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TRANSPORTATION ​

PictureThe Eco Ministry sponsors an electric vehicle show at the church during Earth Month

​HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Transportation now produces the highest percentage of greenhouse gas emissions in the US (see Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions | US EPA). Most experts now agree that electric vehicles (EVs) are part of the solution to reduce our impact on climate change, along with de-carbonization of our electric power industry. When replacing your current automobile, this article from Consumer Reports explains the technology of passive hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric vehicles and may help you decide which will work best for you: How to Decide If a Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, or Fully Electric Car Is Right for You 
To learn more about the latest research into the many health and environmental benefits of replacing your gas-powered car with a plug-in EV, or to find information to convince a friend, see:  Factcheck: How electric vehicles help to tackle climate change  and How electric vehicles offered hope as climate challenges grew | Science News. 
To learn about specific makes and models of EVs and how to find one that best meets your needs, the Sierra Club and Plug In America both have excellent websites with buyer guides to help shop for an all-electric or hybrid car, truck, motorcycle, or bike. Used EVs as well as new cars are available locally; see more information and buyer guides at Electric Vehicles | Sierra Club and Plug In America.  

LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
When it comes to public transportation, while not ideal, we have several choices in the Triangle. Because there are so many stops along the various bus routes, we are providing links to the bus maps and schedules. The Orange County Transportation web site provides several options: Transportation | Orange County, NC , and explains the different options, such as  GoTriangle, which requires a fee but also makes weekly and monthly passes, free bus passes for seniors and for people with disabilities available. It is also possible to pay with cash.
Orange-Chapel Hill Connector (OCH)  provides mid-day service Monday through Friday from Cedar Grove to UNC Medical Center on Manning Drive in Chapel Hill, with various stops in Hillsborough and Chapel Hill  along the way, including the Hillsborough Branch of UNC Hospitals. OCH Route Map (PDF) One important transfer point is on the corner of East Rosemary St. and North Columbia. 
The Hillsborough Circulator is a Fare-free service within Hillsborough. Hillsborough Circulator Route Map (PDF)
Chapel Hill and Carrboro offer free bus service. Routes and schedules are on their website : Routes & Schedules | Town of Chapel Hill, NC   Links take you to All Rides; Common Destinations; and a System Map, which is a PDF file for each of the separate routes.
EZ-Rider is a door-to-door service in Chapel Hill. EZ-Rider transports individuals who are unable to use the fixed route system (some or all of the time) due to a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). EZ Rider uses lift-equipped vehicles serving the Town of Chapel Hill, the Town of Carrboro and surrounding areas within ¾ of a mile of the fixed-route bus system. EZ Rider | Town of Chapel Hill, NC 

RAIL
Riding the rails emits one-third of the pollution of other modes. Unfortunately the passenger rail industry is not nearly as well developed here as in Europe, partially due to a strong trucking lobby, which dominated during critical years in the past when rail transportation could have been better developed as an alternative. Local efforts to have light rail connections in our area have failed after years of debate, but some discussions continue. See Ready For Rail  There are some routes between major cities up and down the East Coast that can be used for a much more relaxing trip than battling traffic on the interstates. There are Amtrak stations in Durham and Cary. Here is an Amtrak route map:  The Amtrak Network 
If you would like to become more involved in advocating to make our rail system more efficient and effective through electrification to help solve the Climate Crisis, view Solutionary Rail's website and video. Solutionary Rail 

SAVE ENERGY COMMUTING AND AROUND TOWN
In addition to taking public transit, consider walking or using a bicycle when possible. Consider a car pool for commuting to work.  Plan shopping and errands when driving so you make all the needed stops while you’re out and try to do them in a logical circuit that minimizes distance traveled. Coast up to stop lights and take it easy when accelerating. Some gas-powered cars have an ECONOMY setting that saves gas. Use it. 

