New GoTriangle route connects Durham Tech, NCCU and RTP

GoTriangle has launched a new route to improve direct access between Durham and Research Triangle Park.  

Route 700 has increased service hours and been realigned to provide regional transit access to N.C. Central University, Durham Tech, and communities along Ellis Road and Miami Boulevard.  

"GoTriangle's new route bolsters our strong connection with N.C. Central University by making the travel for students between the two campuses much easier," Durham Tech President J.B. Buxton said. "This route provides another option for getting to our Main Campus from nearby areas and eases access to N.C. Central for our students who intend to transfer and become NCCU Eagles."

Durham Tech student Shauhaun Johnson echoed Buxton in how the new route will help students.

“As a college student, the new GoTriangle route will make a huge difference in the daily lives of any college student who has trouble with transportation,” he said. “It helps me get to and from campus reliably, which reduces the mental stress of figuring out transportation, saves me money, and gives me the independence to focus on my education and future. Access to dependable transit like this truly supports students like me who are working hard to reach our goals.”

N.C. Central University Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon also lauded the changes to Route 700.

"NCCU values our ongoing collaboration with Durham Tech, and this new route from GoTriangle will pay many practical dividends for our joint efforts in regional workforce development," she said. "For example, this route will facilitate convenient travel for the students in our new internship partnership in which Durham Tech's mechanical trades students will work on our campus in Facilities operations and gain valuable practical experience."  

Learn more or view the route on GoTriangle’s website (gotriangle.org/service-changes) or call 919-485-7433 with questions.