The new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) held its very first organizational meeting on Thursday evening to formally begin the transition toward a new, regionally governed transit system for Mecklenburg […]
At their November 24 meeting, the Charlotte City Council voted to delay the adoption of all 14 Community Area Plans (CAPs), choosing instead to adopt seven and delay the rest. These plans set […]
Renderings of the proposed I-77 toll lane designs include this graphic depicting the I-77/I-277 interchange. (Photo by Ryan Pitkin) For more than 60 years, Interstate 77 has been a physical […]
The news released Friday regarding proposed cuts to federal transit funding is deeply troubling and bears serious implications for our region. For Charlotte and the entire region served by the […]
Reports that federal agents may begin operations in Charlotte as soon as this weekend have created understandable fear and uncertainty in many of our neighborhoods. We want our immigrant neighbors […]
Friends, Tuesday night was a moment we’ll never forget. Our community came together, chose progress, and voted for a future where everyone can move more freely, breathe cleaner air, […]
CHARLOTTE – Tonight, Mecklenburg County voters chose a future with more connection, opportunity, and mobility for everyone. The passage of the transportation referendum marks a transformative moment — one that […]
As the region grows, so do the opportunities and the challenges of getting around. Here in Mecklenburg County, the proposed one-percent county-wide sales tax referendum offers a once-in-a-generation chance to […]
Voters in Mecklenburg County have a historic opportunity to approve a 1 % sales-tax dedicated to transportation infrastructure that will fund roads, buses, and critical rail expansion across our […]
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is preparing to spend a whopping $1.4 billion to widen about 10 miles of I-85 between Gastonia and Belmont.¹ That’s roughly $140 million […]