Communicating with GoDurham
GoDurham provides a vital service to the residents of Durham County. As a result, representatives from the Marketing and Communications are always happy to try to provide information about its operations to assist members of the media in writing their stories.
Information Requests/Interviews/Images
To request information, interviews or images, please call our marketing and communications office 919-560-1545. We will make every attempt to provide the information, spokesperson or image within your deadline. Please feel free to use the images and logos included in this media packet when writing stories about GoDurham. Looking for a specific image? Contact our marketing specialist at brianna.reece@godurhamnc.org
Please note that those wanting to shoot videos, take photographs or interview customers on GoDurham property need to make a request in advance through the marketing office.
Those on GoDurham property to conduct an interview or to review requested information will be met by a staffer who will assist during the visit. For safety and security, visitors need to stay with the assigned representative while on our property.
When taping, taking still photographs or conducting interviews on GoDurham property, please don’t obstruct our passengers entering or leaving buses, shuttles, vanpools and transfer areas. If riders or bus operators decline interview or photo requests, please respect their wishes.
Public Records Request
GoDurham and the City of Durham follow North Carolina General Statutes for public records requests. Requests should be submitted online through the City’s public records portal.
Incident Procedures
On the rare occasion a serious incident occurs, we share confirmed information with media as soon as practicable.
When an emergency is likely to generate extensive media coverage, GoDurham will:
- Designate a spokesperson.
- Disclose, as soon as available, the type of vehicle involved and the number of persons on the vehicle.
- Provide a general description of the incident and its effect on GoDurham operations.
At the site of a serious incident, law enforcement or medical personnel may restrict media access and movement. If the incident warrants, the GoDurham communications team may designate a media staging area and provide a representative to assist media members, who will need identification for access.
For media inquiries, please call the marketing and communications office at 919-560-1545
For some incidents, a public service agency such as law enforcement, fire departments or EMS will file a formal report that media members can obtain. GoDurham’s own internal investigation may take days or even weeks.
Public Meetings
Media members are welcome to observe, film or record GoDurham's public meetings.
Dates of public meetings and their agenda are listed on the Meetings page.