Bill to improve transit for Mecklenburg County advances through the General Assembly (Queen City News)
Plans to expand and improve Mecklenburg County’s transportation infrastructure are one step closer to becoming reality.
State senators voted Wednesday afternoon to pass HB 948, legislation that would allow voters to approve a new, one-cent sales tax in the county to fund transit initiatives.
“We’re thrilled that the General Assembly has shown their support both in the House and the Senate for this bill. I think it goes to show that they understand that being able to continue to move efficiently is very important for any municipality in the state,” said Shannon Binns with Sustain Charlotte, a local nonprofit backing the tax.