The developer behind Raleigh's North Hills wants to install a transit system within the development that would shuttle people around in elevated, battery-powered vehicles.

Kane Realty announced Tuesday that it is partnering with ULTra PRT on a feasibility study to see if the company's transit system could be used in North Hills.

PRT, or Personal Rapid Transit, uses 4-person vehicles on elevated tracks to transport people short distances. Users would be able to take the cars, on demand, to the station of
their choice within North Hills.

The system would address an issue that North Hills is likely to face as it continues to expand: How to conveniently and efficiently get people across Six Forks Road and to areas east where Kane hopes to expand in the future.
 

The Barrel Monster artist has struck again - this time with a giant sword-wielding knight made of street signs that now will be a permanent fixture at Cameron Village.

N.C. State senior Joe Carnevale caused quite a stir last year when he erected  a giant monster made of construction barrels along the highway. His renown spread nationwide when he was sentenced to 50 hours community service for misdemeanor charges of larceny and damage to property.

Since then, he's created several masterpiece monsters, including one that's perched atop a building along Hillsborough Street in front of the N.C. State Campus.

The Street Knight was crafted for an Earth Day celebration at Cameron Village in April. It was to spend two weeks there, but merchants and officials of the village opted to make it permanent.

Chef Scott James just got a delivery from Elodie Farms for a cheese plate this weekend.