Mecklenburg transit plan moves forward, includes shortened Silver Line and bus upgrades (Charlotte Business Journal)

The Metropolitan Transit Commission on Wednesday voted in favor of a plan to build additional light-rail lines and overhaul the bus system. The move sets the stage for a proposed 1-cent sales tax referendum as soon as November to fund the projects over the next 30 years.

Sustain Charlotte, a local nonprofit dedicated to transportation and growth policies that prioritize environmental and economic fairness, praised the MTC’s decision.

“It addresses today’s most pressing concerns — traffic congestion, unsafe streets, and limited mobility options — while laying the foundation for a healthier, more connected, and more sustainable region for decades to come,” Sustain Charlotte said in a statement released after the vote. “The plan serves all areas of Mecklenburg County, across many modes of transportation, and creates opportunities for all taxpayers to benefit.”

Read the Charlotte Business Journal article.