Meet the intern: Emma Gatrell
Hello! My name is Emma Gatrell. I am a Charlotte native who recently graduated from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA. While attending Washington and Lee, I majored in […]
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Matthews Mayor John Higdon is arranging a ‘transit summit’ to discuss changes to plans; Commissioner Leigh Altman calls it a ‘political stunt’ (Transit Time/Charlotte Ledger)
With legislation that would enable a sales tax referendum moving forward, Matthews Mayor John Higdon is trying to tap the brakes and organize a meeting of elected officials for late […]
Mecklenburg County leaders support sales tax increase to fund Red Line project (WBTV)
Mecklenburg County leaders approved a resolution Tuesday night that supports a one-cent sales tax increase to pay for the Red Line commuter train, which would connect Uptown to Davidson. The […]
City to start issuing fines on public parking in South End and Uptown Charlotte (WCNC)
Failing to pay at the parking meters in Uptown and South End in Charlotte is officially going to cost you. On Sept. 3, paid parking rules officially took effect. Previously, […]
Power 100 (Charlotte Business Journal)
Power 100 Innovators is about all of Charlotte, about the people who are blazing new trails. Many are leaders in technology, from fintech to software development to AI innovation to […]
Take action: Here’s your chance to make a difference in the Charlotte region’s transportation future!
Action Alert UPDATE: Another local hurdle has been cleared! On Tuesday night, the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution supporting the draft sales tax for transportation legislation, with […]
Roll Bus Roll (WFAE)
Today’s newsletter subject line pays homage to my favorite song by singer Jeffrey Lewis. Although, he’s singing more about the romance of the road; that feeling you get when you […]
Why Sustain Charlotte leader supports $25 billion transit, transportation plan (Charlotte Business Journal)
By the middle of this month, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the smaller towns within the county will all vote on whether to endorse a 1-cent sales tax increase as part […]
Charlotte bus riders hope transit cash infusion will help restore CATS (WFAE)
Marc Moore prepares to board Route 9. It’s not his usual bus; during the week, he commutes to work in uptown from South Tryon near Olde Whitehall on Route 16. […]
Charlotte leaders approve Red Line train tracks purchase, support sales tax increase (WCNC)
The city of Charlotte voted Tuesday to acquire the railroad tracks needed for the city’s future Red Line commuter rail service and support a sales tax to fund the purchase […]