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  • HOME
  • GIVE
    • Annual Pledge Drive 2025-2026
    • Stewardship >
      • The Reverend charlie kast Ministerial Development Fund
      • The Endowment Fund: Supporting the Future of Our Congregational Mission >
        • Proposing a Project
        • Contribute to the Fund
        • Past Projects
        • What is the Fund
      • Qualified Charitable Distributions
    • Donate Now
  • Calendar
  • About Us
    • Building Use Policy
    • Contact Us
    • Our Minister
    • Our Staff
    • Our Governance >
      • Our Board of Trustees
      • Our Covenant
      • Our Mission and Vision
      • Our Strategic Plan
      • Our Bylaws
      • More About Our Governance
    • Committees and Ministries >
      • Caring Ministry
      • Living Our Covenant with Intention
      • Endowment Committee
      • Committee on Ministry
      • Finance Committee >
        • Sunday Counters
      • Worship Ministry
    • Our History >
      • Congregational Award Recipients
    • About Unitarian Universalism >
      • The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)
      • Our Beliefs
      • Unitarian Universalist History
      • Southeast District of the UUA >
        • Building On Our Legacy Capital Fund
  • Worship & Arts
    • Upcoming Services & Schedule
    • Recordings of Past Services >
      • Recording of Past Services
      • Wednesday Vespers
      • Sermon Archive Prior to March 2020
    • Music Ministry >
      • Community Church Choir
      • Music Gala 2025
      • CMS
      • CMS Program
      • 2021 Virtual Music Gala
      • 2020 Virtual Music Gala
      • Virtual Worship Music
      • Music Program
      • Community Church Singers
      • Children's Choir
      • Youth Music Ensemble
      • UUkes
      • Instrumentalists
      • Music Team
      • Music Gala
      • Musicals
      • Pageants
      • Choir Sundays
      • Concert Series
    • Art at Community Church >
      • Art in the Sanctuary >
        • Upcoming Art Exhibits
      • Art in the Commons
      • Past Art Exhibits
  • Newcomers
    • Welcome
    • What to Expect When You Visit
    • Visiting with Children and Youth
    • Map and Directions
    • The Path to Membership
    • How to Connect
  • Youth & Children
    • About Youth and Children's Ministry At The Community Church >
      • Program Philosophy
      • Helping Children and Youth Connect at Church
      • Parent Expectations
      • Program Leadership
      • Registration and Parent Cooperative >
        • Registration
        • Parent Cooperative Information
        • Parent Cooperative Requirement
    • Ready for RE, a visual guide
    • Children's Program
    • Youth Program >
      • Sunday Programs for youth
      • Bridging
      • Youth Staff Internship Program
      • Sarah Elizabeth Insch Church Youth Leadership Program >
        • Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education
        • Insch Program History
        • Insch Program Description
        • Insch Associates
        • Insch Program Application
      • Coming of Age
    • Chalice Camp 2025
  • Justice & Service
    • Ongoing Racial Equity Work
    • Racial Justice Ministry
    • Racial Equity Challenges
    • Community Service Ministry >
      • Inter-Faith Council for Social Services (IFC)
      • Holiday Meals
      • School Supplies / Backpacks Drive
      • Charles House
      • Habitat For Humanity Outreach
      • Red Cross Blood Drives
      • TABLE
    • Eco Ministry for the Earth >
      • ECO-Helping the Environment
    • Immigrant Justice Initiative
    • Share the Plate
    • Side with Love Ministry
    • Charles M. Jones Peace & Justice Committee
  • Learning & Fellowship
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      • CONNECTIONS FAIR 2023
    • Buildings and Grounds
    • 20s and 30s Group
    • Annual Fall Auction >
      • Auction Resources
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    • Flaming Chalices Softball
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    • Rare Women >
      • Resources for 2023-2024
      • Housing Options as We Age
      • Resources for Rare Women
    • Sanctuary for Dialogue >
      • Article II: Our Evolving Purposes, Principles, Sources, Values and Covenants
    • Spiritual Exploration for Adults (SEA) >
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    • The Mountain Retreat
    • UNC Campus Fellowship
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