniteds Better Bus Campaign address?

The local bus route underserved the Rogers Road neighborhood.

Residents had to walk over two miles to reach the nearest bus stop to utilize public transportation.

Why is this issue important to the welfare of Rogers Road residents?

Without sufficient bus services, the adult residents struggled to get to work while their children were unable
to travel to and return home from after school programs.

Who contributed to the Better Bus Campaign?

OCJU organizers, Rogers Road residents, Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood Association (RENA) volunteers,
Habitat for Humanity volunteers, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students and members of the
Episcopal Church of the Advocate came together to ensure the success of the campaign.

What did Orange County Justice United do about this issue?

OCJU organized canvassing opportunities and community meetings during which residents were able to
identify priorities and solutions concerning public transportation services.

OCJU supporters created a new public transportation proposal to increase the frequency and hours of
Chapel Hill Transits HS Bus Route to better serve the community at a minimal cost to the town.

Whats the status of the Better Bus Campaign?

The proposal was a success!

Beginning in January, the bus route hours were increased with one morning hour and one afternoon hour.

In August, the bus service will double.

Learn more about Orange County Justice United at http://www.ocjusticeunited.org/.