Bull City Wrap

- The development of the new Durham County Transit Plan is moving forward.
- Our region’s transportation planners want to hear from you about the Greater Triangle Commuter Rail Study.
- More aggravated assaults and a higher number of property crimes in general are behind Durham’s rise in crime for the second quarter of this year.

In this episode of Bull City Wrap:
- The City is using funds from a national grant to support the development of its new Shared Streets initiative.
- Durham City and County leaders are considering four proposals recommended by the Durham Recovery and Renewal Task Force.
- The Durham City Council’s vacant Ward 3 seat is now filled.

-Our Durham Fire Department is now better equipped to save more lives thanks to a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant.
-We’ll soon be using artwork to help make the intersection of West Club Boulevard and Glendale Avenue safer for pedestrians and cyclists thanks to a Bloomberg Philanthropies grant.
-We’re looking at new ways to help residents who are in debt because of fines and fees they owe to the City thanks to a PolicyLink grant.

-There’s a new local burning ordinance in place to clarify what cannot be burned in the city limits.
- There’s still time to get in on the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation.
- Longtime City Manager Tom Bonfield is retiring at the end of September.

- We're taking several steps to improve and maintain our parking system.
- A new evening monthly parking rate will soon be available downtown.
- Several changes are being made to the Durham City Code to make sure that all water and sewer customers are being treated equally.

- At least 180 low-income renters will soon be getting help paying their rent.
- We're using federal funds to help individuals and families who are homeless or receiving homeless assistance.
- We're also using federal funds to provide medical respite care for homeless people who have contracted COVID-19, are at high risk of contracting the virus, or have disabling acute or chronic health conditions.

- In solidarity with Black communities across Durham, the City will begin recognizing Juneteenth as an official holiday for employees.
- The final report for Durham’s Racial Equity Task Force is now available.
- The Durham Recovery and Renewal Task Force is developing an overall estimate for budget needs related to its COVID-19 work.

· Our new Back on the Bull Campaign is helping local businesses and residents alike navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
· During this time of being Safer at Home, Durham Parks and Recreation is continuing to provide plenty of opportunities for residents to play more from the comfort of their home.
· A new interactive tree map is offering residents a way to understand the many benefits provided by our urban forest.

-If you’re interested in helping to shape the future of transportation in our area, find out how.
-Durham is receiving national recognition as one of the best cities for bicycling in the country, find out why.
-Learn how our Cultural and Public Art Program is now accepting proposals for funding support for cultural festivals and special events for the rest of this year and next.

- If you’re interested in Durham Police crime data, you can now find what you’re looking for through our Durham Open Data website.
- If you’re a local or regional artist, our Cultural and Public Art Program is encouraging you to apply for a new public art project.
- Durham Police employees are doing their part in a variety of ways to support local non-profits.