Charlotte Talks: Mecklenburg transit referendum on the ballot (WFAE)

As early voting begins later this week, voters in Mecklenburg County will have the option to approve raising the sales tax rate from 7.25% to 8.25%, which could generate $19.4 billion over 30 years for various transit projects. Shannon Binns of Sustain Charlotte considers the referendum a “once-in-a-generation chance” for Charlotteans to act on the future of transportation by voting “yes.” Binns argues it as an investment in economic competitiveness and growth, an option that promotes safe road travel, curtails congestion and more.

WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks” held an in-depth discussion of the referendum. Listen here.