# Raleigh City Council Work Session - Tuesday, November 10, 2026

The Raleigh City Council work session on November 10, 2026, covered city naming policies and the Wake Bus Rapid Transit Southern Corridor. Staff reviewed naming-rights agreements, honorary naming, sponsorships, and donor recognition, including council approval authority for naming-rights agreements and honorary names. Council discussed how naming values are assessed, potential criteria for removing honorary names, whether recognition should be limited to people who are deceased, and proposed changes to the Dix Park naming process. Staff will incorporate feedback into a revised ordinance for a future council discussion; no votes were taken on these matters.

Staff reported that the Southern Corridor has reached 60% design and has an estimated total budget of approximately $220 million, including about $85.75 million in federal funding and roughly 60% local Wake Transit Plan sales-tax funding. The project includes about five miles of route, 10 stations, and a proposed Wilmington Street extension. Next steps include continued design, acquisition of 36 privately owned parcels in Raleigh, and an interlocal agreement with Garner and Raleigh scheduled for consideration by both councils on November 17. Staff said an RFP for professional services related to property acquisition is expected after the agreement is executed. The project is targeting a full funding grant agreement in fall 2027; no procurement award or spending vote occurred at this session.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [Raleigh City Council Work Session - Tuesday, November 10, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UI1_3emFYE) - City of Raleigh